On the Cover: Editor-In-Chief, Minister Celeste

ON THE COVER: CELESTE E. TOLLIVER-KELLEY (“MINISTER CELESTE”), EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF SISTAH TALK

Reverend Celeste E. Tolliver-Kelley, BSW (affectionately known as "Minister Celeste") was born and reared in Hamtramck, Michigan, and has one son, LaMont, who is the joy of her life.

Minister Celeste currently serves as an Elder at Impact Church (iChurch Detroit) under Pastor Keenann Knox. The Lord first anointed Reverend Celeste musically, at age 3, and she obtained her foundations at The Historic Little Rock Baptist Church (Dr. Jim Holley, Pastor). Reverend Celeste has served as the Minister of Music for Christian Tabernacle Church (Dr. James L. Morman, Pastor).

Minister Celeste hosted the Write The Vision Victorious Visionaries Radio Show on 88.1 FM WHPR in Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck, MI and has appeared on Dr. Stacia Pierce's International Women's Success Conference Dream Panel as a noted radio personality and radio show host. She has received honors for Community Service through The SISTAHS Ministry International, the very first Community Mother of Legacy and Woman of Distinction. In April 2012, Minister Celeste birthed "Sister Girl..." Inc. offering workshop and coaching services to inform, ignite and elevate individuals to their purpose and destiny. Through "Sister Girl..." Inc. and The SISTAHS Ministry International, Minister Celeste has sown into the lives of many women and teenage girls all over the United States.

"Minister Celeste" is the Author of the nationally distributed "Sister Girl..." Series which features "Sister Girl... It's Not That Serious!!" containing self-motivating and empowering principles to encourage women on the road to their destiny, as well as "And the Sisters Said, 'Amen!'" which provides of self-evaluation and foundational principles as the vision comes to pass while on Destiny's Road. And Volume 3 of the "Sister Girl..." Series, entitled "The Drama Queen's Prophecy: Breaking the Chains and Bursting into Breakthrough." The "Sister Girl..." Series was motivated by the calling that God has on Minister Celeste's life to help and encourage women and girls. As Founder and CEO of "Sister Girl..." Ministries, Founder and Director of The S.I.S.T.A.H.S. Ministry International, Author, Songwriter, Radio Show Host, and assistant in the Kingdom building of three ministries, Minister Celeste is a woman on a mission for God.

Minister Celeste had this to share with SISTAH Talk:

SISTAH TALK: Describe some of the things you need to do to manifesting Destiny?

Maintaining “consistency” is key in establishing any goal. The times when you feel like you are not succeeding is the time to push harder. It’s a simple statement, but not so easy: Don’t Quit!

Stay innovative. We have evolved into a technical and digital society. Stay abreast of nuisances that will continue to make your product and business relevant.

Let go of fear. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. There is a lot packed in that scripture. You possess power, do what you can that is within your power and trust God that your diligence will not go unrewarded. You possess love to love what you do, to love your vision and your dream, so do what you can to treat your destiny and everyone involved with love. You possess a sound mind – think things through and develop a plan. Use productivity tools to bring order to your processes which will enable you to not feel overwhelmed with everything involved in reaching and maintaining your Destiny.

SISTAH TALK: What do you describe as roadblocks in manifesting Destiny?

YOU. You can be the biggest problem in manifesting Destiny. Whether it be by believing you can achieve a goal or doing what it takes to reach the goal. The biggest roadblock is YOU. Start with looking in the mirror and knowing yourself. Build your confidence to now you are wonderfully and fearfully made. You have everything you need to do the things God designed you to do and accomplish. If you’re not happy with yourself, work on the things you believe you need to work on and be happy spending time with YOU in the process of manifesting Destiny. Then you have to do the things it takes to reach your goals in manifesting Destiny. A lazy spirit will not yield

results, but a diligent, hard-working spirit is rewarded by God.

HATERS. Don’t allow haters to make you think what you are doing is the wrong thing, when God has told you and shown you what to do. No matter how things look, do not allow people to validate your vision. When God gives vision, He gives provision. Social media has become inundated with Likes, Followers and monetizing those aspects as Influencers. If that is your goal, that is fine, but if it is not that is fine too. Whether you get 2 or 2,000 Likes, have a million Followers, people see what you are doing – trust and believe! They may never say a word, but they see you. But what is even more important are the people or persons God wants to see your work.

SISTAH TALK: What encouraging words would you share with someone who is working to realize dreams and goals?

Do not be afraid to reach out for help from other successful people.

Solicit a Mentor of Coach who can hold you accountable to reach certain milestones in development.

Develop a plan and strategy to accomplish goals; draft a Business Plan and timeline to reach certain milestones.

SISTAH TALK: Please share contact information with our readers and how they can purchase your books.

Visit me on Social Media @MinisterCeleste On the web at www.MinisterCeleste.com E-Mail: MinisterCeleste@yahoo.com The Sister Girl Series is available on www.Amazon.com

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