Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Edward

ABOUT THE ARTIST 

EDWARD L. SURRATT

Elder Edward L. Surratt serves under the expert tutelage of Bishop Kevin L. Long, as an Elder at Temple Church International in Charlotte, NC. Prior to coming to Temple, Elder Surratt was a Pastor for seven years in the United Methodist Church and another five years in the African Methodist A.M.E. Zion Church. Since the transition to Temple Church International, he has been active in various ministries that have brought about a major change in the surrounding communities and within the church. He applies his passion for youth and young adults to help eradicate many of the societal ills that plague our communities.

Elder Surratt is the President/CEO of Edward L. Enterprises, which provides Empowerment Coaching and Power Packed Workshops along with Motivational and Keynote Speeches. His speeches motivate and inspire those to reach their highest level of potential.

Elder Surratt is not just a powerful preacher, speaker, and coach, but he is an award-winning author. He is the recipient of a 2015 educators award from the National Celebrity Educators for his book entitled “3 Weeks To A Focused Future” which provides daily principles that will allow you to focus on your goals and succeed in life and in the classroom.

Elder Surratt’s aim is to help those seeking greater through the power of positive thinking and a focused mind.

Elder Surratt’s favorite scripture is Jeremiah 18: 6 and is daily motto is EXPECT GREATER!

So remember that Edward L. Surratt says:

“Your ALTITUDE will have NO ENDING, if your ATTITUDE has a positive BEGINNING” 

Website: www.edwardlenterprises.com

Email: edwardl@edwardlenterprises.com

Phone: 980-202-2947

Facebook: Edward L. Surratt

Instagram: @revratt
Twitter: @revratt

Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Valeria

ABOUT THE ARTIST

VALERIA SAULSBERRY EDMONDS

As a coach and HR consultant, Valeria is committed to helping aspiring leaders live their values.  As a Christian woman seasoned by grace, she mixes spiritual wisdom and practical advice to guide others in their path to a purpose driven life.

Valeria enjoys writing short stories inspired by women in the Bible.  Her first book, STAR, is a modern take on the story of Esther in the Bible and an excellent effort in making the story relevant to those in or pursuing romantic relationships. In this creative retelling of an old story, Valeria helps you relate to the characters while sharing lessons on dating, marriage, and courage. Her second book, I'm Every Woman, is a collection of 10 short stories inspired by other biblical characters such as the woman at the well, sisters Mary and Martha as well as other women dealing with issues similar to those we face today.

Valeria is a mother of two from Memphis, Tennessee who currently lives in Doha, Qatar with her husband. She has over twenty-five years of experience as a Human Resources professional in Corporate America and as a lay minister doing Christian counseling. Because of her passion for women’s issues and her love of reading, she began to write as a way to positively affect the lives of women through fiction. She has a bachelor's and master’s degree in business administration and she received her professional certification as a leadership coach from Georgetown University.

You can find Valeria's books on Amazon.com and
you can follow her on Facebook at       

https://m.facebook.com/realwomenseries/  

She also blogs regularly at http://dvineinsights.blogspot.com/

Feel free to contact her at masterfulyou@gmail.com if you are interested in virtual coaching to help you reach your goals.  

Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Crystal

ABOUT THE ARTIST

CRYSTAL A. MARCH

Crystal A. March is a North Carolina resident by way of New York.  Crystal is the Director and Founder of 
Get Fit & Dance, LLC at www.getfitanddancestudio.com.  

With her 30 years of experience in teaching and choreographing dance, Crystal opened the Get Fit & Dance Studio in 2012.  Get Fit & Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz for females and males of all ages.  Over the last couple of years, Crystal has been certified as a ZUMBA Instructor, specializing in Zumba, Zumba Kids, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Sentao and Zumba Gold.  

Since opening, Crystal realized the need to address the overwhelming issues that today’s kids face with building confidence, enhancing self-esteem and childhood obesity. Therefore since 2014, Get Fit & Dance Studio offers 6 week Zumba Kids sessions to address these concerns. In addition, Get Fit & Dance Studio has broadened their range to include:

•  Zumba Birthday Party Packages
•  Ballet Intensive Classes
•  Group and individual Zumba packages
•  Private Dance and Zumba sessions
•  Dance and Zumba Enrichment programs at schools and day                       care centers

Crystal March can be contacted by emailing getfitanddance@gmail.com or by calling 704-315-8012.  

Follow Get Fit & Dance on Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/Get-Fit-Dance-270208776517824/

Twitter: @CrystalAnnMarch

Instagram: @CrystalAnnMarch

Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Aleigha

ABOUT THE ARTIST -
ALEIGHA A. BUTLER

Aleigha A. Butler is a Georgia resident by way of SC. Part of Aleigha’s assignment is to inspire people.  As a result, she calls herself, The Purpose Midwife.  Her followers and listeners have nicknamed her “Ms. On Fire To Inspire”.  

Aleigha is a radio show host, author, motivator, philanthropist, networker, and consultant.  She educates the children and empowers the adult.  Her tool for the children is her book, A Learning Book Just For Me.  It is a bilingual sing-along book that teaches foundational English and Spanish.  It is available in paperback and e-book.  

The tools that she uses for the adults are through her online radio show (On Fire To Inspire), speaking engagements, and her books On Fire To Inspire and Prayers, Affirmations, and Declarations.  On Fire To Inspire is available in e-book, paperback, and audio cd. Prayers Affirmations and Declarations is available online via Amazon and Kindle.  “Everything that I do empowers, encourages, educates, and edifies people.  God gets the glory out of everything that I do.” shares Aleigha.  

You can listen to her radio show on Tuesdays at 8 pm EST at
929-477-2178 or www.blogtalkradio.com/onfiretoinspire.  She and her guests light or reignite the fire in you to pursue your purpose.

“It's time for you to stop existing and start living the life that God created you to live now!” exclaims Aleigha.  Too many people are simply existing and living beneath their ability.  Each and every person was given talents, gifts, and abilities. 

On Fire To Inspire 2 is coming out in 2017 - be on the lookout for it.

Aleigha Butler can be booked by emailing onfiretoinspire@gmail.com or calling 678-750-3233.

Follow Aleigha Butler on FB: www.facebook.com/AleighaButler or www.facebook.com/onfiretoinspirentwk

Instagram: @onfiretoinspire

Twitter/Periscope/Tumbler: @msonfire2nspire, @authoraleigha

Good Reads / Pinterest: Aleigha Butler

Amazon Author page is http://tinyurl.com/AmazonAleigha 

Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Rod

ABOUT THE ARTIST - 

ROD BALLARD

Rod is an author that is a native of South Carolina. Years ago he started writing stories and decided that in spite of coming from a place where it seemed few people dared to dream big, he would fulfill his dream to be a published author. In 2015 he hit the scene with his first published book titled - “The Confessions of a True Womanizer”.

 

He has put out another classic in May 2016 which is titled “Dirty C.O.” It’s about corruption and how things go down in the prison system. Right now this book is a fan favorite that’s available on Amazon.com.

 

Rod also loves to motivate and inspire others to do great in life. He has a YouTube channel that is totally dedicated to making videos for his followers and just people in general that need motivation and inspiration. To see his videos, go to YouTube.com and type in ‘Rod Ballard’ in the YouTube search bar.

 

Rod is committed to fitness and living a positive life.  It is his personal belief that the way you keep yourself up on the outside reflects who you are on the inside.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing and listening to music of various styles but favors Smooth Jazz and R&B.  He also commits to motivational speaking and anything that has a positive role in his life and the lives of others.    

 

Connect with Rod on these following social networks.

 

Instagram: @rod_writer

YouTube: Rod Ballard

Facebook.com/rodwriter

Twitter: @rod_writer

God answers prayers by Cindy H. Reed

I'm a living witness that God answers prayers. I prayed yesterday morning for something to which I received on the same day!

Did I think I'd receive it in such high fashion? Nope. Did I ever consider my prayers would be answered that quickly and be so transparent? Nope, I wasn't expecting that.

I know that God answers prayers - I just wasn't expecting mine to be answered the same day I sent them up. What I'd asked of Him, I received 10 fold.

I'm still thanking Him today for answering my prayers! How blessed am I to be able to see the Fathers work so eloquently done. Still in awe today - I thanked Him any times. I received that blessing because I walk in His spirit. I received that blessing so that I could testify about it. I received that blessing because God said no weapon formed against me shall prosper.

All those who want to do me harm, either by word or way... I am covered in the blood of Jesus and you can throw stones all day, every day - His protective shield (the blood of the lamb) covers me and Satan will never prosper against what God has anointed to be.

Cindy*

Cindy's Featured Artist of the Week - Sha-Rhonda

ABOUT THE ARTIST - 

SHA-RONDA M. GREEN 

Dr. Green has many stories of overcoming adversity and choosing better over bitter. Dr. Green utilizes her personal testimonies and over 15 years of professional mental health therapy and social work experience to deliver transparent speeches and workshops geared toward the emotional health and wellness of busy women. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified School Social Worker (SSW).

Dr. Green is a 7-time Author who enjoys exercising and believes that fitness is a key component to self-care, self-love, balancing multiple roles and emotion management.

www.empowered1woman.com