Laneè Smith is a visionary author, digital publishing coach, and the creator of Obstacle Resolution, a televised talk show that highlights resilience, real breakthroughs, and the strength it takes to keep going when life gets messy. She is also the founder of ZuMarion Digital Publishing, where she helps women authors and coaches self-publish their own magazines and gain the visibility they deserve.
Laneè’s work sits at the intersection of purpose, healing, and leadership. She is known for helping women stop playing small, own their expertise, and put their message into the world in a way that looks professional and feels powerful. Her platform isn’t built on hype—it’s built on restoration. Her message is clear: your voice matters, and your healing is power.
A Book Born From Betrayal, Built for Breakthrough
Laneè’s latest book, Social Media and Its Lies, is raw, direct, and necessary. She wrote it because she lived through the dark side of online drama—and survived it. This wasn’t a topic she picked for attention. It was her reality.
She shares that someone she trusted used social media to humiliate her through misleading posts, public tagging, and pulling others into the situation. It was calculated and cruel, and for a moment it made her question her worth. But she refused to let someone else control her narrative. Instead of staying silent, she took her power back and wrote.
This book reflects her personal journey from betrayal to resilience, from silence to voice. She didn’t just want to heal privately—she wanted to help other people heal publicly too. Because she understands what it feels like to be exposed, embarrassed, and unsure of what to do next. Her goal is simple: let readers know they are not alone.
The Message the World Needs Right Now
One of the strongest points Laneè makes is this: you don’t have to suffer in silence.
Cyberbullying is real, and it’s not “just drama.” It can damage your reputation, your peace, and your spirit. Laneè wants people to understand that what happens online can have real-life consequences. It’s not always as simple as blocking someone and moving on. Sometimes it requires rebuilding confidence, reclaiming your voice, and putting your dignity back where it belongs.
Through her book, she encourages victims, friends, and even followers to take online abuse seriously and to play a role in stopping it. Her stance is firm: social media might lie, but your story, your voice, and your healing are real.
What Sets Her Book Apart
Laneè believes Social Media and Its Lies stands out because it’s not just a story—it’s a survival guide.
She’s not writing from theory. She’s writing from lived experience. She knows the pain of betrayal, the embarrassment of public humiliation, and the fallout that can come from being attacked online. But she also knows the healing, the strength, and the courage it takes to rise above it.
Instead of only explaining what happened, she shows readers what to do if it happens to them. She includes real, actionable steps and encourages people not to carry shame in silence. She also exposes hidden dangers many people don’t talk about—manipulation, performative cruelty, and the way social media can distort reality.
Laneè isn’t writing from the outside looking in. She’s writing from the inside out—so others can protect their peace, reclaim their power, and heal forward.
How Authorship Elevated Her Influence
For Laneè, becoming an author was the foundation of her credibility. It gave her a voice before she ever stepped on a stage or launched a program. Writing her story and sharing her expertise in print helped her connect with people on a deeper level—before they ever met her.
As a coach and entrepreneur, authorship positioned her as a trusted authority. It opened doors to speaking opportunities, interviews, and partnerships because people first saw the value she offered through her writing.
And that’s exactly why she now helps other women publish. Laneè saw firsthand how visibility through authorship builds confidence. Now, she empowers women authors and coaches to build their brands by self-publishing their own magazines and owning their message without apology.
Laneè’s Reminder to Every Author With a Story
Laneè lives by a message that fits her brand perfectly: your words hold the power to spark change, inspire hearts, and leave a lasting legacy. In her world, writing isn’t just content—it’s courage.
If you’ve ever felt silenced by shame, fear, or public judgment, Laneè’s work is a reminder that you don’t have to stay there. You can heal. You can speak. And you can build something meaningful out of what tried to break you.
Contact Details
Laneè Smith
San Leandro, California
Facebook: @lanee.smith
Website: obstacleresolution.com
