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Multi-talented Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Musician
Algeron Wright
Algeron Wright has courageously championed the status quo as the ambassador of encouragement with his Top 30 charting radio hit Created To Win. In his own inimitable way, he speaks hope and purpose in the lives of the young and the old and delivers powerful messages with the release of his new disc, Heart and Soul, now available on all digital outlets and streaming platforms October 29th.
"Our God is worthy to be praised," shouts Wright. "I am humbled to hear the testimonies of how Created To Win has impacted so many people. It has become a daily affirmation for me. A bout with Covid and double pneumonia tried to sideline me and take my life, but God saw me through it all. I had to encourage myself and to speak God's word in the midst of the circumstances. I heard a pastor say we have to speak what we seek until we see what we have said. There is so much power in the words that we speak, Remember that God created the universe with the power of the spoken word and because we are his children, the same power is in us. We have the power to change our situations and circumstances. The bible declares that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and that overwhelming victory is already ours because of JESUS. How can we lose with the winning strategies? My faith was strengthened, and this recording is dedicated to winners and believers in the mighty power of God."
Wright continues, "Im very excited about this new album. I am grateful to God for the privilege of carrying his message to the people and I am thankful to Kerry Douglas and the Blacksmoke Music Worldwide family for helping me to take the message everywhere. Heart and Soul is a great record with some great music that you will enjoy over and over again."
Hailing from Columbia, South Carolina, multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, and musician Algeron Wright, is back.
Algeron bowed in the genre with the release of Live in the Carolinas at the Stevenson Auditorium, garnering a Rhythm of Gospel Awards nomination. He followed that release with Live with Family & Friends, with featured appearances from Lowell Pye of Men of Standard, Angela Spivey and Izzy. This release was distributed through Central South Distribution.
‘Created To Win’, written by Algeron Wright and produced by Alabama's own Rod Turner and World Harvest Church Director of Music Christopher Lawrence Grey, is a daily declaration that’s sure to remind people that quitting is not an option. “No matter what we face, God has given us the strength to endure”, says Wright."
"Our God is worthy to be praised," shouts Wright. "I am humbled to hear the testimonies of how Created To Win has impacted so many people. It has become a daily affirmation for me. A bout with Covid and double pneumonia tried to sideline me and take my life, but God saw me through it all. I had to encourage myself and to speak God's word in the midst of the circumstances. I heard a pastor say we have to speak what we seek until we see what we have said. There is so much power in the words that we speak, Remember that God created the universe with the power of the spoken word and because we are his children, the same power is in us. We have the power to change our situations and circumstances. The bible declares that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and that overwhelming victory is already ours because of JESUS. How can we lose with the winning strategies? My faith was strengthened, and this recording is dedicated to winners and believers in the mighty power of God."
Wright continues, "Im very excited about this new album. I am grateful to God for the privilege of carrying his message to the people and I am thankful to Kerry Douglas and the Blacksmoke Music Worldwide family for helping me to take the message everywhere. Heart and Soul is a great record with some great music that you will enjoy over and over again."
Hailing from Columbia, South Carolina, multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, and musician Algeron Wright, is back.
Algeron bowed in the genre with the release of Live in the Carolinas at the Stevenson Auditorium, garnering a Rhythm of Gospel Awards nomination. He followed that release with Live with Family & Friends, with featured appearances from Lowell Pye of Men of Standard, Angela Spivey and Izzy. This release was distributed through Central South Distribution.
‘Created To Win’, written by Algeron Wright and produced by Alabama's own Rod Turner and World Harvest Church Director of Music Christopher Lawrence Grey, is a daily declaration that’s sure to remind people that quitting is not an option. “No matter what we face, God has given us the strength to endure”, says Wright."
He is the co-founder of Jehovah Jamz Records with his wife Patricia, and they have released several projects under the label. Recently, he released his first solo project “Star” with the songs “On God”, “Queens & Kings” with Gospel artist February Hill/Luke G, “Lovely Day” with JusB V.O.G./Luke G./February Hill and “I Wanna Get Closer” feat. Christian rap veteran Ty Scott King. His new single “My Flex” featuring Christian rapper Bib Rissa was released in January 2023 and has already been picked up by several dj’s around the country.
JSIII has performed at many events including the 2021 Dove Awards pre-show in Nashville, TN, the 2022 Gospel Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta, GA and the 2021 & 2022 Stellar Media and Artist Showcases by Round the Clock Entertainment. In 2022, he founded the Uniti Tour, a traveling concert to give Christian artists of different genres the opportunity to minister in different churches and community events. This energetic rapper has the passion for God’s Will and looks forward to what God will do next with his life.
After much testing in the faith, she went on to complete her studies at Beulah Heights Bible University, Atlanta, Ga. and received a B.A. in Christian Education. During those years Minister Heath had the honor of being entered into Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. Working as a Christian Educator in Georgia, "Miss" Lucy, as she is affectionately known, returned to school and completed her Master of Arts in Biblical Theological Studies at Luther Rice Seminary, Lithonia, Ga. She has also earned a Certificate of completion in advanced Short-Term Missions, and a Certificate of training from the American Chaplaincy Training School in the area of Prison Ministry.
Heath has shared the Perfecting Word in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central and South America, and the continent of Africa. The gospel is preached in such a powerful way, the anointing of the Word is open to the hearer and touches the inner man. Her theme in life, "I refuse to be discouraged", has lifted many as they see her walk and live it daily. Heath has been an entrepreneur, and is a licensed business owner. She is a noted author of Christian Romance Novels.
A number of honors and awards have been bestowed upon her, but the greatest to elder Heath is the honor that one day God chose her. (John 15:16) She was licensed by the Christian Church D. of C. 1993, and received worldwide ordination in April 2001 by Light of the World Christian Tabernacle, Intl. Elder Heath has worked diligently in the church for more than fifty years, and looks forward to serving the Lord Jesus for a lifetime.
Her motto is to practice the way you plan to perform. "In every area of life you should give it your all. Be passionate about what you're about." The mother of two beautiful young adults, Genesis and Corey Brown, Hill's greatest challenge and joy has been to coach her children to respond to God's instruction; and her best coaching strategy has been to lead by example. Minister Hill has several gifts. She, like all people, are works in progress but through her experiences she eagerly witnesses to people about Salvation or offer hope as God has called her.
She teamed with Jehovah Jamz Records to teach and minister through song, but most of all, she teaches through her lifestyle. Collaborating with Jehovah Jamz Records, they have released her solo project “A New Creation” featuring the songs “God You Make Me Wanna”, “Hear Me”, and “Queens & Kings” with JSIII featuring Luke G. February Hill plans to be a Light for God through teaching, singing, and ministering for Jesus in any capacity He calls her hands to operate.
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She has a wealth of business experience in the corporate arena as a Human Resources professional and as a Corporate Recruiter. During her employment at a Korean company, her curiosity was peeked and skills were honed towards international protocol. Now, the table has been set for Shery to develop and position others to gain access to their personal, political and business pursuits. Shery believes that the proper application of etiquette and protocol is the key to unlock any door.
“Transparent” is the word most people use to describe Shery. God's anointing on her life is incredible. She is wildly creative, funny, meticulous, prayerful and anointed. Shery’s passion is helping others discover life as it is intended to be lived. You will find her personality motivating and her passion for people extraordinary. It has been stated, she has the voice of influence to promote positive direction. She is a certified Christian Life Coach. Helping others navigate to live their best life is a talent that God has given Shery through the gift of discernment. Her passion to learn and her hunger to realize the greatness in herself and to help others set the platform for achievement.
Shery’s talents are so vast that you cannot put her in a box. If you try, she becomes unstoppable. She is a motivational speaker. She is the former owner of one of Atlanta’s most prestigious bridal salons known as “A Grande Affaire Bridal Boutique”. There, she discovered God had other plans in store for her. She was more than a bridal salon owner, she found herself ministering to the brides and grooms about preparation for marriage. She has been featured on ABC’s 20/20 Prime Time with Diane Sawyer for coordinating and directing a sponsored wedding valued at over One Hundred Thousand Dollars. As a result of her interview with 20/20, Shery was recognized for her bridal coordinating success in the national magazine, “Modern Bride”. Her talent does not stop there; she had the privilege of serving as an Executive Producer of a television talk show “Toward Destiny”. Currently, she is in the process of developing her social media talk show. Coming soon.
Oh! Did I mention she plays the piano? (Classical music is her favorite).
Shery is destined to leave an indelible imprint on today’s modern society by infusing the classic art of etiquette and protocol. Just stay tuned to the rest of her life…….for it is just beginning!
Sherry was born and raised in Monroeville Alabama of Harper Lee’s – “To Kill a Mockingbird” fame.
She realized at a young age that was blessed with a great voice and a hunger to serve God. Starting at age six, her mom would take her to various churches where she would sing in services and learn from various choir and praise team members.
She attended Troy University, Troy AL where she obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. While at Troy, she served as the president of the Pentecostal Campus Ministry for over three years and established the praise team that later became the opening act for the Troy University Gospel Choir.
Sherry moved to Atlanta Georgia in 2007, where she became a member of the Voices of Faith praise team. During this period, she had the privilege of singing behind luminaries in the gospel music industry. Artists like – Jekalyn Carr, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Don Moen just to mention a few.
In August 2020, Sherry released her debut single “Everyday” which earned her an IGAA nomination for New Artist of the Year. The song was featured on over 200 radio stations and the music video got over 24,000 views on YouTube. In January 2022, Sherry released her second single “Praise Him” and “Praise Him (Reprise)” The music video has been viewed over 55,000 times on YouTube.
Sherry released her third single “I Surrender” in September 2022 after which she embarked on numerous appearances to promote the new single. The song has been played on numerous radio stations across the country and the music video has been viewed over 84,000 times on YouTube.
Sherry has been featured on local Atlanta stations and was even invited to perform at the 2022 Stellar Awards Showcase hosted in Atlanta, Georgia.
She is married to Kenechukwu Nwosu, and they currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia with their two young daughters.
Dana is married to Damian Rice who is also an ordained minister. They have been married 28 years and are the parents of 2 up and coming performing artists, Tre’ and Jordan.
Connect with Dana on social @DanaRiceMusic and at www.DanaRiceMusic.com
Terence & Keynia Hardley have a proven successful marriage of 23 years yielding six beautiful children ranging in age from nine years old to 22 years old. Keynia is a trained marriage and family therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northcentral University; a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University which includes a double minor in Journalism and Marketing; and Special Education Certification from University of Georgia. Terence is currently completing his degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the same university, while providing support to men and couples as a relationship coach. During undergrad at Rochester University, Terence majored in history and minored in psychology as well.
The dynamic pair provide therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and families and have been working together since they met. They have counseled countless couples throughout their 23 years together and mutually have a heart to help couples get “unstuck”. They know the difficulties that can come with learning each other, growing together and becoming a well-oiled machine.
Terence and Keynia enjoy facilitating workshops and conferences centered around helping couples and families. They have a Youtube page called Knot Hardley Broken™ where they create videos around topics related to couples, relationships and family. These videos have life-changing content that helps initiate healing, reconciliation, conflict resolution, and is full of just plain old good stuff!
Approach
The Hardley’s use an eclectic mix of therapy and coaching that involves ongoing connection, listening, and probing to determine the next best step toward meeting the client’s desired outcomes. Their conjoint services have been known to help couples experience greater connection, intimacy, communication, and ways of relating by learning strategies to navigate through the destructive cycles that create frustration for them. This non-traditional approach to meeting with couples, has not only shown effective with women, but has also allowed men to feel an even greater sense of support because another man is sitting in the room. Somehow when in this setting with the Hardley’s, both individuals feel a great sense of support, validation, and safety.
Terence & Keynia’s approach with families helps to empower them to manage their challenges with parenting, life cycle changes, and other life stressors. This duo is very acquainted with situations that often bring clients to therapy seeking help, and is committed to leading them toward their better days and relief.
Areas of Expertise
Relationship concerns
Couples counseling
Parenting
Childhood
Behavioral
Stress Management
Men’s/Women’s Concerns
Pastor Deena Wingard was called by God to "Go" and spread the gospel in year 2000. It took her ten years to fully walk into that calling when she received the mantle of Minister in 2010. Due to her faithfulness and service, Bishop Gary Hawkins, Sr. ordained her as Elder in 2012. She has served in various churches over the years and in many capacities, including Sunday School Teacher, Church Planter, Corporate Prayer Leader, Christian Education Head, Associate Pastor, and Founder and CEO of Your Reasonable Service Ministries, LLC.
While Pastor Deena is grateful that God saw fit for her to obtain her Juris Doctorate Degree and a Master of Divinity, she wisely recognizes that what truly equips her to do the work of Christ is the Holy Spirit who rules, rests, and abides within her. As she accepts the calling of Pastor on her life, she still marvels at how God can turn dry and seemingly dead lives into vessels full of The Living Water and overflowing with abundance. She brings this same humble passion to the church she birthed: Shekinah Greater Love Tabernacle, Inc. (SGLT) SGLT serves to equip God's people to do God's work and build up the body of Christ, per Ephesians 4:12.
Pastor Deena published her first book, "Almost," in August 2022. Additionally, God has placed many other books in her spirit to write; thus, she is excited about bringing to life everything God directs.
For speaking engagements and to connect with Pastor Deena:
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Twitter @DeenaCMWingard
Instagram @pastor_dwingard
Websites YourReasonableService.com; ShekinahGreaterlove.com
Rabbi Art and his wife Gayle were ordained into the ministry on November 11, 2001, by Pastor Jay Jones and his wife, Prophetess Dietrus Jones, at Hands of Praise International Ministries in Fairburn, GA.
Rabbi Art and Gayle were sent out as missionaries to Mexico in December 1991. They were in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico and travelled throughout Mexico.
After Mexico, they came to Georgia and settled in unincorporated Fairburn. In 1995, they started "To The Ends Of The Earth Christian Bookstore". In the summer of 2002, they closed their doors so they could spend more time travelling to conferences in various places in the US, and in Canada.
They spent their 20th wedding anniversary in Jerusalem in 2003. In November of 2004, they made their first of many trips to Brazil. In 2006, they returned to Israel on a tour with friends and family.
Rabbi Art and Gayle met a man by the name of Jesimiel Lima in Brazil and together they partnered in producing the Restoration Scriptures version in Portuguese, the first of its kind.
The Bible was later reproduced by another brother name Anderson Barbosa, and he is currently in charge of the printing and the selling of the Bible.
Rabbi Art's first book, "Liquid Diamonds Dancing" was printed in 1980 and is currently being re-written. It is a book of poetry and songs.
Rabbi Art has written two other books, "The Cry Of The Watchman" which is a call to the priests to shake themselves awake with the blowing of the Shofar. His second book, "The WORD that became Flesh...!" examines the nature and person of the WORD and shows us that "in the beginning, was the WORD, and the WORD was God". This simple statement is ignored or misunderstood by the majority of Christendom as many worship and follow a Jesus that is completely separate from the Creator of Heaven and Earth, yet again, we read in Hebrews that "Jesus is the exact representation of God", which stated otherwise would mean that one stands in front of a mirror and sees Himself.
Rabbi Art has written over a hundred songs and most of them can be found on his website: artwolfenson.com
In the year of 2000, Rabbi Art and his wife, Gayle, purchased a replica of the Ark of the Covenant.
As is the case with most, her greatest source of pain became her passion, and her passion has become her purpose. In 2007 her only son got caught up in the unforgiving criminal justice system. She was motivated to create the non-profit organization, C Life’s Fulfillment, Inc. with the focus set on prevention as well as redemption. As the Executive Director, she is driven to impact change in the system and believes that everyone deserves a second chance. She is focused on ministering to our youth in a holistic fashion with the goal being that they will avoid the pitfalls of incarceration.
Through her passion for youth, she has worked in some capacity or another with children ranging in age from 5-18 most of her life. Including time spent as a substitute teacher for middle and high school age youth. She is currently working as a long-term substitute teacher for DeKalb County school system at a local High School. She has a gift for being able to relate to young people on their level and the desire to see them excel.
Her post-high school educational background began at Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She went on to matriculate to Grand Canyon University for her Master of Arts degree in Christian studies with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. Rev. Daniels went on to graduate from Mercer University in 2018. Where she has received a dual degree, Master of Arts in Divinity from McAfee school of theology in Atlanta and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in non-profits from Penfield College Henry County Campus.
Dr. Ovedia Rhoulhac is an Influential, Spiritual Leader, Intercessor, Author, Mentor, Inspirational Speaker, Certified Relationship Enrichment Coach and Counselor with over 35 years of experience in Ministry. CEO of Rhoulhac Consulting Services and RealTalk With Dr. O Just Keeping It Real Ministry and Relationship Enrichment Coach Learning Center Dr. O. Her diverse background in Criminal Justice, Chaplaincy, a Doctorate Degree in Divinity, and a Masters of Arts Degree in Education inspires, equips, and empowers both Christians and Non-Christians domestically and internationally. Dr. Rhoulhac has traveled and ministered Internationally.
Dr. O has pastored Glorious Hope Christian Life Center, Ocala, Florida for past twenty-five (25) years. She has a passion in ministry for the wounded and broken men and women. She hosts “Real Talk With Dr. O. Just Keeping It Real” Real Issues Real Conversations that’s open to both men and women addressing issues that are often thought of but not dealt with in the church;
PAMM Prayer Availeth Much Ministry an international intercessory prayer line interceding 5am, five days a week (352) 559-4973.
Her Books: available on dror.club and amazon.com
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If you would like a free consult visit her website dror.club.
Truly the Spirit of the Lord is upon her and He has anointed Her to preach the gospel to the poor, He has sent her to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
She strives daily to live this life she teaches about and to be an example for Christ.
HER MOTTO:
“And we know all things are working together for my good”
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Sonya is truly a multi-gifted individual. She is a gospel singer, recording artist, songwriter, musician, and was a Radio Personality for Freedom Radio. Sonya truly has ministry at the heart of all she does. Sonya's unique ministry and style of praise & worship, has electrified audiences, offering them an original and blessed praise and worship experience. With vocal ability that is comparable to none and marveled by many, Sonya incorporates thought provoking lyrics with unmistakable jazz overtones into her music. Her organic songwriting abilities blend soul, traditional gospel, jazz, funk, and praise & worship.
Her gift has made room for her to share the stage with artists such as John P. Kee, Mariah Carey, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribett, Donnie McClurkin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Fred Hammond, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp, Natalie Wilson and S.O.P., Israel Houghton, Karen Clark –Sheard, Rizen, Youthful Praise, Mary Mary, the Georgia Mass Choir and many more. A notable collaboration with Corey “Coco Brother” Condrey’s Stand Project introduced one of her most popular singles “Should’ve Thought About It” to audiences across all 50 states. Sonya has also graced the stages of TBN's Praise the Lord, Bobby Jones Gospel Show, First Coast Living and TCT's TV - I'm Just Saying and Celebrate Live from Detroit.
Sonya's passion for music and self-mission to win souls for Christ is at the heart of her ministry and transcends racial, cultural, and even language barriers. In 2005, Sonya's music ministry spread internationally as she was commissioned to deliver several concerts during a twenty-one day European tour. The presence of God was so prevalent during her performances that they became much more than just a concert, they evolved into worship & unbelievable praise experiences. She has also ministered in 18 cities in Asia, from Japan to Malaysia with plans to expand wider. As a result, Sonya has toured annually & has released a European Christmas DVD of her ministry overseas.
Sonya shares her gift, conducting choir workshops, conferences, and music seminars throughout the United States. Sonya has received numerous awards and nominations including Best New Female Artist at the 2008 YGEA Awards, Best New Artist at the 2008 Gospel Choice Awards and 2009 Stellar Awards, Best Female Singer for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Gospel Choice Awards, Best Urban Contemporary Solo Artist and Best Rhythm & Praise Solo Artist for the 2013-2014 Prayze Factor People Choice Awards. With all her accomplishments, she is yet a faithful servant in her community.
Sonya is the founder of four community organizations including: Sing for a Cure, which assist those who are battling cancer or have lost loves one’s to cancer, Psalms of Thanks, which serves as a vehicle that provides food, and clothes to those individuals that are less fortunate, Project Think, an adolescent and teen empowerment movement, and Blessed to be a Blessing, serving the community, meeting their needs and empowering families. Sonya has experienced monumental success of her chart topping first Project "My Journey", and is currently working on her sophomore album "We Praise You" to be released in Winter 2017.
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She has performed at Café 290 as the house comedian, The Comedy House, Jerry Farber’s Side Door, Atlanta Punchline, JSpot in LA, and at the elite Presidential election party given at Paschals. Her more recent work includes being featured as Palmer Williams Jr of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Headliner at Rocky King and Jeff Foxworthy’s PGA Celebrity Golf Tournament, She has co-host shows with Trina Braxton (Braxton Family values) and George Franco (Fox News) and featured in Las Vegas for Sherry Gordy’s Motown Review. Appeared on Radio shows such as, Worldstar Hit Radio w Precious Harris )T.I ‘s sister), BGE100 (Wokaflacka) with Dj Walffles & Ms. Famous, 1380 WAOK with Rashard Richey and Blazing 92.3 with Royce Foreman and Dj Gentleman George.
She has also appeared multiple times on NBC’s/CW’s, The Dee Armstrong Show, as a host of Annoy TV’s The Gospel Afterparty and two guest appearances on the CW’s The Robert Irvine show. She is the Host of the new tv pilot Talk Show Living Large in the Atl .
Her performances are lively, original, and clean. The content is versatile and unique appealing to the church and club crowd alike. Her delivery of material is authentic and will surely leave any room cheering for more and anticipating her next move. Michelle has graced the stage as an opening act for Slick Rick, DruHill, Jodeci, Theodis Ealey, and Keith Sweat, and Bangie B just to name a few. She has shared the comedy stage with greats like Janthony Brown (Tom Joyner Morning Show), George Wallace, Palmer Williams Jr.(Tyler Perry’s House of Payne) and many more. She has performed at churches across the country such as Atlanta’s New Birth Baptist Church, Greater Travelers Rest (House of Hope), Allen Temple Byron GA, First Baptist Church of Tucker and St. Phillips AME Atlanta GA. In South Carolina, she has performed at Springtown UMC & Lovely Hill Baptist Church.
Her career has secured a solid name for herself within the comedy and entertainment circuit in Atlanta, Georgia and in Los Angeles, California. She is able to host, emcee or be featured at any type of events including birthday parties, retirement parties, weddings or funerals. Her large personality and heart to match really amplifies during her shows drawing her audience in closer and begging for more. This is only the beginning of a sure to be awesome run of entertaining for the talented Mz. Wallstreet. Connect today with this amazing actress, model, orator, poet, and comedian.
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married to Mr. Perry Whaley. Mother of 2 exceptional adult daughters,
grandmother of 3 who steals her heart every day. Kelly is also the Founder
of KellyKares, an organization that promotes events that serve a higher
purpose for Empowerment through several avenues.
Additionally, she is the Founder, Publisher and Editorial Director, for
MyStory Publications, LLC where she provides a media venue to share
stories from challenge to triumph, and personal stories of Business Success.
Her hope is to open varied avenues for the community to share their stories as well. Her tagline for the publication is My Story Publications; “WE ALL HAVE ONE”. Kelly is also the owner of a Book-Tique called, “More Than Just Books”. This unique booktique gives new authors, and veteran authors alike, the opportunity to showcase their books in front of a new audience.
A proud native Atlantan. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia… who does not mind being called the rhetorical "Grady Baby"! A graduate of Towers High School, attended Georgia State University, School of Nursing. Kelly started her federal career in 1988 with the Health Care Financing Administration,
Division of Medicare as a Work-study student. Within 2 years, she
transferred to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which was the beginning of her Public Health career.
For almost 30 years Kelly spent her 9 to 5 as a Public Health Servant; and her last position as a Public Health Analyst with the CDC in Atlanta, GA. She does not take her journey for granted one bit. In her last role before retirement in 2019, she worked 8 of
those 30 years in the Office of the Chief of Staff, supporting the CDC Director as a liaison to the public and the various centers and programs throughout the CDC agency; concerning issues related to the Nation’s Public
Health matters.
Some of Kelly’s affiliations are: Diamond In The Rough Mentoring Program for Girls Non-profit organization, The Kiwanis Club of Snellville, Bosspreneur Business Circle (BBC), Atlanta Spotlight on Business/Xperience Connections
and Business group, Dualpreneur Group, CDC’s Association for Professional
Women (APW), CDC’s Local Chapter of The Blacks in Government (BIG) Served as Hospitality chair and Social Coordinator/served in both roles for 2
years, Girl Scouts (she served as a leader and coordinator for 10 years- A very rewarding service-oriented role she truly loved!). And since age 13, a very, proud member of the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, in Decatur, GA
under the leadership of Rev. Jerry D. Black. Currently, a proud member of
Berean Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor, Kevin B. Lee. She
serves as a Mentor Leader for the Destiny Mentorship Program.
In 2014, Kelly was honored as a BLACK WOMEN ROCK recipient through, the
CDC chapter of Blacks in Government. She also was awarded the Trail Blazer award in 2016. Kelly previously served as Board Member, on the Board of Directors for her community and has partnered with other non-profit organizations to serve where needed. Kelly is also a certified Relationships and Lifestyles Coach and Certified Freelance writer. She has served as a
part-time writer for DESIRE HEALTH Magazine, Inc. based in San Bernardino, CA. She’s also an 8 times published author with an eagerness to share her testimonies of challenge and triumph. Currently, she’s penning her
first autobiography/memoir titled: "Restored Wings" and a novella titled:
“Crossing the Line”, along with several other book projects. She has written
numerous impactful articles that can be found on both websites.
Finally, Kelly credits her mother, Ms. Linda Stepp, for being her "she-ro" in
all things. Learning about business, professionalism, and work ethics came
easy because Mom was an excellent teacher. However, it was Mom's "living example" that taught Kelly how to be a REAL and TRUE friend to the world. She saw behind closed doors a real woman of God whose integrity spoke volumes in her walk and in her talk. She’s eternally grateful for Mama.
Passions & Hobbies: Writing/journaling, music (Gospel, Contemporary jazz & old school R &B), reading, traveling, and antique/thrift consignment shopping, cooking for her sister-friends & family, and producing and hosting empowerment events. An entrepreneur at heart, she often likes to ask… ”
So, …what’s your passion?”
Kelly loves empowering the person whose gifts are shining through, but
sitting stagnant.
Kelly is also the owner of a Home Décor & More small shop called
“ShugaFoots & Lucy’s Korner” located in Snellville, Georgia.
Last, she also served as a certified Life and Relationships coach. She offers group coaching to both men and women through speaking opportunities to
uplift those who have struggled with issues in their marriages or partner relationships. Kelly is also known as the Lovepreneur and says: “I didn’t
go through all that for nothin’!
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