WATERSIDE AUTHOR
Mercedes Ganon
Biography & Memoir
Mercedes Ganon is a multi-faceted force of nature in music, sports, and personal empowerment. As a world-renowned singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now author, Mercedes has dedicated her life to breaking down barriers and inspiring the people around her. Her memoir, How to Survive a Knockout, blends the high-energy grit of the boxing ring with the soul-stirring passion of the music arena, delivering a profound narrative of resilience, tenacity, and self-love.
Mercedes’s journey has been enriched by collaborations with legendary entertainment figures, including acclaimed music producer/guitarist Bruce Gowdy, Grammy-winning producer/mixer Mike Shipley, and multi-Platinum Hip Hop producer Nick Fury.
Beyond her music, Mercedes’s career as a sports marketing agent allowed her to rumble alongside legends like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Floyd Mayweather. She also launched her signature perfume, Jus D’Amour—“A Love Song in A Bottle”—available at Luckyscent.
Mercedes channels her experiences in How to Survive a Knockout into a heartfelt exploration of courage, identity, and mindfulness, in the style of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love.
Now working on her newest album, Pay The Toll, co-created with Bruce Gowdy and Nathan Watts (musical director for Stevie Wonder), and writing a children’s book illustrated by Lucy and Jace McTier, Mercedes continues to share her journey of transformation, imbuing every project she works on with the hope that even life’s toughest knockouts can lead to thriving through resilience, perseverance, and the power of finding strength in the face of adversity. You can follow her latest wins at https://MercedesMusic.com/