Cheltenham business owner to speak at International Black & Diversity Film Festival on May 30, film earns 5 nominations

Carolyn Wilson, a Cheltenham business owner, award-winning filmmaker and author, and sexual assault survivor, will be speaking at the International Black & Diversity Film Festival on May 30.

Wilson’s film “The Good Life” will be screened and she will be speaking on a panel about the importance of sexual assault survivor voices.

The film, a finalist at last year’s renown Essence Film Festival, has been selected as an award winner at this year’s IBDFF. She’s also nominated for five categories including “Best Director”, “Best Producer” & “Best Documentary”. 

Wilson is the author of several #1 Best Selling books on Amazon including “Magnified Thoughts,” a book that shares her personal journey of healing and offers practical mindset advice for survivors.

Wilson operates Magnify Your Essence, an empowerment and sexual assault awareness organization based in Cheltenham Township.

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