In this episode, filmmaker, author, and brand builder Cebo Campbell takes us behind the scenes of how stories move from the page to the screen. He shares how he used his background in hospitality and brand development to build his identity as an author and creative entrepreneur — leading to powerful partnerships, including a book-to-film deal with Laurence Fishburne. Listeners will gain insight into the creative and business sides of film adaptation — and what it really takes to positio...
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In this episode, filmmaker, author, and brand builder Cebo Campbell takes us behind the scenes of how stories move from the page to the screen. He shares how he used his background in hospitality and brand development to build his identity as an author and creative entrepreneur — leading to powerful partnerships, including a book-to-film deal with Laurence Fishburne. Listeners will gain insight into the creative and business sides of film adaptation — and what it really takes to positio...
The Truth About Bestseller Lists (and Why We Need Our Own)
The Blk Powerhouse Podcast
51 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Truth About Bestseller Lists (and Why We Need Our Own)
Everyone in publishing talks about bestsellers—but few people actually know how those lists are made. In this episode, I’m joined by Troy Johnson, Founder of the African American Literature Book Club (AALBC), and Linda Duggins, longtime publishing executive, to unpack what really goes into making a book a “bestseller.” Together, they created The BLK Bestsellers List—a list spotlighting the top-selling Black authors across all genres. We talk about why it matters, how it challenges traditional...
The Blk Powerhouse Podcast
In this episode, filmmaker, author, and brand builder Cebo Campbell takes us behind the scenes of how stories move from the page to the screen. He shares how he used his background in hospitality and brand development to build his identity as an author and creative entrepreneur — leading to powerful partnerships, including a book-to-film deal with Laurence Fishburne. Listeners will gain insight into the creative and business sides of film adaptation — and what it really takes to positio...
