Dr. Xanthea Moore Takes Her Story on the Road: A Book Tour Rooted in Healing, Advocacy, and Coming Home
By: Le’Ann S.
Reflecting on childhood trauma. Reclaiming power. Building legacy.
This spring, author, advocate, and business leader Dr. Xanthea Moore invites readers and communities into a deeply personal, purpose-driven experience as she launches her book tour for Mirrors Are Better Broken: A Girl and A System—a memoir that explores childhood trauma, resilience, and the systems that shape our lives.
More than a traditional book tour, this multi-city series blends intimate conversation, expert panel dialogue, artistic performance, and community giveback, creating space for reflection, healing, and action.
A Voice Forged Through Experience and Leadership
Dr. Moore is no stranger to transformation. A survivor of severe childhood trauma and military sexual assault, she has turned lived experience into leadership—using her voice to advocate for healing, faith, and breaking generational cycles.
In late 2025, she earned her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Berry Dynamic Agency, where she helps guide organizational strategy, operational excellence, and brand influence. Based in Houston, Texas, her work spans business strategy, financial empowerment, and public advocacy.
She is also the founder of BizWithXan Solutions, a consulting platform focused on business structuring, credit repair, and funding readiness—bridging personal healing with economic empowerment.
About the Book: Mirrors Are Better Broken
In Mirrors Are Better Broken: A Girl and A System, Dr. Moore chronicles her journey through abuse, survival, and self-reclamation. The memoir is both raw and reflective, examining how systems—family, institutions, and culture—intersect with personal trauma, and how healing can be an act of resistance.
The book has resonated with readers seeking honesty, faith-centered reflection, and practical hope—especially those navigating childhood trauma and its potential long-term impact.
The Book Tour Experience: Where Story Meets Community
Each tour stop is designed as a safe, welcoming space that centers dialogue, education, and empowerment.
Tour highlights include:
- Intimate Gatherings: Heartfelt conversations in a warm, community-centered atmosphere
- Panel Discussions: Expert dialogue on childhood trauma, mental health, education, and advocacy
- Special Performances: Uplifting artistic moments that echo themes of resilience and healing
- Book Signing & Photos: A chance to meet Dr. Moore and connect personally
Featured Panelists – Delta Stop
The tour brings together respected voices who bridge scholarship, service, and lived experience, including:
- Dr. Shequite Wilson-Johnson, Assistant Professor at Mississippi Valley State University and founder of the GAP Leadership Program, whose work centers on leadership development, equity, and community empowerment across the Mississippi Delta.
- Dreifus Sharnezz Smith, founder of Fresh Start Community Program, a nationally engaged youth advocate known for his mission to help individuals “see more than what they see in the mirror.”
- Jalisha Kee, Coordinator of Career, Counseling, and Disability Support Services at Mississippi Delta Community College, whose trauma-informed approach is shaped by nearly a decade of clinical mental health experience.
Together, these panelists explore the impact of childhood trauma, pathways to healing, and strategies for advocacy that extend beyond the event walls.
First Stop: A Homecoming in the Delta
The tour begins in a place deeply connected to Dr. Moore’s roots: 400 2nd St, Indianola, MS 38751, B.B King Museum. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST.
This stop holds special meaning as a giveback event to Gentry High School, where Dr. Moore’s early love for business and leadership began.
Event Itinerary:
- Soft bites and beverages with local vendors
- Welcome and introduction of Dr. Xanthea Moore
- Panel discussion with expert guests
- Special guest performance
- Book signing and photo opportunities
A portion of the proceeds will support the Gentry High School Business Computer Program, reinforcing the tour’s mission to invest in the next generation.
Purpose Beyond the Pages
At its core, this book tour is about connection and conversation—raising awareness about childhood trauma, equipping communities with resources, and fostering honest dialogue around healing and advocacy.
Dr. Moore’s message is clear: healing is possible, stories matter, and communities thrive when truth is spoken with courage. Join us in the Delta and beyond. Bring your questions. Bring your story. Bring someone who needs hope. Together, we can turn reflection into action—and pain into purpose.







