Author Jeevan Brown at Bowie State University

     This past Friday October 21st I had the honor to speak at Bowie State University. Unlike my past speaking engagements at Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith University these students have read "A Lesson Learned." Bowie State University was the first school to incorporate my book into their curriculum. During my time there I could literally see and feel the impact "A Lesson Learned" has had on the students.

     Throughout the last few weeks a few of the students found me on social media and told me how much they loved the book. When I spoke to Professor Walters she explained that during class she could tell that they loved the book because they were so engaged during the discussions. The gratitude my heart felt while hearing this made me feel like my mission was complete. I wrote "A Lesson Learned" to help students avoid the pitfalls that my friends and I went through and I clearly see it working right before my eyes.

     I also had Shawn Calloway join me who's story "Live By Faith Not By Sight," is a favorite amongst a lot of the readers. Shawn was a surprise for the students and when I introduced him they were shocked and had a plethora of questions to ask him. Shawn is a testimony that no matter what happens in life there is still hope for your future. If he can still be successful after what he's been through then so can you. If you have no idea what I'm talking about you should order the book and read chapter one lol.

     Not only did I surprise the students, but they also surprised me. After my speech a group of students showed me their group project which was a short movie about "A Lesson Learned." I almost wanted to cry lol. Especially since one of my goals is to make my book a movie one day. The movie ended with the students telling me their favorite chapter from the book and how it has helped them. My goal was to a make a difference - mission accomplished.

     I want to thank Professor Walters for taking a chance on me. She is truly a blessing from God. Here's a short story. When I started promoting my book I would call the freshmen departments of each school. When I called Bowie she answered the phone and was very helpful, but I still wanted to talk in person lol. I literally walked on Bowie State University's campus with no scheduled meeting and she was the first person I met. I spoke with her and Dr. Galloway and both left them a signed copy of my book. The following Monday Professor Walters sent me an email and told me that she put two and two together and realized that she had already knew about my book before we met. I was confused, but as I kept reading her email I started to smile. Her mom and my mother were in the same Queen Esther class at the First Baptist church of Glenarden. My mother had previously told her mom about my book in class a few weeks before we even talked. Was it a coincidence? I don't think so! Since releasing my book, I've learned that when you're walking in your purpose and doing what God put you on this earth to do you will have favor. God gave me the idea and courage to walk on these campuses and it is paying off. Fear is not real.