Hope Leans Forward with Valerie Brown

Valerie Brown's new book is Hope Leans Forward, Teaching From a Black Buddhist & Quaker. Valerie's book shares a number of Buddhist & Quaker teachings and insights which can help anyone lead a more fulfilled & complete life. These lessons are embodied in the lives of many different people, but especial in Valerie's life experience growing up Afro-Cuban-Jamaican in a single-parent household in Brooklyn, NY. Valerie's intelligence and drive led to a successful 2-decade career as a lawyer-lobbyist, before she found a need to change profession and work. She is the Founder of Lead Smart Coaching, LLC and her website is www.valeriebrown.us. She has also written The Road That Teaches, and co-written The Mindful School Leader.