Wahida Clark

Wahida Clark – Bestselling Author | Publisher | Speaker | Mentor | Co-Creator of Street Lit House Party™

Wahida Clark is a literary powerhouse, cultural icon, and entrepreneurial leader. As a four-time New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, she is known globally as the “Queen of Street Lit.” Her books have sold over 1.5 million copies, and she is credited with creating the “Thug Love Fiction” genre—now the blueprint for urban literature.

Wahida’s journey is one of transformation. She began writing while serving a 9½-year prison sentence, completing her first novels—including one in solitary confinement. During this time, she crossed paths with media mogul Martha Stewart, whose success inspired Wahida to blueprint her own publishing empire. That vision became Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, now one of the fastest-growing independent publishing houses in the country, home to over 30 authors, 150+ novels, and 10 bestselling series.

Beyond publishing, Wahida is a motivational speaker, AI trainer, and reintegration mentor. She is the co-founder of two national initiatives: Powered By Prodigals, which supports young offenders, ex-offenders, and at-risk youth by teaching discipline and building great habits for personal success, business growth, and family life; and Walk in Wellness, a program advocating for mental health, healthy living, and nutrition. Wahida has led trainings with major sports teams and nonprofits, teaching life skills, business fundamentals, and the power of storytelling.

Wahida is also the co-creator of the Street Lit House Party™, a live and virtual event series that fuses urban literature, hip-hop culture, and community empowerment. This signature event is part of her broader vision to elevate street literature into cultural institutions. In 2025, Wahida’s bestselling novels will be officially curated into the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, marking a historic milestone for the genre. She and her team recently filed for the Street Lit House Party™ trademark, solidifying her commitment to building legacy-driven intellectual property at the intersection of storytelling, entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage.

Her mission remains clear: to help others turn struggle into strategy, and stories into streams of income—building legacy, visibility, and generational wealth.