Tish Barnhardt is the 2026 Author of the Year for Inspirational Fiction, a five-times literary award recipient, transformational author strategist, international speaker, and television host. As founder of Unmute Your Story and host of The Tish Barnhardt Show and The Unmuted Spotlight on ZondraTV Network, she empowers individuals to transform their stories into books, brands, and platforms of influence. Through her work, Tish inspires others to reclaim their voices, embrace their purpose, and boldly pursue greater visibility. Her signature message: “Your story is necessary; write it anyway!”