Adell Coleman is an award-winning media executive, writer, and storyteller with over 15 years of experience amplifying underrepresented voices through journalism, podcasting, and equity-driven content. As Chief Operating Officer of a mission-based media company, she has led national campaigns and bi-coastal teams rooted in truth-telling and culture. 

Her work lives at the intersection of identity, justice, and healing. She has written on domestic violence awareness and prevention, and is currently producing a documentary about the loss of mothers. Her personal experience as a survivor of trauma—after discovering her mother’s murder—anchors Never Waking Up in both vulnerability and clarity. 

A sought-after speaker, Adell has appeared at Black Podfest, Afros & Audio, Podcast Movement, Penn State University, and multiple events in Washington, D.C. With a national platform and a unique blend of poetic reflection and strategic vision, she brings a voice that resonates across media. 

Never Waking Up is her debut book.