The purpose, the journey, the mission, the truth...all wrapped in one. A daughter of faith, hope, resilience and perseverance. A story of intrigue, redemption, inspiration and a life-long vision of aspiration, that only one woman could hold. In this literary outpouring, author, producer, philanthropist and self-made mogul, Ronique Marshall opens up about a road to healing, her plight to stardom and an undying love for the mentally pain-stricken individuals suffering in agony.>Hailing from Oakland, the mere beginning phases of life for Ronique derived from an adolescence funneled with hardship, disappointment and mounds of disbelief prompting her to embrace independence at a rare age while approaching life at an early stage. From the hardships of motherhood to a troubled marriage, Ronique found it in her heart to live and operate in love. That love and level of enormity within her heart, led her to an acquaintance, yielding the beginning of a journey and road less traveled; steering her into the direct path of major television; The BET Reality Series, Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is. Now with a redefined outlook on life, love, peace and happiness, Ronique Marshall takes on a mission to build, strengthen and change the minds of those lost in the sunken trenches of disparity. Why? Because, along the way, her journey may have looked dem, but through it all, her smile, even today; remains a reflection of the glow we all have. She will stop at nothing to find it. A vision to fight mental health, heal lost souls and spread optimism remains her fortress.