A Love Story Built on Resilience, Friendship, Second Chances, and Courage to Keep Moving
For more than two decades, Fee King and Sekou Writes have shared a friendship grounded in creativity, purpose, perseverance, and a deep belief in the power of reinvention. Their journey began as friends more than 21 years ago and evolved into a love story that proves some of life’s greatest blessings arrive in their own time. Raised worlds apart, Fee in Omaha, Nebraska, and Sekou in Roxbury, Massachusetts, their paths would ultimately converge through shared values, personal growth, and a commitment to living life with intention.
Fee King is a three-time author, two-time marathoner, NAACP-nominated playwright, speaker, community builder, and advocate for women navigating midlife transitions. After experiencing her own midlife disruption, Fee transformed what many call a midlife crisis into a purposeful midlife reassessment, helping women embrace personal reinvention, wellness, relationships, and new possibilities.
Sekou Writes is a seven-time author, New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, playwright, speaker, and two-time stroke survivor whose remarkable resilience continues to inspire people around the world. After surviving two strokes, including one with only a small chance of survival, Sekou chose not merely to recover, but to rebuild a life defined by purpose, movement, creativity, and hope. Today, he is in the midst of a remarkable 1,300-plus-day running streak that stands as a testament to determination and gratitude.
Together, Fee and Sekou are the visionaries behind The 409 Vow Run, a movement inspired by the belief that life’s interruptions do not have to become life’s conclusions. Whether facing a devastating health diagnosis, the loss of a dream, a midlife transition, or an unexpected detour, their story demonstrates that resilience, faith, friendship, and community can help transform adversity into purpose. Through their partnership, writing, speaking, and movement initiatives, they hope to inspire others to keep going after life’s most difficult moments, trust their journey, and remain open to the extraordinary possibilities that can emerge when courage, healing, and love find their way back into the story.
Fast Facts
Fee King
- Born and Raised in Omaha, Nebraska
- Three-Time Author
- Two-Time Marathon Finisher
- NAACP-Nominated Playwright
- Women’s Empowerment Advocate
Sekou Writes
- Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts
- Seven-Time Author
- New York Times Bestselling Ghostwriter
- Two-Time Stroke Survivor
- 1,300+ Day Running Streak
Together!
- Friends for 21+ Years
- Founders of The 409 Vow Run
- Authors, Speakers & Community Builders
- Wedding Date: December 3, 2026
- Advocates for Resilience, Reinvention & Second Chances
I love this and I’m all in!!!! 4.09 here I/we come!!!
Yes. Q. We’ll see you in Baltimore
Both of your stories and journeys of resilience & perseverance are incredibly inspiring! Your friendship to partners is a wonderful love story! Thanks for sharing your amazing stories. Wishing you happiness & continued blessings! Love, Adleane
Thank you so much Mrs. Adleane. We’ll see you from the road. We’re 7 days out
Two spectacular people have found a common path
for sharing the surrounding adventure. In the days ahead, many will be inspired by the Life that your union is blessed for all to witness.
What an outstanding day. Anne & I got to NYC right in time. The event “ Launch Party” was incredible. The whole aura atmosphere was incredible. Lots of talented gifted interesting people. Actors, writers, spiritual leaders, and musicians and more. Their condo apt building is fabulous.. The whole vibe was intelligent conversation and creative vibes. Lots of entrepreneurial activity and connections. HBCU grads in the house along with SAG Actors. It was a playground full of inspiring people that fed my hunger to be around creatives. I think I made some long term connections and I’m excited about it. Like seriously if I could just move there I probably do it!!
it was so inspiring and just so peaceful and joyful. I love people like that. That you can get and be around and it’s all love. Makes you feel like oh there are really nice groups of pleasant people. We prayed, meditated and uplifted each other. I tell ya it’s an experience to be around some folks you just fall in love with them. I woke up spilling over to today.
I am so lucky and honored to have met you on pier 84, Fee and Sekou! You have a beautiful mind, a kind heart and an interesting soul. Your story is inspiring and I want to read more of your 📕 and hear your podcast! Thank you for including me in your 409VOW announcement. May buddha bless you and your union forever.
Han Hua， Intrepid Taichi of NYC
Would love to see you when you’re in the DC metro area. What is the timing on that and do you have events for that time period?? (Hope you remember my name as Jane’s Fisk friend.)