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Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Published Author, Creative Biz Coach, Dog Lover, and Detroit Native. Pam Speaks 2 You: https://pamelahilliardowens.podia.com Substack: https://wearespeaking.substack.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pamela_hilliard_owens/
This week's PS2Y blog post for independent authors and creative professionals is published!
"The Coolest Things About HavingAn Online Business"
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https://www.pamspeaks2you.net/blog/the-coolest-things-about-having-an-online-business/
Creative Solopreneurs!
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Happy HAPPY 102nd Heavenly Birthday, Mommy!
We love and miss you SO much!
Issue #999 Dr. Auma Obama, International Author and Educator
Every Monday and Wednesday, in "We Are Speaking," we publish a post about Black History.
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Happy Sunday…
We need some beauty in our timeline with someone NOT mentioned in the Trumpstein Files…
We live in Detroit in an (a?) historic home (built in 1916), and when people enter the foyer from the front door, this is what they see…
Issue #998 The Choice, "Wag the Dog"
"We Are Speaking" regularly publishes "The Choice," an op-ed from a Black perspective on current events.
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Issue #991 The Choice: Trump Tries to Kill Canada to Michigan Bridge
Two days a week, we publish "The Choice," an op-ed from a Black perspective.
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https://bit.ly/4kBca0c
The weekly Pam Speaks 2 You Creative Business Podcast is published:
"The Benefits of Audio and Visual Learning"
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Word of the Day: knackered (adj)
tired or exhausted
Pam Speaks 2 You: Branding and Marketing for Independent Authors and Creative Professionals
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Word of the Day: onomatopoeia (n)
The creation of words that imitate sounds
Pam Speaks 2 You: Branding and Marketing for Independent Authors and Creative Professionals
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Creatives!
Do you have challenges getting and staying organized?
Yes? Then my latest blog post is for you!
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Independent Authors and Creative Professionals! My weekly Pam Speaks 2 You has been published!
"3 Things to Know When Starting a Creative Business"
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https://www.pamspeaks2you.net/blog/3-things-to-know-when-starting-a-creative-business/
Issue #869 Dr. Don Shirley, Award-winning Black Classical and Jazz pianist and composer.
In "We Are Speaking," we publish a post about Black History two days a week.
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Black History IS American History!
Super Duper Congrats to the Team USA Men’s Hockey for winning GOLD for the first time since 1980!
No Black players on the team today, but for Black History Month, remember that Black Hockey started in the 19th century in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
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As many of you know, I am a retired English, History, and Government Educator, and I always rep my hometown of Detroit.
This presentation we attended covered all my passions!
It was sponsored by the City of Detroit ACE (Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship) Department.
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Issue #988 Choice: Stephen Miller Promotes Mudsill Theory
Two days a week, "We Are Speaking" publishes "The Choice," an op-ed from a Black perspective.
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https://bit.ly/3NSWlWz
My latest weekly podcast episode for independent authors and creative professionals is now available. "The Branding and Marketing Academy: Your Path to Marketing Mastery"
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Issue #994: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Warrior and a Bridge Across Generations of Racial Change
In "We Are Speaking," we publish posts about Black History. Please consider subscribing for free or for no more than $5/month.
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As you may know, I've worked with hundreds of independent authors and creative professionals on their branding and marketing since 2008.
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Yes, Sir, Brother Idris! I am working on completing TWO books for creative professionals THIS MONTH!
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Independent Authors & Creative Pros!
New & improved interactive ebooks and courses are coming in March!
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RIH Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson died early this morning, February 17, 2026.
I'll be publishing a full "We Are Speaking" article tomorrow, February 18, 2026.
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Creative Solopreneurs!
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Issue #940 Choice: Bad Bunny Sez: ¡Tienes cuatro meses para aprender español!
Two days a week, "We Are Speaking" publishes "The Choice," an op-ed from a Black perspective on current events.
Read and subscribe: https://bit.ly/46V52Fr
Issue #993 Charm La'Donna, Choreographer to the Stars
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Happy Presidents Day!
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Issue #928 Dr. Ossian Sweet: His life was professionally and personally ruined because a white mob didn't like him moving into their neighborhood.
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Issue #781 Dr. Clifford Wharton, Jr.
In "We Are Speaking," we publish a post about Black History two days a week.
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Thank you so much! 😘
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
We’ve been each other’s Valentine for 27.5 years!