2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Entrepreneur of Excellence Award
Daniella Blechner is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Conscious Dreams Publishing, a company committed to amplifying underrepresented voices. Since 2015, she has supported the publication of over 350 books and mentored more than 1,000 aspiring authors. She works with writers of all ages and backgrounds, including children as young as seven and neurodiverse voices, helping them share their authentic stories. As a Book Journey Mentor™, she leads storytelling workshops and empowers others to connect with their identity and voice. Daniella founded Black Authors on the Rise, an annual event spotlighting African-Caribbean talent. Her mission is to transform diverse writers into successful published authors and reshape the publishing landscape to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. She continues to inspire, educate, and elevate voices so that every story that matters gets the platform it deserves.