THE RISE: From Trials to Triumph - The Making of a Queen

The Rise Doc Series is more than a documentary told in print — it is a testimony in motion.Through eight powerful episodes, Dr. Shavonna Herron-Johnson invites readers into the story behind her success: from a young mother in Riverhead, New York, who once dropped out of high school to care for her children, to a nationally respected businesswoman, mentor, and visionary leader.Each chapter reveals a principle forged in real life — Opportunity, Power, Fire & Water, Sisterhood, Gratitude, Family, Striving, and Leadership.Every lesson is transparent, faith-based, and practical, blending raw honesty with divine wisdom.This book is for every woman, man, dreamer, and leader who has ever asked: “Can I rise after life has knocked me down?”Through the pages of her journey, Dr. Herron-Johnson answers with a resounding yes.You’ll learn that:• Opportunity doesn’t wait — it responds to obedience.• Power begins with vision, not resources.• Fire refines, but faith restores.• Gratitude multiplies grace.• True leadership lifts others as it climbs.The Rise Doc Series is a reminder that destiny doesn’t arrive overnight — it unfolds through process, prayer, and persistence.It’s a celebration of purpose and proof that when faith and focus meet, anything is possible.Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and changed — because this is not just Dr. Shavonna Herron-Johnson’s story.It’s yours too — an invitation to rise, reign, and lead in your own life.About the AuthorDr. Shavonna Herron-Johnson, CAM, CAPS, REALTOR®, known globally as “The Queen of the East,” is a nationally respected real-estate broker, business strategist, author, mentor, and motivational speaker whose mission is to transform leadership through faith, family, and focus.Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Dr. Herron-Johnson overcame early adversity as a teenage mother to become the Founder & CEO of East Coast Property Management Services & Consulting, a multi-state real-estate and property-management firm headquartered in North Carolina. She is also the visionary behind The Rise Movement, Women Will Win Global, and The Queen of the East Mentorship Cohort, initiatives that empower leaders across the world to elevate their purpose, strengthen their faith, and build generational wealth.Her humanitarian leadership and entrepreneurial excellence earned her an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarian Leadership & Business Excellence, appointment as State President of Ms. Corporate America North Carolina, and nomination as Mentor of the Year by the Fluxx Global Leadership Awards in Hong Kong. In addition, Dr. Herron-Johnson was nominated as Inspirational Woman of the Year by the Fluxx Global Leadership Awards in Doha, a recognition that celebrates her voice as a catalyst for purpose-driven global impact.A devoted wife of Twenty One years to her husband, DalShorn Johnson, and proud mother of six children, Dr. Herron-Johnson lives by three guiding pillars — Faith, Family, and Focus. Her life exemplifies what it means to turn obstacles into opportunities and passion into purpose.Through every platform — whether the boardroom, the classroom, or the stage — Dr. Herron-Johnson continues to remind the world that true success is not about titles but about transformation.She is a voice of resilience, a mentor of leaders, and a beacon of grace for all who are ready to rise, reign, and lead. Read more