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”Don’t BE obsessed with money or success; BE obsessed with improvement.” The BE Series unveils transformational interviews that will help you become the leader you want to be. Listen as Tina Black unpacks untold stories of leadership. Want more from T’s Desk? Sign up for her weekly emails at www.tinablack.net.
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Friday Oct 14, 2022
BE an Author — Tenita C. Johnson Interview
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Transforming pain into purpose is a gift that authorpreneur, speaker and book coach, Tenita “Bestseller” Johnson gives to everyone she encounters. She is a warrior of words with a fierce passion for guiding authors to expand their brand by showing them how to earn multiple streams of income from just ONE book. As the author of 18 books, seven of which have been Amazon bestsellers, she is living proof that sharing your story leads to your destiny.
Familiar with rising from numerous fires and coming out unscathed, Tenita has triumphed over suicidal thoughts, depression, low self-esteem, marital storms and blended family woes. She has also endured miscarriages and the still birth of twins the day after she married her husband. Each of these tragedies has added indelible layers to her resilience. With more than 25 years in journalism, writing and editing, she has a knack for creating narratives that are authentic and raw, yet endearingly relatable. She is a vessel with the ability to change lives and impact the world, thus she is a proud “book bully,” who relentlessly urges others to, “Write the book and get paid for the pain!”
When Tenita speaks, people listen with their ears as well as their hearts and souls because her transparency transcends pretense. She is a bold beacon of hope who inspires others to seek their highest peak. One of her proudest and defining moments was her appearance on Kirk Franklin’s Praise Sirius XM channel.
As the founder and CEO of So It Is Written Publishing, she has helped hundreds of authors birth their books in record time. The 12-year-old company excels as a one stop shop for the complete book process from conception to completion, not just editing. The editorial guru successfully helps people to pen books that will boost their brand, accelerate their paydays and bust open doors of endless opportunities. So It Is Written won The Sunrise Pinnacle Award for Diversity Company of the Year, in 2020, from the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce in Rochester, Michigan. For six years, Tenita hosted the Red Ink Conference in Atlanta, Detroit, Charlotte and Chicago. Over 600 attendees received invaluable information from industry leaders on how to write, edit, market and publish their next bestseller.
Beyond her books, her versatility shines in multiple areas, including her role as the executive producer of the hit stage play, When the Smoke Clears, which was based on her book, When the Smoke Clears: A Phoenix Rises. The play ran in 2017 and 2018 to sold-out audiences in downtown Detroit. She also served as the editorial director for Career Mastered Magazine and Hope for Women Magazine. Currently, she is the national president of The Aspiring Writers Association of America, a writers’ organization that works with writers worldwide to pen their next literary masterpiece.
Tenita’s passion for delivering bestselling books is matched only by her devotion to helping women and men heal from the drama, trauma and baggage of sexual abuse. Her 2021 anthology, HUSH: Breaking the Cycle of Silence Around Sexual Abuse, features eight women
who lost their innocence and identity to life-altering trauma. She is a huge advocate and mouthpiece for those who have been sexually abused as she empowers them to release their pain instead of suffering in silence.
Her future plans include the release of HUSH II, producing her short film What Happens in This House, and completing the script for her feature film When the Smoke Clears. As a catalyst for positive change, she is a woman who has learned to live an intentional life of purpose while unapologetically fulfilling her God-driven assignments.
For booking or speaking engagements, email info@soitiswritten.net or visit www.tenitajohnson.com.
What is T's Takeaway? "People will forget what you said, but nobody forgets how you made them feel"
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Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
BE Fueled — Rosanna DiMaggio Interview
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Rosanna is a devoted wife to her husband Matt of 19 years and is a homeschooled mother of 3 children. Rosanna and Matt manage their kitchen and bath remodeling business in Armada, MI. She founded her natural living business Fuel Ur Mind in 2014. Rosanna is passionate with helping people achieve emotional, mental, and physical healthy lifestyles. She recently completed CORE training with Turning Point in Mount Clemens and continues do more training. She is a survivor of sexual, physical, mental abuse, abandonment, depression, suicide and cancer. She volunteers with sexual and domestic violence survivors and has used her experience to strengthen others.
Email: fuelurmindfirst@gmail.com
Phone: (586) 531-3728
Facebook: Fuel ur Mind
What is T's Takeaway? "Forgiveness is not for others, it’s for yourself. The best revenge we can give it’s forgiveness."
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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
BE Healed — Christina Gallina-Flood Interview
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Christina is a powerful speaker and ministry leader, but it was her own painful and personal journey from sexual abuse that brought her to this place. With a life in crisis, she began a relentless search for truth and healing. As Christina began to experience true freedom from the pain of the past, she was filled with a desire to help others do the same, and God began to bring hurting souls to her in earnest. Her journey of healing and helping has spanned more than twenty-five years as she has worked with pastors, churches, and community outreach to bring the message of deliverance to others. Through mentoring, inner healing prayer, and leading support groups such as Celebrate Recovery and now her own S.H.O.U.T support group, Christina has witnessed amazing results for those seeking healing. She loves people unconditionally, and cares deeply for their needs. As a speaker, Pastor, counselor, coach and executive director of Healing Hearts Home, the Lord uses Christina to bring hope, help and healing to others. Christina studies under esteemed mentors and doctors to gain wisdom in the field of mental health and has obtained a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Christian Counseling; she is dedicated to the goal of attaining her Doctorate. Christina’s energy and enthusiasm are both contagious and inspiring as she continues to share her life stories and how the Lord has set her free from the addictions, hurts, and wounds left by sexual abuse and trauma.
What is T's Takeaway? "There is healing and freedom from opening up and sharing your story."
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Monday May 09, 2022
BE Thriving — Tracy Stonecheck Interview
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Tracy Stonecheck was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her husband, Denver, moved to Georgia twenty years ago and raised three awesome kids. Throughout the past two decades, she has been a leader, pastor, communicator, and champion for families. She has dedicated her life to equipping parents to be the spiritual leader in their home. Tracy enjoys hosting, teaching, and storytelling. She is an engaging communicator and her enneagram 7 nature is contagious to any audience she interacts with. Currently, she is the Director of Children’s Ministry at North Point Ministries where she equips and inspires kid min leaders and volunteers to create fun and engaging environments for kids & families. Her favorite times are spent hanging out with her family and friends making memories.
What is T's Takeaway? "Find people who are in your corner that will cheer you on, and do the same for them. To thrive yourself you have to help others."
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Friday Feb 25, 2022
BE Unforgettable — Porsha Love Interview
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Porsha Love started her own tribe, called Love Tribe and represents herself as a Holy Grl. From hosting Indie Tribe’s, Holy Smoke festival, to being featured twice on Reach Records 2021 Summer playlist with Don’t Worry Bout It and 70 Degrees, to performing at the 2021 Flavor Fest, Porsha Love is taking this year by storm. As she continues to spread Gods love and freedom throughout her music, we look forward to what the future has in store. What is T's Takeaway? "It's not about being remembered, it's about never being forgotten" Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instagram and email tina@tinablack.net. Join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2585105928480173/
Friday Dec 17, 2021
BE a Coach — Lisa Platske Interview
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Lisa Platske is an award-winning, certified master coach, leadership expert, speaker and international best selling author recognized by the White House and SBA. A member of the Forbes Coaches Council and regular contributor to Forbes.com, she has trained or coached over 100,000 leaders around the globe. In this episode we hear about her transformational moment in law enforcement which led her to BE a coach.
What is T's Takeaway? "A coach is not a counselor."
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
BE a Servant — Interview With John Gunn
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
John Gunn has served as lead pastor of two churches and now is dedicated to rescuing the younger generation from drugs, violence, alcoholism, prostitution, and gangs. PCKC reaches thousands of children and their family with the gospel of Jesus. Driven by compassion, he tells his story here.
What is T's Takeaway? "So many of our problems are a result of focusing on ourselves."
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Friday Sep 17, 2021
BE Love— Jeanne and Dean Foster Interview
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Dr. Dean Foster and Jeanne (Braa) Foster are a match made in heaven. Dean has had a successful practice in San Diego involving 4 hospitals trauma departments plus teaching in the medical department at UCSD. Jeanne rose from being a single mother and hairdresser to become the Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1989. This powerful episode is about being love and receiving ultimate love.
What is T's Takeaway? "Be the love that changes the people around you."
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Friday Jul 09, 2021
BE Unleashed — Laurie Powers Interview
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Laurie Powers is back on the podcast for her second interview! As an author and illustrator, her second book, "God Doodles" is filled with biblical illustrations that were created from a bible study. This episode is about her creative process and the steps for you to BE Unleashed.
What is T's Takeaway? "Run into your freedom and have fun with it."
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Friday May 28, 2021
BE Significant — Maggie Varney Interview
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Maggie Varney noticed a need to help young people and families in their struggle with health challenges causing hair loss. Utilizing her passion and expertise in the beauty industry, along with her business development experience, Maggie founded Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. With dozens of awards under her belt, we had a lot to talk about in this episode!
What is T’s Takeaway? “Learn more. Do more. Be more efficient.”
Maggie's website: Www.wigs4kids.org
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