From Pruitt-Igoe to Phoenix: St. Louis Native Lady Ada Wins International Impact Book Award

ST. LOUIS, MO — St. Louis native, author, and serial entrepreneur Lady Ada Taylor, raised in the historic Pruitt-Igoe Housing Projects, has received international acclaim after being named a 2026 International Impact Book Award recipient in the Business category for her powerful and transformative book, From the Concrete Reservation to the Crown Jewel: Ground Zero to Multi-Millionaire, published by Trilogy Publishing.

The International Impact Book Awards recognize authors whose work demonstrates exceptional influence, innovation, and real-world impact. Lady Ada’s selection highlights her extraordinary rise from public housing to becoming a nationally respected business educator, wealth strategist, and advocate for economic empowerment.

Through both the book and its companion study guide, Lady Ada provides a practical, step-by-step framework designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs—particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities—develop bankable business plans, build financial literacy, secure funding, and create sustainable pathways to generational wealth. Her work has been adopted by entrepreneurs, educators, community organizations, and faith-based institutions seeking tangible tools for economic advancement.

“This recognition represents what is possible for St. Louis when talent meets opportunity, education, and determination,” said Lady Ada Taylor. “Pruitt-Igoe may have been my beginning, but it was never my limit. My mission is to show others that their starting point does not define their destination.”

In addition to her success as an author, Lady Ada is the founder of the Millionaires Club STL, an economic empowerment initiative focused on entrepreneurship education, wealth-building strategies, and leadership development. Through workshops, coaching, and community-based programming, the organization equips individuals and families with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve long-term financial stability and independence.

Lady Ada will be formally honored on February 26, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, during the International Impact Book Awards Ceremony, where authors from around the world are recognized for their contributions to business, leadership, and social impact.

Her story continues to serve as a beacon of hope and possibility for St. Louis and beyond—demonstrating how education, perseverance, and strategic thinking can transform lives and communities.

For more information about Lady Ada Taylor, her book, or the Millionaires Club STL, visit www.millionairesclubstl.org.