Vanessa Baden-Kelly Discusses New Book ‘Far Away from Close to Home: A Black Millennial Woman in Progress’

The Knockturnal: Can you tell us about your new book “Far Away from Close to Home: A Black Millennial Woman in Progress? How has your role in Nickelodeon’s Gullah Gullah Island and Kenan and Kel shaped your career? 

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

The Knockturnal: It was before my time but over the years my uncle would listen to Luther Vandross. Luther is known for the romantic love songs that would put you in your feelings or make you want to dance your heart away. As an author of your new book “Far Away from Close to Home: A Black Millennial Woman in Progress” What does it truly mean to make a house a home? 

The Knockturnal: What experiences in your life made you want to write this book? 

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

The Knockturnal: Do you think that in the Black Community we carry childhood trauma into relationships and in particular raising a family? If, so how do we begin the healing process?

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

The Knockturnal: What do you do when you are experiencing writer’s block?  

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

The Knockturnal: My mom always tells me that there is not a handbook on how to parent. What tips would you give to Millennial Women on how to be the best version of themselves? and when desiring a family? 

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

The Knockturnal: How important is identity? And When someone feels as though there’s a disconnect/ segregation is occurring in their community how must these challenges be handled? 

Vanessa Baden-Kelly:

Featured Image:

Photographer:  Raen Badua | IG: @raenbadua
Styling: Dillon Powell | IG: @dillonapowell
Hair: Erinn Thornton | IG: @e_scizorhands
Makeup: Alia McGee | IG:@liamonet

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