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Derrick Gordon was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey. He gained national awareness in 2014 when he became the first NCAA Division I. Men's Basketball Player to come out as gay, doing so on ESPN.  

Derrick today is an actor, residing in LA. He was recently cast for his first leading role in a movie and is set to begin filming this spring/summer. Also as a Personal Trainer, Youtuber, and Influencer Derrick utilizes his social media platforms and other platforms as vehicles to spread his message of fitness, wholeness and positivity.

From growing up with gunshot holes outside of his bedroom window to sharing the stage with Deepak Chopra, Justin Michael Williams knows the power of healing to overcome. He is an author, top 20 recording artist, and transformational speaker whose work has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, Grammy.com, Afropunk, Billboard, Wanderlust, and  SXSW®. With over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering millennial voice for diversity and inclusion in wellness.

Justin's website, StayWokeGiveBack.com. And Justin can also be found on socialmedia @wejustwill.

Transforming lives through purposeful conversations!

Kyle Scott King, also known as “The Mission Planner,” is a father, educator, mentor, author, public speaker, founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The SHINE Institute headquartered in Charlotte, NC. His life’s purpose is centered around advancing underrepresented students through a comprehensive educational process that promotes excellence and provides them with the skills and resources to become globally competitive leaders of the future.

He coined the phrase "You Do NOT have to be at an Ivy League School to be an Ivy League Student.” Starting out with local community mentoring efforts and a unique story, Kyle has become a highly skilled educator with over 6 years of experience offering empowerment in the areas of Curriculum Development and Design, Student Success Strategies, Personal and Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Economic Development.

Kyle has also authored four self-help empowerment books: The Mission Plan: The Decision, The Mission Plan: The Discovery, The Mission Plan: The Destiny and The 25 Years of Heaven.

He is a native of Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance and International Business from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Join, Clifton Pettyjohn, host of #trans4mationRADIO and #trans4mationRADIO 2.0 as he revisits episodes from both shows that aired throughout 2019 and shares what to look forward to in 2020. The phone lines will also be open so don't just listen live, be sure to call in and speak with our host.

Native to Lithonia Georgia, and currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. Evan S. Brown is an entrepreneurial mastermind. He is the CEO and Founder of Vision Birthers—a consulting firm that focuses on providing strategies and solutions for individuals and businesses.

A graduate of Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Brown earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management (2013). He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Armed with adequate experience, Evan has functioned as an Executive Pastor, Higher Education Program Coordinator, Life Coach, Strategist, Marketing Director, and uses the experience of these as the foundation of his business and building the businesses of others. 

What is Vision Birthers?

Vision Birthers is a consulting agency that focuses on providing strategies and solutions for individuals and businesses. Committed to making any idea, big or small, tangible, the company places an emphasis on ensuring that the overall vision is transformed into a clear, concise, and attainable plan of action. This is accomplished by way of strategy development sessions, in-person workshops, interactive e-courses, brand development, and so on. A multifaceted entity, Vision Birthers offers a number of professional services that include: personal coaching, marketing strategies,  book writing/publishing services, business development, website development, content curation, and graphic design services.

To date, Vision Birthers has produced over 50 first time authors and websites; has facilitated successful business development campaigns, coordinated successful workshops and conferences, and has produced for the likes of Tamar Braxton, Vashawn Mitchell, and Dr. Kamilah Stevenson.

Deron Essex is an international coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator. He teaches people from kindergarten to 60 on how to gain inner peace, heal themselves and reprogram their mind to become a better version of themselves.

As a purpose strategist, radio host, transformation coach and spiritual leader; Clifton Pettyjohn provides tools and strategies to transition individuals from a life of merely existing to living a life full of purpose.

Marc Coley is an accomplished author and an electrifying speaker. He is the founder of The Marc Coley Business Academy & Marketing With Marc, LLC. The Marc Coley Business Academy seeks to marry the world of spirituality and business development for millennial entrepreneurs. Marc is passionate about helping entrepreneurs gain clarity and insight into business development and spiritual authority in the marketplace. His business, Marketing with Marc assists entrepreneurs in brand development. Marc carries a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, one session with him and you’re bound to have tons of “ah-ha!” moment.

Michael McMillon Jr a native of Harlem, NY is an advocate for Life. In June 2019 “life with Mike” (here’s to beating the odds insightful conversations and provoking topics) Facebook live was birth. “Mike” shares awareness and positivity as well as providing a platform for people to speak their Truth and to help others to walk in Freedom. After being diagnosed with HIV in 2015 Mike wanted to be an example for many to see and know that you can live life on purpose, with purpose and for purpose despite the odds and show people the Power of Freedom because Truth shall make you Free!