This week I am with Leslee Mccoy, founder and CEO of Ishshah clothing line. Birthed out of her own personal life struggles, Leslee has committed her brand to biblical womanhood and spreading the gospel. Leslee is also a singer-songwriter who aims to share her story and the love of Jesus in whatever way she can. Follow her on instagram @ishshah_clothing. Visit her website at www.ishshahclothing.com

Thank you for tuning in to a special episode of Celebration Conversations. This week I am with Aja Tate from Chattanooga, TN. Aja is currently celebrating sobriety from drugs and alcohol. She is truly a survivor and she is worth celebrating. Be sure to check out second chance vision ministry if you or someone you know is in need of help escaping domestic violence and/ or drugs and alcohol. Visit them at www.scvministry.org

This week I am with CCM artist Kate Stanford. Currently a double major at University of Texas, she refers to her musical purpose as helping others find God’s House - that ‘home” with enough “room” for anyone who is ready to bloom. She has opened for Mark Schultz, Jaci Velasquez, Salvador and Veritas. Kate Stanford is indeed blooming. Like the music she performs, she already has the ring of a seasoned professional. Listen to her debut EP Bloom on all streaming platforms. Connect with Kate: www.twitter.com/KStanfordMusic www.instagram.com/katestanfordmusic www.facebook.com/katestanfordmusic www.katestanfordmusic.com #singersongwriter #ccmartist #singer #overcomerstory #bloom #bloomwhereyouareplanted

On this episode of Celebration Conversations, I am excited to have friend and fellow co-writer Jared KF Jones with me. join us as we talk about songwriting and recording tips! Jared is inspired by artists and writers like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Ne-Yo, to name a few. His music has been featured on the Hallmark produced TV Movie, "In My Dreams", the hit BET series, "The Game", NBC's "The Voice" and "Days of Our Lives", VH-1's "Run's House", the CBS Soap Opera, "The Young and The Restless", and other major TV networks such as FOX, TLC, and Bravo.
Currently living in the suburbs of Nashville, Jones released his 1st Christian/Gospel album, “For Your Encouragement” in October 2019. Jones continues to write, record, and produce Christian music, and inspirational pop music. Also having a passion for encouraging, guiding, and motivating fellow songwriters, artists, and producers, he created TheSongScope.com. He can be reached by email at [email protected], or by visiting www.jaredkfjones.com Follow Jared on Instagram @jaredkfjones

On this episode I am excited to have Mrs. Ashlyn Grayce joining me. Ashlyn was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She is second generation to the music industry after being raised in the music industry. Ashlyn is an amazing artist and songwriter in her own right.

  By the time she was a teenager, Ashlyn had already made a name for herself as a writer and performer, performing on festival stages including the Florida Seafood Festival, Bell Buckle Arts & Crafts Festival, Nashville Dog Day Festival, National Cornbread Festival, Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival and frequents numerous local Nashville venues including The Bluebird Café, The Hard Rock Café, Tin Roof, Puckett’s and The Listening Room.

Ashlyn, as a songwriter, already has a growing catalog, list of cuts by other artists and regularly collaborates with many of Nashville’s top award-winning songwriters and has had multiple cuts by other artists spanning several genres of music including Country, Pop, and Christian.

Ashlyn released her first EP​, Somethin’ ‘Bout a Song​ February 2018, which debuted at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and also appeared on the iTunes Best Seller list. The second single, ”I Need To Feel This” was released in August with the corresponding video premiering on American Music Channel.The EP is available on Apple Music, Amazon, iTunes, ​Spotify​, ​GooglePlay​ and many other retail outlets as well as through her website and was Produced by Brent Rader (Joe Nichols, Jo Dee Messina, Billy Dean, The Frontmen).

Follow Ashlyn on socials @ashlyngrayce or www.ashlyngrayce.com

On this week’s episode I am so excited to have writer and speaker Meredith Boggs. Meredith is the writer & speaker of The Other Half blog and podcast. She's known by sharing transparently & teaching authentically the real half life that doesn’t make the social media highlight reel. Her writing has been featured by Relevant Magazine, Rising Tide Society, Her View From Home, FREED magazine, and Kingdom Winds addressing topics including body image, personal + spiritual growth, the Enneagram and marriage. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her high school sweetheart now husband, Justin, and their big black lab Lady. Join me as we discuss motherhood in 2020 and the victories she has claimed in her own life with body image.

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On this week’s episode, I am so excited to have 16-year old Stella Prince. Stella  is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter whose goal is to bring back folk music to a new generation. She currently resides in New York's Hudson Valley and is frequently in NYC and Nashville to pursue her career. Stella has performed in such venues as Nashville's The Bluebird Cafe, New York's The Bitter End, Pig N' Whistle in Los Angeles and has recently been featured with the Hudson Valley Folk Guild. Stella's music has been highly acclaimed in reviews by BuzzMusic and A+R Factory. You can hear more of her music on SoundCloud or at stellaprincemusic.com. 

On this week’s episode, I am thrilled to have my beautiful friend and marketing strategist, Kelsey Chapman. Kelsey is an author, community builder, online educator and host of The Radiant Podcast. She wholeheartedly believes dreams are worth pursuing and is passionate about teaching women how to walk with purpose in their gifts and live from a place of identity and rest —  so that they can carry their dreams and vision for the long haul. In just four years she has mentored hundreds of clients and thousands of students through building their brand, growing their platform, and stewarding their influence.

Today, Kelsey plays the role of personal cheerleader to an engaged audience of 100,000k followers, hosts The Radiant Podcast, and empowers and equips women through her Radiant Podcast, Dream To Done online mentorship program, and most recently, her book What They Taught Me: Recognizing The Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream To Done. Join us in our talk about mentorship, seasons of growth in business, and mindset. Visit her website at www.kelschapman.com and follow her in Instagram @kelseychapman

On this episode, I am so excited to have sixteen year old…yes, I said 16 year old singer/songwriter, Ava Paige. Her skills have been on full display at some of Nashville’s most popular venues such as the legendary Bluebird Café, Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge and twice a week at The George Jones. And how many artists can say their love for performing was launched by a karaoke duet with pop star and American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson? She is currently fighting leukemia and is on the way to a full recovery. Come join me while we talk about her fight against cancer and the many things she has in the works. Find her on socials at avapaigemusic. Or visit her website at www.avapaigemusic.com