ABOUT THE AUTHOR Yvonne Pierre is a devoted mom of two boys, ages 17 and 8.  Before becoming a mother, Yvonne always had a passion for developing works in the entertainment industry – film, books, and projects – that empower others.  After her youngest son was born and was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, she redirected her attention and primary efforts toward the special needs community.  She is in the process of developing new projects that will empower the special needs community here and abroad.  Yvonne is the founder of Have Ya Heard (HYH), an online community and e-magazine whose primary focus is to highlights the accomplishments of those with special needs.  She is the founder of a publishing company, Zyonair’s Unlimited, LLC named after her two sons.     Yvonne holds two associate degrees in Accounting and Business Management, a BSBA in Marketing, and currently working on her Executive MBA.    In addition, Yvonne is also a radio personality on her own show – The Yvonne Pierre Show – hosted on BlogTalkRadio.  It’s an on-demand talk radio show dedicated to informing and inspiring listeners on topics ranging from self-improvement to parenting a special needs child.    Yvonne Pierre is a momtrepreneur, postgraduate student, advocate, on-air personality, and now author of The Day My Soul Cried.  Yvonne currently resides in Metro Atlanta with Steffan, her significant other of 11-years and two sons, Zyair and Zyon.