HOLLYWOOD PRODUCER AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DEVON FRANKLIN RELEASES HIS FIRST AUDIBLE ORIGINAL AUDIO-ONLY MEMOIR,
"IT TAKES A WOMAN," AVAILABLE NOW ON AUDIBLE
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In this riveting and soul-stirring Audible Original, author and Hollywood insider DeVon Franklin introduces us to the women who raised him—a “village of love” that selflessly came together to shape him into the man he is today in the wake of his father's tragic death. With this heartfelt memoir, Franklin inspires listeners to celebrate the universal power of women and embrace his village as their own. | |
Pictured above: Hollywood Producer and Bestselling Author DeVon Franklin Introduces his "village" with the release of his first Audible Original audio-only memoir, "It Takes A Woman." Photo credit: Alan Silfen, courtesy of Audible Originals | |
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HOLLYWOOD -- Hollywood producer and bestselling author DeVon Franklin offers a personal twist on the African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child” -- It Takes a Woman. In this riveting and soul-stirring Audible Original, Franklin's first audio-only memoir, he introduces us to the women who raised him: a “village of love” that selflessly came together to shape DeVon into the man he is today. It Takes A Woman is available on now on Audible.
For the first time publicly, Franklin and his family discuss the aftermath of his father’s untimely death and the despair that could have destroyed their future. It Takes a Woman offers listeners an emotional journey of tragedy, triumph, and healing as Franklin, his mother, and his five living great-aunts recall how the women heeded the call to help raise him and his two brothers. The candid conversation—covering everything from marriage, death, divorce, and regret to colorfully frank advice about dating, sex, and money—uncovers old wounds that are still fresh and pain that is still piercing, as well as a family bond that is unbreakable.
The women’s willingness to open their hearts and souls elevates this listen beyond simple memoir. Guided by their faith, they share decades of hard-earned life experiences and inspiring lessons. It’s the foundation of love and communication that nurtured Franklin and his brothers, and one that will inspire listeners to embrace this village as their own.
It Takes a Woman, one family’s true story of hope, faith, and resilience, honors the sacrifices of a remarkable village of Black women as experienced through the eyes of a Black man. It’s also a universal celebration of the power of women to alter and enrich the lives they touch.
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Author DeVon Franklin, mother Paulette and village of aunties featured in "It Takes A Woman" are available for interviews regarding the new Audible Original. Key Dates:
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Sunday, April 24 -- DeVon will be available for interviews at the LA Times Festival of Books following his Audible Presents panel, Cherishing Women: Hear Their Stories from 3-4pm PT. Contact frontpagefirm@icloud.com or twhittenpr@gmail.com for credentials registration and to confirm your interview time.
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Monday, April 25 - DeVon will be available for virtual interviews at 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET via a virtual media roundtable. Contact frontpagefirm@icloud.com or twhittenpr@gmail.com to confirm your participation and receive zoom dial-in instructions.
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Thursday, May 5 & Friday, May 6 - DeVon will be available for interviews leading into Mother's Day. Contact frontpagefirm@icloud.com or twhittenpr@gmail.com to confirm your interview.
To request interviews or a copy of Audible Original "It Takes A Woman," please click here to submit a request.
Press Contacts:
Tosha Whitten Griggs, FrontPage Firm, frontpagefirm@icloud.com
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LA TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS PANEL
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
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Click Image Above for Behind-The-Scenes video from production and campaign shoot for "It Takes A Woman" | |
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About The Author DeVon Franklin | |
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Named by Variety as one of the "Top 10 Producers to Watch" and by Oprah as “a different kind of Spiritual Teacher,” DeVon Franklin is a Hollywood Producer and New York Times bestselling author blazing his own unique trail with an unwavering commitment to uplifting the human spirit through entertainment.
DeVon serves as President and CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a dynamic production company in conjunction with Paramount Pictures and CBS TV Studios. He’s the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most successful inspirational films including BREAKTHROUGH and MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, as well as the soon to be released movie FLAMIN’ HOT for Disney and KINGDOM BUSINESS television series for BET.
In addition to his work as a producer, DeVon is also the author of multiple bestselling books such as THE SUCCESS COMMANDMENTS and his new Audible Original IT TAKES A WOMAN, which is a deeply personal look into the tragedy that transformed his family’s life forever.
DeVon serves the greater Hollywood community at large as Vice-President of the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. DeVon is a graduate of the University of Southern California and lives in Los Angeles.
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"Hear from all the strong, smart, tell-it-like-it is, forces of nature who made me into the man I am today."
~DeVon Franklin
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DeVon Franklin introduces Audible listeners to some very special women in his life: his village. Guided by their faith, decades of hard-earned life experiences and inspiring lessons, his mother Paulette, and great aunts Nuna, Ida, Enis, Donna and Sondra, established a foundation of love and communication that nurtured DeVon and his brothers after tragedy struck, changing their lives forever. DeVon hopes that "It Takes A Woman" will inspire listeners to embrace his village as their own. | | | |
My Mom Paulette, 69, showed me what strength really means. | |
Aunt Nuna, the oldest, at 96 shows me how to stay young at heart. | |
Aunt Sondra, 76, taught me that excellence is a lifelong commitment. | |
Aunt Enis, 84, taught me that education was vital and kept me in check. | |
Aunt Ida, 86, fostered my unshakable faith. | |
Aunt Donna, 78, nurtured me emotionally. | |
"It Takes A Woman" In The News | |
Partnering with Audible for my first Audible Original, ‘It Takes a Woman,’ has been incredible and cathartic,” Franklin said, announcing the project. “They have given me an opportunity, for the first time publicly, to share the story of how the village of women in my family stepped in to successfully raise me and my two brothers after my father tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 36. My mom and my great aunts have made such an impact in my life and now I get to share their wisdom and their voices with the world.” | |
Variety Exclusive: DeVon Franklin Partners with Audible for New Audiobook "It Takes A Woman"
Producer, author and motivational speaker DeVon Franklin has partnered with Audible for the new audiobook “It Takes a Woman.”
The Audible Original’s title refers to the African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child.” But Franklin’s take introduces audiences to the women — his mother Paulette and his five living great-aunts (Aunt Nuna, Aunt Ida, Aunt Enis, Aunt Sondra and Aunt Donna) — he lovingly refers to as his “village of love,” as he celebrates and honors their sacrifices as experienced through the eyes of a Black man.
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