Abundant Solutions Hour

In 2000, Pastor Stephen became dedicated to and active in the ministry. He began to pursue God’s will for his life instead of his own.  He has held the offices of Deacon, Superintendent of the Sunday school and Minister.  In August 2009, he was ordained as a Pastor. As the Senior Pastor at House of Triumph, Pastor Stephen teaches with great passion and intensity. He has a genuine heart and love for God's people and strives to equip them to overcome challenges they may face along the journey.

Join our Special Guests, Vincent Thomas and James Randall as they discuss eating and training habits. Vincent Thomas, Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist Vincent received his certification in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University(2016). He has specialized in wholistic health and wellness consulting.  As a certified nutritionist, his work has helped our clients improve their lifestyles. Vincent currently serves as the nutrition director for Jrogun Motivation and Fitness Training. His areas of expertise in dietary plant-based nutrition includes: autoimmune disease, cancer, diabetes, end-stage renal disease, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity/weight-loss management.    James Randall, Certified Personal Trainer James received his certification in personal training from United Trainer's Association (2012). He has specialized in geriatric and rehabilitation fitness. As a certified geriatric fitness instructor, his work has helped our senior clients improve their lifestyles. James currently serves as the fitness director for Jrogun Motivation and Fitness Training. His areas of expertise in fitness includes: geriatrics, rehabilitation, obesity/weight-loss management, personal fitness(corporate and individual), all sports strength/conditioning and baseball training(batting and coordination skills).       

Special Guest, Charles Gatlin How do you feel about the media and its coverage? Should teachers be armed with guns? Is the NRA bad for America? What are you doing about the things that disturb you? Let's talk!

An Interruption in Time 1999. A Chronicle of Life and Death is a powerful chronicle of a family’s struggle after a toxic illness claimed the well-being of her husband in the prime of his young adult life. It all started the year after they were married. Best Selling Author, Tai Thomas is refreshingly candid about her emotions for nearly eight months while an extreme health crisis plagued Vince's body like no other. It challenged them emotionally, spiritually and physically. The continuous intermingling of struggles and triumphs that they endured on a daily basis would test their love, strength and purpose for one another. This is their story. ??

IVY BOX is a Certified Go Get H.E.R.S.® who merges business, marketing, multimedia, entertainment, and philanthropy with purpose. A native of Ft. Myers, Florida, Ivy Box is a first-generation, Haitian-American, who first received national attention as the "Quiet Storm" castmate on BET's hit reality TV series College Hill: Interns. During her time with BET she was chosen to manage her own popular Blog on BET.com where she honed in on her writing skills. Ivy has years of experience working in the corporate, entertainment, and philanthropic industries and holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing, Masters Degree in Internet Marketing, and a Masters Certificate in Negotiation Essentials. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Voice T.H.E. Movement, Inc., a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that she founded. Her passion is to encourage and inspire those who aspire to inspire. Ivy Box is the author of the highly anticipated book, The 365 Go Get H.E.R.S.® Guide and believes that the sky is not the limit; it is only the beginning!

From my heart to Yours is a collection of writings by Best Selling Author, Jenelle N. Thompson's personal devotional quiet time with Jesus. Jenelle Thompson is a wife, mother, author, advocate, entrepreneur, and licensed and ordained Pastor. Pastor Jenelle has a passion for music and writing.  She is a radical praiser and a pure worshipper.  She has been called to prophetically heal through praise and worship.  She has been empowered to teach God’s people about true worship and praise and believes that prophetic healing will happen when we truly allow ourselves to surrender to God in worship.  She also has a heart for intercession. Pastor Jenelle has been a model and actress for over 15 years. She has worked with several photographers and walked in many runway shows in the Baltimore/ DC area. Once she moved to New Jersey she continued her modeling career and appeared in several print ads as well as runway shows.  She has appeared in several music videos, commercials, short films, and the full-length movie, “Under the Cherry Tree.”  Pastor Jenelle hopes to be an example to aspiring models and actresses that you can represent Christ in the entertainment industry without having to compromise your beliefs in order to advance in your career. Pastor Jenelle is the co-founder of House of Triumph Ministries in Philadelphia, PA where she serves alongside her husband Pastor Stephen Thompson.  H.O.T. as it is known, is a ministry focused on equipping people with the tools, techniques and tactics to triumph over every test and trial they may face today.  H.O.T. is also a ministry that is heavily involved in outreach: showing God’s Love in Action with no strings attached.    

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Bernard Boulton - Bernard has been a reader since at the age of five when his cousin Yvette placed a book in his hand and introduced him to the wonderful world of books. Throughout his life he has read fiction and non fiction books that has gripped his imagination and made him believe in greater things. Bernard’s reading sparked a desire in him to one day produce his own story. As he got older the spark became a vision and the vision is about to be manifested through his first novel. Mr. Boulton released DO YOU WANNA BE MADE WHOLE in December 2009 and he's a writer in the anthology HOME AGAIN with Wanda Campbell and Friends which was released in November 2010. Mr. Boulton is currently writing and preparing his second book for publication this spring, and he's also writing the sequel to DO YOU WANNA BE MADE WHOLE.

Shakeel Ali, (revolutionary educator, social entrepreneur, conscious entertainer, gun violence survivor), and Amro Radwan, (technologist, social entrepreneur, youth mentor), met at Log Cabin Ranch Juvenile Detention Center while Shakeel was Director of Youth Development for a non-profit organization working to reduce the high recidivism rate of incarcerated youth. Born and raised in San Francisco, Mr. Ali is familiar with the diverse needs and services available to Bay Area youth of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2004, along with previously incarcerated youth, they founded ASK Academy to utilize education, economics and entertainment in addressing critical issues such as high drop out rates, high incarceration rates, increased violent incidents in schools and women and children comprising the majority of the population under the poverty line.

Dijorn Moss is the Author of The Retreat, a story of four men who embark on a Christian retreat to get back on track and face tough facts about themselves and their choices. Quincy is trying to get through a divorce, but his hunger for revenge on the congregant who had an affair with his wife is halting his healing. Jamal’s unresolved issues with his son are threatening everything he’s worked for, including the promotion he’s fought so long for. Holy-roller Chauncey will do anything he can to help anyone in the church. So why has he turned his back on his terminally ill brother? And young hustler Will has finally been given a chance to change his life around…but will he take it? All at a crossroads in their lives, can they lay down their burdens and finally choose the righteous path?

Special Guest, Life/Relationship Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mind Coach to several athletes, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Consultant and Best Selling Author, Tony Gaskins Jr. What do you believe? Are you confused? Are you doubting what you learned as a child? Listen live as Tony discuss Religion In America.

Sherrell Straker-Valdezloqui 26 years old. A Woman of God, Author,Wife, Mother, Student and CEO of S&V Promoting Purpose Media. A media in which released a magazine on September 2010 called Promoting Purpose Magazine. A Christian/Inspirational lifestyle magazine in which Sherrell says the Lord gave her the vision to start back in July 2010. Sherrell has already released 4 magazine publication and a Christmas catalog under Promoting Purpose. All in which can be viewed free on her website www.promotingpurposemagazine.com, Sherrell believes in her ministry and ensure every article that is placed in her magazine has a message of encouragement , inspiration and other spiritual tools needed to win souls to the kingdom of God. Sherrell magazine not only targets women and men of God, but those who do not know God for themselves. Sherrell Contributing writers are anointed with messages that touches everyone that reads it. She is determine to spread the importance of Purpose and advises everyone to find out whats there reasoning on earth is. Sherrell is on a mission a mission to ensure those who have a purpose and ministry can be heard or seen through her magazine and blog talk radio. The magazine theme is "Promoting What God Has Already Placed In Us" And her company theme is "The World Awaits Your Ministry"

Special Guest, Life/Relationship Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mind Coach to several athletes, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Consultant and Best Selling Author, Tony Gaskins Jr. - It’s mind boggling to some how he wears so many hats, but if you ask him he’d tell you he doesn’t wear enough. Business was going very well for Gaskins even before he visited the sets of Oprah Winfrey, and Tyra Banks. So one could only imagine how high the demand is for this young man right now. Gaskins focuses on enlightening and inspiring every person he meets, that is his ultimate goal. While most want fame and fortune, the only thing Gaskins wants is a voice. A voice to speak up for the voiceless and to speak into the lives of others. To help propel the voice Gaskins founded a Non-Profit Organization entitled “The Future Speaks, Inc” where he will help the youth identify their purpose and set goals at an early age in order to avoid the many pitfalls that he couldn’t. His goal is to lead Millions to a more fulfilling place in their life and to leave a legacy behind him. Never will a person meet someone as humble and grounded, but yet so confident in their abilities and sincere in their purpose as Gaskins. Through Books, Movies, and Motivational speeches, Gaskins is making a huge impact on the World. Whether you have your own movement or not he welcomes you to join him.

Special Guest, Dancer, Singer and Best Selling Author, Shenette Jones - Before writing, or dancing there was always a song. Born into a family of strong-belting vocalist, Shenette was sure to follow with a desire to sing. She watched her mother perform countless music events from churches to Ballrooms. By the age of 13, Shenette followed in those steps winning talent shows, writing songs, and perfecting her skill. Teen years well spent in Memphis, Tennessee enhanced Shenette's musical creativity. While studying classical in school and writing hip hop raps after school, Shenette was also surrounded by the soulful sounds of the blues. This allowed for many opportunities for Shenette to perform with live bands on the ever popular Beale Street. She was shaping into a well rounded vocal artist beyond her own belief. Doors quickly opened for musical theater productions giving Shenette the chance to "shine" as she was nick-named by her father.

Special Guest and Producing Artist, Kerry Cheremont - He's energetic, intelligent and on his way to becoming one of the most sought after producers. The 22 year old from Kissimmee, FL is a breath of fresh air to the music industry and his name will soon be recognized around the world. This is one interview you will not want to miss!!

Special Guests and Best Selling Authors, Wanda B. Campbell, Shenette Jones, Maurice Gray, and Dijorn Moss - Home Again is a compelling journey into the relationships that matter most: family, friends and self. Each story is founded on natural love, but will require the Father s love to heal the brokenness. Travel with husbands and wives, brothers, sisters, friends and families as they maneuver through life's hurts and betrayals while leaning on a power greater than themselves.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Joseph N. Cook Jr. - Joseph Cook is President of Alabama State University's Poetry and Writing Club and is Vice-President of Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor's Society also. His ultimate ambition is obtaining his Master’s then his Doctorate’s in the English field to become a full-fledged professor. To date, he has self-published a chapbook of poetry, Heartbreak. Rebirth. Evolution., a small collection of his most heart-felt and philosophical poetry. He also has aspirations of being an author and movie writer. He has the utmost respect for the arts and genuine artists. Joseph has many different talents, but writing is his most honed one of them all.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Laura Fuller - Although she was born in the nation’s capital of Washington D.C., Laura spent all of her formative years growing up in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has two adult sons and is the second of six children to Lauretta and William Fuller. Laura graduated from Swissvale high; now Woodland Hills in 1983 She later attended Boyce and Allegheny Community Colleges for her Associates Degree in Journalism where she also wrote articles for the Boyce Collegian. Laura is a published writer of numerous poetry pieces including one she wrote for Stephanie Mills and MBK Entertainment, which is a private recording company in which Alicia Keys manager Jeff Robinson is the CEO.

My name is Keith Smith. I was abducted, beaten and raped by a stranger. It wasn't a neighbor, a coach, a relative, a family friend or teacher. It was a recidivist pedophile predator who spent time in prison for previous sex crimes; an animal hunting for victims in the quiet suburbs of Lincoln, Rhode Island. I was able to identify the guy and the car he was driving. He was arrested and indicted but never went to trial. His trial never took place because he was brutally beaten to death in Providence before his court date. 35 years later, no one has ever been charged with the crime. In the time between the night of my assault and the night he was murdered, I lived in fear. I was afraid he was still around town. Afraid he was looking for me. Afraid he would track me down and kill me. The fear didn’t go away when he was murdered. Although he was no longer a threat, the simple life and innocence of a 14-year-old boy was gone forever. Carefree childhood thoughts replaced with the unrelenting realization that my world wasn’t a safe place. My peace shattered by a horrific criminal act of sexual violence.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Wanda B. Campbell - Wanda B. Campbell is an extraordinary and talented writer who brings creativity, a new sense of hope, and restoration through the healing power of God to the Kingdom, by way of Christian fiction. She uses real life everyday issues to exhort, motivate, and give comfort. Wanda B. Campbell believes there is nothing too hard for God and through His love and power, He can heal you in EVERY area you hurt. Wanda believes with God's help our darkest time can become our brightest moments. Her primary mission is to encourage everyone to experience the unfailing love of Christ. Wanda is not limited by race, age, sex, denomination or organization; believing the liberation that comes from Christ is free to all.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, AD Jones - * Began writing poetry at the age of 24 * Developed a poetic ministry called “As One.” * Mentored youth in the area of video technology * Authored “Salute to Mothers”; book of poetry, greeting cards and video * Motivational and inspirational speaker * Performed at “open mic jams” across the Eastern coast * Made numerous appearance at local schools and churches

Special Guest, Motivational Speaker, Certified Life Coach, Minister and Best Selling Author, Paulette Harper - As an inspirational and motivational speaker, Paulette’s desire is to motive women to reach their God given potential through conferences, workshops and seminars. Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, audiences describe Paulette’s presentation as inspiriting, enriching and encouraging. She is committed to speaking a message that is always uplifting and edifying. Life's daily struggles can often leave us perplexed and bewildered on how to cope with hard issues. In COMPLETELY WHOLE, Paulette Harper offers keys to help those who are searching for answers that can lead to a life of complete wholeness: Spirit, Soul and Body. COMPLETELY WHOLE focuses on how to overcome suffering caused by alcoholism, substance abuse, poverty, and other obstacles blocking the path to a life of wholeness.

Special Guest, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Sydicated Columnist, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author, H. Ronald Roseboro - H. Ronald Roseboro, nationally know as "Zion", dwells in many thought provoking dimensions of ministry. He is a notable author, poet, spoken word artist, syndicated columnist, motivational speaker, and community and civil rights activist. Recognized for his cutting edge messages and practical applications, his fervent passion is for the fragmented and forgotten. This weighty mantle is an uncompromising mandate to bring healing, freedom, and restoration to men and women by empowering them through education.

Special Guest, Best Selling Author and Teacher, Anastasia Means - Divorce is running rampant in society today, and unfortunately the divorce rate has increased significantly in the church. Having experienced a painful divorce, and numerous failed relationships is what prompted me to write this book. Watching family and friends go through the motions of getting in unhealthy relationships and marriages was another reason why I chose to focus on the subject of finding the right mate. The issue of finding the right mate is essential because marrying the wrong person can literally thwart your destiny. I didn’t have the understanding that submission meant as being the weaker vessel, I thought that it meant controlling me, so I totally bucked that system. Another aha moment I had was when I realized that when you have not totally submitted to God, it’s impossible to submit to a man. The light really became bright when I realized that I had married someone who I could not even trust with my bank account.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Jocelyn Blount - The author, through heartfelt Words of Remembrance, Salvation, Healing, Inspiration, and Purpose, expresses God's love and concern for the state of the Christian in a way only she can. This book embodies literary diversity; ranging from prayers, to poems, to inspirational writings that will leave you reevaluating your life and desiring change.

Best Selling Author and Publicist, Dee Stewart - Thanks to your support I am a one stop author source. I'm an editor, publicist, book marketing consultant, the Atlanta satellite for Mocha Readers Books, an Essence Magazine Reporting bookseller, and for the past three years I have served as a Christys Book Awards Judge. My writing has appeared in: Gospel Today, Precious Times, Anointed, Hope for Women, Rejoice Atlanta, Romantic Times, Spirit Led Woman, Mosaic Literary Journal, Atlanta Christian Family and Spirit Led Writer to name a few. Prior to raising my daughter, Selah(8,) I have spent over ten years as a publicist, events marketing consultant and public speaker. As a publicist, I have represented ministers, church architects, authors, musicians and gospel recording artists. My mission is simple to connect The Master's Artists with the world.

Special Guest, Wife, Mother, Model, Actress, Licensed Ordained Minister and Best Selling Author, Jenelle Thompson - “I never claimed to be perfect. People just always thought I was and because I felt I had to live up to their image, I lost who I really was: me. Take a journey with me during three of the most pivotal events in my life: relationships, self-image, and modeling. The battle to be that perfect person almost got me killed; the need to feel loved almost cost me my life; my desire to be accepted into the modeling world almost cost me my soul.” The Stripping Process: A Time of Intimacy is a personal testimony of Jenelle Thompson. In this book, she bares the truth of who she really is and how you should never judge a book by its cover.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Tresha Banks - Like so many today, Elder Banks was raised in a single parent household much of her life with no positive male influence in the home. This, she believes, was a factor that led to poor lifestyle decisions. She openly shares her personal story of overcoming substance abuse and emerging from life as an adult entertainer. She strongly believes that we all overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimonies!

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, AD Jones - * Began writing poetry at the age of 24 * Developed a poetic ministry called “As One.” * Mentored youth in the area of video technology * Authored “Salute to Mothers”; book of poetry, greeting cards and video * Motivational and inspirational speaker * Performed at “open mic jams” across the Eastern coast * Made numerous appearance at local schools and churches * Inspired rising poets

Special Guest and CEO, Dr. Donald Morton - Dr. Morton has never been afraid to confront the spiritual and social issues plaguing the urban community. As a result, Dr. Morton is revered as one of the most influential oracles in the urban community. His powerful, raw, and spiritual voice resonates like thunder and his messages provoke life-long residue to dwell in a believers soul.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Sherrell Straker-Valdezioqui - Sherrell is passionate about her writing and is now considered a full time writer/author in which she enjoys very much. During her spear time she is the host on the Blog Talk radio podcast under the name Lady Loqui. She always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and felt what other way to do this then through her writing and radio networking. She host Teen Talk Thursdays on Thursday 9:00pm EST nights and Interviews and Open Discussion on Saturday nights 9:30pm EST @www.blogtalkradio.com/lady-loqui .

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, K.M. Johnson - K.M. Johnson is the CEO of Everything(s) Eventful, LLC, and author of “A Blog about God,” by Trinite3. She graduated from Florida A&M University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Professional Counseling. Ms. Johnson travels extensively conducting inspiration and motivational seminars and workshops in the United States and across the globe. K.M. Johnson was born on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

Special Guest and CEO, Dr. Donald Morton - Dr. Morton has never been afraid to confront the spiritual and social issues plaguing the urban community. As a result, Dr. Morton is revered as one of the most influential oracles in the urban community. His powerful, raw, and spiritual voice resonates like thunder and his messages provoke life-long residue to dwell in a believers soul.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Jacquelin Thomas - Jacquelin Thomas is an award winning, bestselling author with twenty-nine titles in print. Her books have garnered several awards, including two EMMA awards, the Romance In Color Reviewers Award, Readers Choice Award and the Atlanta Choice Award in the Religious & Spiritual category. Jacquelin was a 2005 honoree at the Houston Black Film Festival for the movie adaptation of her novel, Hidden Blessings. She was the first recipient to receive the Writers Achievement Award at the North Carolina Book Festival in Winston-Salem. Although Jacquelin initially published in the romance genre, she decided to follow the call on her heart to write Christian fiction because she seeks to write books that will touch your heart and uplift your spirits with tales of characters who yearn to have an intimate relationship with God. Committed to writing books that glorify God and her growing teen audience, Jacquelin published the first of her Young Adult Inspirational Fiction series titled Simply Divine in October 2006. Her second book in the series, Divine Confidential was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award. She has since gone on to publish two more books in the series. When asked why she is so passionate about writing teen novels, Thomas shares that teens are confronted with so much—sex, drugs, violence and abuse, physically and mentally. They need to not only listen to what the world says about these things but also to what the Bible says.

Special Guests and White House Boys, Roger Dean Kiser and Andrew Puel - The truth behind the 2010 Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigative report on the molestations, rapes, murders and bloody abuses occurring at the Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna and Oakeechobee. This story is more about a feeling of desperation than it is about the actual beating(s) itself. The pain a child feels when being degraded and made to feel that one is totally worthless; that they are all alone and totally helpless is a very difficult feeling to express. It is a feeling that is never forgotten. The men, when telling their stories of abuse, try to express those feelings in more of a physical manner, a manner in which others might be able to somewhat comprehend their pain as well as their sorrow.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Sherrell Straker-Valdezioqui- Sherrell Straker-Valdezloqui, 25 years of age, born and raised in Georgetown, South Carolina. She is married and a mother of two girls. Sherrell is a former United States Army Food Service and Human Resource Specialist in which she served for six years. She is currently in school working on her Associates in Business Administration. She writes Inspirational, Motivational and Encouraging Prayer Poems in which she is the author of titled Poems of Prayers. Sherrell is also the author of her new release novel called The Hurting Women. - Trice, was raised in a spiritual home and had accepted God at an early age. As a teenager she finds herself making decisions based on her hormones and not the smarts the good Lord had blessed her with. She finds herself in love with a guy name Chris in which she tries to mold him into being the man she wants him to be. Doing so she slowly realizes later on in life he is not the man she thought he would be. But instead of walking away Trice decides to stick around although all the warning sides have pointed her in the opposite direction. Hard head Trice later becomes trapped in lust and curiosity which ends her in a relationship full of emotional abuse. Her parents have warned her and God himself has shown her visions of a not so happy ending with Chris. In the end she will receive a shock that not even the readers can digest without wanting to know what’s going to happen next.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Olivia Davis Stith - Dry, dead, and lifeless are a few words that most would use to describe a desert. For me, those words also describe past relationships I’ve experienced in the world and even inside the church walls. These relationships left me seeking, desiring and thirsting for more out of life. Lord knows I had been pacing the floors wondering where my Boaz was and even looking at the faces of strange men as they walked by, and whispering or thinking, “Lord is that him? Or is that him? Maybe that’s him over there!” I had some serious issues with being single, and scrambled to find relief for my spiritually drought soul. In my heart, I knew there had to be a key - a key that I didn’t have – to being in position for my soul mate.

Special Guest, Natasha Edwards - Natasha Edwards is a single mother of two boys, ages 10 and 20. She has been employed with the State of Florida for 17 years. Her oldest son is currently serving a 15 year prison sentence. His troubles began at age 12 when he experienced attitude changes and his happiness turned into anger. His school grades began to drop and while he was in the 7th grade he was caught with marijuana. This was only the beginning of a long journey. Before we could clear this matter up, within 3 months there was another charge.

Special Guest, Walter Taylor - Are you focused? Have you allowed others to steal your focus? Do you know worrying Accomplishes Absolutely Nothing? We cannot control how others act or respond, but we can make the changes that need to be made on our part.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Margaret Brown - It should have been a routine traffic case. James Dawson was stopped for speeding and arrested for driving on a suspended license. He was taken to jail. Behind bars he died, allegedly by suicide. James was an upbeat young man, opposed to all thought of suicide. So his sister Margaret embarked on a relentless search to prove a cover-up in her brother's death. She quit her job of 23 years to investigate his demise.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Eddie Connor - As a product of a divorced family, Evangelist Connor realizes that he was not born with a "silver spoon" in his mouth, but was raised by a strong mother, who instilled in him life long values and the importance of governing himself as a positive individual. His mother, Dr. Janice Connor (author of "Propelling Faith") has been a missionary to Jamaica, for the past twenty-one years, yet has raised her son to be a standout man of excellence.

Special Guest, Best Selling Author and Inspirational Speaker, Paulette Harper - Breathing a breath of fresh air into Christian writing, Inspirational Speaker, Paulette Harper is a woman of purpose, passion and power. Paulette seeks to inspire women from all walks of life.Ms. Harper’s writing career begins in 2007 with her first published book “That Was Then, This Is Now” which achieved national recognition by being awarded a finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award and ranked consecutively on the Black Christian Publishers Bestsellers List for Independent Publishers, Non-Fiction. Published articles have appeared on CBN, Internet’ Café, WOW magazine, Black Pearl Magazine and Divine Inspirations.

Special Guest, Michael Cooper - Do you have a definite purpose that guides your ambitions, vision and goals? "What a different story people would have to tell if they would adopt a definite purpose and stand by that purpose until it had time to become an all-consuming purpose." - Napoleon Hill Laws of Success

Special Guest, Marriage Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Best Selling Author, Jewell R. Powell - Jewell R. Powell, affectionately known as The Marriage Coach is an inspirational teacher/speaker and bestselling author. Jewell has made it her mission to help married couples, especially those who are having trouble in their marriages. The author of Marriage 101 found herself separated from her husband after four years of marriage and on a spiritual journey. She quickly found out that marriage was nothing like the fairytale books she read as a child. Her faith had her searching for answers. Why would God create a union in which a man and a woman could not get along? More importantly, why would He want us to stay with that person until death do us part, yet have us be so miserable and at odds? Why were so many, including herself, heading towards divorce? The questions were ongoing, and so were the answers. As she found answers to her questions in the Bible, she decided to write a book to help others.

Best Selling Author, Lori McKenney - Prophetess Lori McKenney shares about the four stages a caterpillar must achieve before it transforms into a beautiful butterfly. In correlation, she imparts how the heart and mind is connected to the complete metamorphosis process. The powerful scriptures and motivational quotes found in Transformation also reveal the treasures of how God wants you to have a successful life.

Special Guest, Best Selling Author and Activist, Tony Gaskins Jr. - Tony A. Gaskins Jr. is a very successful Author, Life/Relationship Coach, Motivational Speaker, Mind Coach to several athletes, Screenwriter, Film Producer, and Consultant. It’s mind boggling to some how he wears so many hats, but if you ask him he’d tell you he doesn’t wear enough. Business was going very well for Gaskins even before he visited the sets of Oprah Winfrey, and Tyra Banks. So one could only imagine how high the demand is for this young man right now. Gaskins focuses on enlightening and inspiring every person he meets, that is his ultimate goal. While most want fame and fortune, the only thing Gaskins wants is a voice. A voice to speak up for the voiceless and to speak into the lives of others. To help propel the voice Gaskins founded a Non-Profit Organization entitled “The Future Speaks, Inc” where he will help the youth identify their purpose and set goals at an early age in order to avoid the many pitfalls that he couldn’t. His goal is to lead Millions to a more fulfilling place in their life and to leave a legacy behind him.

Special Guest, Best Selling Author, Editor, Publisher, Professional Speaker and Radio Show Host, Dwan Abrams - Dwan is the founder, publisher and editorial director of Nevaeh Publishing, LLC, a small press independent publishing house. Dwan offers one-on-one consultation services to aspiring writers and new authors who are seeking additional information on marketing/promoting their book. She's the founder and facilitator of the Just Write! Workshop, which covers the ins and outs of fiction writing, publishing and marketing and promoting. Dawn is available for speaking engagements at schools, colleges, universities, corporations, panel discussions, church and youth conferences and prison ministry.

Special Guest, Mother, Entrepreneur, Poet and Best Selling Author, Aisha Gant - Among the many hats she wears such as, ‘Author-preneur’, Life has always loved to write and began at a young age; having had work published as early as the eighth grade. Her love for writing goes beyond just putting pen to paper. It is a part of her make-up. To her, it is life. And having gone through life's many struggles, A. Life... chooses to display in her work, characters of triumph.She considers her works not to be ones that push Christianity but words that flow from the mouth of a pen written by an author who is Christian.

Leaders by Empowerment-Activists by Development is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that started in April 2006 as a support group of three young men, Donald Garner, Leo Stoney, and Shevrin Jones. These young men, where all in college at the time. Garner, Stoney, and Jones all came from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but there was one thing that they all shared in common, and that was the need to develop a strategy on how they could be proactive in starting a movement amongst their generation. Donnie, Leo, and Shevrin met once a week and it all became real when Shevrin wrote an essay that grab the hearts of both of them. From that essay written, they all came to a conclusion that "meeting once a week and talking is not the answer, we have to get moving", and today we have LEAD.

Special Guest, Best Selling Author and Speaker, Marilynn Griffith - Marilynn Griffith is the product of the meeting of the rivers--a Nigerian father and an Ohio born mother--and the result is a prophesying poet with a vision for victory. When she's not writing novels about faith, friendship and forgiveness, Marilynn can be found on the SistahFaith network believing beyond boundaries. Her work has been included in Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul, Cup of Comfort Devotional, MOMSense Magazine and many other credits. Her books have been featured in Charisma and Upscale magazines. She was named a 2007 Christian Author on the Rise by Christian Retailing magazine. She has served as Vice President and Publicity Officer of American Christian Fiction Writers.

Special Guest, Michael Cooper - Engage the power of emotional intelligence to create positive change - everywhere, all the time. We've all experienced how emotions can be challenging - and delightful! The trick is to be smart with feelings. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the essential ingredient to do so - a learn-able set of practical, measurable life skills that make a tremendous difference at work, at school, and at home.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Shelia Lipsey - Author Shelia E. Lipsey is a multi-award winning author. Her novels are available at most bookstores nationwide as well as Online (see purchasing links to e-tailers below). Lipsey's books have been called gripping, life-altering, memorable and realistic. Lipsey was recently awarded the 2009 Top Shelf Award for Beutiful Ugly by Black Pearls Magazine. She also won 2009 Shades of Romance Readers' Choice Awards for My Son's Wife in the following categories: Author of the Year, Christian fiction Book of the Year, Christian Romance of the Year, Best Book Cover of the Year, Best Fiction Book of the Year, among several other awards for her novels, Into Each Life and Sinsatiable. Lipsey's name and books are fast becoming a household name and a favorite among readers worldwide!