With the release of her latest book, Houston writer and author Jenny Block is reminding us that bravery doesn't necessarily mean being fearless; it means being real. That's exactly what her new book is all about: doing the thing that scares you, saying yes to the unknown, and being proud of the person you already are. 'Badass Manifesting: How to Manifest Abundance, Success and the Joyful Life of Your Dreams' is now available in stores and online.

He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.