Shanti encouraged the birth of Diana's Diary.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shanti Das one afternoon.  She has been in the music industry as an executive for over 20 years.  Not too long ago, Shanti left her senior executive position at Motown records to move to Atlanta to be closer to her Mother.  Shanti was so confident in her decision to leave a career that so many men and women desire to obtain, that it struck me.  It struck me because here I am in the genesis of my publishing career trying to figure balance and working crazy night and day.  On the other line was a woman who gave up that life to reconnect with what really mattered to her.  Her voice was quiet yet firm, she understood her purpose and she spoke to me at a time when I needed to be confirmed in mine.

Shanti is the reason why this blog came to life.  I wanted to be able to share my thoughts, my life's impacts from various sources.  As an Editor-in-Chief, I have to be careful to remain bias in my writing and research.  I am often the person who is constantly pouring into the lives of other people, but there are priceless moments when I am placed in the student's chair and required to take notes. Love it!  I come across so many incredible people of which I have the awesome opportunity of both speaking and sharing personal thoughts with.  It was because of this specific conversation that I wanted to have a space for this inspiration. 

Thanks Shanti.  She will inspire you too.  Pick up her latest book, The Hip Hop Professional.

http://thehiphopprofessional.com/

To read Shanti's interview, please visit:
http://www.hopetodaymagazine.com/article_Lifestyle_Former_Motown_Executive_releases_new_book_switch_lanes_to_mentor_and_inspire_new_artist.html