• Yasmin Angoe, Thriller Writer Extraordinare with a Flair
    Nov 4 2022

    Yasmin Angoe is the debut author of the bestselling and award-winning thriller Her Name Is Knight. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and has worked in education for nearly twenty years as a middle and high school teacher and instructional coach. Currently, Yasmin works as a developmental editor and sensitivity reader for publishers and authors.

    Yasmin received the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime of which she is a member. She is also a proud member of numerous crime, mystery, and thriller writing groups and organizations like Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers.

    When she’s not writing, Yasmin’s editing for clients, searching what show or movie to binge, absorbed in an audiobook, or obsessing the fact she should probably be writing at that very moment.

    Yasmin is represented by Melissa Edwards at Stonesong Literary and Addison Duffy at United Talent Agency.

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    21 mins
  • The Curry's - Relationship Power Couple
    Nov 4 2022

    Relationship coaching is extremely important to the Curry's and here's what they have to say about it. " The biggest relationship you should have is with yourself first, with Christ and then with others. It took some serious work for us to secure our marriage and we’re passionate about assisting others to build their relationships. It won’t be easy,but it is worth it. We have dealt with homelessness, alcoholism, and spiritual warfare to name a few. We had great help along the way from our church counselors (Minister and Mrs. Hill), Marriage Boot Camp, marriage books by Tony Evans and others. We are firm believers that when you overcome a trial, it is your duty to turn around and help someone else cross over that same bridge. 

    Therefore, it would be an honor to serve you. Our main job involves presenting our clients with both preventative care and that of relationship maintenance services. Greg and I have gonethrough the horrors of relationships, so you won’t have to experience those same hardships. 

    Our motto: “Our lessons, your blessings!” 

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    21 mins
  • Lunch-Date-With-Jesus Founder Dr. Patricia Akindude is on the Luminance Microphone
    Sep 16 2022

    Dr. Pat Akindude is the President of Empowering Ministry Outreach and Lunch Date With Jesus.

    She has a First Degree in Business Administration from New York Technical College. She also has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Theology/Public Speaking from Slidell Baptist Seminary.

    A National and International speaker; I speak in diverse denominations all over the world doing coaching/training for church leaders and conferences.

    She became a full-time minister in April 2011. By the grace of God, she leads a national prayer line on the phone and on Facebook. Before Corvid 19, she led a congregation that was meeting every Saturday and last Friday of the month.

    She was a part of the leadership team at Lakewood Church in Houston TX. For twelve years. As the Director for Intercessory prayer, she led the team that keeps all the church services covered in prayers behind the scene. She was also a part of the team that wrote the curriculum for training the prayer partner at the church and a trainer for the prayer partners both at Lakewood church and TBN Christian Television Station. She was one of the regular bible study teachers. The good Lord has anointed her to speak and pray for His people and does not take it for granted.

    Dr. Pat has been married to her husband James for 37 years with 3 wonderful children together. She was born into Catholic Church but in 1987 under John Osteen, she gave her life to Jesus and was Holy Ghost-filled and has been ministering for over 22 years.

    As an inspirational leader, she’s committed to helping people through counseling, teaching, and preaching. She is known for her ability to identify root causes of challenges and provides skills to overcome them through prayer, counseling, and coaching.

    A dedicated professional that seeks to serve people and assist those in need with a focus on instilling the grace of God, the Goodness of Jesus, and better self-esteem with self-worth.

    Reviews, develops, and implements counseling tools for youth and family.

    She has been used by God to write three prayer books. To God Be All The Glory!!!

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    25 mins
  • On the Road to WriterCon with Literary Agent Rita Rosenkranz
    Aug 27 2022

    I had the distinct honor to talk with well established literary agent Rita Rosenkranz as she discusses how to pursue an agent and the current temperature of the literary industry. 

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    22 mins
  • On-the-Way to WriterCon with Wriitng Rock Stars Desiree' Duffy and J Hall
    Aug 19 2022

    Join us for an invigorating coversation about one of the premiere writer conferences in the nation, WriterCon! Desiree' Duffy, founder of  the award-winning (Webby Award Recipient), full-service marketing and public relations firm, Black Chateau, and J. Hall, the host of The Okie Bookcast podcast are my featured guests. Tune in for some great information, you'll be glad you did. 

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    31 mins
  • Discovering the Warrior Inside with Walda Collins
    Jul 24 2022

    Walda Collins is a 23-year veteran, author, Life Strategist, and Chef, known as The Coaching Chef. A gifted teacher, this former Marine, Ms. Veteran America Finalist, and Restaurateur went from Guns to Gourmet and turned her passion into enthusiastically helping others fulfill their purpose and live a healthier life through food and faith. She shares her passion to encourage, equip and empower women to strategically align their lives through faith, healthy family relationships, finances, and fitness & health in today's interview. Enjoy! She has also released a new book titled A Warrior's Sword: 10 Strategies to Build Hope and Stand Strong in the Midst of A Battle! 

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    35 mins
  • Mastering Recovery With Hugo V!
    Jul 8 2022

    Greetings! Welcome to a sensational interview with Hugo V., Mr. Wonderful! Hugo Vrsalovic is the founder of Life Is Wonderful. He has met difficult challenges in his life that allow him to relate to people who are dealing with similar struggles. With over 20 years in recovery from gambling and alcohol along with being in therapy for 7 years, he truly believes that 12 Step meetings, therapy, and retreats work. 

    Hugo V. is the son of immigrant parents and is fluent in Spanish. His family history is of Bolivian and Croatian background. Hugo V. has graduated with an MBA from Rice University, BBA from The University of Texas at Austin, and graduated from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. He is a DTM Toastmaster.

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    20 mins
  • Dying to Live Author Dr. Ross Beach, Personal Reflections From the Mission Field
    Jul 3 2022

    Dr. Ross Beach, received a PhD from Michigan State University with a major in Agricultural and Extension Education. My wife Inky (Leslie) and I served 47 years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission in Korea, Chad and on special assignment. As a result, we gained extensive cross-cultural experience, having visited forty countries and lived in four countries. I speak English, French and Korean. I have taught workshops and seminars on Christian Community Development, online courses for Crown College, and participated as a guest speaker at Wheaton College Graduate School, Calvin College, Michigan State University and Moody Bible Institute. I recently wrote a book about those 47 years. It is titled Dying to Live and can be purchased at dyingtolivebookorder.com.

    My wife died on Good Friday 2020 as her three bouts with cerebral malaria in Chad did result in severe Alzheimer’s years later.

    About the book: Dying to Live is written from the heart as my wife and I faced life-threatening challenges and changes that required us to stand strong when confronting rebel soldiers, moving 220 tons of seed rice to 10,000 families in need, crossing the Sahara Desert by pickup, and dealing with cerebral malaria. You will find this book easy to read as the story comes to life from a collection of experiences over a period of years as recorded in past letters and reports. This book is an instructive read on living the Christian life by faith in God and following through by obedience and commitment to God’s will.

    “A marvelous picture of service to Christ and Community. An exciting and inspirational account.”

    Michael Pocock, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

    “This captivating journey pursuing God’s will makes for a page turning book.”

    Evvy Hay Campbell, PhD, Wheaton College

    “Dying to Live is a deep story of obedience to calling, perseverance in hardships, ingenuity in perplexing and dire situations. It is unwavering faith in God’s grace and care.”

    Marvin Newell, PhD, Executive Director, Alliance for the Unreached

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    22 mins