Dr. Pkanita Bonner Marion became interested in sharing her life story a many years ago, but at the same was afraid to open herself up to the world. The courage came about two years ago and Dr. Marion began to slowly put her experiences on paper. She felt by telling her story on how she beat the odds and achieved her dreams, she would inspire other young girls to do the same no matter what life throws at them. Dr. Marion is Brown Girl Dreaming. Dr. Pkanita Bonner Marion, mother of two amazing children, born and raised in Alabama. Pkanita began her career journey as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked her way up the educational ladder to a Doctorate in Nursing. Pkanita owns her very own Healthcare Telemedicine Business and is now the CEO of Neeks' Novel Notes and author of Brown Girl Dreaming. She enjoys teaching nursing students, reading and traveling. Pkanita hopes to inspire all girls to never give up on their hopes and dreams as she welcomes you to Brown Girl Dreaming.