Cashmere Entertainment, LLC, based in Southfield, Michigan, and founded by William Summers in December 2018, is a company committed to the creation, management, and promotion of entertainment events and products. With a personal history of incarceration, Summers has dedicated his life to empowering others, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. His early work in boxing management helped numerous young athletes, including notable champions like Cornelius “K9” Bundrage, Christy Martin, and James Toney, to escape street life and achieve significant success. Despite a promising collaboration with the Memphis Police Department to combat juvenile crime through boxing, personal circumstances forced him to return to Metro Detroit to care for his family.

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Under the leadership of William and his wife Mary Summers, Cashmere Entertainment has expanded its scope to support inmates in harnessing their literary talents. The company not only publishes works by incarcerated authors but also assists them and their families in establishing their own publishing enterprises. This initiative has proven transformative, instilling pride and purpose in many who previously struggled with literacy and lacked clear career paths. Mary Summers, with a rich background in the military and financial services, leverages her lifelong writing and editing experience to enhance this mission. Her involvement has helped several authors achieve best-selling status, further fueling her passion for making a meaningful community impact, inspired by her participation in the CORO Women-In-Leadership program.