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Deborah Santana is an author, activist, and business leader dedicated to peace, justice, and women’s empowerment. Founder of the nonprofit Do A Little, she advocates for women and girls through global education and health initiatives. She is the author of Space Between the Stars, co-editor of All the Women in My Family Sing, and her newest memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, which charts her path from daughter of a pioneering interracial couple to wife of music legend Carlos Santana—and the spiritual awakening and rebirth that followed her decision to leave their 34-year marriage. Deborah holds an M.A. in Philosophy and Religion and lives in Los Angeles. She’s the proud mother of three creative adult children. Find her at www.DeborahSantana.com.
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KTVU FOX 2: Talk of the Town: Deborah Santana
NBC LOS ANGELES: Deborah Santana on choosing herself in powerful new memoir
CBS SAN FRANCISCO: Deborah Santana & Carl Lumbly Host Daraja Academy Fundraiser
TAKE BACK YOUR MIND: The Power of Choosing You with Deborah Santana
BLACK AMERICA TV: All the Women in My Family Sing with Deborah Santana
DARAJA ACADEMY: Believe in Yourself with Deborah Santana
SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE: A Celebration of Interconnectedness: Deborah Santana on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
CAREER GIRLS: Executive Director: About My Memoir - Deborah Santana Career Girls Role Model
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE: Deborah Santana Recalls Night She Left 34-Year Marriage to Carlos Santana: ‘I Began To Want a Solo Life’ (Exclusive)
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: Deborah Santana reclaims her story beyond marriage to Carlos Santana: ‘I've always been an appendage’
THRIVE GLOBAL: My Mother’s Last Words Changed How I See Life
BOOK Q&As WITH DEBORAH KALB: Q&A with Deborah Santana
MARIN MAGAZINE: Deborah Santana’s New Memoir Explores Self-Discovery, Freedom and Reclaiming Identity
OPRAH.COM: The Finishing Party: ZZ Packer's Writing Group
USA TODAY: Women of color 'Sing' proudly in new essay collection
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: With a memoir, Deborah Santana emerges from Carlos' shadow
SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION: Donor Desk: Deborah Santana
WOMEN’S eNEWS: ‘My Passion, My Philanthropy’: Deborah Santana Carries Forward Stewardship Tradition
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RETIREMENT WISDOM: Letting Go to Become Who You Truly Are – Deborah Santana
CONVERSATIONS WITH JOAN: Reclaiming Your Voice
WOMEN ROAD WARRIORS: From Fame to Freedom with Deborah Santana
SOUL OF A LEADER: Loving the Fire
DAWN DEL RUSSO: Live The Glamour Chats: Deborah Santana on Activism, Storytelling & Empowering Women
BE PRESENT: THE DIANE RAY SHOW: Learning to Choose Yourself with Deborah Santana
JUDGING MEGHAN: Loving the Fire | Healing, Identity, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be with Author and Activist Deborah Santana
IGNITING THE SPARK: Loving the Fire with Deborah Santana
FILM FESTIVAL RADIO: Deborah Santana: Life, Love, and Finding Herself After 34 Years in the Spotlight
HOPE COMES TO VISIT: Choosing Yourself: Deborah Santana on Identity, Freedom, and Loving the Fire