Big Body Broadcasting

Elissa Gabrielle is a powerhouse in the literary industry. Respected by many, revered in the highest regard, Elissa maintains a spirit of excellence in all she does. She is known to have the Midas touch with her gift in the skill of multi-genre writing. The author of multiple poetry books, numerous novels and contributor to several anthologies, Elissa has proven herself to be well-versed in artistic creativity. She also has the ability to mold and shape newcomers into literary superstars–creating multiple award-winning authors and best-selling books in the process. Elissa Gabrielle remains an ingenious and creative force to be reckoned with in terms of delivering distinct, fulfilling and entertaining literature. By pushing herself to stay a cut above the rest, Elissa Gabrielle brilliantly and consistently delivers literary best.

Angelia Vernon Menchan is an author, publisher and public speaker who owns two publishing companies, MAMM Productions and Honorable Menchan Media. Menchan is also a Budget Officer and former Job Corps Counselor. To date she has published eighteen books of her own works, both fiction and non-fiction, and more than fifty eBook novellas on amazon.com. Menchan has also published the works of seven other authors, including a children's book, a book of poetry, non-fiction and fiction novels, as well as a breast cancer memoir. Menchan is also a sought-after speaker. 

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community.  Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community.  Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community.  Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

Nisa Harper, is an innovative speaker, author, and leader in the areas of women empowerment and leadership.  She was born in San Diego, CA to parents belonging to the Nation of Islam.  She was raised in Alexandria, VA and educated through their public school system.  She struggled academically but graduated from T.C Williams H.S in 1992.  Simultaneously, she was being educated in the world being raised by a hard working mother of four during the introduction of crack in urban neighborhoods.  She is a fourth-generation college graduate beginning with her great-grandmother Sallie Mae Lewis.  She was raised to value education and be civically engaged in her community.  She didn't begin to recognize what she was supposed to do with her life and family legacy until she graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a B.A in Sociology/Social Work.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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D.S. Epps is the author of Tre’Zure Book, Flowin Emotions, Flowin Emotions ll, and Friends & Me. She is also co-author of Pain 2 Passion : Our Valley Experience, and Chocolate & Diamonds for the Woman’s: Soul Celebrating Mothers & Grandmothers. Epps is the Founder of E.E.L Movement- Broken Silence and Freedom Writer’s Youth 2016. She also founded Cultivating Change 2, Inc., an organization dedicated to community outreach, and various donations to shelters and similar organizations in New York and North Carolina. Epps witnessed domestic violence as a child, and later fell victim to the same brutality. Her books, Flowin Emotions I & II, were written to support and inspire victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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The REAL Deal with Drica Armstrong is a weekly show will address everyday topics such as celebrity gossip, politics, filmmaking, and overall girl chat. Drica Armstrong has revamped her previous radio show just for Summer 2016. Each show will have a Co-Host, also known as Drica’s Partner-In-Truth. The REAL Deal will discuss current headline news and the effects within the community.  Aside from being a radio host, Drica Armstrong is also a published Author, Filmmaker, and Playwright.

Tumika Patrice Cain is an award-winning author and media personality whose works center around the complexities of the human experience. Through her writing she takes a global look at issues that affect women and crafts authentic, well-rounded characters and plots so rich that are so relatable they feel like personal friends to the readers. She is also the founder of Say What?? Book club, book reviewer, contributing writer for “The Belief Magazine,” and former columnist/book reviewer for PEN’Ashe Magazine. Tumika is also a respected editor and publisher. When she is not writing, she may be found teaching writer’s workshops, blogging, volunteering, and otherwise beautifying the world around her. She is the author of the award winning novel, When a Man Loves a Woman: A Season of Change; After the Rain…a Poetry Collective; and The Heart of a Woman: Poetry, Short Stories & Tekaisms. She recently released When a Man Loves a Woman 2. Her works have also been published in a number of anthologies, magazines and periodicals.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

Kymberly Nichole is a Certified Wellness Coach, Certified Zumba Instructor/ZIN Member, Guided Meditation Instructor and she birthed her third baby, “Well Fit Curves!” Where her passion is to help women who want to get healthy, well & confident! Kymberly has come a long way, and she’s still going. She may be a plus size/curvy woman, but she is running 5K’s, teaching “Curvy Zumba”, she’s a Vegetarian/Vegan Foodie & she has a mircoblog on Facebook with Veggie/Vegan recipes and resources entitled Curvy Girl’s Kitchen. Kymberly says it’s all about having a healthy & well lifestyle, loving yourself, living your best life with confidence and doing so unapologetically!

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

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Cato is an author at Lock Down Publications. Cato attended college and pursued a paralegal degree after doing a short stint in federal prison on a gun charge. He plans to pursue a law degree in the future. While incarcerated, Cato rediscovered his childhood love for writing stories. He is a blog talk radio show host, blogger, social activist, and poet who loves the outdoors, working out, cooking, baking, and spending time with family and loved ones. He is the author of Gangsta Shyt: Ride, Kill or Die Trying and Gangsta Shyt 2: No More Lies.

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Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and serves as a body positive advocate, talk radio host, and motivational speaker. She is President of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is a columnist for four publications, and a plus-size lifestyle and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of Love & Happiness, Love Is Blind, and Me & Mrs. Jones, an eBook series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author of the erotica anthology, Zane Presents… Cougar Cocktales, under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com.

Let’s Connect!

Facebook.com/MichelleCuttino

Twitter.com/MichelleCuttino

Instagram.com/BigBodyPub