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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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A sample of appearances by Deborah in the media:

  • 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

  • CONVERSATIONS WITH JOAN: Reclaiming Your Voice

  • JUDGING MEGHAN PODCAST: Loving the Fire | Healing, Identity, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be with Author and Activist 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

  • CBS SAN FRANCISCO: Deborah Santana & Carl Lumbly Host Daraja Academy Fundraiser (Video)

  • BLACK AMERICA TV: All the Women in My Family Sing with Deborah Santana | Black America (Video)

  • DARAJA ACADEMY: Believe in Yourself with Deborah Santana (Video)

  • SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE: A Celebration of Interconnectedness: Deborah Santana on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Video)

  • CAREER GIRLS: Executive Director: About My Memoir - Deborah Santana Career Girls Role Model (Video)