In my teens I was like most young girls; naive, insecure and unknowing of what life had in store for me. I was worried about my looks, boys and friends and while I had strong female influences I still felt lost in the world. On my 16th birthday my aunt gave me an Iyanla Vanzant book full of real-life advice and positive affirmations.

It taught me that as a young lady I was a force to be reckoned with and a natural gift to the world. I still carry that message with me to this day.

And it’s an important message that today’s young girl’s are in desperate need of. Enter Cheryl Ann Wadlington and The DivaGirl’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect.