Professional Woman Network Bookstore

An expert on women’s issues and challenges of the African American
community, Ms. Eastman founded Professional Woman Publishing in 2005
dedicated to providing books co-authored by over 500 PWN international
members and dedicated to raising the dignity and self-esteem of women
globally.

As quoted by Linda Ellis Eastman:

“I have always had a passion to help those who were troubled,
carried heavy burdens, were hurt or simply needed help on their
journey thru life. In particular, I feel emboldened to provide
support for African American women and families who continue
to feel the brunt of racism and gender bias which continues
to be pervasive in the USA. During 1982, it was placed on my
heart to create a highly diverse network of women which would
include at least 50% women of color. To date, we now have over
65% of PWN being women of color with the majority holding a
Bachelor’s Degree and a large number completing their Master’s
Degree or PhD.

What I have learned on my journey is that there has been a great
deal of childhood abuse which has been masked for a long, long time.
In my coaching and consulting practice, I stress the importance of
living in the “truth” and unmasking oneself. We as women must learn
to provide support for one another rather than judging and being
critical of another’s behavior and actions. As more women become
open about their past, a wonderful cathartic feeling occurs and if
women share this in a “safe” environment with trustworthy women,
then warm, loving support is given to this woman as she heals emotionally.

One of my greatest joys has been certifying 3,000 women from various
countries so that they in turn may reach out to others and help women,
children and families heal. I have instilled in each PWN member the
importance of lifting and encouraging others. The certification seminars
cover topics such as building self-esteem, assertiveness vs. aggressiveness,
overcoming toxic relationships and healing the inner child. As I
observe the consultants, trainers, ministers, and professional coaches
within our PWN sisterhood start their businesses and reach out to
women in prison, the abused, battered, and neglected, I feel blessed
beyond words.

It is important for each of us to reach out to others thru acceptance
rather than tolerance, kindness rather than judgment, and a complete
feeling of servitude to really make a difference in the lives of
others. I feel blessed to have touched the lives of over 100,000
women globally in the past twenty eight years since founding PWN.”