Janice Robinson-Celeste

Janice Robinson-Celeste is a distinguished businesswoman, author, entrepreneur, and educator with an extensive career spanning early childhood education, nonprofit leadership, and media. As the founder and publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine, a multi-award-winning publication, Janice has dedicated herself to empowering Black families through resources that support their children's growth, education, and well-being. She is also the executive producer of Ethnic Animations and the host of BACKTALK, a syndicated podcast that focuses on topics relevant to Black parents and families.
Janice holds a degree in early childhood education and a master's degree in business, equipping her with the expertise to lead and innovate in her field. She has held key roles, including Early Childhood Specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Child Guidance Center, where she supported parents facing substance abuse challenges. She also served as the School-age Child Care Coordinator with the nonprofit organization Parents Union for Public Schools and as Executive Branch Director at a multi-million-dollar YMCA, where she oversaw operations and managed the NAEYC-accredited child care program and summer camp. Additionally, Janice has taught at several educational levels, including at Hofstra University in New York, where she shared her expertise in multimedia journalism with students.
A published author of multiple children's and parenting books, including Pride & Joy: African American Baby Celebrations and the toddler board book Miles Stuffy Nose, which won the Gold Seal, Mom’s Choice Award, Janice has received recognition for her work, including awards from Allstate as a Woman of Triumph, alongside Patty LaBelle, and the Sara Award from Women in Communications. Her writing contributions extend to The Huffington Post, and her business plan has garnered accolades with the Benjamin Franklin Technology Award.
Janice’s passion for helping others extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is the founder of the National Black Parenting Conference, an initiative that brings together Black parents and professionals to share valuable resources and foster community support. She has also presented at events like the National Parenting Conference at Disney and the National Black Child Development Conference. Janice resides in Atlanta, where she continues to uplift her community through her diverse initiatives and leadership roles.