is the author of So' Feet: 'Sore Mind...Sore Heart...and Sore Soul' her true story of growing up in America as a Second Generation African American Muslim; Marrying an Abuser; Dying at the hands of her abusive husband; Managing to overcome her own low self-esteem; and Living to share her story in hopes of helping others overcome their own obstacles. As a devout follower of the Islamic faith, she exposes Domestic Dysfunction within and around its communities.
As the Owner of Lady in the Shoe Productions in New York City,
As the Owner of Lady in the Shoe Productions in New York City, KALIMA F. ABDUL-QUDDUS/LEWIS lectures nationwide on Domestic Dysfunction with emphasis on abuse to women. It is her hope to lecture internationally. When she is not authoring books, she is utilizing the more than 20-years experience in the Entertainment Business providing services in Project Management, Uber Event Production, Publicity & Marketing Campaigns, Book Publishing, Document Preparation, Deal Negotiation, Keynote & Motivational Speakers, Tour Booking, Consultation and Support Services. The Lady in the Shoe believes that there is no love like the love of a mother and it is that love that she is representative of and has sustained her through her own personal trials and tribulations. Her experience as a Psychiatric Counselor has provided her with tools that she utilizes along with her own experiences which allow her to successfully present as a Keynote and Motivational Speaker and Conference Lecturer with the intention to help others cope and find means of survival with their most difficult experiences. Inside this commitment, KALIMA F. ABDUL-QUDDUS/LEWIS is currently accountable as the Spokesperson for the 50- City ‘So' Feet Movement Tour’ launched in March of 2009; Motivational Radio Talk Show Host of 'The Ms. Shoe Show' (www.BlogTalkRadio.com/MsShoe) ; and Creator of the Official Lady in the Shoe Brand™. Part of the Lady in the Shoe Productions' vision is a future where Islam and Muslims are understood in a wider, more contemporary social context and Muslims are part of the modern social fabric; as well as to bring together the African people so as to take an active part in social, political, economic and cultural development of Africa by creating meeting points and providing opportunity for dialogue on everlasting peace, understanding, appreciation and mutual respect. KALIMA F. ABDUL-QUDDUS/LEWIS is an avid reader of non-fiction, and particularly memoirs and loves writing them as well.
