Empowering Communities Through Storytelling, Literacy, and Purpose-Driven Leadership

What experiences shaped your purpose and inspired you to create change through storytelling?

Destinee: My purpose was shaped through both pain and transformation. Losing my mother, navigating heavy seasons, and going through moments where I had to rebuild myself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, all pushed me to search for deeper meaning.

Writing became my way of healing first. Then it became my way of teaching. I realized storytelling wasn’t just about creating something; it was about reaching someone. Giving people language for what they feel but don’t always know how to express.

Every story I create carries a lesson I had to live through. I don’t just write to tell stories; I write to build understanding, healing, and direction.

Robin Butterflies was created from your dreams. How do you ensure the lessons resonate with children while reflecting your life experiences?

Destinee: Robin Butterflies was created from my dreams, not just imagination, but real, vivid dreams that felt guided. The characters, the emotions, the purpose behind it, it came to me in a way that felt like something I received, not something I forced.

When I write for children, I take real-life lessons and translate them into a language they can feel. Kids may not understand everything adults go through, but they understand emotions: love, fear, courage, and growth.

I make sure every story allows them to feel seen, safe, and inspired without feeling like they’re being taught. It’s imagination with intention, faith with feeling, and growth through storytelling.

What motivated you to launch Together We Create 4 Kids, and what outcomes are you most proud of so far?

Destinee: Together We Create 4 Kids was built from a bigger vision community over competition. I saw so many talented authors, speakers, and creatives with powerful messages but no real structure to reach the communities that needed them most.

I didn’t want to just host events; I wanted to build a movement that travels, gives back, and creates opportunity for everyone involved.

What I’m most proud of is:

● Bringing leaders together under one unified mission

● Creating opportunities for people to grow, earn, and give back at the same time ● Directly impacting communities through resources, storytelling, and connection

Collaboration is central to your movement. How has working with others influenced your vision?

Collaboration expanded my vision beyond what I could see alone. When you bring together different gifts, stories, and perspectives, you create something more powerful than individual success.

It taught me that:

● Everyone carries a piece of the bigger picture

● Leadership is about alignment, not control

● Growth multiplies when people feel included and valued

One of the biggest lessons I learned is that when you help others build, your own vision grows faster. That changed how I lead and how I move.

You’ve written across genres. How do these different forms of storytelling allow you to explore your journey?

Destinee: Each genre allows me to express a different part of who I am:

Children’s books allow me to heal, nurture, and inspire. Personal development allows me to teach and guide directly. Thrillers allow me to explore deeper, more complex emotions and realities people don’t always talk about. My story isn’t one-dimensional, so my writing isn’t either. Every genre is a different lens of truth.

How do you measure success, and what stories from the tour have stayed with you most?

Destinee: I don’t measure success by material things. Not by money, cars, clothes, or houses.

For me, success is deeper than that. It’s about asking:

● Are you truly doing something meaningful?

● Are you walking in your purpose?

● Does what you’re building make your heart smile?

Real success is internal. It’s peace. It’s alignment. It’s knowing your work matters beyond you. At the end of the day, I ask myself: Am I genuinely happy? Can I sleep peacefully at night?

The moments that stayed with me the most are seeing the heart of people. The ones who show up just to help, without asking for anything in return. The ones who give their time, their energy, their presence freely. The ones who pray not for recognition, but from a genuine place of love and purpose.

Those moments remind me that this movement is bigger than events or programs; it’s about the spirit behind it. That’s what stays with me.

What advice would you give to those wanting to turn a vision into a movement? Start before you feel ready.

Destinee: A movement isn’t built on perfection; it’s built on consistency, faith, and action. You have to:

● Lead without having all the answers

● Stay grounded in your purpose

● Build with people, not just for yourself

And most importantly, don’t wait for validation. If the vision was given to you, it’s your responsibility to bring it to life.

What would you like readers to understand about your journey and mission?

Destinee: I want people to understand that everything I’m building comes from a real place. This isn’t just business, it’s purpose, healing, and legacy.

My journey hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been intentional. Every step, every project, every collaboration is about creating something that lasts beyond me.

At the core of it all, I’m here to build, uplift, and create pathways for others to do the same. This isn’t just my story, it’s an invitation.

An invitation to step into your purpose, to create something meaningful, and to be part of something bigger than yourself.

How can our readers remain connected:

Destinee: Instagram @destinee2destiny and by visiting https://togetherwecreate4kids.square.site/

Photo Credits: For God’s Glory Photographer, Valdosta, GA

& Yailin.Benitez.Photography (Photography Studio Palm Beach County), Lake Worth, FL