In this episode, Martina Common shares her personal journey from growing up in Cabrini Green to becoming an author and entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of education and the impact of teachers in her life. Martina talks about her love for dancing and how she had to let it go due to health issues. She emphasizes the therapeutic power of writing and how it has been a constant passion throughout her life. Martina shares her experience of graduating from Columbia College and receiving a publishing deal, highlighting the importance of taking the publishing process step by step. Martina shares her step-by-step journey as an author and entrepreneur. She discusses dealing with a dishonest publishing company and the challenges she faced. Martina emphasizes the importance of not giving up and overcoming obstacles. Martina introduces herself and the purpose of her podcast, Win Wounded Podcast. She concludes by sharing her upcoming projects, including the release of her final memoir series and a play, as well as an adult prom to celebrate her publishing company's anniversary.