Wanda RogersWanda Rogers is an author, entrepreneur, and creative strategist whose work centers resilience, intentional living, and breaking generational cycles. Through her platform Mellow Mastermind, she builds community for those transitioning from survival mde to designing lives of purpose and freedom. The First To Get This Far represents Rogers' literary debut, born from years of processing her own experiences through the transformative distance of fiction. By creating protagonist Cadence as a vessel rather than a direct autobiography, Rogers crafts a story that honors emotional truth while allowing space for imagination and artistry. The novella draws from real emotions, real struggles, and real triumphs-remixed into a narrative that speaks to universal themes of identity, ambition, and self-determination. Rogers' approach to storytelling mirrors her philosophy on life: strategic, intentional, and beautifully crafted. She writes with what she calls "8 Mile energy"-raw, immediate, visceral-while maintaining lyrical prose that elevates the narrative beyond typical memoir. Her work centers Black female experiences without making trauma the only story, instead focusing on agency, growth, and the power of strategic decision-making. She currently resides in Texas, where she continues building her creative empire while planning for financial independence. Connect with Wanda Rogers: Website: www.officiallymars.com Social: @MellowMastermind (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) Community: Mellow Mastermind Discord Server LinkTree: LinkTr.ee/WandaMars Read More Read Less