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Dr. Joan Wright-Good is a global CEO, dynamic speaker, preacher, coach, best-selling author, mother, and wife. She travels the globe, training, teaching and ministering to women and men on spiritual living and business development to include business start-ups and creating multiple streams of incomes. Her passion is to help people to actualize wholeness through regeneration. As an award-winning CEO and ordained Minister of the gospel Joan is quite a cultural architect of her time.

Her areas of expertise are, business start-ups, book publishing, relationship building, marketing, women’s and youth ministry. Her profound knowledge of business and her command of sound biblical teaching sets her apart as a game changer. Joan is a 4-time author, who has detailed her testimonies of her brutal past of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, homelessness, of triumph and of business success. Her books have impacted lives worldwide and continue to empower women of all ages and culture to forgive others, forgive themselves and embrace the dominating force they were created to be. Her new releases "What if you decided to grow?” and “If you Gave God Your Heart, Let go of the Devil's Hand” are set to be transformative for the reader.

In 2016, Joan received a game changing endorsement from former US President Barack Obama. She was awarded for her philanthropic work in the community. 

In part 1 of our powerful conversation, Joan shares the following nuggets:

1. The importance of attending to our trauma and pain.

2. The importance of practising and mastering emotional intelligence.

3. The importance of being in God's will. 

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Join us for another engaging conversation in our Author's series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories: 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Cherolyn Davis. Cherolyn is affectionately known as a Women Empowerment enthusiast, she is passionate about collaborating, transforming, enhancing, and empowering women in the industry of entrepreneurship and small business. Some would even call her 'Every Girlfriend's Girlfriend.' Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she is the wife to Delfon Davis, and mother of a hilarious blended family of seven.

She has made an impact as one of South Florida’s most influential collaborators through her brand GIRLfessionals, Inc. which she founded in May of 2013. GIRLfessionals, Inc. was created to Give, Inspire, Resilient, Like-minded (women) and to provide support for them.

Cherolyn and the GIRLfessionals’ brand is dedicated to creating solutions and providing resources for aspiring women entrepreneurs and corporate professionals by connecting powerful influencers with women who are looking to grow and move up in the corporate sector or women who are eager to knock down the walls and barriers of getting them to the core of who they are and who they aspire to be. Cherolyn utilizes a strategic approach to empowering women with the influence of collaboration through monthly workshops, social events and yearly conferences. Her hope is for women to embrace their greatness, to pay it forward and impact other like-minded women to become a better version of themselves. It’s your time to shine and leverage your expertise, resources and relationships.

One of her favourite quotes is, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together” – African Proverb.

In today’s episode, Cherolyn shares the following nuggets:

1. To keep going in spite of everything, it's not easy, but keep going!

2. It's important to be humble and gracious.

3. Black women can successfully collaborate with each other. We truly can be our sister's keeper.

4. It is not going to hurt (a lifetime) if people fall off your journey, it's okay to let go.

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Join us for another riveting conversation in a new series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories: 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Grace-Ann Long. Grace-Ann Long is a two-time bestselling author, owner of Shades by GAL, survivor, overcomer, and overall just a cool girl who loves God.

Grace-Ann completed her undergraduate work at Hofstra University and has her Master’s Degree in business and entrepreneurship. With her passion for style, beauty, and make-up, she created Shades by GAL and is committed to bringing the latest trends to her customers. Grace Ann’s personal mission is to bring beauty and empowerment to every ethnicity while enhancing self-esteem and individual appearance in all women through her product line. Shades by GAL strives to empower women everywhere to look and feel beautiful inside and out, while providing thousands of women with an opportunity to live the lifestyle they have always dreamed of by becoming businesswomen.

As a promo to her first book, God’s Grace, Grace-Ann writes: “If you are wondering if God gives second chances, this book will prove a resounding yes! God is the God of many chances. For eight years and still counting, I have lived in chronic pain. In the last five years alone, I have had five neck surgeries, one per year. I am however, forever grateful because as I look over my life, I realize that if it had not been for the Lord on my side, I would be dead, literally. I hope that you will also realize that His grace walks with you and his mercy is with you always.”

In this collaborative work, Grace-Ann shares how God uses all her experiences, her highs, her successes and especially her low points to humble her and show her that he is God and he will always take care of her every need and that truly we don't need all the stuff.

In today’s episode, Grace-Ann shares the following nuggets:

1. The blessing is through it.

2. The importance of releasing the pain and forgiving those who have hurt you.

3. Deliverance can sometimes be inconvenient.

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Join us for another engaging conversation in our series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories: 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Petula Barclay. Petula is an administrator with over 20 years’ experience in people management and administration. Her ability to effectively problem-solve, handle multiple and varying commitments in a face-paced environment of high volume has earned her several rewards, commendations and advancement in her area of work.

Petula holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Operations Management and International Business, an associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and professional training and certificates in Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering. She is also gifted in effectively motivating, influencing and encouraging others to see God’s hand in every area of their lives. Through her years of volunteer work, socializing, praise and worship, and sign language ministry she has developed and honed her passion for helping others.

In 2020, Petula documented experiences during a world Pandemic and became a bestseller author.

In today’s episode, Petula shares the following:  

1. The importance of submitting to God's will.

2. We are more resilient, flexible and adaptable than we think.

3. You can change, you can adapt, you can grow!

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Join us for our next riveting conversation in a new series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories: 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Sharon Bett, a servant of God, a mother, a wife, an experienced and talented “dancing/ministering” stylist, entrepreneur and a bestselling author.

Sharon Bett was born in Kingston, Jamaica where she studied cosmetology, she later immigrated to the UK, where she furthered her studies in hairdressing and currently works as a Learning facilitator at the Grimsby institute.

She is also the owner of Umojah Afro/Euro Barber Salon in North East Lincolnshire UK. She recently celebrated 10 years in business and was awarded Salon of the year 2020 by the Central London Prestige Award.  Sharon wrote her first book in 2020 called Afromation Handbook "it's not just hair, it's your heart."

In today’s episode, Sharon shares her passion for God, people, hair and dance with us. It was a beautiful conversation of how God uses people to bless us, challenge us and grow us and how his plans for us are always bigger and better than our own. In 2020, God peels away the layers and asks Sharon, “What is in your Fridge?” She empties the Fridge (her life), removes the stuff, and makes room for God and in that moment He does amazing things in her life.

Three of the nuggets that Sharon shared are:

1. It is important to empty our fridge (life) of the stuff! The stuff that weighs us down, hinders our growth and separates us from God.

2. The importance of truly letting God into our lives and fully submitting to His will, so God can flow in and through us.

3.  I am good enough! You are good enough!

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Join us for the second conversation in a new series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories: 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Rosetta Hutchinson, she is a woman of God striving for greatness, a Mom of three boys, trained cosmetologist, Massage therapist, Personal Support Worker, an upcoming Real estate agent and Author.

In this episode, Rosetta shares her experience with homelessness, loss, a mother’s pain as she travails in prayer for her son who is incarcerated, her battle with covid-19, the love she has for children, her family and her patients, and how God has carried her through the most frightening moment of 2020.

There is no pretense about her, she is Rosetta, a beautiful rose in God’s garden and she shared her story openly hoping that:

1. One parent will be encouraged to keep hope alive.

2. One author who is questioning their ability to write, will step out boldly and walk into their dreams.

3. One person will believe that there is hope even in the most frightening moments.

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Join us for the first conversation in a new series titled: “Lessons from covid-19 2020, 26 stories 1 Pandemic: Meet the bestselling authors.” In today’s episode, I talk with Educator, Curriculum Development Specialist, and bestselling author, Aldith Lowe who shares on the power of your circle during a crisis and a pandemic and the importance of removing the walls, so others can reach you. 

Aldith is a trained teacher and has worked in higher education administration for the past 18 years. Her expertise includes program and institutional accreditation and curriculum development. She is currently a PhD student at the Indiana Wesleyan University studying Organizational Leadership.

She holds a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University (FIU), a Bachelor of Education and two Diplomas from the University of Technology, Jamaica. Aldith was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from FIU for achieving one of the highest GPAs among her peers in the program.

It was a refreshing and awe-inspiring conversation to talk with Aldith whom I called the miracle lady. She has gone through so much, but she maintains a peace and joy that only comes from God. It hasn’t always been easy, listen to the episode and do go out and purchase a copy of the book to hear how she strengthens her relationship with God, others and self during this pandemic.

Two of the gems that really stayed with me during and after our conversation are:

Gem 1: God truly loves us and when we understand that, it changes everything!

Gem 2: His plans for us are good and we can rest in that assurance – Jeremiah 29:11.

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Join us for a soothing and inspiring conversation between friends. As I opened the Podcast, I termed what we were about to do as an interview in my quest to be “professional” but what flowed their after was a good talk between two good friends whose friendship is built on a shared love for God, our faith, and our love for people. Ineke “Peace Reigns” Murray is a mother, Author, Entrepreneur and owner of Peace Reigns within Boutique.

When I asked Ineke what makes her a strong, courageous and resilient sister, these were her answers:

“What makes me strong? God does! All that I am comes from Him and because He walks with me I am able to go through and endure confidently!”

“What makes me courageous? I understand that fear isn’t real, it exists in the mind as a mechanism to stop us from being our best self and once you understand that concept you are good to go!”

“What makes me resilient? Knowing that the blood of greatness runs through my veins; giving up, stopping, sinking my head in the sand is not part of my DNA so of course resilience is a must!”

In today’s episode, Peace shares with us:

The fond memories she had growing up in Jamaica with her parents and grandparents and the lessons they taught her.

The journey to Mississippi for school and a new life.

The importance of having a growth mindset.

The importance of being bold enough to go after your dreams.

The importance of seeking after and achieving peace which is found in God.

Here are a few of my favourite lessons that Peace shared:

Lesson 1: God is our peace!

Lesson 2: The power of resilience, which she calls bounce-back-ability!

Lesson 3: The power of self-reliance!

Lesson 4: That something truly shifts when you discover that you deserve more and want more!

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Join us for Episode 6, the second and final episode in a two-episode series entitled “Difficult diagnosis: Beautiful discovery.” In today’s episode Melissa Allen-Morgan shares a story of bold faith, courage and confidence in God, her firm conviction and belief in his word and promises, and how she received the most beautiful gift in the midst of a difficult diagnosis. Her episode is entitled: “God answers in the midst of a difficult diagnosis.”

Melissa Allen-Morgan is a daughter of God, wife, mother, servant leader, and a Human Resources professional residing in Canada. She holds a MSc. Degree in Human Resources Development and a BSc. Degree in Public Administration. She is a past Director of Industrial Relations and a Human Resources and Administration Manager in the Public Sector of Jamaica and is currently working in the financial services industry in Canada.

Melissa is a firm believer in the power and love of God and has been a Christian for over 20 years and has volunteered her service as a Youth leader for over 10 years. She is an overcomer of infertility and has valiantly fought and beaten cancer twice. She is ready to support and offer inspiration to those around her and believes that we are all far more resilient than we believe. She is married to her friend and husband of over 18 years and is a mother to her 2 1/2-year-old  son. One of her biggest and dearest gift is being a mother.

Melissa’s Philosophy: “She believes we should love God; live, love and laugh.”

In today’s episode, Melissa shares:

Her 15 year battle with infertility

Facing a cancer diagnosis not once but twice

The power of relationships, community and sisterhood

Strengthening her relationship with God and others during this difficult journey

How this experience has strengthened her faith, helped her to see even more clearly the ministry and purpose that is inside of her and the importance of having a solid relationship with God.

Here are a few of my favourite lessons that Melissa shared:

Lesson 1: God keeps his word!

Lesson 2: God is our strength!

Lesson 3: You have to boldly believe God for the things he has promised you!

Lesson 4: There is power in our words: speak positively over your life!

Lesson 5: Always strive for excellence!

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Join us for Episode 5, the first episode in a two-episode series entitled Difficult diagnosis: Beautiful discovery.  In today’s episode Shanna Lewis shares her ministry, her story and her purpose in a narrative that she has positively framed: “I Choose to Bloom.” Listen as she shares her heart-warming, soul-stirring and God-inspired journey from difficult diagnosis to a beautiful and purposeful discovery: a new and bolder Shannan who blooms, flourishes, thrives and ministers to others at her fullest potential.

Shannan Lewis is a beautiful daughter of God who wears a big smile, an Author, communicator extraordinaire, people connector, Campus Coordinator, and previously held the roles of Adjunct Professor and Admissions Counsellor prior to her diagnosis, a lover of well-written TV films, a worshipper, and mom to two teenagers, a beloved daughter, and a celebrated sister and friend.

Shannan is not about the fluff or the performance! This mature Shannan is more concerned about how we each live our lives intentionally to positively impact the lives of others. Her heroes are her Mom, her sister, her brother, her children, and people who have gone through real struggles, near misses and have done so beautifully and gracefully. The moments that inspire her are those God-moments that see hers leaving a mark on someone’s self: to be God’s hands and hearts for someone else.

In today’s episode, Shannan shares:

The life-changing experiences of losing her father at a young age and the indelible mark that he left on the family

The freeing power of accepting that you do not need to people-please in order to feel loved and worthy

Why cancer wasn’t the worst thing that happened to her

Excavating her true authentic self through dealing with a cancer diagnosis

How this experiences has ushered her into a new walk of faith and ministry and how she has chosen to bloom in all circumstances and to live each day with intentionality

The importance of becoming a donor via bethemacth.org and potentially being the match for someone who needs you

The lessons we learn in today’s episode are many and I want you to listen to receive that golden nugget that is just for YOU, but here a few of my favourite lessons that Shannan shared:

Lesson 1: God has got her and (YOU)!

Lesson 2: He is her (our) everything!

Lesson 3: She is more than enough and so are YOU!

Lesson 4: You are not encumbrance!

Lesson 5: Choose to Bloom wherever you are!

Call to Action: Be the Match by going to https://bethematch.org/

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