Keisha Blair
Author Interview - Keisha Blair
Author of Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom by Keisha Blair
WINNER of the 2023 Best Book Award (American Book Fest) in the Self-Help: Motivational category
A Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper Recommended Book, December 2022
Imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others.
“In this terrific read, Keisha Blair gives us all the tools to thrive, no matter the obstacles we face. She defines prosperity as something beyond monetary figures. Holistic wealth is financial, physical, and emotional stability combined—and she shows us how to get there.” —Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
Imagine facing life’s disruption with confidence, knowing how to regain your balance in times of uncertainty. By expanding on the teachings shared in the highly acclaimed first edition of her book and in her viral article, “My Husband Died at Age 34—Here Are 40 Life Lessons I Learned from It,” viewed by more than fifty million people globally, author Keisha Blair presents even more revolutionary strategies—curated for the challenges of today’s world—that will help you find balance and success.
This updated edition of the classic book is fully revised throughout, and includes:
A new foreword by iconic actress and activist Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, and Dynasty
Additional chapters on pandemic-related disruptions and how to face them
More than 50 practical tips and case studies from trailblazers, luminaries, and readers (including Certified Holistic Wealth Consultants™ trained by Keisha Blair) who have increased their income, overcome disruption and setbacks, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a guide.
New interviews from the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair
A Holistic Wealth framework broken down into four easy parts to enable you to assess and build wealth in all areas of your life
From financial stability and physical health to your emotional and spiritual connections with others, prosperity is more than just a number—it’s a way of living, and it’s yours for the taking.
Author Interview - Keisha Blair
Author I draw inspiration from:
Maya Angelou
Author Interview - Keisha Blair | Author I Draw Inspiration From
Favorite place to read a book:
In a cozy corner
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
Neni Jonga from Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Imbue. I really loved that book! I think Neni reminds us of certain truths about happiness and meaning in life. In particular, for those that leave their homes to start a future in a different country.
Author Interview - Keisha Blair | Book Character I’d Like to be Stuck in an Elevator With
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
While I can't pinpoint a specific moment, I started writing poems at a very young age. I started at about age 7 and never stopped writing. The moment I felt the intense desire to share my story with the world was after the death of my husband from a very rare illness and my journey to holistic wealth. When I coined the term "Holistic Wealth", and it started taking off like wildfire, I never dreamt it would spark such intense reactions especially for women. As the founder of the global holistic wealth movement and the Institute on Holistic Wealth, I'm proud of the journey. It was then I knew we were on to something in terms of the Holistic Wealth movement. The “old normal” was never working for women. We were seeing a whole new generation of women (I founded the hashtag #Holisticwealthgeneration) rise up, and they wanted more control over their time and money – to engage in more meaningful experiences, like sabbaticals, and live “a life well-lived.”
As the “Mother of Holistic Wealth” and founder of the Holistic Wealth movement, my journey of tragedy and overcoming life-altering setbacks has more meaning than ever. I am grateful for this journey and for this message.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
I prefer paperback every time. There’s nothing like holding a book in your hand and making notes in the corner and carrying it with you everywhere.
The last book I read:
I read two books per month plus I try to read books that are related to my podcast episodes and the guests I feature (some are also authors) on the Holistic Wealth Podcast.
I recently read Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley and it was an amazing read. She's a very talented writer and storyteller.
Author Interview - Keisha Blair | The Last Book I Read
Pen & paper or computer:
Computer - it's just much easier for me.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Can I say Oprah Winfrey? She's depicted some of my favorite books in film, including "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. I actually have a chapter on Oprah in my book Holistic Wealth where I talk about having a platform that truly represents you. I love her dedication to humanity and teaching lessons from her own life and the lives of others. Thats my core goal now too.
Author Interview - Keisha Blair | Book Character I’d be Best Friends With
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
I'd be a film-maker. I actually wrote a short film entitled "The Moments I Miss" (filmed in Paris). I really enjoyed the process of writing for film and placing myself in the shoes of the main character saying the words out loud and acting out a scene.
Favorite decade in fashion history:
Place I’d most like to travel:
Greece - my daughter keeps bringing up Greece and she shows me these delightful pictures and now I'm hooked.
My signature drink:
My signature drink is one I highlighted in my book Holistic Wealth when I went on a sabbatical and created the recipe. Its a mixture of pineapple juice, and coconut milk, with a hint of mint leaves (to garnish).
Find more from the author:
Instagram and Twitter: @KeishaOBlair
Facebook: KeishaBlairAuthor
Pinterest: HolisticWealthPodcast
YouTube: KeishaBlairHolisticWealth
About Keisha Blair:
WINNER 2023 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SELF-HELP MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY IN THE AMERICAN BOOK FEST AWARDS 2023.
Keisha Blair is the award-winning, international bestselling author of the Holistic Wealth series of books including Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons To Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness, Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom (Forward by Actress Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Melrose Place and Dynasty) and the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook. In 2019, Keisha Blair coined the terms "Holistic Wealth" and "Holistically Wealthy" with the publication of the first Holistic Wealth book which brought widespread recognition. She is a Harvard-trained policy expert and trained economist, with extensive experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is the Founder of the Keisha Blair Institute on Holistic Wealth and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Keisha is the host of the Holistic Wealth podcast and Founder of the Holistic Wealth movement. She is also the Founder of Global Holistic Wealth Day and is regarded as the "Mother of Holistic Wealth". She is a pioneer in the field of holistic wealth coaching. Keisha Blair has been featured in the New York Times, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, The Laura Coates Show, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The New York Observer, Real Simple Magazine, Forbes, The Harvard Business Review, Essence Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Her book Holistic Wealth has won multiple awards including: Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards and Award-Winning Finalist in the 2020 International Book Awards (Self-Help categories). Keisha Blair’s Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated book has been called “an essential guide to the “art of recovery from disruption” by CNN Senior Political Analyst, Kirsten Powers and “game-changing” by iconic Actress Kelly Rutherford (star of Gossip Girl, Melsrose Place and Dynasty). Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper called Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated by Keisha Blair "a terrific read". Keisha Blair’s Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated book is the 2023 WINNER, BEST BOOK OF 2023 IN THE SELF-HELP MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY IN THE AMERICAN BOOK FEST AWARDS 2023.
“In this terrific read, Keisha Blair gives us all the tools to thrive, no matter the obstacles we face. She defines prosperity as something beyond monetary figures. Holistic wealth is financial, physical, and emotional stability combined—and she shows us how to get there”. –Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
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