Dr. Essie McCoy

Contributing Author

Dr. Essie McKoy, an award-winning educator, #1 podcast host, and 8x’s Amazon BestSelling Author and 2x’s International BestSelling Author, received her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.); her Educational Specialist Degree (Ed S ) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a master’s degree from Appalachian State University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree from WinstonSalem State University. She has many areas of certification in both NC and VA, and she attended a multitude of leadership programs throughout the nation.

She is the President and CEO of her own Educational Consulting Business, Dr. Essie Speaks. Dr. McKoy is a Lead Education Writer and serves in her area of expertise in a local school district within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).

Furthermore, you can hear the gifted and talented Dr. McKoy, on her weekly #1 podcast, Dr Essie Speaks Education Dr. McKoy has received many awards and accolades for her service in the field of education. Feel free to visit her website at www.dressiespeaks.com.

Elder Felecia Edmond

Contributing Author

Elder Felicia Edmond is an Amazon International Best-Selling Author, Minister, and Podcast Host Felicia has a passion for seeing people encounter breakthroughs and freedom in areas where they have been challenged and, as a direct result, they can see, feel, and receive the love of God.

She lives by the fact that God has created us each uniquely and we can discover our Godgiven gifts as we seek Him Elder Felicia is the author of Breakthrough Book of Poems and Prayers and the Arise Devotional Book She is also a contributing author in the following anthologies: Empowered to Win, 2nd Edition and Empowered to Win, 3rd Edition.

Elder Felicia has led, volunteered, and served in many organizations. Felicia, along with her husband, serve as elders in their church home, ministering, preaching, and teaching the Word of God and sharing the Gospel

Felicia has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Hampton University and a Master of Counseling from Trinity University. She is married to her husband Elder Jerry; they have two beautiful children, Joelle, and Jonathan.

Tamala Coleman

Contributing Author

Tamala Jenise Coleman is a 4x Bestselling Author, and the author of nine books; she is also a director and producer of stage plays and films

Tamala is the Founder and Editor and Chief of NSpire Christian Magazine. Tamala strives to empower women and inspire the masses with the power of faith. She is a warrior by heart who has risen above adversities She has always had an incredible passion for writing which inspired her to pen down her adversities, experiences, and triumphs to empower women and foster the roots of self-belief and self-confidence.

Tamala is also a member of “Women with Wings" Foundation and she is on the Board of Directors. This Foundation is Christian based, and it assists women who have been entrapped in Domestic Violence and Sex

Trafficking Tamala also hosts a Radio Show on TalkZone Radio, where she interviews ministers, authors, business owners and people who have testimonies to share with the world, as well as sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Sheila Farr

Contributing Author

Sheila Farr is an eternal optimist! She’s the CEO of Gulf Coast Training & Education Services, LLC, in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she helps individuals and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams by developing personalized business strategies that work, and wellness routines that ensure continual success.

Sheila is a multiple-time international best-selling author and a cheerleader for others She motivates people through her blog, “Thankful and Blessed 365,” and is the founder of “Biloxi Reads!” which is a literacy initiative along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Sheila also enjoys serving her community and the State of Mississippi as the Workforce Readiness Director for both the regional and state chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management and holds Board positions with Veteransville, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, and is an ambassador for Mission 22

When she’s not working, you will find her reading anything related to American History or leadership, enjoying a little “dirt therapy” in her backyard garden, or sipping her favorite tea from a dainty little teacup.

She loves to connect with people via her website: wwwgulfcoasttrainingorg or on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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