ANITA THE WRITER
ABOUT
Behind the Writer
Anita is an award-winning, Certified Life Coach, Author, Historian, and Community Supporter. She's the facilitator of a unique group coaching experience for female inmates and women within the community.
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Anita considers herself an autodidact which has really allowed her to stretch her writing wings. She completed and published two self-help books/journals the first in 2013 entitled "Take The First Step" and her follow-up, thought-provoking sequel: "A Powerful Step Forward".
In 2012 Anita Founded First Step Jax Inc.. is a non-profit organization teaching women on a global scale to Impact, Inform, and Educate. First Step Jax is geared to raise the self-esteem of women through self-reflection activities and programs. To further her dedication to the cause of women empowerment Anita is a former Commissioner, commissioned by the mayor of Jacksonville to help enhance the city on the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women.
​Take The Step Movement has launched a series of programs, conferences, the creation of several curriculums, written articles, speaking engagements, and an uplifting insight on adding value to your life. Anita is an avid traveler and reading aficionado, writing was naturally her next step.
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Anita is a graduate of The New York Film Academy Los Angeles. As a professional screenwriter, Anita has written prolifically and is constantly exploring new themes, genres, and ideas.