Episode 29: Taking Risks Beautifully with Lashawn Colvin, Creator of the Beautiful Soldiers Graphic Novel

<p></p> <p>Lashawn Colvin is the editor and creator of Beautiful Soldiers, her comic career started in early 2014. As a graphics illustrator, editor, writer and now comic book store owner. The first black woman to own a comic book store in the south!</p> <p>Lashawn Colvin began her art journey at a very young age, however, there was another gift she found herself having. Writing. Her passion for writing and creating stories goes very deep, as a child she drew inspiration for creating stories from one of her favorite child hood tv shows.</p> <p>Connect with Lashawn:</p> <p><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashawn-colvin-7b661398'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashawn-colvin-7b661398</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_soldiers/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_soldiers</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/08/12/black-comic-book-creator-lashawn-colvin-opens-montgomery-store-help-other-artists/3313166001/'>https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/08/12/black-comic-book-creator-lashawn-colvin-opens-montgomery-store-help-other-artists/3313166001/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow the Moana Nui Podcast:</p> <p><a href='http://www.moananuipodcast.com/'>http://www.moananuipodcast.com</a></p> <p><a href='http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube'>http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast'>http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast</a></p> <p><a href='http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast'>http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.moanamcadams.com/products/moana-nui-podcast-guest-appearance?_pos=1&_sid=739e1ff9e&_ss=r'>Booking Information</a></p> <p>Contact: <a href='mailto:moananuipodcast@gmail.com'>moananuipodcast@gmail.com</a></p> <p>About Moana Nui Podcast:</p> <p>Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples. </p> <p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moananuipodcast'>#MoanaNuiPodca