p magazine: the pam perry magazine

27 A REAL STRONG WOMAN

Vo l . I , N o . I • M a y 2 0 1 0

F E A T U R E S

04 FOREWORD:

SEE IT, SAY IT, SOW IT!

By Dr. Stacia Pierce

08 BRANDING ADVICE

From Karen Taylor Bass

09 GIVE TO GET!

By Melinda T. Emerson

10 MAKE GOD FIRST PRIORITY

By Dr. Bellandra B. Foster, P.E.

05 A WORD FROM THE EDITOR & PUBLISHER

B y P a m P e r r y

18 LIVING MY PERSONAL BEST

By Ed Gray

19 DESPITE THE ODDS

By Jacquie Lewis Kemp

20 ON BRANDING…

By Jewell R. Powell

21 TIPS FOR LIVING WELL27 A REAL STRONG WOMAN

By Rhonda J. Smith

28 CONTINUE TO BE YOU

By Rosalind Y. Tompkins

29 LIVE YOUR BRAND

By Sandra Steen

30 BECOME INTENTIONAL

ABOUT YOUR LIFE

By Simon T. Bailey

31 SEEK GOD’S BEST

By Dr. Teresa Hairston

32 PERSONAL BRANDING TIPS

From Dr. Ty Adams

33 BELIEF, HOPE, CHANGE

By Valder Beebe

34 PEARLS OF WISDOM ON BRANDING

By Venus Mason Theus

11 WORDS OF WISDOM

From Bishop-elect Lyle Dukes and

Pastor Deborah Dukes

12 KEEP GETTING UP

By Bonnie St. John

13 BRANDING THE BEST DESIGN

By Deana Murphy

14 REFUSE TO CONFORM

By Deborah Smith Pegues

15 HOW I BRAND MYSELF

By Deborah Smith Pollard, Ph.D.

16 THE 3P’S OF WRITING

FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS

By DeMonica D. Gladney, Esq.

17 GIVE HONOR WHERE IT IS DUE

By Dr. Gail Hayes

21 TIPS FOR LIVING WELL

By Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook

(Dr. Sujay)

22 BE CONSISTENT

By Kim Brooks

23 WISE WORDS

From Minister Mary D. Edwards

24 THREE WAYS TO LIVE

YOUR BEST LIFE

By Michelle McKinney Hammond

25 A LIFE LESSON

From Nicole Cleveland

26 PRINCESSES DO

BECOME QUEENS

By Rev. Deborah D. Jenkins

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Editor and PublisherPam Perry

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First, Pam, I am overjoyed to celebrate this milestone with you. It comes at one of my favorite times of the year! As we embark on another year of the Women’s Success Conference, it means a lot to me that you are here with us. You have been a wonderful, mentee and supporter of the Conference for many years now. Congratulations on turning 50 and beginning a new chapter in life. I am confident that you will reach new pinnacles of success; and as your life coach, I will be right here cheering you along the way!

I love that your theme is How to Brand Your Best Life, because it rings so true.

While working on my new branding kit, Reinvent Your Brand in 30 Days, I did extensive research on how a highly regarded brand begins and it’s pretty simple: Your best life and your brand begins with YOU. Your image, your attitude and your aptitude all play an essential part in your life-long success. As I’ve coached celebrities, CEO’s of fortune 500 companies, the wives of professional athletes

See It, Say It, Sow It!By Dr. Stacia Pierce

Dr. Stacia Pierce is America’s #1

Women’s Success and Lifestyle Coach.

She’s an award-winning speaker,

television personality and author of over CEO’s of fortune 500 companies, the wives of professional athletes and individuals that just desire personal success, I see the following secrets work time and time again:

See It. What is your best life? You must be able to visualize your goals and dreams if you want to achieve them. Build your brand on the canvas of your imagination. Then bring the vision before you for daily motivation. Often, I glance through my Purpose Portfolio and view my Storyboards where my goals are outlined with pictures and words. The person you see is the person others will promote!

Say It! Positive self-talk is the prelude to all personal success. Say the right things about your life, company and your brand! Vocalize your victory and be confident in your conversations. Word of mouth marketing begins with you.

Sow It! While building your best life and creating a brand worthy of recognition, you must invest in the tools, resources, organizations and people that will lead to your perpetual success. Invest in good books and mind expanding experiences. Be generous and create a cycle of success and strong foundation for your life and your brand.


television personality and author of over

20 books, including the best-sellers

Inspired to Succeed and her signature

four-book series 25 Ways Women Can

Motivate Themselves.

Dr. Pierce is now focusing her

considerable talent and energy on

educating corporate America on

executive development, coaching and life

strategist aimed at moving companies

forward.

Websites & Social Media:www.LifeCoach2Women.com

www.Twitter.com/LifeCoach2Women

www.Facebook.com/staciapierce

www.Facebook.com/LifeCoach2Women

Again Pam congratulations. I have seen you See It! Say It! And Sow It! for many years now. It’s no wonder that you are becoming such an incredible success story. As you continue to help others build their dreams may you realize every dream of your own! Continue to build your life and your brand to be a light to others. I am proud of you!Happy Birthday!

Many Blessings and Continued Success,Dr. Stacia Pierce

A Word from the

Editor & Publisher

Pam Perry

Welcome toWelcome toWelcome toWelcome to PPPPMagazineMagazineMagazineMagazine!!!!

As I celebrate a half century in my life – this is

What I know for sure:

Pursue Peace – that you may discover your Purpose.

Allow your Purpose to become your PassionAllow your Purpose to become your Passion

And your Passion will give you Power,

that will Propel you to your Place in destiny

And Prosperity will meet you there.

Pam Perry, publisher of P Magazine

“The 10 Ps to Destiny”

www.brandyourbestlife.com

P.S. Enjoy the words of wisdom from some of my favorite author

friends…….they will tell you how they “brand their best life.”

I’d appreciation YOUR comments. Go to

http://www.facebook.com/pamperryfanpage and add comments,

videos or photos of YOUR best brand!

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely

as haste leads to poverty.”—Proverbs 21:5

HOW DO YOU BRAND YOUR BEST LIFE EVER? That’s a question that numerous professionals have

pondered—at least, in some form—while plotting and planning strategies to improve how they reach their

various customers. So P Magazine decided to ask our friends and colleagues for a little help. These branding

superstars—authors, speakers, pastors, ministry leaders, corporate executives, moms, dads, around-the-way

sistas and brothas—have provided their branding secrets to help you enhance your life, ministry, and career.

Everything they’ve learned or experienced over the years that can help you avoid personal and professional

pitfalls and take your life to the next level is included here. So grab a notebook and a pencil and glean from

these words of wisdom. Enjoy!

B I O G R A P H Y

Considered one of the premier

authorities in the public relations

industry, Karen Taylor Bass, has set the

standard in providing strategic branding,

marketing and public relations coaching

to entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, small

business owners and corporations.

Here are a few tips for how I live my personal brand:

1) I pray each morning and night for ordained opportunities and

the ability to live God's vision for me.

2) Work out. To be the best and give to others -- I strive for

preservation of life.

3) I love you. The words are powerful and each day I look into the

mirror and affirm my love for self. I am a work in progress like

each and everyone.

Karen Taylor Bass, The PR Expert®

Coach. Author. Motivational Speaker. Radio Host. Blogger.

Branding AdviceFrom Karen Taylor-Bass

business owners and corporations.

Her message of public relations as an

empowerment tool has appeared in such

publications: Entrepreneur magazine,

NY Daily News, Marie Claire,

Billboard, Heart & Soul, Essence, The

Network Journal, Black Enterprise and

the Philadelphia Daily News. Taylor

Bass has spoken extensively on how to

secure A-List Public Relations on a

shoestring budget.

Recently, Taylor Bass joined the team at

BlackEnterprise.com as a resident

Blogger, commenting on issues related

to entrepreneurship, social media,

women and mommy-hood.


For additional information visit www.taylormademediapr.com

and www.karentaylorbass.com.

B I O G R A P H Y

Melinda Emerson “SmallBizLady” is an

author, speaker and small business

coach whose areas of expertise include

small business start-up, business

development and social media

marketing. Melinda‘s mission is to End

Small Business Failure.

I live by the motto give to get. I try to approach all relationships

looking for what I can give. My mission as an author and small

business coach is to End Small Business Failure. I achieve this by

helping would-be and emerging entrepreneurs understand the

things about business that they may not recognize that they do not

know. I believe that you need a life plan, a financial plan, a niche

customer, a business plan and a personal theme song to survive life

as an entrepreneur.

I live my personal best by trying to always be an example of God’s

light and love. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to live my

passion helping small business owners. Although I am serious

about business, I openly acknowledge who I am and who’s I am

and the role that my faith has played in my success.

Melinda F. Emerson “Smallbizlady”

Author, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months

Give to Get!By Melinda F. Emerson

She publishes a bi-weekly resource

blog, www.succeedasyourownboss.com,

and hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter

called #Smallbizchat for emerging

entrepreneurs. As one on the nation’s

leading small business experts, Melinda

has been featured on NBC Nightly

News and in the Wall Street Journal,

U.S. News and World Report and Black

Enterprise Magazine. Her first book

Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A

Month-by-Month Guide to a Business

That Works, was released in March

2010.

For information, visit

www.becomeyourownbossbook.com.

Author, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months

www.becomeyourownbossbook.com


Websites & Social Media:

www.melindaemerson.com

www.succeedasyourownboss.com (Blog)

www.twitter.com/smallbizlady

www.linkedin.com/in/melindaemerson

www.facebook.com/smallbizlady

B I O G R A P H Y

Bellandra Benefield Foster is the Founder

and President of BBF Engineering

Services, PC, an engineering consulting

firm. Married for over 25 years and the

mother of two sons, she has created a

formula for combining a successful

professional life with a peaceful,

nurturing household. Dr. Foster earned

I desire to enhance my relationship with God on a daily basis. I

strive to make God first priority to help me to maintain a life of

peace and sanity and to lead me in the right direction to a victorious

life.

I incorporate “life” principles to maintain my physical, mental,

spiritual and emotional health. If we do not take care of our own

health, we eventually will not be here to fulfill our purpose on the

earth.

Make Room for “Cuddle Time!" Make time for those who are

important in your life. My spouse and children are a priority in my

life. It is important for me to spend valuable family time with my

spouse and children and to be available for them.

I always strive to create a home environment of peace and sanctity

so when we walk through the doors into our home, it does not

reflect the chaos going on in the world.

Make God First PriorityBy Dr. Bellandra B. Foster, P.E.

nurturing household. Dr. Foster earned

her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from

Michigan State University, worked in

industry—then founded her own

companies. She is a popular speaker on

“building bridges” to achieve success in

marriage, family, career and

entrepreneurship. Dr. Foster has been

nationally recognized in Jet, Black

Enterprise, Essence and Hope Today

magazines.

Dr. Foster is the author of For Love and

Money: Seven Guidelines for Achieving

Success in Your Home and Business, she

explains in seven principals how readers

can prioritize God, marriage, family and

career/entrepreneurship while

maintaining order, success and peace in

their lives. She outlines how many of us

no longer have the job that we trusted

would be there until retirement. We

realize that our current position with any

company is no longer safe and stable, but

we are sometimes apprehensive of

moving into entrepreneurship. However,

she explains that entrepreneurship can be

successful with the implementation of the

right principles and priority.

reflect the chaos going on in the world.



www.DRBBF.com

www.BizCoach1.com

wwwHandleYourBusinessNow.com

www.twitter.com/drbbf

www.facebook.com/BellandraFoster

www.linkedin.com/in/bbfoster

www.drbellandrabfoster.wordpress.com

B I O G R A P H Y

Bishop-Elect Lyle Dukes and Pastor

Deborah Dukes are the founders and pastors

of Harvest Life Changers Church, an

innovative and progressive ministry of over

6,000 members, located in Woodbridge,

Virginia. They have served in this position

since the inception of the church in 1995.

Bishop-Elect Dukes and Pastor Deborah

If you want something different, you've got to do something

different. If you want a change, you've got to make a change. It all

comes down to love.

Words of WisdomFrom Bishop-elect Lyle Dukes

and Pastor Deborah Dukes


Harvest-Live.com

www.facebook.com/lyleanddebdukes

www.twitter.com/lyleanddebdukes

www.lyleanddeborahdukes.com/blog/blogs/blog1.php

www.youtube.com/LyleandDeborahDukes


were both saved at an early age and have

over 30 years of sacrificial service.

“Impacting and life-changing” describes the

ministry of Bishop-Elect Dukes and Pastor

Deborah, which includes the powerful

“Changing Lives Together” initiative. This

initiative endeavors to minister to souls on a

global scale through conferences and other

events, special programs, training and

global ventures such as disaster relief (e.g.,

Haiti Earthquake) and building

construction. They recently dedicated the

Harvest Conference Center in Nakuru,

Kenya. Other vibrant ministry entities

include their international “Heart to Heart”

television program, a chain of Christian

bookstores, a record label (The Sound of

Harvest), and a publishing company

(Harvest Word Publishing).


have dedicated their lives to the service of

the Lord and the advancement of His

Kingdom. Their heartfelt desire is that their

lives and ministry would continually bring

glory, honor and praise to Jesus Christ.P Magazine • May 2010

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B I O G R A P H Y

Despite having her right leg amputated at

age five; Bonnie became the first African-

American to win Olympic medals in ski

racing at the 1984 Paralympics. She has

been honored for this achievement at Nike

Headquarters, at the Essence Awards, at the

When I fell down while racing as a skier in the

Paralympics—fell when I was in first place mind you—I got back

up again and still managed to finish third.

By winning that Bronze, I became the first African-American to

win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in ski racing. But more

importantly, I learned the value of getting up faster after you fall

down. The gold medalist had also fallen, but she got up faster and

won!

We all fall down, but getting good at getting up is what matters in

life.

Keep Getting UpBy Bonnie St. John

Websites & Social Media:Headquarters, at the Essence Awards, at the

White House Black History Month

celebration, and with a featured quote on

millions of Starbucks Cups.

After the Olympics, Bonnie went on to

graduate with honors from Harvard, win a

Rhodes scholarship, and earn her Masters in

economics from Oxford. In 1992, she

worked in the White House as a director of

the National Economic Council.

As a highly sought after international

keynote speaker, Bonnie St. John has

inspired and entertained executives at Pepsi,

Pfizer, AT&T, American Express, IBM, the

Wits Business School in South Africa, and

over 500 more companies and associations.

Bonnie has been featured on The Today

Show, CNN, Good Morning America,

People, Essence, Ebony, The New York

Times, and many other national media

outlets.

A best-selling author, Bonnie’s fifth and

most recent book, Live Your Joy, features a

series of inspirational parables designed to

guide you through tips and tools for finding

and maintaining joy in a hectic, 21st Century

world.



www.bonniestjohn.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/bonnie-st-john/0/42b/411

www.facebook.com/bonniestjohn

www.twitter.com/bonniestjohn

B I O G R A P H Y

You may know her as a design expert on

HGTV, Fine Living, in O at Home

Magazine, or as a finest designer of Greater

Philadelphia, or maybe you've heard of her

inclusion in New York Metropolitan’s

Who’s Who or recognized as one the seven

influential black Christian authors, or have

seen her work in several signature

magazines, or know she co-author

Victorious Living for Women and is

magna cum laude honoree in Interior

Trailblazing the faith-based Kingdom-minded interior design

system penned in my Designing for the King: From Chaos to Order

by Designing Within, I developed a personal brand approach for

worldwide recognition by doing primary these three things:

1.Establish a Viral Footprint

Wherever there’s an online opportunity to be heard or seen, I used

these openings to market my brand. I pre-launched Designing for the

King by participating in blogs, teleconferences, on-line interviews, e-

news letters, adding coming soon signatures and social media sites.

Four months prior to its official release date (which in terms of

marketing is extremely late) the buzz did capture over 100 pre-orders.

My name brand now ranks #1 on Google.

2. Become an Expert

In addition to my e-news letters, I write articles for both print and

virtual magazines and generally mention the book in the article and

Branding the Best DesignBy Deana Murphy


www.DeanaMurphy.com

www.DesigningfortheKing.com

www.LivingDesignsUnlimited.com

www.blogtalkradio.com/designingfortheking

www.twitter.com/faithladydeana

www.linkedin.com/in/deanamurphy

www.facebook.com/deana.murphy1

www.facebook.com/designingfortheking

www.youtube.com/DeanaMurphy1

magna cum laude honoree in Interior

Architecture and Design, or know she’s

earning a doctorate in Theology.

What you may not know about Deana

Murphy, however, several years ago God

gave her a creative comparison of designing

the places where we live to designing the

places of our heart. She traced design back

to the Bible and discovered the answers she

was seeking.

Today, Deana has combined her passions of

designing, writing and the Bible.

As a result, Designing for the King is now

a reality. It was voted the 2010 best book of

the year by Empowering Everyday Women

Magazine’s team, the #1 on-line urban

niche magazine.

In step with her mission to educate, elevate,

and encourage, in 2009 she founded the

Designing for Success Institute helping

people design their lives from the inside out.

An inspirational speaker and lifestyle coach,

her knowledge of her subject is thorough

and her expression is passionate.

virtual magazines and generally mention the book in the article and

always mention it in the by-line with a head shot. As an expert, I

intentionally promoted Designing for the King in local and national

home design magazines over two years before the manuscript was

complete by simply stating an approximate release date. This created

the power of viral word of mouth.

3. Ask and Initiate

My marketing budget was zero, zilch, zip! I asked people to help me,

but with an sincerity of heart, not with a beggarly attitude. You have

not because you ask not.

I asked celebrated people to render a review, read a chapter or two and

some the entire manuscript which lead to a channel of endorsements

and created lots of buzz about my brand. I initiate conversations with

people and ask them about what they do in order to set off the

opportunity to share my elevator speech.


B I O G R A P H Y

Deborah Smith Pegues is an international

speaker who captivates and motivates secular

and religious audiences with her hard-hitting

directness and humor on a variety of topics

ranging from confronting interpersonal

conflicts to managing personal finances. She

is a best selling author with the unique ability

to address readers across all social, racial,

and economic strata. The most popular of her

twelve books, "30 Days to Taming the

Tongue" has sold over half-million copies

I envision my life as a stool with four legs that must stay in

balance. The base of the stool represents my spiritual foundation

and beliefs; the legs represent the four major aspects of my daily

life, i.e., the relational, financial, emotional and physical. Each of

these aspects must be firmly connected to and conducted out of

these beliefs if I am to stand and excel.

I live my best life when I refuse to allow societal or cultural norms

to dictate my behavior in these areas. Excellence is my brand.

Relationally, I strive to be an excellent wife, daughter, sister, aunt,

friend and colleague with healthy boundaries and a generous spirit.

Financially, I stay out of debt, live beneath my means, and

maintain good cash reserves—realizing that God is my source.

Emotionally, I refuse to succumb to insecurities and unforgiveness,

choosing rather to walk in Supreme Confidence in the all-powerful,

Refuse to ConformBy Deborah Smith Pegues

Tongue" has sold over half-million copies

and has revolutionized conversations across

America.

A Certified Public Accountant to high profile

celebrities and mega-churches, Deborah

holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from

the University of North Texas and an MBA

degree in Finance from the University of

Southern California. She is also a Certified

Behavioral Consultant specializing in helping

people to understand, accept and appreciate

personality differences. She is a frequent

guest on numerous radio and television talk

shows to discuss the life-changing principles

set forth in her works.

Her community involvement includes serving

on the Board of World Vision USA, the

billion-dollar Christian humanitarian

organization. Respected leaders have praised

her excellence, forthrightness and integrity.

Deborah and her husband, Darnell Pegues,

have been happily married for over 31 years.

Together, they conduct marriage enrichment

seminars.

Website: www.confrontingissues.com

Social Media: www.twitter.com/deborahpegues

choosing rather to walk in Supreme Confidence in the all-powerful,

all-knowing, and always-present God of the Universe.

Physically, I simply desire to be a good steward over the only body

that I’ll ever get to do God’s will on the earth.

Consequently, I am not ashamed to declare in my writings or my

professional and secular interactions that the Bible shapes and

dictates my world views.


B I O G R A P H Y

Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard is the award-

winning author of When the Church

Becomes Your Party: Contemporary

Gospel Music (Wayne State University

Press), a “2009 Michigan Notable Book.”

Its chapters cover praise and worship

music, the changing dress code in the

Black Church, Christian rap, women

I never thought of what I do as “branding” myself until I

starting following Pam’s advice. Here are the things I do to keep

my name, that is, my brand, reputable:

I try to always under promise but over deliver. In other words, I

want someone who has booked or hired me to be delighted and not

disappointed by my work!

I keep my word. If I say I’m coming, I show up. I don’t break my

promise to one group just because a more impressive group makes

an offer.

I strive for excellence. My prayer is always, “God, allow what I am

about to do to honor You and bless your people!”

How I Brand MyselfBy Deborah Smith Pollard, Ph.D.

Websites & Social Media:Black Church, Christian rap, women

gospel announcers, and gospel musical

plays. Because of her expertise in these

areas, Dr. Pollard has delivered lectures

around the world.

Since October, 1994, Dr. Pollard has been

the host and producer of Strong

Inspirations on FM 98 WJLB-Detroit,

heard Sundays, 6-10 AM. In 2005, she

was named Gospel Announcer of the

Year Award during the Stellar Awards.

Previously, she produced the Emmy-

award winning television show

“GodSounds” on Detroit’s WDIV-TV for

8 years as well as the McDonald’s

GospelFest and the Motor City Praisefest

for 22 years.

An Associate Professor of English

Literature at the University of Michigan-

Dearborn since 1995, Pollard served as

director of the African and African

American Studies program from 2002-

2006. In 2010, she was named the

recipient of two prestigious campus-wide

honors, The “Susan B. Anthony Award”

and the “Distinguished Service Award.” P Magazine • May 2010

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www.deborahsmithpollard.com

www.facebook.com/debsmithpollard

www.facebook.com/drdebfanpage

www.Twitter.com/debsmithpollard

Blog: www.deborahsmithpollard.blogspot.com

B I O G R A P H Y

DeMonica D. Gladney, Esq., received her

Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal

Justice, cum laude, from Lamar

University and her Doctor of

Jurisprudence degree, cum laude, from

the University of Houston Law Center.

She is Counsel for Exxon Mobil

Corporation and previously served as

Briefing Attorney for the Texas 14th

Court of Appeals.

Ms. Gladney is the Vice-Chair of the

As an attorney and best-selling author, I have been able to

live my best literary life by following these 3 “P’s” of Writing,

which I encourage all aspiring authors to understand and embrace

before they even pick up the pen to start their book project:

1) Passion is essential to pursuing your writing goals. You must

have passion for whatever you do because it is the force that will

drive you to pursue your dreams. If you desire to become a

published author, you must be passionate about writing and willing

to go the extra mile. Your passion will keep you motivated,

energized and productive and help you to pursue your writing

goals.

2) Purpose is essential to understanding your writing goals. –

You must write with a sense of purpose. It’s important to know

why you’re writing – “What is your goal or purpose for writing?”

The long-term purpose of writing is to communicate with a certain

The 3P’s of Writing for Aspiring Authors

By DeMonica D. Gladney, Esq.

Ms. Gladney is the Vice-Chair of the

Women Lawyers Division, Corporate

Liaison of the Commercial Law Section,

and Chaplain of the National Bar

Association. She is the past President of

the Houston Lawyers Association and

past Chair of the African-American

Lawyers Section of the State Bar of

Texas.

Ms. Gladney is also an accomplished

poet, author and speaker. She is the

bestselling author of Willing to Wait:

From Revelation to Manifestation,

Reflections from God and Identity Theft:

Discovering the Real You. Her book,

Willing to Wait, was ranked #7 on the

BCBD National Independent Publishers’

Top 50 Bestseller’s List.

Ms. Gladney has been featured in various

media, including the Houston Daystar TV

Network, the Pearland Journal, Ladies

First Magazine, and the Black Christian

News and included in the 2010 editions of

Who’s Who Among Executives &

Professionals and Who’s Who in Black

Houston.

The long-term purpose of writing is to communicate with a certain

audience. To successfully do so, knowing your purpose for writing

will help to make you a better writer.

3) Process is essential to achieving your writing goals. – You

must understand that writing and publishing a book is a process.

There are many steps (from conception to completion) required

throughout the process. Becoming a published author is not going

to happen over night, so get ready for the long haul. The first step

in the process is to get started and commit to putting in the time

necessary to achieve your writing goals.



www.authordemonicadgladney.com

www.facebook.com/dgladney

www.twitter.com/dgladney

www.willingtowait.wordpress.com

B I O G R A P H Y

Dr. Gail M. Hayes is a much sought-

after conference speaker who speaks the

message of identity, purpose and destiny

to others.

She has appeared on QVC, Christian

Television Network, Total Christian

Honor is something that always comes back. Remember,

that there is always someone watching you and your conduct.

Honoring others is not easy and sometimes the best way to honor

others is to avoid them.

Honor yourself. I am still learning this one. Learning to love and

honor yourself is one of the best gifts you can give to that person

called you. Take time for meditation, rest, and a good pedicure!

This works for me because I have to sit still and allow someone

else to pamper me. It is okay to take care of yourself!

Become selfless instead of selfish. The perfect example is air

travel. When the flight attendants discuss the oxygen masks, they

tell you that if something happens, to first put on your mask. You

are then in position to help others. Many of us neglect ourselves

and become angry or resentful if others do the same. It’s time to

don our masks and take care of ourselves first Once we do, we can

Give Honor Where It Is DueBy Dr. Gail Hayes

Television Network, Total Christian

Television and the Sky Angel Network.

She has a BS in criminal justice, MA in

public relations, and a Ph.D. in

counseling. Shone lives in Durham, NC

with her husband and two children.

don our masks and take care of ourselves first Once we do, we can

then begin to live our best lives. We can then enjoy the view from

our mountain top and give to others one of the most powerful gifts

on earth…ourselves!



www.handleyourbusinessgirl.com www.drgailhayes.com

www.daughtersoftheking.org

www.facebook.com/DrGailMcClainHayes

www.twitter.com/drgailhayes

B I O G R A P H Y

Ed Gray has risen to national

prominence by powerfully impacting

the lives of others. From college

campuses to state prisons to major

corporations, people want to hear Ed

Gray speak.

The Detroit News described him as "a

How do I live my personal best? In whatever, I do—

especially my calling as a minister who speaks and writes—I do it

as if it is being done unto God. I do not do what I do just for Gods

people but unto God. His people are just the benefactors of my

work.

How do I brand my best life? By putting my life and work through

an eight-step litmus test found in Phil. 4:8. Is it true? Is worthy of

honor? Is it right? Is it pure? (In other words, not “watered down”)

Does it pay allegiance to my Acronym A.R.T. (Abundantly Rich

Thoughts)? Does it live up to my name? Is it Excellent? Is it praise

worthy?

Living My Personal BestBy Ed Gray

Biography continued…

Website:

www.edgrayspeaks.com.

Phone:

770-384-1084The Detroit News described him as "a

master at showing people how to get the

most out of themselves." In another

article, News columnist Betty DeRamus

said, "He’s poised, polished and people

take notes when Ed Gray speaks.” The

Michigan Chronicle wrote, "He thrills

listeners with a wake-you-up delivery

and a you will believe message."

Once pegged a slow learner, he believed

the label to be true and failed first

grade. Through the loving interaction of

his stepmother and a third grade teacher,

the shy boy who once did not believe in

himself began to turn his life around. At

age 12 he developed a passion for

reading self help books and applying

what he learned to his own life.

Ed won numerous oratorical and writing

contests. He also won a four-year

theatre scholarship to Wayne State

University.



Since July 1991, Ed has hosted and

written the nationally syndicated radio

feature Power Minute. The show is

syndicated by Anderson

Communications in Atlanta and is heard

on more than 80 radio stations across

the United States.

His work has caught the attention of

many. The mayor of Shreveport, La.,

proclaimed Friday, May 12, 1995, as

"Ed Gray Day" in the city and honored

him with a key. On June 22, 1994, the

mayor and city council of Huntsville,

Ala., upheld him with honorary citizen

status. Ed was selected for the 1992

edition of Outstanding Young Men in

America. He was also selected for the

1999 edition of International Who’s

Who.

Ed is the author of the best-selling book,

40 Days to a Life of G.O.L.D. (God

Ordained Life Development). He is an

ordained Apostle and gifted Prophet.

B I O G R A P H Y

Jacqueline Lewis-Kemp was diagnosed

with juvenile diabetes at the age of 7 and

was insulin dependent for 33 years. While

living with diabetes, Jacquie began her

career at Lewis Metal Stamping the

Monday following her graduation from

college—since her new boss would be her

My adult life has changed dramatically over the past 10

years. I went from a busy wife, mother and CEO of a small

automotive stamping company to that same woman, except with

the complication of kidney failure and secretly doing peritoneal

dialysis. After a kidney transplant, a pancreas transplant and a bout

with the West Nile Virus—all in 3 years, I closed the business and

with some rehab, became a stay at home mom.

What I began to realize was how incredibly blessed I had been, and

how terribly bored I had become. I am used to multitasking—doing

several things at once. More importantly as I recalled my life

threatening episodes and the timing of those events, I knew that

they couldn’t be a mere coincidence. Combining new found energy

with a need to tell my testimony yielded my book Blessed

Assurance: Success Despite the Odds.

If I thought writing was a joy, sharing my testimony with others by

Despite the OddsBy Jacquie Lewis Kemp


perfectly events were timed, she realized that it

was not work that she could have ever done

herself. Only God could have had this plan for

her life and presented a path to ensure her

success.

Jacquie now volunteers and speaks for Gift of

Life, the National Kidney Foundation of

Michigan, diabetes support groups and diabetes

seminars in Muskegon, Mt. Clemens Regional

Medical Center and St. Joseph Mercy Oakland

hospitals; is chair of the "Choose to Live"

program at the American Diabetes Association;

and does fundraising for the University of

Michigan Transplant Center.

college—since her new boss would be her

father. After working with him for eight

years, her father died suddenly and

Jacquie stepped into very big shoes to fill,

not to mention working through grief.

In time, she grew the company and

doubled sales. She joined the National

Association of Black Automotive

Suppliers and was selected to

join Oakland University Business

School’s Board of Visitors. Jacquie was

also awarded Black Enterprise

magazine’s “Rising Star” award in 1996.

Kidney failure, transplants and concern

about the worsening economy forced

Jacquie to evaluate the viability of the

business and whether to continue her

father’s legacy, or secure her son’s future.

What she came to recognize was that her

father was much more than brick and

mortar, she closed the business. Or so she

thought this was her decision. As Jacquie

reviewed her life and the seemingly

amazing medical procedures and the

coincidence of how

If I thought writing was a joy, sharing my testimony with others by

promoting this book has given me purpose. Financial gain is good,

however watching the reaction on audiences faces as I discuss the

book, and receiving hugs from people touched by diabetes or

kidney disease is satisfying. But, when people follow along and see

the power of Christ and how He has worked in my life, they go

beyond the specifics of glucose control and dialysis in my car, and

understand His blessed assurance for our lives.


Website:

www.jlewiskemp.com

www.facebook.com/jacquielewiskemp

www.Twitter.com/jlewiskemp

B I O G R A P H Y

Jewell R. Powell affectionately known as

the “Marriage Coach” is an author,

entrepreneur, and inspirational teacher

with a heart and passion for helping

couples have great marriages and helping

women live purposeful lives. She is the

author of the Award Winner Best

Christian Inspiration book Marriage 101:

As a #1 bestselling and award winning author of Marriage

101: Building a Life Together by Faith, I strategically developed a

brand by making my products and services, especially my website,

as a resource for African-American couples to refer to regarding

marriage and family. I was able to brand Marriage 101 because of

this one simple phrase “Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan.”

I have a strategic plan, marketing & promotion plan, and a

branding plan that I actually update yearly. I know each month

what is a priority, what products I want to develop at that time or

what area I want to focus on (i.e. marketing, sales, etc). My goal

was always to work with a major publishing company for my 1st

book, which was published by Revell/Baker Publishing in 2009, to

get distribution and to be known as a ‘published’ writer. In

planning, you not only have to conduct research, but you have to

incorporate what you learn. And because I am not an expert in

marketing, sales, web development, etc., I used professionals in

On Branding…By Jewell R. Powell

Christian Inspiration book Marriage 101:

Building a Life Together by Faith

published by Revell/Baker.

An avid student who loves to learn,

Jewell graduated from VCMI Ministerial

Training School. She also has a

bachelor’s degree in business from the

University of Maryland and a master’s

degree in contracts management from the

Florida Institute of Technology. She has

started a second master’s degree program

at Regent University, School of Divinity.

Jewell has spent the last ten years

working with her husband, building a

successful management consulting

company, Antiok Holdings, Inc. She has

also started her own company, Grace

Publishing, which publishes books for

new authors and will be an avenue for

personally mentoring them to be

successful and profitable authors. In her

spare time, she devours books and loves

to shop. Jewell lives with her husband and

two beautiful daughters in southern

Maryland. You can visit

www.marriage101.us for more

information.

marketing, sales, web development, etc., I used professionals in

their area of expertise.

A professional website, well-written books, and impressive

marketing materials are essential to professional people and/or

organizations wanting to be a part of what you do. I have also made

a personal decision not to look at what other authors are doing, in

the sense of competing them, because I am running a marathon and

not a sprint. Therefore, I am pacing myself for longevity and

greatness.



www.marriage101.ning.com

www.twitter.com/jewellrpowell

www.facebook.com/Marriage101

www.youtube.com/jewellrpowell1

www.marriagecoach.wordpress.com

www.marriage101.mypodcast.com

B I O G R A P H Y

Suzan Johnson Cook—b.k.a. Dr. Sujay—is

the President of MOVING UP

PRODUCTIONS, INC. a sales, technology,

relationships and management consultant

firm.

She was a television producer with NBC and

ABC and also served with CBS. She has had

a distinguished career in public service,

having served as a Presidential Advisor, a

Here are a few tried-and-true tips for living well:

l) LIVE your best life. LIVE every day well. Enjoy it. If you are

able-bodied, WORK. Work hard. Play hard. And then find time for

rest and renewal. Recreation means Re-Creation. And it's in that

time that God reveals to you your heart—your heart for HIM—and

your passion—what He has given you to do that no one else can do

like you, but you.

Passion and prayer go hand in hand. Prayers connect when you

make time for God (the Creator) and yourself (the Creature).

2) Know that you are DESTINED FOR Greatness. Read my new

book On Becoming a Woman of Destiny ( Penguin Press:20l0) and

Jeremiah 29:ll—God has plans for you…plans for a FABULOUS

future.

3) Fight for your family. At the end of the day, they are the ones

still there for you.

Contact: www.DrSujay.com or e-mail at

Tips for Living WellBy Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook (Dr. Sujay)

having served as a Presidential Advisor, a

White House Fellow on The Domestic Policy

Council and directly worked with a Cabinet

Secretary. She is a member of the

distinguished Renaissance Weekend.

After attending Riverdale Country School,

she received a Bachelors in Speech, cum

laude, from Boston's Emerson College and

holds two Master's Degrees, one of which is

in Technology from Columbia University.

She also has an earned Doctorate. An

Alumna of Harvard University, she served as

a faculty member, teaching Speech and

Communications to some of today's most

distinguished leaders. She is a graduate of the

Minority Business Executive Program at

Dartmouth College's Amos Tuck Business

School.

Dr. Sujay is the author of nine successful

books, which include: her latest release

Moving Up (Doubleday: 2008), Too Blessed

to Be Stressed (Nelson: 1998), A New Dating

Attitude – Getting Ready For The Mate God

Has For You (Zondervan: 2000) and The

Sister's Rules for Ministry (Word: 2003). Her

latest, Live Like You're Blessed (Doubleday:

2006), was featured on Good Morning

America, the Tavis Smiley show and is

becoming a Bestseller.

Contact: www.DrSujay.com or e-mail at

[email protected]

Join us for A Sister's Soul Journey Conference and Retreat for

women of Faith: a conference for female Christian leaders from all

over the world—www.ersvponline.com/drsujay—October 9-12,

2010 in Ft. Lauderdale , Fla. , Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel

Phenomenal—Real Sisterhood—Real Rest for your weary soul

MAP: Mentoring, Advocacy and Preparation & Presentation for

Public Life


B I O G R A P H Y

Award-winning author, licensed

minister, national speaker and

songwriter, Kim Brooks, of Detroit, MI

is the Black Expressions Bestselling

Author of, He’s Fine…But is He Saved?

its highly acclaimed sequel, He’s

Saved…But is He For Real?, nonfiction

Be diligent, remain consistent in your message, stick to your

platform, be creative, keep an online presence, respond to the needs

of your audience, build your list of contacts and remain in constant

communication with them...be a blessing and you'll be blessed!

I brand my best life by remaining consistent with my online

presence and platform of abstinence until marriage ...though the

method of delivery may change (i.e. ,fiction or nonfiction book,

blog, speech or song) the message of Christ's redeeming love, and

how to live victoriously as a single believer remains the same.

I also brand my best life by remaining relevant, remaining true to

myself, and remaining true to the God I serve.

Be ConsistentBy Kim Brooks

Websites & Social Media:Saved…But is He For Real?, nonfiction

debut, The Little Black Survival Book

for Single Saints, and her newest advice

book for singles, How To Date And Stay

Saved.

She is a dean's list graduate of Word of

Faith Bible Training Center, and an

English graduate of Michigan State

University.

An abstinence until marriage advocate,

which is not only her speaking platform

but also her testimony as she is a virgin

in her early thirties, Kim has been

featured in Gospel Today, JET and has

appeared as a guest on The Word

Network and a regular on Totally

Christian Television.

Sign up for her free e-newsletter and

online daily devotional for Christian

singles entitled, The Single Heart, at

www.KimOnTheWeb.com



www.Facebook.com/Kimontheweb

www.Twitter.com/Kimontheweb

www.YouTube.com/Kimontheweb

www.Kimontheweb.com (official blog)

www.DateAndStaySaved.com (Read free excerpts from new book)

B I O G R A P H Y

Mary Darlene Edwards was featured in

Who's Who in Black Detroit (2007 &

2009). Voted "One of the Most

My life's mission is to impact my generation in such a way

that my positive presence will still be felt after I depart from this

life and that the very mention of the name “M.D. EDWARDS” will

bring healing to ones spirit, soul, and body.

Wise WordsFrom Minister Mary D. Edwards

Websites:

www.leavesofgoldconsulting.com

www.borngrown.com

www.widowswithwisdom.org

www.leavesofgoldconsulting.com

www.thecalledandreadywriters.org

2009). Voted "One of the Most

Influential African American Women in

Metropolitan Detroit,” she is co-founder

of Joy of Jesus Ministries, founder of

The Called and Ready Writers, CEO of

Leaves of Gold Consulting, LLC

(Editing, Self-Publishing, Coaching),

and founder of His Lovely Wife

Ministries/Widows With Wisdom.

Minister Mary Edwards

Author/Book Coach/Editor

Speaker/Consultant

(313) 330-4490


B I O G R A P H Y

As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and

television co-host, Michelle has authored

over 30 books (selling over one million

copies worldwide), including best-selling

titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and

Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His

Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible

Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has

recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s

Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-

winning television talk show Aspiring

I stay true to God and my calling.

Every decision I make is made in the light of asking myself three very

simple questions: Would what I’m about to do make God smile? Does this

decision feed into my life definition and calling?

Does my choice line up with how I was created, the purpose I was created

for, and God’s ultimate design for my life?

I’ve learned that if my choice is simply to gain selfish pleasure or chase

after the material it is neither fulfilling or profitable. Though it might

afford me a moment of instant gratification it is not sustainable in joy or in

effect.

I stay true to my personal mission statement. I believe that just as cars

move down the street people ought to stay in their lane. You know what

happens when you cross over to the wrong lane—someone gets hurt.

Whether you get hurt by rejection because you moved out of your “sweet

spot” or area of expertise, or someone got hurt because you were not

qualified to do what you had promised. When you stay true to your

personal gifting, and what you were created and called to do, it will give

you joy. Joy mingled with knowledge and gifting is the fuel behind

excellence. Excellence is a powerful force that benefits everyone. It

Three Ways to Live Your Best LifeBy Michelle McKinney Hammond

winning television talk show Aspiring

Women.

She has appeared on countless television

shows including Bill Maher’s Politically

Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s

The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s

Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship

segment on WGN Morning News. She has

graced the cover of magazines such as

Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times,

The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has

been a contributing writer for Spirit Led

Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been

featured in articles in Shine, Essence,

Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The

Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and

The New York Times.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get

yourself in spiritual order and your natural

life will come together.” Her passion is to

give relevant and workable solutions to

people’s questions based in timeless

spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective

principles that will help her audience to

navigate through the journey of life and

reach the ultimate destination of living and

loving to their fullest potential.

excellence. Excellence is a powerful force that benefits everyone. It

blesses others and opens even greater doors for you. Though it is easy to

get distracted by a lot of good ideas I try to make sure they are God ideas

before I sign up for them. This ensures that I stay in my lane and reach my

desired destination.

I stay true to myself and the needs of others. My greatest joy is serving.

Learning to be discerning about where to focus and what to give is how I

remain true to myself so that I always have a surplus to pour out. This

means learning how to say a very difficult word at times, “No.” I have to

remind myself that it is being said in the interest of the greater good. I also

know that as long as my motivation is that of service I know I can never

go wrong. Therefore I take the time to find out what people need and

make sure I give them what they need as opposed to what I think they

may want. When I get feedback that lets me know I’ve served well and

someone’s needs have been met it’s like eating a big, fat steak. It fills and

fulfills me. Like Jesus said, “My food is doing the will of my Father who

sent me and completing the task He sent me to.” Sometimes people don’t

understand why I do what I do for others but at the end of the day I know

that God is well pleased and that gives me great peace and joy.

Website: www.michellehammond.com


B I O G R A P H Y

Motivational Speaker, Workshop Leader,

Radio Host, and Author, Nicole Cleveland

lives her life on purpose.

Our mission is accomplished when we offer hope and a

moment of encouragement, even if it's to just one woman.

A Life LessonFrom Nicole Cleveland


www.facebook.com/nicoleconline

www.facebook.com/sohecheatednowwhat

www.twitter.com/nicoleconline

www.youtube.com/breatheagainmag

www.breatheagainmagazine.org

www.facebook.com/breatheagainmag

www.twitter.com/breatheagain

lives her life on purpose.

Her mission is to ensure that women are

not suffering in silence, as she once was.

In 2006 Nicole founded Breathe Again

Magazine

An online monthly magazine designed to

uplift hurting women.

In 2010 Nicole released, So He Cheated,

Now What? Her personal testimony of

overcoming an affair in her marriage. An

affair that produced a child. Visit her

online at www.nicoleconline.com.


B I O G R A P H Y

Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins,

affectionately called, “Pastor Deb,”

serves as Pastor and co-founder of Faith

@ Work Christian Church with her

husband Co-Pastor Frank J. Jenkins, in

Bronx, NY. Pastor Deb has been in

ministry for 13 years and in full-time

ministry for 5 years. She holds a B.A. in

Psychology, M.A. in Public

Administration and Policy ,and a Master

As a Success and Character Marketing Coach and author of

Preparing the Princess to be Queen: With 31 Successpirations for

the Princess, I have developed a Character Attraction branding

strategy to move every Princess towards her destiny as Queen and

to propel every Queen to godly-Success. Here are my Top 3 brand

building techniques:

Coin a Catchy Branding Slogan: We often fall well-short of

divine purpose because we’ve allowed everyone and every

circumstance to define us. My branding slogan is “Have you Met

the Princess?™ This is an instant conversation generator and I am

subsequently invited to numerous events for presentations!

Teach! Maximizing every opportunity also provides space for

teaching principles of the book. Those taught are empowered by the

free-experience and are willing to purchase services.

Princesses Do Become QueensBy Rev. Deborah D. Jenkins

Administration and Policy ,and a Master

of Divinity (M.Div.) from New York

Theological Seminary, where she is an

Adjunct Professor in both the M.Div.

and Certificate Programs.

Pastor Deb founded the No More

Drama Women’s Conference in 2002

and has been a mentor/coach to

hundreds of women. She speaks

nationally and is the author of two

dynamic leadership books, Leading

through Adversity: Lessons from the

Prophets (2004) and the latest dedicated

to women, Preparing the Princess to be

Queen: With 31 Successpirations for the

Princess (2010).

She owns three businesses—all of

which compliment her godly destiny as

a Queen.

Connect with her on:

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/dvineexpression

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/deborahdjenkins or

www.facebook.com/revdeborahdjenkins

Wearing a Crown Brooch: I have several different crown-shaped

brooches that I wear on everything from cotton-tees to silk blouses.

I am automatically associated with royalty—when asked about it I

am able to ask my branded question, “Have you Met the

Princess?™

For further information about Pastor Deb visit her website

www.DeborahDJenkins.com


B I O G R A P H Y

Rhonda J. Smith is a wife, mother, minister,

teacher, writer, speaker and friend who is

dedicated to marriage, ministry and

motherhood. She is overjoyed to see people

walking in what they were born to do. One

of her chief aims is to see women walk in

the freedom of Christ and make no

apologies for doing so. To that end, Rhonda

blogs three times a week at

When I look at my life, I realize that I have always been

known as a strong person who writes. When I asked myself what I

wanted to be known for, I realized my heart’s desire was to be a

strong biblical woman who taught others this through my lifestyle

and lecturing.

I have structured my life to accomplish this by: 1) Delving daily

into God’s word and 2) Discipling women through scheduled one-

on-one bible-centered meetings and phone calls and blogging to

debunk the myths of worldly strength by exposing wrong notions

and reworking and aligning them with biblical thought. I have set

up my blog to automatically post to Facebook and Yahoo Updates.

Because of this, my readership has increased, even internationally.

A Real Strong WomanBy Rhonda J. Smith

Some of my blog messages will be in my upcoming book with the blogs three times a week at

www.musingsofastrongblackwoman.wordpress.com

to challenge Christian women, particularly

African-American women, to refuse to walk

in their strength and rely on the power of

God.

A past full-time speech instructor and

communications coordinator at Detroit’s

Wayne County Community College

District, Rhonda is a full-time homemaker

and journalist. She has written for a number

of publications, including The Detroit News,

Newsday (New York), Chicago Tribune,

Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, MI) and

Charisma Magazine. She has a bachelor’s

degree in journalism and a master’s degree

in communication, both from Wayne State

University, Detroit. She has applied her

professional communications background to

teach teen girls and women at church; speak

at various ministry functions; write and edit

newsletters for Christian ministries; and

teach public speaking workshops. She and

her family attend Evangel Ministries in

Detroit, where they live.


Some of my blog messages will be in my upcoming book with the

working title of either Destroying the Myth of the Strong Black Woman

or The Strong Black Woman: Re-imagined and Reengineered. You can

now read excerpts at

www.musingsofastrongblackwoman.wordpress.com.

Also visit my new site, scheduled to launch June 2010, at

www.musingsofastrongblackwoman.com.

I can be reached on Facebook at www.facebook.com/people/Rhonda-J-

Smith/1474362545.

B I O G R A P H Y

Rosalind Y. Tompkins has been said to be

an icon in Tallahassee, Florida because of

her work with families in crisis. The over

twenty-years in recovery former addict

founded Mothers In Crisis, Inc. (MIC), a

non-profit, 501 (c) (3) community-based

organization in 1991. MIC has impacted the

lives of thousands of families. She also

founded Turning Point International Church

in 1998 where she serves as the senior

pastor.

This season of my life is truly proving to be both new and

exciting thanks to my connection with Pam Perry. Before I

connected with Pam, I believe that I was branding my life by being

my authentic self; however, I had no clue as to how to be strategic

and obtain specific goals that I desired to accomplish.

Now I am branding my best life by continuing to be ME, my

authentic self, I am just doing it with finesse and power thanks to

the coaching of Pam Perry.

I live my personal best by remaining true to my call, purpose, and

destiny. I am tapping into my God given streams of power and

allowing them to flow like never before. As the author of three non-

fiction inspirational books, As Long As There Is Breath In Your

Body, There Is Hope, Rare Anointing, and You Are Beautiful.

I understand the necessity of following tried and true principles of

wisdom in order to obtain success in life. \With that in mind, I am

Continue to be YouBy Rosalind Y. Tompkins

pastor.

Rosalind Y. Tompkins is the published

author of the books, “As Long As There Is

Breath In Your Body, There Is Hope."

“Rare Anointing." and the newly released,

“You Are Beautiful." She is a prophetic poet

who writes and recites poetry and spoken

word and has been compared to the likes of

Maya Angelou. She has two CD’s of

poetry, “Poems of Life Volumes One and

Two.”

The Florida State University graduate has

literally branded the Tallahassee and

surrounding areas with the now famous

trademark, “As Long As There Is Breath In

Your Body, There Is Hope®!"

With a ready smile, piercing eyes and a

warm heart she teaches and preaches

throughout the nation and around the world.

Rosalind Y. Tompkins is also a Life Coach

who helps others fulfill their God given

dreams and destinies. Her passion is to see

lives transformed and activate positive

change in others. She has been anointed by

God to co-create and release purpose and

power!

wisdom in order to obtain success in life. \With that in mind, I am

following those who God has ordained to lead me to higher heights

and deeper depths as I live my personal best and brand my best

life!



www.rosalindytompkins.com.

www.facebook.com/authorrosalindytompkins

www.twitter.com/Rosalindyt

www.unlockingbeautyfromwithin.blogspot.com

B I O G R A P H Y

Sandra Steen is the CEO of Sandra Steen &

Associates, Inc. (SSA Inc.), an International

training, consulting and speaking firm

founded in 1993, Ms Steen’s Oats to Joy,

Inc., a gourmet oatmeal cookie company

founded in 2004 and Joy Incorporated, a

holding company for her previously formed

companies as well as future ventures.

She is a graduate of Southern Methodist

Brand Identification. I began by first answering the

question: What is my major business? I remembered when

Southwest Airlines answered this same question they determined

they were in the “transportation” business rather than the “airline”

business. When I wrote the book Who Stole My JOY? I realized that

I was not just in the training, speaking or consulting business; I was

in the JOY business. From a business perspective JOY makes total

sense, since it is in unlimited supply and endless demand. JOY has

also become a very popular word choice for National Advertisers,

promoting everything from cereal to cars!

Creating JOY Related Products. Once I understood I was in the

JOY business I could create products that were related to the JOY

message in my book. The JOY Institute was created to be an

umbrella organization for the various seminars and teachings that

were offered to the public. Ms Steen’s Oats to JOY was a product

that was created to tie in the JOY message to a food product.

Live Your BrandBy Sandra Steen

She is a graduate of Southern Methodist

University with over 20 years of corporate

experience, and considered a

communications expert within the corporate

world. As a noted author and world-

renowned inspirational and motivational

speaker, Sandra Steen travels the world

assisting companies and organizations in

increasing communication effectiveness,

building strong teams and increasing and

promoting company morale. In June 2010

Sandra will announce the launching of

Sandra Steen Ministries which will offer

training, speaking and ministry designed

specifically for Churches and Non-Profit

organizations.

Ms Steen has traveled internationally with a

Fortune 500 corporate audience that has

ranged from Sony, Disney, Wal-Mart,

AT&T, JC Penney, Sea World of Texas,

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the San

Antonio Spurs, Procter & Gamble, Atlanta

Journal Constitution, and many others.

With a growing list of attendees, Ms. Steen

has spoken to over 500,000 people

declaring a message of defined purpose,

higher living, business excellence and

endless JOY!

that was created to tie in the JOY message to a food product.

Operation JOY™ was a message designed to send our oatmeal

cookies to the Military. JoyWear™ is a trademark clothing line of

inspirational clothing. I also began branding the question, “Who

wouldn’t want more Joy?” That question kept the JOY

opportunities endless.

Consistent JOY Message. I worked consistently to create an

authentic JOY message. This message could be read on signature

blocks for letters and emails as I signed off “Much JOY” to

everyone. Message reinforcement was designed in a spoken word

devotional CD designed to get your day started in JOY! In

numerous radio interviews or during a keynote address I would

always find the opportunity to stress the importance of living with

JOY. It is not uncommon now for people to associate me as some

brand of JOY Mastery. It has become quite refreshing to have

people greet me and others with a common phrase I use a lot:

“Have a Joyous day!”


You can follow Sandra Steen on

Facebook and find out more information

by going to www.sandrasteen .com.

B I O G R A P H Y

Simon T. Bailey is author of the

bestseller Release Your Brilliance

published by HarperCollins and ranked

#17 of the Top 100 books being read by

Corporate America according to 800-

CEORead. He was selected as one of

When you become intentional about your life, you become

unstoppable in creating your future. Is that your mantra for your

life? If not, you may want to consider it.

Here is how you can live your personal best right now:

Surround yourself with 360 degree thinkers. When you do you will

begin to think and see like them. When you surround yourself with

45 degree thinkers you will only think and see to a certain degree!

Sell out to your dream, destiny, and desire to be. No more

meandering around waiting to be discovered. Discover yourself. Be

your own American Idol, hold your arms up and dance with the star

called you.

When you develop an appetite for the spectacular you no longer

settle for the crumbs of the ordinary.

Resist the gravitational pull to be average. If Steve Jobs would have

Become Intentional about Your LifeBy Simon T. Bailey

CEORead. He was selected as one of

the top 25 “hot” Speakers shaping the

speaking profession by Speaker

Magazine.

He is a repeat Thought Leader at Dell,

Microsoft, Society of Human Resource

Management, IBM and Executive

Women International just to name a few.

He has also shared the stage with Jim

Collins, Dr. Stephen Covey, Cokie

Roberts, Ken Blanchard and Judge

Glenda Hatchett. Most recently he was

nominated for the National Speaker

Association CPAE – 2010 Speaker Hall

of Fame distinction. Previously, he was

sales director for Disney Institute based

at the Walt Disney World Resort and has

twenty years of experience in the

tourism industry.

Websites:

www.simontbailey.com

www.youtube.com/brilliance777

Resist the gravitational pull to be average. If Steve Jobs would have

listened to the pundits then the iPod, iPhone, and iTunes would

remain a figment of his imagination. But no, he pushed aside those

who were spamming him with negativity and walked in the

opposite direction. The reality is that some people are more

negative than an undeveloped piece of film. Don’t let it be you.

Oh Brilliant One, becoming your personal best is a daily intention.

Go for it!


B I O G R A P H Y

Dr. Teresa Hairston has worked diligently

over the last 21 years to build her company

from the ground up. The founder and

publisher of Gospel Today is now enjoying

the fruits of her labor and her publication is

a valued resource in the faith community.

“I started the company from a four-page

newsletter as a way to reach the urban

Christian community and it has become one

of the world's largest publications of its

I am "driven" by my understanding of the opportunity and

responsibility I have to leave a legacy during my lifetime. It is MY

responsibility to expand my capacity to accomplish the assignment

God has given me. I do that through relationships—with God,

myself and others; formal and informal education (study); and

experiences—both spiritual, physical and emotional.

We are all assigned to "worship" God. Worship is a lifestyle, not a

musical style. When we worship God—in spirit and in truth—we

come into communion with God, and it is then that the Holy Spirit

reveals specific assignments and unique direction to our spirits; and

also reveals truth to our minds.

It isn’t always easy or convenient to discern or obey the “leading”

of the Holy Spirit, but when we do, and we go where He leads, we

always find that we exceed our own grasp and we experience

“overflow.”

Seek God’s BestBy Dr. Teresa Hairston

of the world's largest publications of its

type. This is a vision that God gave me, it's

certainly not something I signed up for — it

is obedience from start to finish. It has been

a journey of faith,” she says.

Building an empire wasn't easy for the

divorced mother of three, but she found the

strength to conquer the obstacles.

“I didn't have the money, the education, the

background, friends or anything else to

support what I was doing," Hairston says. “I

just had faith and belief that if God called

me to do it, then he would take me through

it.”

The success Hairston has obtained through

her television show Gospel Today, and the

publication of the same name, has opened

the door for her to share more of her

knowledge with others through her new

book, How to Pursue Your Purpose.

To purchase: see www.gospeltoday.com

www.facebook.com/teresa.hairston

Email: [email protected]

www.twitter.com/thairston2009

www.gospeltoday.ning.com

“overflow.”

My goal in the future is to achieve “best” in every area of my life. I

will do this by not actualizing MY best, but seeking God’s best. I

have learned that the more I yield my mind, body and spirit to Him,

the better His best is “in” and “through” me—and the more I lose

control to Him, the better the journey is “in” Him!

Teresa Hairston

Founder/President, Gospel Today Magazine

Founder/President, Gospel Heritage Foundation


B I O G R A P H Y

Ty Adams, CEO and Founder of Heaven

Enterprises and Girls Gone God.com, is a

sex and relationship expert, best-selling

author and life coach. She is the voice of

counsel to thousands around the world

through her celebrated web-based column,

Ask Dr. Ty. After being nominated and

receiving more than 100,000 hits per

month on her daily radio program within

one month of its release, Ty began

preparing for the launch of her syndicated

How do I brand my best life?

1. Always remember and Teach that my Success camouflages

itself as failure in its infant stage.

2. Living by example is the best sermon I can ever preach!

3. Being relevant, transparent, living with integrity, in purity &

making God #1 is the fabric of my life and brand!

Personal Branding TipsFrom Dr. Ty Adams


www.TyAdams.org

www.facebook.com/tyadamsonline

www.twitter.com/tyadamsonline

www.youtube.com/tyadamstv preparing for the launch of her syndicated

television broadcast, Ty Live; slated to

launch in 2010! Along with two new

books, Married & Not Having Sex and

How Do I Get Married?

Ty is highly recognized as the creative pen

behind the best-selling book, Single Saved

and Having Sex, reaching best-seller status

in its inception. This literary work has

landed her on numerous television and

radio programs, including TBN’s Praise

the Lord, The 700 Club and earmarked as

an Essence Magazine bestseller and

Amazon.com’s Top 100.

Affectionately known as “Dr. Ty,” she

skillfully navigates through multimedia,

books, television and theater to help

design and fashion healthy lifestyles.

Whether speaking or writing, “Helping

Life Live” is the motto and the mission of

this dynamic orator.

Dr. Ty’s bold, rams horn approach to

lifestyle, sex and relationships makes her

one of the most sought after speakers in

the country, distinguishing her as a leading

advisor and “SEXpert” in America.

www.tyadams.org


www.youtube.com/tyadamstv

www.GirlsGoneGod.com

B I O G R A P H Y

Valder Beebe hosts The Valder Beebe

The Valder Beebe Show (valderbeebeshow.com) is one of the

unique 21st century shows that offer authentic belief, hope and change in

each broadcast for our female audience. We approach topics such as

spirituality, money, health and relationships. We want to create a niche, a

place where women can go to feel better and aspire to live the life they

dream of in their souls." As my teams and I dive deeper into the lifestyle,

self-help, entertainment and spiritual themes, we use as vehicles my

weekly show, which has been a syndicated talk show for 5 years, and my

successful monthly newspaper-magazine pages, Beebe’s Smart Living.

These brands are designed to inspire, ignite and massage Belief, Hope,

and Change as they are founded on the strongest principles, love and faith.

In 2008, I was offered an opportunity to syndicate my lifestyle pages,

BeeBe’s Smart Living, to the Power Pages News published by Hattie

Kelly. The idea for providing media content had been in my soul for

years as I had labored writing book reviews for local papers, then creating

my first content page in Dallas’ The Black Economic Times Newspaper

(now defunct). I had a belief in my heart that I could bring to the

audience relevant, informative and entertaining topics that would always

Belief, Hope, ChangeBy Valder Beebe

Valder Beebe hosts The Valder Beebe

Show, a spiritual talk show “for women

by women” broadcast on KKVI Radio

FM 89.9/95.9 (kkviradio.com).

audience relevant, informative and entertaining topics that would always

inspire belief, hope and change in their lives. So I began my journey of

belief in the BeeBe Brand. Today the BeeBe Brand is a media content

provider. From a strong belief, we now broadcast the Valder Beebe Show

on FM Radio, Internet Radio, Pod Cast and our own Internet Television

Network. The Show is also delivered as content to

ValderBeebeShow.com and affiliate web sites; printed as BeeBe’s Smart

Living lifestyle pages in the Power Pages News; broadcast daily on the

Internet’s KKVIRadio.com, Bridge89FM.com and RhythmFlowRadio.net

as Valder Beebe Show’s THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW and soon to

launch Valder Beebe Show’s SMART LIVING GREEN (environmental

interviews and infomercials). We believe in the power of words, so we

have book clubs in Dallas, New Orleans and Mississippi.

Belief, Hope, Change is about knowing that all the resources you will ever

need or want are at your fingertips. All you have to do is identify what

you want to do with them and then practice the feeling-place of what it

will feel like when that happens. If you can believe and hope that you can

be, do or have anything you desire, you are a blessed human who has

come forth to create an EXTRAORDINARY life. There is nothing

holding you back, other than your own contradictory thought of “I can’t.”

Now all you must do is to change your belief. You must affirm to

yourself that you must savor life more, laugh more, and anticipate

positively more. I frequently open my show with “change the way you

look at things, and the things you look at will change.” And I have heard

from many listeners, viewers and readers of the Valder Beebe Show, who

have stated they too have embraced this mantra, so just try it. What

beliefs lie unrequited in your heart? What hope do you want to bring to

the world? What change can you make to better Planet Earth?P Magazine • May 2010--


www.RhythFlowRadio.net and Pod Cast on

www.valderbeebeshow.com.

Contact Valder Beebe via

www.twitter.com/valderbeebeshow.com or e-

mail [email protected]

B I O G R A P H Y

Venus is dedicated to helping married

women find joy in all situations. She

also teaches brides-to-be and someday

brides how to choose and prepare for

marriage wisely.

She is passionate about cultivating a

community of what she refers to as 21st

Century “P31s” – empowered, yet

As a wife coach and the author of Pearls of Wisdom for

Wives: How to Have a Joyfully-Ever-After Marriage, I developed a

personal brand strategy to make my services/book a household

word. Here are my top three brand building techniques:

Start early.

Even before I completed the first chapter of my book, I had my

graphics designer include a “coming soon” banner on the image of

my book cover to place on my website, blogs, social networking

sites and email signatures. People began to recognize my book a

year before the manuscript was complete.

Host events that are centered on your brand.

I created wisdom4wives, (w4w) an online social network

exclusively for my target market which is married women and

brides-to-be. In conjunction with my online presence, I host Jeans

and Pearls, quarterly offline events for members and their friends.

Pearls of Wisdom on BrandingBy Venus Mason Theus

Century “P31s” – empowered, yet

nurturing women who know their value

and operate within the purpose for

which they were created. She is the

author of Brown Paper Bag, a novel and

her first non-fiction work, an eBook

entitled Pearls of Wisdom for Wives:

How to Have a Joyfully Ever After

Marriage which was released this year

on Valentine’s day.

She and her husband Rick recently

celebrated their 25th wedding

anniversary. Their blended four

generation family is comprised of four

adult offspring and 15 grandchildren.

Venus and Rick serve together as the co-

directors of the Uplift Family Ministry

at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit,

Michigan. Her platform of Joyfully-

Ever-After Marriage offers hope,

healing and assurance that contrary to

popular belief, monogamous, joyful

marriage is indeed alive and well!

and Pearls, quarterly offline events for members and their friends.

Be a billboard. People associate me with “pearls.” Whether I’m

wearing a pair of jeans, a business suit or my Sunday best, my

ensemble is incomplete if it doesn’t include a pearl necklace, a

bracelet or a pair of pearl earrings. I also have an enormous faux-

pearl ring that I wear for the sole purpose of soliciting conversation.

When someone comments about my ring, it presents an opportunity

for my 30-second elevator pitch.


For further information about Venus visit her website,

www.venusmasontheus.com.

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