Oscar J. Starr III

Oscar J. Starr III is an award-winning author, speaker, and storytelling strategist whose work empowers readers to lead with clarity, communicate with confidence, and build with purpose. In 2025, he was named a Book Honor America Author Awardee at LITFEST 2025 – America, receiving both the Certificate of Excellence and Certificate of Achievement from WritersGlobal for his outstanding contribution to literature.

Oscar is the author of acclaimed titles like Built, Not Borrowed and Command the Room: The Oscar J. Starr III Blueprint for Bold Leadership & Dynamic Speaking—books that bridge the gap between personal transformation and professional impact.

As founder of The Independent Ink Society™, Oscar mentors emerging authors, leaders, and creative entrepreneurs in turning their message into movements and their words into lasting legacies.

With a voice that speaks truth to power and a mission that centers sovereignty over popularity, Oscar’s writing is not just informative—it’s transformative.

When he’s not writing, Oscar is developing thought leadership programs, consulting legacy-driven creatives, or working behind the scenes to elevate underrepresented voices.