Through Her Eyes: Mother and Daughter Parallel Perspectives on Love, Loss, Blackness, Purpose, and Faith - A Memoir

In Through Her Eyes readers are taken on a profound generational journey through intertwined narratives offering parallel perspectives on life's experiences. This mother-daughter co-written memoir delves deep into the bonds that connect them. As a seasoned executive and new college grad, it explores the unique challenges and triumphs that define this mother and daughter's shared and individual identities.

With deeply personal insights, Olivia and Malia explore the role of their childhoods, societal norms, and storytelling in shaping their self-perceptions. As they reflect on their careers, education, and spiritual journeys, they offer readers a candid look at their dynamic relationship and the influences that have driven their choices and the values they hold dear.

This book is not just a memoir; it's a dialogue between two voices, rich with wisdom, admiration, and the unspoken words that finally find their place on the page. As Olivia and Malia confront their biggest accomplishments and grapple with failure, they reveal the powerful, enduring connection that comes from understanding and loving one another across time and experience. Through Her Eyes is a celebration of the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, a tribute to the strength of Black womanhood, a call to live authentically, and an invitation to see the world through each other's eyes.

Malia Logan is the author of The Death Call, an adventure thriller mystery series for preteens. This four-novel series takes curious readers on a suspenseful journey with Melissa and her middle school friends as they unravel mysteries and face exciting challenges. Malia's creativity is fueled by her boundless imagination and her deep love of reading. She draws inspiration from her favorite authors, including J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter), Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), and V.E. Schwab (The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue).Malia began writing her first thriller novel in the 7th grade and has since honed her craft, developing her unique voice and style. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with minors in Biblical Studies and Business Administration from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. Angie Thomas, one of Malia's literary inspirations, is also a Belhaven University alumna and was a part of the same Creative Writing program.

Olivia Omega is a branding strategist and seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of brand positioning, digital marketing, communications, and advertising experience across startup, non-profit, public, and private sectors. She is currently the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the nonprofit Denver Scholarship Foundation which helps make college possible for Denver students. As a TEDx speaker, diversity and inclusion advocate, and author, Olivia has studied the importance of authenticity for both brands and individuals and what it means to show up in a genuine way. Half of her career was spent at an advertising agency and the other 10 years as an entrepreneur and small business owner. Person-al brand identity and authentic expression of one's unique individuality played a large role in both career paths as described in her book Beautifully Branded: The Girl's Guide to Understanding the Anatomy of Brand You. Olivia graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business with a degree in Marketing and earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Belhaven University. Olivia volunteers her time mentoring students and lecturing on personal branding and marketing. She has a deep passion for encouraging and in-spiring high school and college students in the areas of leadership and business, as well as championing nonprofit projects and missions that elevate under-represented communities.