DaNia Scott is the visionary founder and CEO of The Black Equation Publishing Company, an innovative literary enterprise dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and fostering a global community of writers. An accomplished author herself, DaNia is best known for her work The Black Equation: Utopia Rising, a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of memory, knowledge, and societal structure. Her work has quickly garnered attention for its unique blend of social commentary and speculative fiction, positioning DaNia as a fresh, impactful voice in contemporary literature.
Building on her success as an author, DaNia is expanding her focus to include a comprehensive suite of initiatives designed to support writers, readers, and publishing professionals. Her upcoming projects include The Black Equation Book Club, designed to foster discussions around literature from diverse backgrounds, and The Black Equation Literary Alliance (BELA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing publishing resources and mentorship to authors from underrepresented communities. Additionally, DaNia is adapting chapters of her novel The Black Equation: Utopia Rising for educational use, creating K-12 curriculum materials that include outlines, lectures, and exams, to engage students with critical thinking and creative exploration.
DaNia’s commitment to storytelling, accessibility, and cultural representation drives every aspect of her work. Through The Black Equation’s digital platforms, including a dedicated app, she seeks to build a digital archive where users can contribute their memories of life before the internet. This ambitious project aims to preserve and share narratives that might otherwise be lost, creating a lasting legacy for future generations. Her dedication to innovation, education, and empowerment makes DaNia Scott a transformative force in publishing, with a focus on creating a more inclusive, reflective literary landscape.
Wilkenson Thevenin
CEO, Sake Pase – The Black Equation International Imprint
Founder, Zoe Soley Solar
Wilkenson Thevenin is the visionary CEO of Sake Pase, the international imprint of The Black Equation Publishing Company. Fluent in four languages and deeply connected to his Caribbean roots, Wilkenson leads with an authentic global perspective.
Since joining The Black Equation as an author and editor, he has been instrumental in securing international contracts with authors, publishers, and ISBN registries around the world. Based in Carlsbad, California, Wilkenson balances his role at The Black Equation with the leadership of Zoe Soley Solar, a sustainable energy business rooted in his commitment to environmental stewardship.
Wilkenson’s life and career are shaped by his Haitian heritage, his passion for public speaking, and his dedication to sustainable practices. Having moved to the U.S. at six, he brings unique perspectives to his work and community, advocating for diversity in literature, business, and environmental responsibility. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he’s a new father, a soccer coach, a drummer, and an actor.
Wilkenson’s future goals include opening Haitian restaurants across Southern California, honoring his family’s legacy, and contributing to the Haitian community through publishing services for a church his family plans to build in Los Angeles.
Wilkenson Thevenin has a gift for bridging worlds. Born in Haiti and raised in the United States, Wilkenson’s journey began with his love for storytelling, sustainability, and community. Today, as the CEO of The Black Equation's international imprint, Sake Pase, he’s transforming the publishing landscape by securing contracts and partnerships that give international authors and publishers a platform on a global stage. His mission is clear: to build bridges across borders and inspire a dialogue that transcends language and cultural barriers.
Wilkenson’s life is a tapestry of ambitions and achievements, woven with threads of his Caribbean heritage and his entrepreneurial spirit. A graduate in public speaking, writing, editing, and electrical studies, he is also the owner of Zoe Soley Solar, a local solar business in Carlsbad, CA, dedicated to sustainability. With Zoe Soley, he’s paving the way for a greener future, adding another layer to his passion for responsible, community-driven business.
As a new father and a devoted partner, Wilkenson’s personal and professional goals align with his core values. He is a fervent advocate for freedom of speech, a defender of sustainability, and a supporter of former President Trump’s initiatives for 2025. He met DaNia Scott, the founder of The Black Equation, at a writer’s convention in San Diego, where they bonded over shared dreams of accountability and responsibility in business.
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