Accomplishments – Charron Monaye

December 5, 2008 – Started writing journey under the name Pen Legacy at Kandi Burrus’s event in Atlanta, GA.

Wrote lyrics for ML The Truth’s song “Commitment”, which was later considered for a Grammy Award in the category Best R&B Song.
Became a published author; My Side of the Story released under Purposeful Publishing.

Honored in Cleveland, OH by the organization Girls on Fire; received the Presidential Award and Best Independent Author Award.
Wrote and produced theatrical production, Why Can’t We Be Friends, an anti-bullying play.

Why Can’t We Be Friends, an anti-bullying play, won Best Real-Life Drama Stage Play at the Playwright Awards in Queens, NY.

Released & became an Amazon Best-Selling Author with third release, Love the Real You, published under Pen Legacy Publishing.
Pen Legacy Publishing officially opened for business, signing three new authors: Summer Willow Fitch, Vaughn McNeill, and La’Mena Marie

Released & became an Amazon Best-Selling Author with fourth release, STOP Asking for Permission & Give Notice.
Published new author AJ Harrison.
Hired to write two theatrical productions, Oliva Lost & Turned Out and Til Death Do U Part.
Completed formal training through Dimensioned Wellness, LLC; becoming a Life Coach.

Named “Woman Who Is Doing It Big” at Millionaire Mogul, Tiana Von Johnson’s Women Doing It Big Conference in New York City.
Co-wrote memoirs with Neo-Soul Singer/Songwriter Jaguar Wright and Philadelphia Police Officer Deborah Rose.
Published four new authors: Deborah Rose, Jaguar Wright, Briana McKnight, and Khristina Barnes.
Hired to write two theatrical productions, Testify and Cheatin’ In the Next Room.
Pen Legacy officially registered as a Limited Liability Corporation.
Participated in the Literary Takeover Book Signing in New Orleans, LA, during Essence Festival.
Studied “Writing for Television” under television producer, screenwriter, and author Shonda Rhimes.
Received professional recognition and endorsement from Word of Life Christian Fellowship; appointed as “Fellow of the Most Excellent Order of International Experts (FOIE)” in the field of Entrepreneurship.
Received Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy from CICA International University & Seminary.
Became an Amazon Best-Selling Author with my book, STOP Asking for Permission & Give Notice.
Brand advertised in a digital marketing billboard campaign in Times Square– Manhattan, NY.
Released book, 2018 LEGACY JOURNAL & PLANNER: A Planning Tool for your Freedom & Future.
Rise and Grind Ambassador for Shark Tank’s Daymond John’s newest book, Rise and Grind.

Theatrical production Get Out of Your Own Way premieres in Hollywood, CA.
Released book, I Want To Quit My Job.: 8 Entrepreneurial Strategies For Massive Results While Employed.
Released two co-authored book, Bruised, Broken & Blessed & “Get Out of Your Own Way”
Studied under NAACP Image Award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray.
Featured Author at the 2018 NAACP National Convention & Panelist
Published eight authors (three securing Amazon Best Seller) through Pen Legacy Publishing
Pen Legacy officially trademarked and received a business license in Montgomery County, PA.

Theatrical production Get Out of Your Own Way completed an encore performance in Hollywood, CA.& premiere on 42nd St in Manhattan, NY
Compiled & Published two co-authored books, “Get Out of Your Own Way” Vol 2 & Vol. 3 (Vol. 2 securing Amazon Bestseller).
Released two books, Fear Is A Crime and Secure Your Legacy Journal
Secured & Revealed nine Times Square Billboards for Pen Legacy Published Authors
Received a Certificate of Recognition from Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop, a Senate Citation from the Senate of New Jersey, a New Jersey General Assembly Resolution, and Office of the Hudson County Executive Citation.
Published ten authors through Pen Legacy Publishing
Hired a Social Media Manager, Blogger & Virtual Assistant