Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with new author, attorney, radio host, and creator– Kiara Imani! Her new memoir, ‘Therapy Isn’t Just For White People’, is launching into the world, and it’s here as a vulnerable, moving, often-joyful set of essays that provide so much perspective and heart. Reading Kiara’s new book is a journey; you’ll laugh, you might shed a tear, you’ll feel anger and so many other emotions… and most certainly, you’ll learn.

In this conversation, Kiara discusses the process of writing and publishing her first book, though this was her second book deal– highlighting the highs and lows of her author journey! She also dives into why therapy and mental health were topics that she felt called to write about, especially as a Black author. Kiara gets into topics like overachievement, being a multihyphenate in her career, what surprised her about writing this book, and more.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re a Black woman in America looking to feel really seen, or anyone else looking to gain empathy, insight, and understanding through someone’s else’s storytelling and life experience. Kiara also provides us with valuable advice about the writing process, especially for fellow first-time authors. Listen in if you’re considering writing a book of your own, or you’re somewhere along the journey already!

You can get your copy of Kiara’s new book here, and you can follow Kiara on social media at @kiaraimaniwill. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!