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Untold Chronicles showcases the difficult issues, life changing events and experiences of leaders, men and women of God that caused them to want to throw in the towel, stop going to church and for some utimately leave God. However, God has a different idea and each featured guest narrate their account of deliverance, while demonstrating to those also affected, there is a way out (solution). Untold Chronicles deals with the immensely hard issues we endure so as to offer, establish and maintain a connection with others who have similar testimonies or experiences. Through steps, sacred writings and supplications, they look to offer guidance on how to obtain, regain and restore relationships with Christ, while also learning to trust again. DR. NIA “JUST NIA” GEE Unconventional, unorthodox, and unapologetically me when it comes to ministry. She believes the Word of God as stated in Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” However, she knows that the changes in society and time mean that we must change how we convey the Word of God to this new generation. Nia’s ministry is to the downtrodden, the outcasts, and to those the church has given up on. She has a strong love and compassion for these types of people; she understands that deep feeling of rejection all too well. At one point, it was her. Her mission is to engage millennials with uncommon practices in ministry—practices that actually appeal to them. She then equips them with The Word of the God and all the necessary armor that they need for today’s battles. Finally, she sends them forth, empowered that they may bring others into the Kingdom of God. M AY 2 0 2 0 U N T O L D C H R O N I C L E S 3
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Page 7... Tiffany “miz tiffany” coleman-mcgee page 9... dr. dianna hollins page 13... leslie hardy page 16... jasmine lavendar page 19... shadana langford page 20... mel bowers page 21... dr. latonya powers page 23 ... dr. latarsha holden
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accountability strength awareness: from the future generations
joMaurie hester (Future nfl player) I was first introduced to football by my brother and my father
This affected my confidence and my play but eventual-
and before I started playing I would watch it on television and
ly I got over it and let God work through me! I would like to
go to all of the high school games, while my brother played. I
give one piece of advice from a young athlete to another,
was the ball boy from about 4 years old to 6 years old which
is have faith in God and give all of the glory to him. For all
is when my dad finally decided to let me play. One of my chal-
of your talents, awards, offers and everything you have and
lenges was I used to have the jitters and would throw-up before
will go through, give it to God. I will be attending Middle
games and sometimes it would cause me to ride the bench.
Georgia State University as a quarterback on a scholarship.
I would like to leave you with a quote my dad has told me all my life: “anything worth doing is worth doing right.� 6
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“her “Her trendsetting work has broken traditions within the four walls of the church...”
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TIFFANY “MIZ TIFFANY” COLEMANMCGEE Tiffany “Miz Tiffany” Coleman-McGee has been coined a “triple threat in entertainment.” She is Mississippi’s first multi-award-winning Christian Hip Hop Artist. Her trendsetting work has broken traditions within the four walls of the church as well as introduced a unique multi-cultural and ethnic style of music and ministry to the gospel, urban and hip hop communities. Her artistry and debut album entitled, “I Ain’t Preaching to the Choir” were Grammy-considered in four categories for the 61st and 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Miz Tiffany has made history as the first-ever female solo rap artist to ever receive an official Stellar Gospel Music Award nomination for Rap / Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year. She also made history as the first female Christian Hip Hop artist to perform on the Dr. Bobby Jones Presents television showcase and she is the first Christian rapper to be awarded and honored during Jackson Music Awards 40th Annual Mississippi Gospel Music awards as “Mississippi Spotlight Artist of the Year” and a “Woman in Gospel, Making Things Happen.” She has shared the stage and various platforms with renowned gospel artists including Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell, Canton Jones, Jekalyn Carr, Uncle Reece, Jor’Dan Armstrong, Emcee N.I.C.E., Paul Porter, Brian Courtney Wilson, JJ Hairston, The Canton Spirituals, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, Evelyn Turrentine Agee, and Keith Wonderboy Johnson among many others. Her acting career began in 2010. She has since landed featured roles on both cable and network television. She played a farmer on Season 2 of Queen Sugar, and earned a core featured role on Season 4 of Fox’s Empire as Shine’s children’s mother. She recently landed the lead role for a faith-based film, “Shielded By His Grace” that is set to release in 2020. Additionally, she is a 2X published author.
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r. Hollins is an educator with more than 20 years of experience and as a n exemplary leader she has been recognized all over the
world. She has received numer-
ous awards like Future Youth Leader for Alabama, one of Middle Georgia’s Top
Ten Female Pastors, a recipient at the Fearless 2016 Global Women’s Symposium, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama and The White House. The list is not exhausive yet it speaks to the high regards she is viewed outside of the pulpit. I have been led to expound on the attacks and unmentioned areas that leaders encounter and experience when trying to achieve success as well as growth within their organization as well as self . It compels me to expose the vulnerability of leadership and how to properly address circumstances as they arise. My new upcoming book, “50 Things To Break Off Your Life As A Leader”, is an initiative that was birthed after my personal experiences as a servant leader, spiritual mother, administrator and mentor for many people. The insight is based on 25 years of leading people from all sectors and from all over the globe. As an innovative woman in leadership, I always emphasize on the importance of kingdom principles and the impact of daily and productive decisions which entails effective strategies and the releasing of our words. As a global leader, I have pinpointed that integrity, accountability, transparency, flexibility, humility and honesty has steered me into prosperity and success. The success I have encountered has manifested because of the words I have accepted within my life. My philosophy and teaching as discussed in my book “100 Seeds: Conquering the Battlefield of the Mind” provides revelation about the power of thought and words of oneself. The mind is a powerful nucleus of words and thoughts as well as an invisible weapon that impacts the existence of one’s life. It can be easily overlooked and not recognized that the mind holds the plethora of wealth and wisdom, along with the keys to success and prosperity. As a midwife and empowerment specialist to the nations, I acknowledge that a thought is the substance of invisible words with an attached spirit of intent. Words and thoughts are not dangerous, but the intent determines whether it is venom or ointment. Every word released from the mouth carries a spirit to either build or destroy. Therefore, carefully selecting and guarding of our words are powerful and magnetic tools for victory that can infuse others into a successful path.
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Words are seeds and thoughts are the soil that holds the seeds of words. We can allow a collection of negative words, over a period of time, to become the thought of ourselves, which turns into a field of internal suicide and social death. We can become a famine and/or drought within ourselves by not being open to receive the positive and greater of life. Therefore, a thought is only a seed that is stored in the womb of the mind that can damage and killed the unbirthed potential hid within. Every word and thought has to be handled with care and urgency because lives and souls are involved. The birth canal of words is just how the words travel from one to another(i.e. delivery), the spirit of the words is identified by the intent of why the words are delivered. Consequently, birthing and application of thoughts catapult our movement and lifestyle upon earth. Hence, we must identify that every thought carries a spirit of maturation and power. What we speak over ourselves will be the chapters that we shall fulfill within our book of life. The life we live is a symbolic result of what we have spoken to ourselves and what we have received and accepted from others. The possession of positive and empowering words is a property of self-worth that increases in value and is essential to the access of territories. This powerful literary of impartation has been created to be an easy read to increase your life with the reception of positive energy and productive seeds. Allow this reading to demonstrate to you, your true existence and purpose in life, and that is to be more than a conqueror and the unrestricted ability in achieving your goals.
UC had a few more questions for Dr. Hollins: Dr. Hollins how did you get into ministry? I always had the desire to help others to reach their fullest potential by sharing my personal experiences. I receive joy when I witness others achieving in life.
Dr. Hollins what were some of your challenges?
It has always been a challenge for me to watch someone to not see the value within themselves enough to reach higher in life. I tend to find myself trying to force someone to become better when I have to accept that they choose not give up or not strive.
Dr. Hollins what influences you?
I am always encouraged to build relationships with those who seek greater in their life. I have been privileged to embrace and work with many global leaders, too numerous to name.
Dr. Hollins what is next for you? I will continue to seek greater in this new season with my new projects, “The Deal Breaker� being one of them and the new connections along with finishing up the book..
Dr. Hollins give us one piece of advice. Remember that every challenge is an opportunity to expand your growth and capacity
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“Every word and thought has to be handled with care and urgency because lives and souls are involved.� 12
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“...LESLIE RESOLVED TO CONQUER HER DESOLATE STATE...”
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LESLIE HARDY
Leslie M. Hardy is a fun-loving mother, life-long learner, author, and entrepreneur. A woman of Faith, she believes life is a series of opportunities to love, discover, develop, grow, and choose to live life fulfilled. Having endured the ravages of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homelessness Leslie resolved to conquer her desolate state, exchanging promise. The
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Leslie has known, faced and learned to embrace the unfolding conditions of life - the challenges and rewards of single parenthood, being a full-time student and working parent, the success and struggles of business ownership and the list goes on and on. Yet it’s been this journey of process of preparation which has fueled her faith, informed and qualified, and inspired and empowered her to be an ardent advocate for all who seek to live healed and whole...authentically and on purpose! Founder and host of a social media live broadcast, “Life Perspectives with Leslie”, Ms. Hardy uses this platform to educate, inspire, and empower people to walk in their God-given person, power and purpose. To that end she has authored and self-published, Prepared for a Purpose – Embrace the Process, her first of several books to come. Prepared for a Purpose – Embrace the Process explores and connects the importance of faith, mindset, personal development and inner healing. Leslie is currently working on multiple writings and related projects to be released later this year. A proud Brand Ambassador for Unstoppable Black Women, Leslie is a speaker, teacher, trainer, life coach, and faith igniter! Called to speak life and be a global change agent, Leslie has served as a behavioral mental health professional for over twenty-five years and has garnered a wealth of knowledge and professional and personal experiences. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Inner Healing and Deliverance Coach, and Marriage-Relationship Educator. To unplug and refresh herself, Leslie loves taking road trips, reading, dancing, the arts, musicals, attending sporting events, dining out and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite source of semi-solitude are her times of ocean therapy in warm tropical climates. Though a surprise to most, she confesses to being a natural introvert and ‘closet creative’, occasionally popping up in independent film productions. She resides in NC where she enjoys the beautiful contrasts of all four seasons. Leslie proclaims, “God intended that (our) faith not be established on man’s wisdom but by trusting in His almighty power” (1 Corinthians 2:5) for “I know what it means to lack and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.” (Philippians 4:12-13 (TPT)) Contact Leslie at www.LeslieMHardy.com Friend her on Facebook @LeslieMHardy Follow her on IG @ LeslieMHardy Connect with her on LinkedIn @LeslieMhardy
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JASMINE LAVENDAR
Jasmine Lavender is a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She attended and graduated from the Illustrious Stillman College and while there, she created the Lavish Luxuries Online Boutique Junior year, the Arise Women’s Conference sophomore year as well as a collegiate girls organization by the name of Virtuous Elite, with the mission to uplift and empower young women to be all that they were created to be and to do all that they were created to do, modeling a PROVERBS 31 WOMAN. After Stillman, Jasmine relocated to Huntsville to pursue her Masters at the great Alabama A&M and while here, opened a one stop shop by she name of ANCHORED
BEAUTY. Jas-
mine is a hard worker who is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and tools needed to effectively invoke change in the community. Lastly, she lives by the quote, “Success is when opportunity meets preparation.” -Zig Ziglar
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ShaDana Campbell Langford is a native of Huntsville, AL. She is
ny called Jayda’s Kollections where she spreads the Word
the visionary and co-founder of Woman2Woman Single Moms
of God through graphic t-shirts. In addition, ShaDana’s hus-
Ministry which is a community-based ministry that serves sin-
band, Kevin, is the founder of Ground Break, which is a men-
gle mothers from all walks of life by providing resources in-
torship program for young men. Together their families
cluding spiritual guidance, financial guidance, and a sense of
goal is to spread God’s love through every possible avenue.
sisterhood and encouragement amongst other single mothers.
ShaDana is the author of #DearSingleMom which started as
Through this ministry ShaDana has been afforded the amazing
Facebook entries. It’s a non traditional approach to post daily
opportunity to touch the lives of single moms through practical
devotions paired with inspiring prompts that will make you want
devotions followed by numerous hashtags. ShaDana was a sin-
to reflect and journal. Each entry is filled with practical approach
gle mother for 12 years and in July 2018 she married her child-
to single motherhood paired with the life-changing promises
hood friend, Kevin Langford. As a single mom, ShaDana strived
from God’s Word. It is through this devotion you will be remind-
to beat every odd and overcome obstacles and the stigma sur-
ed that you are not in this season alone and there’s something
rounding single motherhood. She raised her daughter to never
to learn through each and every obstacle. Out of the book she
be ashamed of her circumstances and to go for what she wants.
created a spin off entitled #ShaDanaSpeaks where she is the
These principles led to her daughter, Jayda, stepping into
ultimate Purpose Pusher for her clients. Taking their dreams
entrepreneurship by starting her own business. In 2014,
and visions to reality is her specialty and gives her such joy
her then ten-year-old, launched a graphic t-shirt compa-
SHADANA
“...spread “...SPREAD god’s GOD’S love LOVE through THROUGH every EVERY possible POSSIBLE avenue.” AVENUE.”
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MEL BOWERS Mel Bowers encourages every individual to
“...ALWAYS BE 100 PERCENT TRUE...�
THINK HIGHER about their purpose and what they really
desire for themselves in their business and personal lives. A mother of three boys boy, Mel was a high school dropout, turned college graduate, who knows that you can create your own path if you have the desire. She has set her mind
BELIEVE HIGHER as they face challenges that will require all they have, and to LIVE HIGHER as they choose between good, better, and the best in this busy world. She practices this very unique movement in her business life as well, pushing clients to not only elevate their spirit to recharge their souls, but to also take the world by storm in becoming more connected to God. Most importantly, she guides those around her to always be 100 percent true to themselves, and live their lives to the fullest by not forgetting who they are, and what they can achieve.
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Dr. LaTonya Powers Dr. La Tonya Powers is a mother, pastor, author, entrepreneur and community leader. Dr. Power is destined for what she loves to do, and that’s helping people whether it’s in or outside the walls of the church. Her life has not only been filled with many challenges but also with tragedies and great heartbreak. She carried a secret of depression for many years, and through all of it her life’s purpose was revealed, and she has triumphed ever since. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Powers from a child has always known there was something very different about her. Her parents often told her the story of when she was a toddler, how she’d get fussy and nothing would soothe her except the voice of her mother reading the bible. Her mother states that she would instantly calm down and listen as if she understood every word. Dr. Powers was aware early in life that she had a gift and that her purpose was to help others. Growing up was challenging, as her innocence was taken from her at an early age. After suffering through molestation and thoughts of suicide, her self-esteem was very low.
She went through life making choic-
es as a result of the pain she had endured. That pain caused her to choose the wrong relationships, make the wrong decisions, experience missed opportunities and most of all harbor a secret depression that later turned into panic attacks. Like many, Dr. Powers went through a season of not knowing what to do. Through prayer and her belief in God, she was able to use her God-given gift to help lead her out of her greatest fight. At the age of 23, she decided to get married to escape. In this marriage, Dr. Powers had her first son and the marriage was everything but loving. Dr. Powers had a medical emergency and a mental break down all in one night. As she lay listening to the psychiatrist ask her questions, the only thing she could focus on was the sound coming from the television. The preacher was encouraging the people to hold on by telling them that “God won’t leave you like this.” From that moment on, she fought to believe that she would come through it and be just fine. After getting out of the hospital, Dr. Powers realized that her journey would be long, but it didn’t have to be hard. She started a new life in low-income housing and received government assistance while trying to rebuild her life. Emotionally drained, she had to learn to love her newborn son even though she didn’t love herself. While fighting the feeling of failure and depression, she knew she had to continue to fight. Being gifted, confused and hurt would cause a great fight to be born within her. One thing was clear; she couldn’t give up even if she didn’t know the answer to the next step. While most people who have been in the same situation have found a place to hide in pain, she embraced her gift. It was the one place she felt purposed and it didn’t allow room for her past troubles to be stronger than the person she would become. While rebuilding her life, she embraced her purpose and is now on a journey to help others take their lives back. Moving forward she embraced her purpose. Dr. Powers has authored several books entitled; Spiritual Detox: Rehab for the Soul, 91 Days Back to God and 12 Minutes to Change Devotional.
She was featured as a guest on
the reality show “Being,” where she strategized a plan to help turn a broken family in the right direction. Since her debut on BET, she has become a life strategist to help those that want to change a live the life destined for them.
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Dr. Latarsha Holden The Mother of the Year award was established in 1935 by the American Mother’s Inc. Committee of the Golden Rule Foundation. Sara Delano Roosevelt, the Committee’s Honorary Chairman, presented Lucy Keen Johnson from Georgia as the first American Mother of the Year. The recognition of an “admirable” mother from each state was made to provide an inspiration to the nation who would represent a mother’s unconditional love, inner strength and courage.
“from homelessness to national mother of the year.” We received numerous nominations from around the world. Dr.
compassion to others. From her actions her six children are
LaTarsha Holden was chosen to represent Georgia for the Mother
leaders serving in the military, college students, authors, spo-
of the Year “2020,” and the National Mother of the Year for “2020.”
ken word artist and in the medical field. As an Inspirational
She has defied the odds, displayed inner strength and courage as
Speaker, Dr. Holden is a Phoenix who has risen from the ash-
she led her family out of homelessness and hopelessness. Her
es and she is now inspiring, motivating and encouraging oth-
story is inspiring people around the world, as she went from be-
ers to change the narrative for their lives. She’s been featured
ing homeless with six children in the streets of Atlanta to a polit-
in several magazines and heard on countless radio broadcasts.
ical candidate in the “2017’ election, from a GED to receiving her
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do
doctorate degree in Leadership Studies and became a 12x pub-
more, and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams
lished author within ten years. She recently launched an inspirational T-shirt and product line to give others hope on their journey.
She would love to share her story as it breathes hope, determina-
During her time of homelessness she taught her children
tion and inspiration. Her book “No Longer Lost,” tells of her jour-
at their lowest moment how to serve others and for her it’s
ney. Her life story is in the preproduction stage of being turned
about servant leadership. With the little that she had she or-
into a movie. Follow the Hidden Glory page on Facebook for
ganized several events in the community to show love and
movie updates, casting calls and other important information.
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