Out of the game. Out of the bloodshed. Out of Blanco’s shadow.
But the streets don’t let go quietly. Bleed is a gritty story of loyalty, survival, and second chances, where every choice has a cost and freedom comes at a price.
Severen “Sevy” Henderson is a dynamic author, firefighter, and creative entrepreneur whose work bridges grit, growth, and purpose. With a career as a Chicago Fire Department first responder, Sevy brings real-world intensity, resilience, and heart into every story he tells.
His books span fiction, personal growth, and inspirational nonfiction. He is the author of the gritty street novel Bleed: Shadows of Redemption, a raw story of loyalty, survival, and second chances inspired by hip-hop storytelling. He also wrote Built to Finish, a motivational guide for creators, dreamers, and professionals who are tired of starting over and ready to finally complete what matters most.
Through his work, Sevy explores identity beyond job titles, the discipline behind real change, and the power of finishing what you start. His voice blends real talk, storytelling, and encouragement for anyone navigating pressure, purpose, or reinvention.
Beyond writing, Sevy is the founder of Championized, a creative empowerment brand and platform that helps people turn ideas into finished work through content, coaching, and digital tools.
When he’s not writing or serving his community, Sevy is building, mentoring, creating, and helping others align performance with purpose.
Severen “Sevy” Henderson is a dynamic author, firefighter, and creative entrepreneur whose work bridges grit, growth, and purpose. With a career as a Chicago Fire Department first responder, Sevy brings real-world intensity, resilience, and heart into every story he tells.
His books span fiction, personal growth, and inspirational nonfiction. He is the author of the gritty street novel Bleed: Shadows of Redemption, a raw story of loyalty,...
Most people don’t struggle to start. They struggle to finish.
They have ideas they care about. Goals they genuinely want to reach. Projects they believe in. And yet, somewhere in the middle, momentum fades. Clarity gets blurry. Motivation disappears. Progress stalls.
Not because they’re lazy. Not because they lack discipline. But because they were...
Frank Wright wanted out. Out of the game. Out of the bloodshed. Out of Blanco’s shadow.
For fifteen years, he was the quiet storm behind one of the city’s most feared crime lords—a ghost with bloody hands and a reputation that made enemies vanish. But now, all Frank wants is a peaceful life for his daughter, Tianna, and to outrun the sins that...
Hey New Guy! It is a book about how to make it in the world of public safety, especially within the Fire Department. The book walks the reader through their first days in deciding on a career. Well into a candidate’s ongoing career. The book has conversations about the world of public safety from the application process until retirement. With...
