Welcome back Freedom Riders, and thank you for continuing to follow this journey with me. Each stop has added a new layer of clarity—and Miami, Florida brought one of the biggest shifts yet.
Miami doesn’t ease you into anything. It arrives all at once—heat rising off the pavement, color in every direction, energy everywhere you look. After the stillness and reflection of Martha’s Vineyard, this leg of the journey felt exactly like what I teased last month: momentum.
I came to Miami, Florida expecting an important milestone. What I didn’t fully understand until I stepped into the studio was that Miami would become more than a tour stop. It would mark a turning point—where my author’s journey took its next form: on camera, on record, and positioned to reach far beyond the page.
Announcing my special project: America’s Authors (Inside Success TV)
In Miami, I’m officially sharing a project I’ve been quietly preparing for: I’ve been selected as a cast member for the next season of America’s Authors, produced by Inside Success TV.
Inside Success TV is a media and production brand that creates interview-driven television content featuring entrepreneurs, experts, and authors—giving them a polished platform to share their story, mission, and message with a broader audience. A key part of that experience is the Inside Success TV Studio; a professional studio environment built for filmed interviews and broadcast-quality conversations.
For authors, this kind of platform matters. Books travel far, but filmed storytelling carries voice, presence, and nuance. It allows a message to be felt, not just read.
Walking into the studio: what surprised me most
If you’ve never filmed in a studio, it’s easy to imagine it as intimidating: bright lights, tight timing, technical pressure, and the feeling that you have one chance to “get it right.” I arrived aware of all that. But the first thing I noticed wasn’t the equipment—it was the atmosphere.
I had the incredible opportunity to be a cast member for the next season of America’s Authors, filmed at Inside Success TV Studio, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this experience. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine warmth that immediately put me at ease. The staff truly went above and beyond, before, during, and after my session. Their professionalism was matched only by their kindness, creating an atmosphere that felt relaxing and comfortable throughout the entire process.
What stood out most was how authentic everything felt. There was no pressure, no rushed moments, just a supportive environment that allowed me to be genuinely myself on camera. Walking into a studio setting can feel intimidating, but the team at Inside Success TV made sure I never felt that way. Every question, every setup, every interaction reflected their dedication to making cast members feel valued and heard.
I’m thankful for this opportunity to share my story as part of America’s Authors, and I’m equally thankful for the exceptional team behind the scenes who made it all possible. This is an experience I’ll carry with me, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend Inside Success TV Studio to anyone looking for a professional, welcoming, and authentic production experience.
Filming my episode: speaking from the center
During filming, the experience felt less like performing and more like translating—taking what I’ve lived and written and expressing it in a form people can meet immediately.
On camera, you don’t get to hide behind phrasing. You can’t revise a paragraph ten times before anyone sees it. You have to speak from the center of what you know and who you are. That’s why the studio team’s calm direction and supportive pace mattered so much. It kept me grounded, so the message could lead—not nerves.
I left the studio feeling something I didn’t expect: settled. Clear. Grateful.
The final evolution of my author journey
This moment in Miami represents what I now recognize as a final evolution—at least in the shape of the journey so far.
I began by sharing my story through published books—starting with spiritual poetry and devotionals and continuing through The Sacred Journey Series.
Then my voice began to travel through international speaking events and interviews, where the message moved beyond the page into live rooms and real-time conversations.
Now, with America’s Authors and Inside Success TV, that story enters a wider space: a screen, a living-room conversation, and a global audience that can engage from the comfort of their own homes.
For me, this isn’t about visibility for its own sake. It’s about access—meeting people where they already are, and offering something that helps them return to faith, purpose, and the inner clarity that changes how you lead, how you love, and how you keep walking forward.
The page will always matter to me. But Miami reminded me that the mission doesn’t stop at print.
Sometimes, the next assignment is to speak.
And now, I’m doing both.
What’s next: writing Vol. 3 — The Sacred Walk: God Ordained, Purpose Driven
Miami also sharpened my focus on what comes next on the page.
I’m moving forward with the third book in THE SACRED JOURNEY SERIES, titled, The Sacred Walk: God Ordained, Purpose Driven. This volume will be different—not because it abandons what came before, but because it completes the arc those earlier books began.
If Sacred Whisperings introduced the first stirrings of a devotional voice and Sacred Knowledge explored the growth that comes through responsibility and leadership, then The Sacred Walk will chronicle the road in between—the lived journey that turned quiet obedience into visible assignment.
This book will trace my path from the uncertain beginnings—when the calling felt bigger than my confidence, and purpose was present but not yet clear—to what is now becoming a destined legacy.
It will speak honestly to the early moments that didn’t look impressive on the outside: the private wrestling, the questions, the seasons of waiting, the disciplined “yes” choices no one applauds. It will also honor the milestones that followed—the confirmations, the doors that opened, and the way God uses consistency to build something meant to outlive a single season.
Most importantly, The Sacred Walk: God Ordained, Purpose Driven will show that purpose isn’t found in one dramatic moment—it’s revealed through movement. Through showing up. Through walking forward when you don’t have the full map, trusting that direction becomes clearer with obedience.
This next book is for the reader who feels called but not fully confident, gifted but still growing, faithful but still human. It’s for anyone who needs proof that an uncertain start does not disqualify a destined finish.
How you can help bring The Sacred Walk to print
To publish The Sacred Walk: God Ordained, Purpose Driven with the excellence this story deserves—from professional editing and cover design to formatting, printing, and launch distribution—I’m preparing a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the publishing process.
If my writing has encouraged you, if this journey has strengthened your faith, or if you simply believe this message should reach more readers, I’d truly appreciate your support.
When Kickstarter goes live, you’ll be able to:
– pledge at a level that feels comfortable,
– help cover the practical costs of production,
– and be part of bringing this next installment of THE SACRED JOURNEY SERIES into the world.
I’ll share the Kickstarter link and campaign details in a later update. Until then, the simplest way to support right now is to stay connected and follow me on social media, share this article with someone who needs it, and be ready to join the launch when it opens.
Thank you for walking with me—page by page, step by step, and now screen to screen.
To view my Miami experience, click the links below.⬇️
On my way to Miami: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdGN0tyonfW/?stkn=cW83aHljMnJxaXVu
Press Releases:
America’s Authors INSIDE SUCCESS
https://www.americasauthorstv.com/dr-barry-s-ricoma
Dr. Barry S. Ricoma to Appear on America’s Authors TV | The National Law Review https://share.google/ARbI3MQ3ba7JvRjED
Dr. Barry S. Ricoma to Appear on America’s Authors TV | Press Releases | KDH News https://share.google/jlzYOZgDFQCNLhHrU
Dr. Barry S. Ricoma to Appear on America’s Authors TV | Press Releases | Norfolk Daily News https://share.google/DjSaEwgDayIsGB4me
Now that I have completed my last major trip of the year as Dr. B, Award Winning Authors & International Speaker. I literally shift gears as I hit the highway once again as Expert Adventure, Two Wheeled Freedom! I will be heading to Las Vegas on my trusted stead, RoadRunner to get my Certification as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider’s Course Coach (BRCC). Once certified, I will be able to instruct individuals seeking to obtain their motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license within the state of Nevada. I am very excited to add this to my growing list of titles and look forward to teaching and mentoring new riders so they may experience the joy and thrills of RIDING TOWARDS ADVENTURE. Until next issue, take care and God bless you all. 😇
