We Come as Girls, We Leave as Women

Chrishaunda Lee earned her start in entertainment first serving as a fashion publicist, then in front of camera corresponding on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2004, and later on "Entertainment Tonight" in 2005. A long-time animal advocate, Chrishaunda co-hosted the show, "Animal Attractions" for PBS in 2007. She spent 7 years writing We Come as Girls, We Leave as Women. The coming of age story is meant to inspire and empower young women. You can find the author on both twitter and Instagram: @ChrishaundaLee