Oprah Daily on Instagram: "Mara Brock Akil is one of the most influential storytellers of our time. Best known for iconic television series like “Girlfriends,” “Being Mary Jane” and the newest Netflix hit “Forever,” Mara continues to capture relatable stories that celebrate women’s lives. Now, she’s bringing her storytelling to the page with her debut novel, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne,” which follows the titular character Dionne unravel after a devastating revelation from her former boyfriend forces her to confront painful truths buried deep in her past. Tap the link in our bio to watch @oprah talk to @marabrockakil in this new @oprahpodcast episode about overcoming shame, confronting childhood wounds and how returning to the places that broke us can sometimes create a new path forward."