CONTENTS & CONTRIBUTORS Andrika Moss is the founder and director of Royalty Dance Co. and developing institute, Royalty Global Training Institute (RGTI). She is a member of Bahamas Faith Ministries International, where she serves on the Movements of Heaven Dance Team. Andrika has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management / Administration at the University of the Bahamas. Visit Andrika’s blog to learn about her outlook on life: Heavenly Whispers of Peace
Anishka King is married to Danson King and has one son, Aidan. She is an avid reader who enjoys poetry, fitness and gardening. Anishka has a special love for photography; you will often find her with a camera ready to capture nature scenes. Anishka works in the banking industry and resides on Cat Island, The Bahamas.
Katherine Kehoe is a Film and Television Production Writing graduate of Humber College and Professional Writing graduate of York University in Toronto, Canada. She was a finalist of CBC’s “Stories of Belonging” contest in 2014. She believes that it is God who gives us artistic talents and that when we align our vision with His power anything is possible. Liz Voce and her husband, Jaret, own Agape Christian Marketplace in Toronto, Ontario. They opened the store in 2014, shortly after having their first daughter. Liz enjoys reading, walking their goldendoodle, Tipper, and spending time with family. She is continuously eager to learn more about who God is and what He means to her as a believer. Min Davonia Williams lives by the scripture “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She has become one of the top leaders in a reputable health and wellness company in The Bahamas. She is an ordained minister and leader of the praise team and youth ministry at Commonwealth Baptist Church in Nassau, The Bahamas. Davonia is married to Deacon Jochlano and they are blessed with three handsome sons - Steven, Steffon, and Jaheim. Lana Wilkinson a single, Jesus-loving, hope-bringing, giant-slaying, atmosphere changer from the small town of Lagrange, Ohio. She is passionate about inspiring, mentoring, serving and loving others. She enjoyed fostering children over the past six years and currently work as a paraprofessional with autistic students. Lana’s life is a living testimony, filled with countless highs and lows--all to the glory of God. Tarran Knowles is an ISSA-certified personal trainer, ISSA-certified nutrition coach and IFBB-Elite Pro athlete who lives by the philosophy “God. Goals. Guts”. Tarran runs a multifaceted fitness brand that empowers clients to adopt a #Chase and #IWillICanIMust mentality. He believes that his life’s purpose is to inspire others towards better health and wellness. Tarran resides in Nassau, The Bahamas, where he works in the banking industry and builds @tkthabrand. Rev George Sukhdeo has been in Christian ministry for the past 40 years and has been a Professional Christian Counsellor and Life Coach for the past 24 years. He is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada and graduated from Christian Bible College in North Carolina with a Master’s of Ministry in Christian Counselling and BA in Theology. He is the CEO of Emerge Christian Counselling Inc in Brampton, Ontario. Rev Sukhdeo has been blessed in marriage for more than 48 years, with three children and five grandchildren. Vanessa C Carpenter is a Provisional Psychotherapist, Life and Mindset Strategist, and an International Student Mental Health Consultant with an MA in Clinical Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Child Psychology. She is presently a PhD candidate studying Applied Psychology in Chongqing, China. Vanessa’s research encompasses the areas of loneliness, self-esteem, personality, mental illness stigma, anxiety and COVID-19-related stress. She utilizes courage, compassion, dignity and various therapeutic modalities to formulate an enthusiastic and proactive approach to wellness. To unwind, Vanessa loves brewing loose-leaf tea and painting abstract art.
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Losing Dakari Anishka King
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Support for Parents After Infant Loss TEARS Foundation
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Finding Your Way Christian Counselling Services
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Bringing Home Harmony Rev George Sukhdeo
of Forgiveness 13 Worthy Vanessa Carpenter Waltz of Love 15 AAndrika Moss
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Joyful Conversations with Minister Marion Hall
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This is Her Story This is Her Song Katherine Kehoe
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Driven To Destiny Minister Davonia Williams
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Letting Go of Toxic Relationships One Layer at a Time Lana Wilkinson
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Underneath The Makeup A Book Review
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Recommended Reading Liz Voce
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Building a Strong Core Tarran Knowles
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