Founder & CEO | Survivor | Narrative Strategist | Civic Innovator

I'm Jerica Morningstar- a 24-year-old trans woman, trauma survivor, and founder of Morningstar Creative Enterprises Inc., a woman-owned public benefit corporation building original brands at the intersection of storytelling, product design, and civic impact.

I was born in Northwest Arkansas and raised in Virginia Beach, surviving childhood physical & sexual abuse, poverty, and repeated suicide attempts. Years Gone, my debut novel, began as a suicide note. Instead, it became the first step toward everything I would build next.

In 2025, writing under the alias Lilith Blackwell, I independently authored The Manufactured Outrage Machine- an investigative exposés uncovering a $160,000 political fundraising network tied to Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby. Using only public records and pattern analysis, I mapped connections between PACs, nonprofits, consultants, and media- without a newsroom, legal team, or institutional support.

When no on acted, I proposed a solution. The Outrage Exploitation Prevention Act (OPEA) is a civilian-authored policy initiative I launched on Change.org to help protect marginalized trauma from being monetized in political fundraising- especially when it involves children. It's the first proposal of its kind, currently under review and seeking legislative sponsors.

But that work was only the beginning.

What is Morningstar Creative Enterprises Inc.?

Morningstar Creative Enterprises Inc. is a multi-brand public benefit corporation based in Missouri and incorporated in Delaware. It blends original storytelling, ethical innovation, and immersive consumer products across four ventures:

• Morningstar Publishing- Dystopian fiction, investigative research, and survivor-led narratives.
• Blood & Cocoa- A horror-themed artisan chocolate line handcrafted and aged with fruit, floral infusions, and dark storytelling.
• Morningstar Berries- A boutique agricultural venture focused on high-flavor designer berries and small-batch gourmet produce.
• Morningstar Haunts- Immersive horror experiences rooted in creative expression, emotional catharsis, and theatrical fear. (Coming Soon)

Why I Built This

I founded Morningstar Creative Enterprises to create something lasting- something that could grow from the hardest parts of my story and help others feel seen, inspired, and connected. What began as a personal outlet has evolved into a platform for storytelling, innovation, and thoughtful impact across multiple industries.

This company wasn't built for attention. It was built for meaning-designing to offer products, experiences, and narratives that blend creativity with purpose.

Today, I lead a growing public benefit corporation with a multi-brand portfolio and clear mission: To transform lived experience into lasting impact-and build something beautiful, sustainable, and true.