Donna Davis grew up in poverty and is a domestic abuse overcomer. She is CEO of D.W. Davis Consulting LLC. In addition to being a wife, mother, and minister, she is an author, motivational speaker, and certified life coach. She helps women acknowledge, confront, and evict unhealthy relationships with negative emotions such as fear, unforgiveness, and low self-esteem. In her book, "I Wish She Knew," she shares some of her experiences and lessons that can impact your life. Listen to Coach Donna and you'll know why you didn't give up on your life!

Monica Y. Jackson, Ph.D. is known as Dr. Monica to her students and colleagues. She is a multitalented entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in public speaking, writing, information and educational technology, leadership, and higher education, serving as an administrator and professor.

Life has taught her that pain ignites passion and purpose to turn a mess into a message. She also know that life can deal an unfavorable and unfair hand when least expected, which can wound your spirit, but birth courage to help strengthen and encourage others! 

She empowers and inspires women and men to heal by facing reality head-on, instead of covering it up, acknowledging the truth, disappointments, and setbacks. We should not pretend, put on a brave face while silently suffering, or blindly follow leaders who are hurting and therefore hurt others. 

Words of Wisdom

1. Get something out of every wound.

2. Look for wisdom in every one of your wounds.

3. Wounds are temporary setbacks for powerful comebacks.

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My name is Tanisha Bankston. I am a mother of three children. I am a survivor of rape, incest, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. 

I lost my inner voice when I was raped at age 5 or 6. I wrote my book "My Pain is My Power" to share my story. Also to help others who have gone through or are going through what I went through as a child and into my adulthood.

I am an overcomer of all the things that I have gone through in my life. I want you to overcome things. I found my inner voice at the age of 32 years old. I lived 27 years in silence. I couldn't have done any of this without God. I had to find God, then find myself. 

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I am a writer, a dreamer, a fantasizer, and a proponent/student of shadow work. I believe that life is to be lived; not struggling. My weapons of choice are depth and compassion. I tell all. I can make friends with a rock and trust me, I've done it a time or two.  

I currently work in the Healthcare Technology field. I am geared toward understanding myself at a deeper level, as well as helping others come to the same understanding. I believe in God. Very recently I have started to believe in myself. 

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Belinda Lane BA, Criminal Justice Counselor, Chaplain, Author 

Worked at Charter Westbrook Hospital as a counselor.

Volunteered with the Daily Planet in working with the homeless.

Volunteered with the YWCA in working with domestic violence victims at their safe houses. 

Held weekly meetings at Grace House Homeless Shelter for Men Was an active minister for sixteen years.

Currently completed training to be a chaplain.

Presently speaks at seminars and women groups. 

Self-published a book of poetry in 2020 entitled, "Destiny, Called My Name" 

Mother of one son and two grandchildren.

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The Intention of creating The Problems With US was to focus on the conditions, issues, and dysfunctions within the Black Community, that continue to be the driving force of Africans'/Blacks' behaviors and actions towards one another and self. 

It is an opportunity to review how some of our own personal choices, beliefs, ways of living, and mindsets contribute to our conditions as well as past and present external forces or influences.  

The Problems With US seeks to spark healthy dialogues about changing negative narratives and connotations for African Americans that WE often continue to breathe life to. 

THIS IS A MUST-READ! 

Purchase at: https://theproblemswithus.com 

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#Infertility is a topic that is often hidden through shame, unwanted advice, and feelings of less than a female or male. Join me on Thursday evening as Emaka shares her journey, revelations, and reclaiming her motherhood. Please share with your tribes. Thank you!

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Constance Folsom's story will have you on the edge of your seat.  

Born in Dublin, GA, and raised in Wrightsville, GA this story is just one of the untold stories that need to be told because Constance lived to say her name!  

The physical, emotional, and mental trauma this has had upon her and a constant reminder that lives in her.  

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Leaving her illustrious career in Sierra Leone, moving to America with her seven-year-old daughter became pregnant and unbeknownst to her with twins to join her husband. 

The familiarity of her country was now faith on a new continent. For those who are feeling a yearning to make geographical moves internationally listen to Wotay’s story. 

God will bring you through, you may have to experience some challenges, but God is after something He put inside of you and it’s time for it to come forth.  

“America: Far & Within” 

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If you’ve been physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused as a child to a young adult then you must hear Cherice Varner’s personal testimony!

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