During National Women's History Month, we are featuring some of the prominent Black Women entrepreneurs who have been meaningful to our historical journey as an online community. Our featured woman this week is Beverly Mahone. As a fellow Baby Boomer, I am fascinated by the energetic honesty Beverly brings to discussions about this generation.

Beverly Mahone

Journalist, Author, Boomer Diva

I am a wife, mother and grandmother who decided to leave Corporate America after more than 25 years (in radio/television news) to pursue my passions. I decided it was time to step out on faith and pursue my desire to become a published author. 

In June 2006, my debut non-fiction book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age was published. The book takes a look at issues affecting baby boomer women, including menopause, dating after 40, raising children, midlife employment issues and aging gracefully.  Renowned Poet and Author Nikki Giovanni has endorsed the book calling it "The right story at the right time." 

In the summer of 2007, I began a I'm still Hot...it just comes in Flashes now! Summer Book Tour with a platform of bringing menopause out of the closet. Also in the summer of 2007, I published my first ebook titled Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This. The ebook is a collection of essays written by myself and fellow baby boomers who reminisce about the very important, but often ignored, advice from dear sweet mom.

In January 2008, I founded a group called Boomer Diva Nation.  We are a diverse group of women, 40 and beyond, who are on the move and making a difference in our personal and professional lives.  We bring a variety of resources to the table  and are a source of inspiration for each other.

I am married for the second time to a wonderful man (I got it RIGHT this time!!!) and I thank God daily for opening my eyes to see what's real when it comes to men.

Her latest book is How to Get on the News Without Committing Murder. This book  is for those of you who are "seasoned" in just about everything but how to get the kind of publicity that will make you stand out in a crowded field--and you don't have to murder anyone to get media exposure!

Beverly currently hosts a radio show called The Boomer Beat on WCOM Radio 103.5FM in Carrboro, NC and the Boomer Beat TV Show in Durham and Chapel Hill.  She resides in NC with her husband and grandson.  Beverly describes herself as a woman on the move who has a passion for God and family.

Learn more about Beverly at www.beverlymahone.com.

Roger Madison, CEO

iZania LLC