Savannah, GA — August 26, 2025. Award-winning educator, advocate, speaker, facilitator,
and transformational coach and mentor Natatia Benae Vanellison releases her highly
anticipated new book, Behind Every Smile: How to Spot and Support Victims of Trauma, on
Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Blending lived experience with professional expertise, Vanellison offers a compassionate
guide for parents, educators, advocates, and survivors. The book reveals how trauma often
hides in plain sight—behind confident smiles—and equips readers to recognize the subtle
signals of emotional pain, domestic violence, and abuse.
“Behind Every Smile was created to inform and empower,” says Vanellison. “I wrote this
book for those who need to be seen and for those who want to support with empathy and
care. Trauma does not always look like what we expect—but if we learn to listen, we can
help others find their way to healing.”
The release is supported by Vanellison’s company, NaTaTiaCoaching LLC™, where she
provides mentorship, workshops, and facilitated sessions that empower women over 40 to
dream big, speak their truth, advocate with confidence, and own their worth.
In addition to the book, readers who join the Behind Every Smile Insider Team™ receive
exclusive gifts, including a free E-Gift companion resource, early updates, and opportunities
to engage directly with the author.
Virtual Launch Event
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom) — Invitation-only link
Vanellison is a Certified Virtual Speaker, Distinguished Toastmaster, and a Founding
Member of The Book Academy® by Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a four-time international bestselling
author. She is also a registered author with the Library of Congress, a respected voice in
trauma-informed leadership, and a Retired CTAE Educator, Certified Teacher Support
Specialist, and Coach with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Behind Every Smile is now available for purchase through Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes &
Noble, and BookBaby.
About the Author
Natatia Benae Vanellison is an award-winning educator, educational consultant, speaker,
facilitator, author, and CEO & Founder of NaTaTiaCoaching, LLC™. She brings decades of
experience in education and leadership, combined with her personal journey of overcoming
childhood and adult trauma, to empower others to lead and live authentically.
“All survivors must have a strong support system, who is there to ensure that the wins
outweigh the challenges—and my husband, Darryl, has been my rock.”
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