PARKLAND, FL — On December 13, 2025, the Marriott Coral Springs–Heron Bay Convention Center served as a stage for testimony, purpose and redemption as attorney Kaysia Earley, Esq., unveiled her first book, Houses Built by Faith: Jailhouse. God’s House. Courthouse.
It was evident the event extended beyond a traditional book launch. The program was carefully curated by Dr. Naomi Blemur, a civic leader, author and advocate, who passionately engaged the audience to the deeper purpose behind the book launch. In 2022, Blemur made history as the first Haitian American and woman of color to secure a statewide party nomination for Florida commissioner of agriculture, earning more than three million votes across political lines.
The caliber of the event reflected the depth of Kaysia’s influence across legal, civic and humanitarian circles, including a distinguished gathering of community leaders and dignitaries, underscoring Kaysia’s standing beyond the courtroom. Attendees included U.S. Rep. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick; Oliver Mair, Consul General of Jamaica in Miami; Denise D. Grant, Mayor of the city of Lauderhill and the first Jamaican-born woman to hold that office; Florida State Rep. Lisa Dunkley (District 97); and Latoya Clarke, Assistant Deputy Mayor for the city of Sunrise, along with several former elected officials, including Howard Berger, former Lauderhill Vice Mayor. Alejandra Vicent, a transformational and holistic life coach, Letasha Taylor, owner of Sweetwood Gels, and Titanya Johnson, writer, coach, and author, were instrumental in helping to bring the project to completion.
At the center of the program was an intimate onstage conversation between Kaysia and acclaimed poet, journalist and author Curtis Myrie, whose participation added cultural depth and emotional resonance. During the exchange, Myrie recited entirely from memory “Persist With Me,” one of Kaysia’s favorite poems from his collection Staring Into My Soul. The moment resonated beyond its artistry, reflecting Kaysia’s consistent practice of elevating others, even during an event dedicated to her own story.
Kaysia later took the stage to read from the prologue of Houses Built by Faith, delivering an emotional passage that held the audience in silence. The memoir chronicles her life through three defining “houses”: the jailhouse, God’s House and the courthouse. In the book, Kaysia recounts abandonment by her father at a young age, incarceration prior to law school, periods of homelessness while studying law, and the promise she held onto through her faith in Christ.
“My intention is not only to encourage the reader through my trials, but to give them the blueprint to either reactivate their faith or put their faith into overdrive.” Kaysia said. “This book will also serve as a testament to my incarcerated clients, and anyone with doubt, that when faith is your foundation, a victorious destination is inevitable.”
During his remarks, Mair observed that Kaysia’s journey reflected a transition from the jailhouse to God’s House and then to the courthouse, prompting the audience to respond in unison with a resounding reference to the White House—a moment that symbolized both recognition of her journey and anticipation of what lies ahead.
Kaysia is no stranger to the political arena, having formally run for judge in Broward County in 2022. Beyond her legal practice, she has educated civilians nationwide on constitutional rights through her T.R.A.P.S. cards, distributing more than 50,000 across the United States. She has represented hundreds of clients pro bono, maintains an active jail ministry throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, and regularly serves the homeless through volunteer work and donations to local shelters.
Her humanitarian efforts also extend internationally through her nonprofit organization, Seeds of Manna, which supports underserved communities in Jamaica by providing food, clothing, medical supplies and disaster relief. Proceeds from Houses Built by Faith directly support these initiatives.
Kaysia balances her professional and charitable work with her role as a mother of four and wife to her husband of more than 20 years, David, whom she publicly acknowledged as a steadfast source of support during one of the most challenging seasons of her life.
Written with the pacing of a film, Houses Built by Faith resonated with attendees long after the final reading. As the audience’s emotional response suggested, Kaysia’s transition from attorney to author is one poised to reach far beyond the launch event.
For more information, visit www.KaysiaEarley.com. Details about her nonprofit organization can be found at www.seedsofmanna.org. Kaysia can also be followed on social media at @KaysiaEarley.