Be Recognized: The AI Authority Engine for Experts Who Want to Be Known, Be Profitable, and Be Published
- nicolasmercadovald
- Sep 25, 2025
- 4 min read
5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:
By Solange Roe
Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster's Be Recognized is a timely and empowering guide for the contemporary expert who strives for visibility, influence, and enduring impact. They introduce a framework that is designed to not only enhance the status of professionals but also to transform the manner in which expertise is perceived, packaged, and disseminated in an AI-driven world, with clarity and authority. Their work establishes them as thought leaders who have a profound understanding of human ambition and technological innovation.
The writing style is purposeful, concise, and engaging, ensuring that sophistication is not sacrificed in favor of accessibility. The narrative flow is both inspiring and instructive, interweaving practical strategies with visionary insights. Johnson and Foster utilize illustrative examples, actionable steps, and clear structures to encourage readers to transition from reflection to implementation with assurance. This method not only demonstrates their mastery of the subject matter but also their capacity to convey intricate concepts in a manner that is understandable, motivating, and profoundly relevant.
At its core, the book delves into the themes of authority, credibility, and the changing role of artificial intelligence in enhancing human potential. It discusses the ways in which professionals can leverage emerging tools to enhance personal branding, broaden their audience, and convert expertise into profitability. In a time characterized by rapid digital transformation, these themes resonate profoundly, providing readers with both inspiration and reassurance as they navigate uncertain terrain.
The influence of Be Recognized is a result of its ability to foster both practical ambition and intellectual curiosity. In addition to acquiring a more profound comprehension of the mechanics of visibility, readers are also given a renewed sense of purpose in the manner in which they share their voice with the outside world. The conviction that recognition is not a distant privilege but an achievable reality is instilled in those who are willing to step forward with clarity and strategy by Johnson and Foster.
In sum, Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster deliver a work of both vision and utility. Be Recognized is significant because it provides contemporary experts with the resources necessary to flourish, while also acknowledging the human desire to be seen, heard, and appreciated. It is a guide that endures and inspires.
About the Author
Melanie Johnson

Melanie Churella Johnson is a powerhouse media mogul and entrepreneur. She is the owner and founder of Elite Online Publishing, which has published over 3000 books making all of its authors #1 bestsellers. Melanie got her start in the industry by owning and operating two TV stations in Houston and Dallas that grew to be worth over $100 million dollars. Melanie is also a WSJ/USA Today, 16x best-selling author, and TEDx Speaker.
Melanie is a co-host of the popular podcast Elite Expert Insider. She started her career as a News Anchor in Detroit after she won the title of Miss Michigan and was the first runner-up to Miss America.In her professional life, Melanie has been involved in many high-profile projects. She built the 25,000 sq.ft. Houston Mansion and the 13,000 sq ft Walloon Lake House - both of which became successful six-figure short-term rentals. She also started Charity Auction Consignments, which helped charities raise over $600,000.
Melanie graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in communications and was the first girl to receive a varsity letter in a boy's sport in the state of Michigan.
As a single Mom raising two sons, she knows what it takes to succeed.
About the Author
Jenn Foster

Jenn Foster is a trailblazing digital marketing strategist, AI publishing pioneer, and multi-award-winning author who is redefining how thought leaders build brand empires in the digital age. She is the co-author of the bestselling book "Be Recognized: The AI Authority Engine for Experts Who Want to Be Known, Be Profitable, and Be Published", and the co-founder of Elite Online Publishing, where she has helped thousands of authors reach #1 bestseller status.
A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and International bestselling author an incredible 18 times over, Jenn combines deep technical mastery with creative brand storytelling to help entrepreneurs and business professionals transform their expertise into powerful, monetizable platforms. Her digital marketing firm, Biz Social Marketing Agency, has helped hundreds of businesses, from local startups to international corporations, dominate search rankings and drive leads using cutting-edge SEO, automation, and AI content strategies.
Before building her media and publishing empire, Jenn founded and scaled a successful retail chain, where she honed the real-world marketing and operations experience that she brings to every client project. Today, she uses AI tools, publishing systems, and high-level marketing strategies to help clients create books, grow authority, and scale revenue with less time and effort.
Jenn is a graduate of Utah State University, an award-winning web designer, and a sought-after keynote speaker. She has shared the stage with luminaries like Loral Langemeier, Lisa Sasevich, Mike Koenigs, and Ed Rush, and was honored as one of “Utah’s Thought Leaders” in the innovation-focused book Innovate Utah. She has also been featured in "Stand Apart "by Dan Kennedy and was recognized as one of America’s Premier Experts®.



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