Dr. Telishia Berry 4 King Kedar 5 D. Tina Batten And Traci Wooden-Carlisle 6 Loren Michaels Harris 7 Lady Ladonna 8 Cosandra Calloway 9 Vickey Love 10 Honorees 11 Jody Watley 12 Highlights 13 Jasmine “Jazc J” Rodriguez 14 Nasir Robinson 15 Nasiyah Channel 16 Dr. Cheryl Wood 17 Tanya Wiley 18 Dr. Michelle R. Hannah 19 Dr. Nephetina L. Serrano 20 Rosemarie Phillps 21 Kearn Cherry 22 Dr. Janice Freeman 23 Dr. Cortesha Cowan 24 Cynthia Videau 25 James Cooley 26 Dr.dunni 27 Tammara Owens 28 Sharrarne Morton 29 James A. Samuel Jr. 30 Books 31 Jacqueline Kaba-Harrison 33 Linda S. Husser 34 Kim Bullock-Hennix 35 Nora Shariff-Borden 36 Dr. Theresa Moseley 37 Altovise Pelzer 38
DR. Telishia BERRY Producer/Director of The BAAE Awards Telishia Berry is the CEO of Strive Publishing and Editorin-Chief of Courageous Woman Magazine and its spin-offs, Courageous Men Magazine and Author’s Who Launch Magazine. While transitioning from married to single and overcoming that stress, Telishia transformed the Courageous Woman Blog into a community print magazine with faith, determination, and the $30 she had in her bank account. The year 2021 marks ten years of publishing more than 1,000 articles including cover stories with numerous celebrities including Vanessa Bell Calloway, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Mo’Nique, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vickie Winans, Jody Watley, Claressa Shields, Oleta Adams, and more. As a book publisher, Telishia has helped over 200 women publish their stories and become bestselling authors. Telishia speaks and encourages women worldwide to believe in themselves, start where they are, and use what they have to launch their products, services, and books. Telishia has deep roots in the arts. Her love for acting and performing took her
around the country, performing as an actress in off-broadway plays. She honed her skills in her first love, writing, producing, and directing theatrical productions with numerous stage plays to her credit. She is currently preparing for the film production of her movie based on her novel, The Baptist Junkie. Telishia is the recipient of multiple awards, including the WIP Award (Women in Power), Phenomenal Woman Award, Resolution Award, Publishing Excellence Award, Best Media Platform Award, Black Business Women Rock, Women in the Arts and more. She is the mother of four adults, Kendre’ Berry, a film and TV actor and music producer, most known for his role as “Jabari” on the TV sitcom, Girlfriends, and music he performed with Quincy, produced by P. Diddy. Tisha, celebrity photographer (Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, Neo), and film director, Toi, a fashion model, and entrepreneur, and baby girl, Kennedy, stylist/ MUA, and student. She has one grandson, Ezra. Subscribe to Courageous Woman Magazine at Courageouswomanmag. com.
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King Kedar Introduce yourself and tell us about your business? My name is King Kedar, originally from Detroit by way of Washington DC, from the Kitchen to the stage, after over 20 years in Entertainment. I became an entrepreneur, building my own empire and Business Adom National Ent, creating Kings Comedy House comedy show and my own Clothing line, ABO Ensembles. Focused on a brighter future for the family. What’s the name of your business? Adom National Entertainment and Kings Comedy House Comedy show were dedicated to my Comedy house in Joshua Tree 5 acres Home. My clothing line ABO Ensembles is a new revolution of clothing with
my son Andre the art designer of ABO - meaning Abundance- Belief- Overstanding. I’m building an empire for my 3 children and 2 Grandsons, and my Beautiful wife. Making Change For The Future. What is the motivation behind it? To build a legacy for the future of my family to have something that will withstand the test of time and build a future for young black youth for the future.
“A Courageous Man is focused and unstoppable.”
Tell us about your business Adom National Entertainment specializes in rental properties and building Kings Comedy House Comedy show to become a legacy. ABO Ensembles Clothing line, bringing a new fresh look for Multi-cultural people, becoming a clothing designer for the world to wear. With a new design for 2022 and beyond. What’s next for you in 2022? Creating a comedy tour for young comedians to grow their Craft and building a portfolio with Real estate.
Kingscomedyhouse.com King Kedar @iamkingkedar
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Author Spotlight
D. Tina Batten and Traci Wooden-Carlisle Storytellers D. “Tina” Batten is a loving mother and wife to husband James Batten. She has been a gifted visual storyteller passionate about bringing encouraging messages of hope and inspiration via stage and film productions to the world for twenty years. She has a unique way of creating fascinating story concepts that touch the heart of most who view or read her work. She is honored to have teamed up with a long-time friend, sister in the gospel, and co-author Tracy on this phenomenal collaborative book project. With such a humble heart and desire to bring people together in love, Tina Batten will always Give GOD the GLORY!
There is a thin line between the natural and the spiritual realm. Ms. V., a servant of the Lord, is on assignment at the Christian Academy. Saving souls is her true mission, but at what cost?
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Traci Wooden-Carlisle began writing to publish in 2011 and enjoys writing stories that provoke thought and evoke emotions. She desires to draw readers into the lives of her characters and share messages of God’s love, His faithfulness, and peace. Traci lives in San Diego with her husband, David. When she isn’t writing, she does some light traveling, assists people with their physical fitness, creates graphics, designs pretty things for her jewelry business, and swag for authors. 6
Loren Michaels Harris Loren Michaels-Harris is a motivator. A former foster child, Michaels-Harris strives to inspire and uplift every person who crosses his path. His message shows those who want to know, that while life is full of challenges, “it is our challenges that provide us our greatest opportunities for growth and learning,” he says. As a mentor, “Break Through Coach,” author and friend, Michaels-Harris believes that we are all a part of “The Ripple Effect,” and that it is his duty to use his story to create a ripple that will reach around the globe. To achieve this, Loren embarks daily upon his quest to become a special type of impactor, the type of impactor that only accepts the honor of being referred to as one, from acknowledging and respecting each step and misstep that got him here. Michaels-Harris loves his Creator, loves being creative, and he loves books, music, and all things of beauty. His favorite saying is: “If one is ever to BE the blessing, then one must be able to actually SEE the blessing.” Loren currently has a Goalcast Motivational video out that has earned well over 7M views worldwide. In addition to his recently released album; “Turn It Around”, Loren has been featured on Larry King Live; NPR; PEOPLE Magazine; ABC; NBC; CBS; CNN; and FOX.
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Special Guest
Lady LaDonna Author • Psalmist • Minister Through the passionate delivery of her signature brand of hope, love, faith, and empowerment, Lady LaDonna is transforming lives worldwide. She is an inspiring author, anointed psalmist, and God-fearing minister. With everything she does, she comes forth as a ray of hope and love, especially for women of all ethnicities. With the worldwide release of “I Am D.I.V.A. (Destined, Integrity, Victorious, and Anointed)….That Who God Called Me To Be, And Much More”, which is available on all literary platforms, she offers a wealth of encouragement on topics ranging from forgiveness to self-love to unconditional love to the healing of. A native of South Florida, Lady LaDonna now makes her home in metro Atlanta. She studied Music Theory at Florida Memorial University (Miami), and later studied at Atlanta’s Beulah Heights University where she majored in Organizational Leadership/Administration and minored in Christian Counseling. No stranger to ministry, Lady LaDonna “Michelle” grew up as a PK (Pastor’s Kid). Under her mother’s and grandmother’s tutelage, she gained firsthand knowledge of the importance of serving others. Particularly, she was instrumental in outreach efforts that served the homeless. Additionally, she was active in her church’s prison ministry as the psalmist to help set the captives free while they were yet imprisoned. These acts of service began during Lady LaDonna’s teen years. God has endowed Lady LaDonna with an anointed gift of song. She has utilized her amazing abilities in music and ministry on the sacred platform of one of Atlanta’s largest megachurches, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, which is where she was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; she is still active in the ministerial staff. Lady LaDonna’s ministry gifts have taken her beyond the four walls of the church. She looks forward to releasing professionally recorded music in the first quarter of 2022 as well as her second volume of “I Am D.I.V.A”. Additionally, Lady LaDonna has 20+ years’ ownership at BridgePointe Media & Entertainment, LLC, a well-established and respected public relations firm. Acknowledging that she spent many years of self-discovery, she reflects, “My journey is flanked by me spending so much time trying to fit in, when, all along, the Lord kept showing me it wasn’t meant for me to fit in.” After receiving the true value of that revelation, she began to stand all the more on Romans 8:28, which states, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” @LaDonna LaDonna @1LadyLaDonna @Lady LaDonna
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Cosandra Calloway DJ
Cosandra Calloway began her media career when she has crowned the winner of the Ms. Black Teen New York Pageant. She was inspired to work for Radio City Music Hall as the Press Contact for Liberace for 16 days as she was a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. It was here that she discovered college radio. Her first celebrity interviews on college radio WJJC were: with Rev. Jesse Jackson; Debbi Morgan and Darnel Williams stars of All My Children; Susan Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine; and Suzette Charles who took over for Miss America after Vanessa Williams resigned. Shortly after this time, Cosandra Calloway began work as the General Manager booking talent at New York’s first and most popular hip hop club called The Latin Quarter. It is at this historical club that she booked hip hop icons such as Will Smith’s first show; Boogie Down Productions; Dana Dane; Hosted Bobby Brown’s 16th Birthday Party; and produced, hosted, and directed the first-ever official Latin Quarter Hip Hop Awards to name a few.
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Vickey Love Guest Performer Vickie Robinson, aka Vickey Love, was born in Los Angeles and raised in Compton. She started singing at the age of 6yrs old She is a Powerhouse vocalist that began in the churches of Lynwood, Watts, Compton, and the Los Angeles areas. Vickey is also an Actress, and her love for art led her to the stage under the leadership of Melvin Ishmael Johnson with the Gospel Group the Essenes. She acted in several theatrical plays such as “Surviving the Nickel,” “Droop Scraphy,” “Stone in the Road,” “Our Mother’s Daughter’s,” and “Catch the Tiger” and roles in various other Plays. Vickey has been a sought-after Aretha Franklin Tribute Artist for many years now. She’s opened up for such acts as Chante Moore, The Dramatics, Morris Day and the Time, The Spinners, The Isley Brothers, The Delfonics Norman Carter, The Delfonics Gary Stevenson, Slave, Brenda Holloway, LTD Andre Ray Dr. Love just to name a few She also performed her Tribute Act for G&C media R&B For the Soul at the Radisson Hotel you can catch her in the music video “Keeping it 100” with Davion White ft702. Vickey is also a BMA Black Music Association Award Winner 2018 Best Tribute Artist 2019 Achievement Award Winner 2020 Best Tribute Artist 2020 People Choice Award Winner and the 1st Recipient to receive the 2020 Aretha Franklin Lady of Soul Award Vickey is currently working on her new singles, which is being produced by Producer and Musical Director Bobby Wilkerson who has directed for LTD, Klymaxx, A Taste of Honey, Slave and many more her single is scheduled to be released in 2022 stay tuned for her Single Release Party 2022
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Zhe Scott
CEO and Founder of The Seo Queen A second-generation technologist who is passionate about helping black and woman-owned companies grow. After graduating from MIT she worked as a web applications developer. Now she leads a team of 7+ to build websites, build social media campaigns, and successfully plan and execute successful search engine optimization campaigns for businesses large and small.
Spencer Taylor Jr. Award-winning Vocalist
In 1956, Mississippi-born, Chicago-based gospel singer, joined The Highway QC’s, a gospel quartet that once included Lou Rawls and Sam Cooke. In 1964, Taylor, who had become the leader of the group, moved to D.C., as most of the quartet’s members were living on the East Coast. Decades later, The Highway QC’s are still releasing music, performed at the 2021 Inaugural Gospel Celebration.
Joylynn M. Ross National Bestselling Author and CEO
With the skills to help writers, authors, and even self-proclaimed non-writers take their thoughts, ideas, and concepts and turn them into currency via books and publications, Joylynn M. Ross, writing as BLESSEDselling Author E. N. Joy, is hired to help individuals increase their book sales, accelerate their literary career, and build profitable book businesses by creating multiple streams of cohesive literary income.
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Jody Watley Singer Singer Jody Watley is not only an entertainer; she is a savvy businesswoman. The Grammy-winning pop music diva is expanding her brand with her signature line of home fragrances and candles. Jody Watley is known for her 80’s pop music, unique style, and fun fashion trends. Today, she continues to break new ground in creativity, revealing more of her entrepreneurial dreams and ambitions. We caught up with the music diva to discuss her signature products and music. Who is Jody Watley at her core, professionally? Professionally, very tenacious, detailed oriented, and multi-faceted, always at the helm of my journey and hoping my endeavors are inspiring to others, stay motivated to keep striving no matter the obstacles. Nothing is given to me, so I’m about creating opportunities for myself, don’t wait for stuff to happen! What are some of your most memorable moments as a music artist? They happen all the time. One of my last shows was prepandemic in D.C. at The Howard Theatre, Sony Hall NYC.. I’ve been invited by special invitation by two Presidents, one to sing at a non-partisan event at The White House (President George W. Bush & First Lady Barbara Bush). Second, for President Jimmy Carter & First Lady Roslyn Carter to work on Habitat for Humanity. I’ve had lunch with the Queen of Malaysia at The Royal Palace. Winning Best New Artist Grammy. Being in the historic Black Issue of VOGUE Italia and having a television commercial in Japan. It’s a long and ongoing list. I’m very blessed and always looking to new adventures and moments! What motivated you to create a home fragrance and candle product line? I’ve always loved candles since I was a Girl Scout and made my first one. I am creating a peaceful environment in my home and travel life. Backstage, you name it, candles and fragrance go where I go, so it was natural to add it to my business tree.
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Mel Davis Celebrated, self-taught artist who shares images of life, love, struggle, and the humanity of people of color. He tells stories through his artwork. Each day, he is motivated to learn more, do better, and use his passion to create.
Mrz. Gospel An edgy, trailblazing artist from Los Angeles, CA who is gaining a growing reputation as a gospel rapper, songwriter, and minister. Her latest single “Execute’ is seamlessly moving from beginning to end, and is an aesthetic combination of gospel and hip hop.
Cynthia Marshall Author of “Don’t Be Afraid of Your Journey” (Released 2020), “The Adventures of Princeton & Ava-Paisley” (Released 2020), wanted to share the daily tasks that her children and others have to learn and face every day. Every day is an adventure with Princeton and Ava-Paisley but also a day of learning.
Shaneen Bonner A Grammy Considered Artist. She is a billboard indicator charts artist. She has several nominations under her belt as well.
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Jelp Shinholster IV
Silvia “Gbaby” Cohen
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Jasmine “JazC J” Rodriguez Dynamic Fire Female Artist
Jasmine “JazC J” Rodriguez is a dynamic fire female artist from Phoenix, Arizona. She began singing at age three and soon developed a passion for rapping at age nine. Her artistry and talent were showcased to the world after releasing her first hit song “They Call Me Lil Jazz” which led to her first CD in 2009. JazC J comes from a unique and intriguing background which is how she embraces her style. As a combination of east and west coast poise, her southwestern elegance separates her from all else. She has been seen on various hit TV shows on Nickelodeon. She was cast on Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow and she aspires to help others relate and heal through her music and entertainment mechanisms. Jasmine’s stage presence, lyrical ability, dancing as well as her acting skills, and overall personality are out of this world! Connect with on IG @woahjazzyj
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Author Spotlight
Nasir Robinson Author Daddy’s gone, but I’m still strong is about a little boy whose father is absent. In the story, the boy explains his story and encourages children to be strong no matter what. Nasir Robinson is a 9-year old that loves to write turned his pain into passion by writing a children’s book, “Daddy’s gone, but I’m still strong. “Nasir is determined to share his story with kids his age experiencing a similar situation. By sharing his story, he hopes to let kids know they are not alone and not to let the case of an absent parent break them
The Little Girl Who Never Lost Her Smile. A Story of Overcoming Grief.
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Nasiyah Channel Author Nasiyah is a resilient six-year-old girl who suffered trauma from the loss of her baby sister and the loss of her daddy. She shares her healing journey that consists of God and Therapy. Nasiyah Channel is a kindergartner who has already learned coping skills to help her overcome grief. She recently lost her baby sister and her daddy in less than four months. She served as a panelist for Purpose Publishing Company’s Writer’s Workshop. She wrote her first book, “The Little Girl Who Never Lost Her Smile,” while still on her healing journey in hopes of helping others heal through trauma by applying coping skills that she shares in her book along with her faith in God and Therapy. The Little Girl Who Never Lost Her Smile. A Story of Overcoming Grief.
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Author Spotlight
Dr. Cheryl Wood International TEDx Speaker
Dr. Cheryl Wood is an International TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker Development Coach who trains women entrepreneurs globally to monetize their expert knowledge. She is the founder of Global Speakers University. Dr. Wood has been featured on ABC, Fox 5, Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, and Sheen Magazine. She has delivered riveting keynotes for NASA, Verizon, Capital One, and The United Nations.
Unleash Your Undeniable Impact will leave you enlightened, reenergized, and reignited for the impact and legacy you are meant to create in the world. This book will challenge you to dream bigger!
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Tanya Wiley Tanya Wiley is the founder of WCP Consulting & Communications, a business and legal strategy, global marketing, public relations, and consulting firm. We are one of the nation’s leading advisors on business strategy. Tanya is an experienced Chief Strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the legal, public relations, and communications industries. A skilled legal strategist who, in addition to representing attorneys, has also worked with nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, governments, and celebrity clients. A development professional, Tanya Wiley is a mover and shaker who has amassed an impressive list of clients through her professional seminars, networking abilities, and communications skills.
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Dr. Michelle R. Hannah The Self Vows is a commitment to self. The seven vows will provide you with the tools to be your own cheerleader, be the best version of yourself, emotionally heal & live authentically. Dr. Michelle R. Hannah, through her life’s medical challenges and overwhelming love for humanity, the health, emotional well-being of people, and commitment to living authentically- is among the most influential women today. Dr. Michelle’s public speaking spans over 15 years and is the author of The Breaking Point: A Full-Circle Journey and workbook, The Vows A guide to Understanding your marriage and understanding yourself and her most recent book- The Self Vows; Seven Vows That Will Charge Your Life. Michelle has made several appearances on TV, Radio, Podcasts and has collaborated with and featured in many blogs. She has recently been featured in articles for CBS, FOX, NBC & was voted #1 Relationship Coach of the year.
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DR. NEPHETINA L. SERRANO RISE UP Women Who Lead Building Legacy
Dr. Nephetina L. Serrano is an Evangelist, International Empowerment Speaker, Marriage Counselor, Certified Life-Coach, International Best Selling Author, 7xs Amazon Best Seller, Publisher, and Mentor. Dr. Serrano is Co-founder of Covenant Marriages, Covenant Rescue 911, and Covenant Marriages Institute. She supports couples in crisis and transitional phases within their marriage. Coauthored the book, THE MARRIAGE CORPORATION which highlights the organizational needs of a covenant marriage. She is the Publisher of Marriage CEO Magazine, “For the Entrepreneur Who Leads Building Legacy” Dr. Nephetina L. Serrano has received the prestigious President’s LIFETIME Achievement Award 2021 & 2022, City Council of the City of Philadelphia CITATION honoring and recognizing her contribution to women. Women of Wealth, “Publishers Golden Eagle Award” ACHI Magazine Woman of Inspiration Award 2019. Success Magazine named her as one of the 100 Best Life Coaches 2021, County of Riverside Influencer, GIRLs with Pearls Making an Extraordinary Difference Award, and more.
RISE UP Women Who Lead Building Legacy! RISE UP Anthology 33 change agents. Trailblazing writers will expound on pivotal events, wisdom gained in their journey that has caused them to RISE UP from the proverbial ashes of life and shift into building a legacy. Other Books: Make It Happen #1 International Best Seller No Matter What You Can Make It #1 Best
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“RISE UP” Women Who Lead Building Legacy 7xs Best Seller & 3xs Best New Release
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Rosemarie Phillps The Real Truth Facial Serum
This safe and effective facial serum contains ingredients and benefits listed on the website. It’s important to know what you are using on your face. The one- serum is applied to the face after showering. Rosie developed the mild effective facial serum for people looking for safe results. The Real Truth Facial Serum came about after years of studying, research and trials. Rosie has a long time professional career as a registered nurse and believes users should know and understand what products they are using. View the website and click on ingredients to see the benefits. Special ingredients include TXA, (Tranexamic acid) which prevents age spots and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Go to the web page for more benefits, as I am completely transparent. You shall know the Real Truth!
@realtruthfacialserum
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Kearn Cherry Visibility Coach Success Women’s Conference is an annual audience of over 17,000 attendees virtually. “Level Up Summit” and “Power Up Summit was created in 2020, averaging over 5,000 virtually each. Kearn is co-owner of PRN Home Care.
Kearn Cherry is called the “Butts in the Seats Queen”. She is a speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and 15 x #1 Bestselling author. She is the producer and creator of Power Up Summit and Level Up Summit. She is co-founder and director of Success Women’s Conference with over 17,000 virtually and almost 1,500 in person. She has been the owner of PRN Home Care for 25 years and KKonnections. Mrs. Cherry is the visionary author of “Make It Happen .”She is also the visionary of “Trailblazers Who Lead I & II.” She is currently looking for 100 women to share their secrets of winning in her new anthology, “Undefeated”. . She has been featured twice in Essence Magazine as the “Comeback Queen”, Black Enterprise Magazine, and others. She often says, “When one door is closed, try the next one. If it’s closed, go around to the back; if not, Create Your OWN, but never give up.”
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Trail Blazers The purpose of this volume series is to tell the stories of unsung Trailblazers and show the world that with “grit” and determination anything can be accomplished by spotlighting women throughout the world who are doing great things.
Author Spotlight
Dr. Janice Freeman
Speaker, Pastor, Entrepreneur, Bbusiness owner
Dr. Janice Freeman is a speaker, pastor, entrepreneur, coach, business owner, author, writer, mentor. Freeman is a hard-working entrepreneur who regularly burns the midnight oil of achievement. Janice Freeman resides in Southern California with her three sons, Joshua, Brandon, and Marcus. In her spare time, she enjoys writing poignant, introspective poetry. Most recently, writing her astounding memoir, Janice Freeman is a great woman with a great heart who is dedicated and committed to what she is passionate about.
She Got Up! R\After a series of inexplicable, supernatural attacks against her life, Janice Freeman fought back the only way she knew how---with the supernatural forces of God In “She Got Up”
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Author Spotlight
Dr. Cortesha Cowan Founder of Mothers Helping Mothers Inc.
Dr. Cortesha Cowan is the founder of Mothers Helping Mothers Inc, a nonprofit organization driven to support the success of teen mothers and expectant teen mothers. Dr. Cortesha is also a life coach, business birthing coach, author and received the 2016 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama. She also received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the National Council of Negro Women and is a beautiful wife and mother. Dr.Cowan has also Created a step-by-step program on opening a safe house/transitional home for teenage mothers in their children. Dr. Cowan is known for her global movement in Cape Town, South Africa, and Nigeria, working with women on finding their purpose. Dr. Cowan’s recent launch in Africa is a Business Center teaching women how to start and maintain a business in Nigeria. She is known as one of the best Business Consulting firms in Africa. She teaches women to stay on track and create generational wealth for their children’s children.
www.drcorteshacowan.com Dr.C.Cowan @drcorteshacowan
Against All Odds “From Teen Mom to Boss Lady is a book collaboration of stories of women who were teen moms and BOSSED up and became successful women.
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Author Spotlight
Cynthia Videau Speaker, Expert Web Designer, Branding Strategist
Cynthia Videau is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, expert Web Designer, Branding Strategist, Model, and CEO of C.Beyond Marketing Resource Center, LLC.; a multi-dimensional marketing proprietor, offering state of the art web design, branding, marketing, and other business essentials, to a diverse clientele. C.Beyond Marketing Resource Center, LLC., has been reputed as a top-tier specialty, maintaining 5- Star consumer ratings and an extensive portfolio filled with celebrity artists, record labels, finance companies, schools, realtors
Whether you are rebuilding your confidence after your childhood, a bad or unhealthy relationship, or childbirth, this book is here to support your confidence by sharing my journey with you.
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/ real estate more. Cynthia, often regarded as “The Website Whisperer: has established both public and professional respect through her unyielding commitment to excellence. Accommodating her commitment to professional excellence is proven regard for higher education, as Cynthia Videau holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Arts and Business Administration. With notable grace, Cynthia was selected and received her Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) in the specialized area of Mass Communication 2021. Cynthia has been awarded Top 25 Women in business for 2021 by Courageous Woman Magazine, nominated for Female Entrepreneur of the Year by Catalyst in Huntsville, Alabama in 2021 & 2022, and so much more! 25
James Cooley Founder The JC Cooley Foundation Founder The JC Cooley Foundation - Non-Profit Organization that teaches and provides today’s Youth Confidence and Leadership skills to be our future leaders of Tomorrow. Host National Radio Talk Show: The James Cooley Show. James Cooley, a retired Navy officer, was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Community activist and dedicated speaker. Host of National Live Radio/ Podcast The James Cooley Show… I.T.’S YOUR LIFE. Author of “Country Boy, City Boy, A Journey, That Ain’t Over Yet & Audiobook. CEO JC Cooley Innovation Solutions, LLC, and The JC Cooley Foundation Options & Opportunities /The Choice Program. Worked his way up through the enlisted ranks to the rank of E-9, Master Chief Petty Officer. James served as a U.S. Navy commissioned officer for eight years and obtained the rank of Lieutenant. After 23 years of military service, Cooley retired and worked for the U.S. Government and DOD aerospace industry. He was presented with the 1992 Senior Enlisted Admirals Gallery and Renken Award of Merit for the Cooley Fitness show breakfast tutoring program. James was selected as one of the first George H. Bush’s One-Thousand Points of Light recipients. A Doctoral Student at Concordia University. MPA from Central Michigan University and MBA Masters Certificates from the University of Notre Dame. Graduated From Villanova University with several Masters Certificates in Six Sigma, Lean Enterprise Solutions, Applied Project Management, Masters in IS/IT www.cooleyfoundation.org 26
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Dr.’ Dunni Empowerment coach Dr.’ Dunni is the Mum Empowerment coach, family doctor, international speaker, bestselling author, mum, and CEO of Druwa Academy. Her mission is to empower mums to break free from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted while enhancing overall wellbeing. Her book, ‘Every Mum Is A Supermum: Breaking free from overwhelm and exhaustion, became a best seller in the motherhood category and has been used by mothers globally as a resource for enhancing their overall well-being. She was awarded top 500 global influential leaders by Brainz Magazine and is a regular contributor to Thrive Global. Dr. Dunni is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. Dr. Dunni is passionate about the well-being of mothers and works to ensure EVERY MUM IS A SUPERMUM: Breaking Free From Overwhelm And Exhaustion This book reveals practical techniques for mothers to break free from feeling overwhelmed and exhausted so that they can have more energy to do the things they love with their loved ones!
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Tammara Owens Product Producer Mamie’s Protein Smoothies Queens LLC also referred to as a company, is a limited liability company that is registered in Michigan. MPSQ will serve organic vegan smoothies, wraps, Acai. Bowls, juice drinks, other healthy foods. Tammara is the Owner & CEO at Mamies Protein Smoothies Queens. From January 2019 to the present, Tammara has worked as Receiving Professional at General Motors Davison Road Processing Center. From MY 2017 or 2019, Tammara worked as a Packaging Services Professional at Takata. From 2008 to January 2010, Tammara was the first entrepreneur to start a Women Basketball SemiPro Basketball League in Flint, The “FWBA” Flint Women Basketball Association branch under the WUBA in 2010.
Tammara graduated from Jordan College, which became Davenport University with an Associated Degree in Business Management and Marketing in 1997. Tammara became a Certified Programmer Logic Controller from Mott Community College in 2019, Tammara became Certified for OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 2019. She also became a Certified Nursing Assistant from Assured Associated in 2012. Also, OHSA 30- hour General Industry Safety and Health.
From October 2011 to January 2017, Tammara was a Head Coach / Owner of the Lady Cyclones in the WUBA Semi-Pro Women’s Basketball League in Douglasville, Georgia. From January 2010 to September 2016, Tammara was a Part-Picker and Hub-Driver for AutoZone.
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Sharrarne Morton Radio Host/Producer Morton Media is a TV production and public relations firm that promotes a company’s image, goods, and services on national TV and radio to grow its brand. Sharrarne Morton is an On-Air host and Executive Producer with SiriusXM Radio. Sharrarne is also the Founder and President of Black Door Society, an organization of high-profile black women committed to creating high net worth opportunities, wealth, and legacy for other black women. Sharrarne was a regular guest commentator on an ABC news affiliate TV show in Washington, D.C, for many years. She offered her views on local, national, and international news. As a businesswoman, Sharrarne is the CEO of Morton Media, a media training and public relations firm that helps businesses build their brand by placing them on national TV and radio. Morton Media produces two SiriusXM radio shows. Formerly an adjunct college professor, Sharrarne taught English and Journalism for 16 years. She is the mother of two adult daughters and a 30-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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James A. Samuel Jr. James A Samuel Jr. Founder and CEO of PLURIBUS Inc., a geospatial analytics company headquartered just outside Washington, D.C.
Tell us about your product? Our first product is a revolutionary technology called ANJEL Tech (https://www.anjel.tech) that enables users to live-stream their security-related incidents to loved ones (e.g. police stops, hostile and entitled people, threatening situations, etc.), while our technology immediately notifies these loved ones (via text and email) of the incident and sends a map of your precise location... with navigation and routing instructions directly to you! It also allows them to immediately download this video to their cell phones, to have a copy/record of what happened! It’s a powerful Personal Security System in the palm of your hands, and you can think of it as your personal body cam! And it works on both iOS and Android phones all over the world! Thank you for this opportunity! I’m grateful and humbled. Truly. First and foremost, I need to give all praise, honor, and glory to my Creator, His Son Jesus Christ, and His Holy Spirit! Every measure of success that I have (past, present, and future) is directly attributable to Their favor and blessings! That’s the first and most important thing anyone should know about me! anjeltech/ anjeltech/ AnjelTech
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Jacqueline Kaba-Harrison Producer Jacqueline Kaba-Harris provides a virtual platform for entrepreneurs to receive personal, professional, and leadership development to help them scale their businesses. Jacqueline is the Executive Channel Producer of A Queen’s Round Table Channel on the Women Win TV Network, the fastest-growing all-women TV Network. The host of A Queen’s Round Table Quarterly Symposium, TV Show, and Podcast. Jacqueline has taken the virtual stage for Black, Bold & Beautiful Girlboss Tour, Level Up Summit, Power Up Summit, Girl Be Courageous Summit, I Am Enough Clubhouse Summit, The League Of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Summit, Ambitious Moms Summit, World Voice League Summit, Women Of Impact Leadership Summit, Self-care For Women Summit and many others. Most recently, she was selected to speak at the Leadership Experience Tour in September at the Embassy Suites, Troy, Michigan. She has been featured in Keynote Magazine, Courageous Woman Magazine, Swag Her Magazine, HuffPost, on Talking Business with Beverly Morning Show, She Boss Talk, and many other live shows and podcasts. She’s been featured
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Linda S. Husser Lifestyle and Self-development Coach
Bodacious Black Woman is a lifestyle and self-development brand for Black women over 50. Through digital courses, coaching programs, and workshops, we teach how to disrupt aging and create fulfilling lives that rock!
Linda Husser is a midlife motivator and Cheerleader for Black women over 50. They coach her to redefine themselves and move into the next chapter of their lives excited, empowered, and enlightened! As a recovered statusquoholic, she understands how important it is to crush the stigma of aging. By dismantling societal norms, women of a certain age can march to their own drumbeat and blaze their own trails. She is on a mission to support women who understand that aging is not a pre-existing condition and that it is never too late to be great!
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Kim BullockHennix Lifestyle and Abundance Coach
Coach Kim Bullock-Hennix is a highly requested, results-driven Abundance Mindset Expert, Royal Protocol Spiritual Teacher, Elite Award-Winning Author & Coach, Revolutionary Leader, Founder and Advocate for the Ambitious Women Movement. She serves masses of entrepreneurial women and online influencers with strategic masterclasses and seminars to inspire them to show powerfully as Queen in their business and personal lives. Kim has her bachelor’s in Communications and a master’s in Entrepreneurial & Organization Leadership, emphasizing Christian Ministry.
The Birth of an Ambitious Woman is a guide for Ambitious Women to ignite spiritual awareness, enhance abundant mindset, and deliver physical healing. Achieve the manifestations of God’s promises flow abundantly in feminine beauty & radiance. Reveal the hidden keys to quantum leaps.
Kim’s powerful coaching sets her clients apart from the ordinary by teaching steps to your God-given destiny by dismissing the bankrupt mindset and embracing royalty as your spiritual DNA! Kim provides the key to elevating your mindset and rising above a lack lifestyle by developing a hunger to rise above a current struggle of mediocrity. Her strategic coaching provides the divine nutrients necessary to stimulate your spiritual immune system, align with royal etiquette, thrive supernaturally, and eliminate the poverty mentality. Kim’s signature program’s “Lack to Luxury™” & “God Size Assignment™ ” have massive success impacting lives worldwide. www.kimbullockhennix.com kimbullockhennix kimbullockhennix 35
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NORA SHARIFF -BORDEN Nora was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and her three younger sisters. Nora and her husband, Neil, presently live outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Together they have six adult children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. BWOTMFG is an organization that inspires and encourages women to be business owners and help current businesswomen who may be stuck become clear about their goals and dreams and how to achieve them! I also host a weekly online show, Real Conversations with Nora, which focuses on women’s many issues every day through transparent conversations. I dig deep to help women talk about their issues to help them reclaim their authentic selves and overcome their obstacles so they can navigate through life successfully. Most importantly we have a good time! Why Are You Sitting on Your Greatness This book will help you: -Realize the power that resides inside of you. -Learn never to get caught up in your circumstance and how to always live in abundance -Overcome your weakness.
I believe I have a gift from God that allows me to connect with women. I believe that if you can touch the heart of a woman, she will do all she can to support you. My goal is to teach women that their words have the power to change their lives.
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Dr. Theresa Moseley Bestselling Author I provide inspirational and motivational speeches on inner peace and world peace. I am also a published author. I assist schools, communities, and organizations in creating peaceful climates. Dr. Theresa A. Moseley is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is the United States Army Veteran, 7x Best-Selling Author, 2x International Best Selling Author, 3x AwardWinning Educator, and an International Motivational Speaker. Her signature book, Creating Ambassadors of Peace: 16 Steps to Become an Ambassador of Peace, is a guide and journal for individuals looking for peaceful ways to live. Dr. Moseley is a world traveler and has lived in Augsburg, Germany, and Sinop, Turkey. She traveled to Africa, England, Italy, France, Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. Dr. Moseley has worked in the field of education for 27 years. In 1999 she was awarded the Excellence in Education Award from the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce. In 2006, she was recognized as Prince George’s County Outstanding Educator.
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She also received the Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education Award from the Maryland Department of Education. Dr. Moseley is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of TAM Creating Ambassadors of Peace LLC. She uses her life experiences to address thought-provoking questions around finding one’s purpose in life finding your authentic self and is very overt regarding everyone taking responsibility for creating a peaceful world.
ALTOVISE PELZER Technical Director
World Voice League, LLC, envisions being able to impact legacies and be global change agents. Each member wants to create social change in Childhood Abuse, Domestic Violence, Human Sex Trafficking, Homelessness, or Poverty. Altovise Pelzer unmutes the voice of women who are ready to speak up about the things that have kept her silent for way too long. She is the founder of the World Voice League, LLC. Altovise also hosts The #SpeakEasy Podcast and the Unmuted Intelligence Podcast allowing her to interview and collaborate with hundreds of CEOs, Speakers, and Creatives. Altovise was honored as the SpeakerCon 2021 Speaker on the Rise and holds the Indie Author Legacy 2019 Award for ebook of the year. Featured in magazines like SwagHer Magazine, and UpWords Magazine, she shares a story of inspiration and consistency. Hundreds have been unmuted in some way through the books, speeches, and coaching that Altovise has been committed to over the years. Altovise is the Visionary Author for the #1 Best Selling books “A Stage of Their Own: More than a movement” and “#Unmuted: Strategies to Move from Tragedy to Triumph”. She is also a contributing author to the #1 Best Selling book “Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry.” Homelessness and molestation were the catalysts for her mission for people to “Leverage Their Life’s Circumstances” by learning that their story was both valid and valuable. 38