Influencer Editorial Team
When purpose is born from pain, it creates a legacy that uplifts others—and Prophetess Simone Williams Young is living proof. Nominated for Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025, Simone’s journey from grief to greatness has inspired countless lives and transformed the landscape of faith-based publishing.
After losing her son to gun violence, Simone could have given up. Instead, she chose to write. Her debut book, I Choose to Live, became a lifeline for others experiencing deep grief, igniting a purpose that would evolve into an empire. Today, she is a best-selling author of eight powerful titles, the host of The Healing Space Podcast, and the visionary behind Young at Heart Publishing LLC, a faith-based publishing house that empowers aspiring authors to share their stories with impact.
At the core of Simone’s work is her prophetic gift and unshakable faith. As a grief encourager, Kingdom book coach, and trusted voice for emotional healing, she helps others find clarity in their calling and confidence in their voice. Through Young at Heart Publishing, Simone not only publishes books but helps writers build brands, generate multiple income streams, and step fully into their purpose-driven entrepreneurial journey.
But her impact stretches beyond the business of books. Simone’s coaching combines prophetic insight with real-world strategy, offering her clients not just a roadmap—but a spiritual covering. She is especially known for mentoring women of faith, helping them transform their personal stories into ministries, platforms, and published works that heal, inspire, and equip others.
Simone’s leadership has positioned Young at Heart Publishing as a beacon for faith-based creatives looking to navigate the world of self-publishing with grace and excellence. Under her guidance, authors are turning their testimonies into tools for transformation.
Her nomination as Women Entrepreneur of the Year is more than recognition of a thriving business—it honors a woman who turned tragedy into triumph, and who now dedicates her life to helping others do the same. Congratulations, Simone Williams. Your courage, creativity, and calling are lighting the way for a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
