Rae Lashea is a Brooklyn-born author who travels extensively to experience the world through the eyes of those who are often invisible. She has immersed herself in the international culture, customs, and cuisine of 30+ countries, including Kenya, where she lived among theMasai. Her current publications includeBlack Geisha, You Are a Star,and52 Weeks of MIRACLES, as well as the short filmFilly. As a social anthropologist and former special education teacher, Rae believes in the power of being a life-long learner and doing your own research. She currently resides in the United States.