Worldly Church Girl

I was born in the Bronx, New York, to Caribbean parents. I grew up since the age of 10 in northwest Baltimore, Maryland. My life has been anchored in the arts for many years. In my younger years, I started my writing journey with poetry. I used to keep Journals of rhythmic interpretations of life experiences. As I got older, I participated in many poetry slams throughout Baltimore back in the earl...

Every once in a while, an exceptional and incredible talent impacts the gospel music industry and leaves a lasting impression. The anointed musical virtuoso Durmond Glanton is one of those rapidly expanding gospel artist who has done just that! When he sings, he becomes a vessel through which the intent of worship and praise is fully recognized. Glanton brings to his listening audience “worship an...

Entrepreneurial speaker and fantasy novelist Savannah J. Goins teaches creatives how to value failure, enjoy the journey, and know when they've arrived. She uses her dragon wrangling background as an exotic animal veterinary technician to encourage and inspire audiences with entertaining stories and unforgettable lessons. She is the author of young adult fantasy novels The Gwythienian and The Criv...

For over 30 years, Bishop Gregory M. Davis, Sr. has been spreading the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ and pouring out the “oil of joy in the world.” In the midst of his multi-faceted ministerial tenure, Bishop Davis’ blessings include many notable appointments. He is a founding father of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, where he sits on the Bishop’s Council under t...

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, M.J. Fievre moved to the United States in 2002.  She currently writes from Miami. M.J.’s publishing career began as a teenager in Haiti. At nineteen-years-old, she signed her first book contract with Hachette-Deschamps, in Haiti, for the publication of a Young Adult book titled La Statuette Maléfique. Since then, M.J. has authored nine books in French that are widely...

John E. Girton, Jr. is a thought leader engaged in serving his community. He has 20+ years of executive leadership experience as the current Owner of Girt Enterprises LLC. He is the founder of the community based non-profit Unite For Change. The focus and passion for urban servant leadership are exercised through their annual UFC Unconference, FORWARD magazine, and Community Conversations TV progr...

Rocky Singh Kandola, is an 31-year-old successful Indian businessman born in New York City and living in Los Angeles. He owns and run a showroom in a high traffic area of downtown near LA Live. He is a felon as well as a Philosophy Graduate (both) from the state of Alabama. He spent his “high school” life in 9 different facilities and boot camps across the world, some of which are now closed due t...

Nicholas Francis is the founder and CEO of Millionaire Insight. He is also a podcaster, motivational speaker, clothing designer, and finical advisor. Born on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago at 14 years old came to the United States with hopes and dreams to make a difference in the world. He got into Financial Services to help people save money and to become debt-free, properly protected, and fi...

Terri Pilawa had a Double Lung Transplant Recipient. Diagnosed with NSIP Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her journey began when she married her husband August of 2009; she was short of breath. She was a professional working in accounting management; she went to the gym and was very active living her life with her new husband and teenage son. One day, she couldn't work anymore and was on oxygen 24/7, her life...

About the Author: Stefan Tomasi draws inspiration from a wide variety of spiritual, theological, and philosophical texts. He is passionate about connecting with people at the human level as they embark on their journey of spiritual fulfillment. Stefan lives in Indiana with his wife, teenage son, and Jay, a Portuguese Waterdog. The book: Giulio Monaldi is an accomplished financial advisor with a se...

Yasha Sterling is ranked in the upper 1% of women who hold the MBA/MCS dual degree. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Jackson State University and an M.B.A. in Marketing and E-Commerce and a Master of Arts in Applied Computer Science, both from Saint Xavier University. She has certifications in Agile, Entrepreneurship/Business, Goal Success, and Workshop Facilitation, Lean Six Sigma Gr...

Destiney Gillespie, formally known as Destiney Speaks is a serial entrepreneur with a focus on women’s empowerment. She is the founder of a thriving non-profit women’s organization called The EmpowHERment Daily Devotional, Corp. which is a 501(c)3 organization, that has been active within their community for 1 year and 9 months. The organization’s primary focus is on sisterhood and outreach. It is...

La Juan Harris, aka King Jue, is an ex-gang member, a 3x reformed felon who has turned his life over to Christ to help his community. He is the CEO and Owner of Zyonic Technical Solutions LLC, Indiana Local Small Business Association LLC, and The Christian Experience Foundation Inc. He's recently started a powerful movement called The Take Over. If you would like to contact LaJuan Harris, you can...

LaToya Kay is an author and Natural Health and Wellness Counselor in Atlanta. She has provided group and individual therapies that emphasize the mental/spiritual health connection for more than a decade. LaToya provides clients with an alternative to traditional clinical-based treatments, which includes nature therapy, meditation, movement, herbalism, spirituality, and other creative interventions...

L. Renee Blackwell is an Educator, Author, and Mentor for the current generation. She has been an educator for 18 years and is employed as a Special Education Teacher at the Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta. L. Renee is the CEO and Founder of The Learning Alliance Enterprises LLC and specializes in working with special needs students and their parents to navigate through the Special Education pro...

Eddie Thomason was born in Baltimore, MD, into a family that has struggled with poverty for generations. Despite his humble beginnings, Eddie rose above his circumstances to become the first student ever to earn a D1 scholarship in the history of Chesapeake High School – BC. That led to him being the first male in his family to graduate from college when he earned his Bachelors in Business from Br...

 Shanell Thomas was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, on September 1st, 1989. She obtained her diploma at the only performing arts school in Gary, Emerson Visual Performing Arts.  It was there where she majored in Acting through her Junior High and the rest of her High School years. After graduating in June of 2009, she went off that Fall to study theater at Vincennes University.  After only compl...

Tenishia B. Lester is a Certified Life & Business Coach, Certified Christian Coach, with TBL Coaching. Tenacious Bold Living Coaching for Life & Business Transformation.  Tenishia walks beside women who have experienced trauma and life’s challenges by helping them achieve wholeness unashamedly to transform their lives. Raised in New Jersey, she currently resides in Georgia. She is the proud mother...

Born in a small town in Florida. Lisa McClendon began singing at your church at the age of 12. Lisa McClendon is an international award-winning singer/songwriter, who's received both Dove and Stellar Award nominations, and Grammy Award recognition. She uses her pen and her voice to inspire greatness in people through her music, books, and speaking, which she refers to simply as "conversations." Yo...

Dr. Patricia Boulogne, DC, CCSP, AP, CFMP, is a certified functional medicine practitioner, coach, chiropractor, speaker, and author. She's helped thousands over the last 35 years stop adapting their lifestyle to pain and chronic disease. The result is them finding out the WHY and the CAUSE of the problem that identifies the starting point of what why and where to begin your health journey to livi...

Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen has been in ministry for over 20 years at Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. He has been the lead pastor for more than 15 decades. Under his leadership, the church has seen incredible growth. This multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-class church has become a model. As they grew, they relocated into a 43,000-square foot retail building that was a former Toys R' Us in...

Isabel is known as "The Leader's Heart Decoder" due to her unique gift of synesthesia, where she sees and experiences everything in color, and the Founder of the #ISeeUMovement which is focused on shattering cultural barriers and engaging in cultural transformation globally through emotional and self- awareness. She is also known as a successful inspirational speaker and sociologist whose leadersh...

Dr. Terry Whitt Bailey is admired as a community activist, arts administrator, and advocate for educational equity. Terry was appointed from 2012-19 as Director of Community Development for the City of Muncie, Indiana (population 70,000), overseeing a $7.5 million in government grants from the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Dept. of Treasury, and Indiana Housing & Community...

Demetrius West began his gospel music career over a decade ago. After seeing the directing abilities of his great-grandmother, he began a passion for gospel music. With the inspiration of many teachers that have helped him along the way, it was no surprise that Demetrius would develop leadership and euphonious musical talents with speed. Since 2004, West has committed himself to the advancement of...

Born and raised in the Amish culture Emily always wondered why things were the way they were. Was there more to life, and could true happiness ever be found? At 17, she decided to leave the culture and everything she had known her whole life. After leaving the culture, she got her GED with hopes to go to college but then became pregnant at the age of 18 and married at 19. A year and a half into th...