There is something undeniably powerful about being in a room—virtual or physical—where stories are not just told, but honored. As I reflect on my journey as the writer of LYRICS  and my time with the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF), I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude. For me, theatre has always been about more than entertainment; it’s about connection. As a storyteller born in Jamaica and raised in Roosevelt, NY, my mission remains the same: to help voi

The Myth of the Lone Wolf: Why Your Network is Your Net Worth (and Your Lifeline) Let’s be real for a second. How many of us grew up hearing that if you just keep your head down, do the work, and produce excellent results, the rewards will come? We are told that the promotion, the recognition, and the success will just naturally follow the hard work. I used to believe that. But I learned the hard way that it is simply not true. In this week’s episode of  Fearless Pr

I have it. Do you? The Personal Battle (How I Combat It)  You might look at my frameworks or my career and think I’ve got it all figured out. But let me take you back to 2020. I was sitting in a doctor's office, looking at an MRI of my brain showing 40 lesions. In that moment, the ultimate 'Imposter' voice spoke up. It said:  'Winston, you are a fifty-plus-year-old man, an immigrant, and now a patient with progressive MS. You are broken. You can't lead. You can't be producti