Phylisha Gold: Ink, Inspiration, and Impact

Creativity as a Lifeline

Phylisha Gold is more than an author—she’s a renaissance storyteller whose creativity flows across genres, disciplines, and generations. A novelist, painter, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and singer, she defines her mission with one word: healing. Whether guiding readers through a cozy mystery, unpacking spiritual revelations in memoir, or evoking joy through vibrant visual art, Phylisha brings humanity, humor, and hope into every space she touches.

Raised in a world where books were refuge and imagination was survival, Phylisha discovered her gift for storytelling early. As a child on the autism spectrum, she found safety in solitude and power in creativity. “I just was who I was,” she says. “I didn’t realize I was different until others told me I was.” Rather than retreating, she leaned into her uniqueness. “I lived in my own world,” she says. “But that world became my strength.”

Becoming the Storyteller

Phylisha’s characters reflect the depth of her inner world. Her cozy mystery Texts, Tea & Tragedy introduces Dr. Bella Hawkins, a neurodivergent heroine navigating personal loss, divine purpose, and rediscovery. Like her creator, Bella is bold, layered, and curious—a woman choosing purpose over conformity.

“She’s not what you expect,” Phylisha says. “And that’s exactly the point.”

Bella isn’t the only character inspired by real-world complexity. Phylisha fills her stories with characters from across the African diaspora—scholars, lovers, introverts, dreamers, caretakers—all painted with emotional range and cultural nuance. “We are not a monolith,” she says. “Our lives are beautiful and complicated, and we deserve stories that reflect that.”

Spiritual Tools and Sacred Practice

Phylisha’s creative process begins with prayer. She anoints her tools before writing, asking God to guide the story. “This gift isn’t mine,” she affirms. “It was given to me, so I give it back.” Her stories blend faith, wit, cultural insight, and spiritual depth.

Her memoir, From Conception to Birth, was written during recovery from a traumatic brain injury. “I couldn’t speak in full sentences, but I could type,” she remembers. “And I wrote through tears.” The book explores motherhood, grief, resilience, and healing—an intimate portrait of strength birthed from silence.

Observing Life with an Artist’s Eye

As a self-described “stalker of humanity,” Phylisha studies people with compassion and curiosity. “I’m always watching people’s body language, their voices, the way they hold their heads,” she says. “Those details become the heartbeat of my stories.” Her dialogue is alive, her scenes are rhythmic, and her storytelling is shaped by observation and experience.

She also paints, sings, and blogs through her platform SALTtea, where she invites audiences into bold, joyful conversations about autism, aging, identity, and grace. Her ability to combine levity with depth is one of her greatest strengths. “Life is hard, yes,” she says. “But it’s also hilarious.”

Representation and Revolution

Representation matters deeply to Phylisha. Her characters reflect the fullness of Black life—interracial friendships, neurodivergent perspectives, spiritual exploration, and global connections. She writes the people often overlooked in mainstream literature and insists that joy be part of every narrative.

“We deserve to be seen in our fullness,” she says. “With love, with flaws, with laughter, and with power.”

What’s Next: Legacy in Motion

Phylisha is just getting started. Her upcoming projects include additional novels, feature-length screenplays, stage plays, and a music series that blends spoken word and sound healing. She’s also planning visual art exhibitions and community wellness events.

“This is my ministry,” she says. “And these are just the tools God gave me to reach people.”

Her goal is to leave the world “empty”—having poured out every ounce of creative purpose she’s been given. “I want people to know I loved God, I loved people, and I didn’t waste the gifts,” she says.

Words for Black Women on the Rise

To Black women carving out their own paths in art, faith, or entrepreneurship, Phylisha offers this: “Do it afraid. Do it broke. Do it unsure. Just do it. Your people are out there, waiting for you to show up.”

And with every story, brushstroke, and song, Phylisha Gold is showing up—for herself, and for us all.

Connect with Phylisha Gold

📍 Website: www.saltteacreative.com

📧 Email: info@saltteacreative.com

📱 Instagram: @phylishagold

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