Author & Brand Ambassador Ms Sasha Shillingford

On this episode Alonzo sits down for an in-depth conversation with author and brand ambassador Ms. Sasha Shillingford, whose journey from the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica to becoming an Amazon bestselling author is a story of heritage, purpose, and the power of the written word. Sasha takes us back to her early childhood growing up in the West Indies, Canada and Brooklyn New York and shares what it was like being the daughter of the late West Indian cricketer Grayson Shillingford, who represented the West Indies in seven Test matches between 1969 and 1972. Remarkably, Sasha reveals that as a child, she never fully realized just how famous her father was or the significance of his contribution to West Indies cricket. The conversation then turns to Sasha’s journey as a writer. She explains what inspired her to pick up the pen and begin telling stories, including the creation of her Amazon bestselling novel, "Requited Love" Sasha discusses her passion for writing stories that honor the brilliance, strength, complexity, and experiences of Caribbean women. She also shares her belief that “reading is life,” highlighting the importance of early literacy, exposing children to books, and developing a love for reading from an early age. And when it’s time for the AlonzoBash Podcast’s signature “2000 Questions About Me” segment, Sasha delivers a surprising response that brings the conversation full circle in an unexpected and memorable way. From Dominica and West Indies cricket to Caribbean womanhood, literature, family legacy, early literacy, and finding purpose through writing, this is a conversation filled with history, culture, inspiration, and more. www.sashashillingford.com