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Anita S. Lane, affectionately dubbed, "The Mommy Lady," is career woman turned stay-at-home mom of four young children. She is the founder and executive editor of Keeping Family First online magazine for moms. A prolific writer, Anita is committed to pursuing her passion for encouraging other moms. Anita earned her bachelors and masters from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in political science and public policy, respectively. She is also the author of Lessons My Toddler Taught Me: A Devotional for Mothers of Young Children. Anita is a freelance writer, columnist and homeschool mom. She resides in Detroit, Michigan with her husband and four young children. Other Online Column: http://www.justformom.com For Anita's full bio, CLICK HERE. Contact Anita: anita@keepingfamilyfirst.org Read Anita's Column, Mom-to-Mom Jestacia Jones has passion and vision. Her goal is to inspire and inform others through education and mentoring. "I’ve learned a lot in this business, but most importantly I want beginners in this industry to know that you don’t have to lose your soul to be apart of the industry." J'lore, a subsidiary of J & J Image Group, Inc., offers:
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Coleman has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute and an MBA from the University of Dayton. She is a senior engineer in the automotive industry and a mathematics instructor for two colleges. A mother of five, she resides in Dayton, Ohio with her husband. They worship at Revival Center Ministries, International. Contact Valerie : Penofthewriter.com Read Valerie's Column, Blended Families...
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Shari Stephens is the owner of Skillset Solutions, a human resource development company in Auburn Hills, Michigan that specializes in professional development, small business and corporate training. Shari is also a contract speaker who makes presentations statewide for the Monster, Inc., “Making High School Count”, “ Making College and Career Count”, “Making Your College Search Count” and “Making Your Future Count for Girls” programs. In addition to managing a thriving business and speaking to young adults, Shari is also a playwright, producer and director. She has written over 12 full productions, many of which are musicals with original scores. Her work has also been seen at local festivals and toured through out the community with mobile stages. Some of her memorable productions include The Oil Press, Who Do Men Say That I Am? and The Three King Trilogy: King Pagiel’s First Love, King Jehosaphel Trial and The Quest of Mocherdire. In the summer of 2002, She branched out into dinner theater, featuring her first mystery, “Just Who Knew Poor, Old, Mr. Connelly?” Shari holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Baker College in Auburn Hills, MI . She is a native Michigander and resides in Auburn Hills with her husband and three children. Contact Shari at sstephens@skillsetsolutions.com Raquel R. Robinson is CEO, Life Strategist and Coach with Making a Change LLC. Raquel is a speaker and author of Renew, Refocus and Recover! A Road Trip to the Life You Deserve. Raquel founded Making a Change LLC with her husband, Harry. Contact Racquel: www.makingachangellc.com Read Raquel's Column, The Success Coach on KFF...
Veda Tucker is the president of Persona Image and Wardrobe Consultants. She speaks to businesses and organizations and trains individuals on “How to bring forth the best you inside and out.” She is also a speaker and presenter for Monster.com’s “Making it Count” program, motivating high school and college students across the country to make the most of their education. Veda is a former model with more than twenty years of experience in the fashion and retail industry. She graduated Suma Cum Laude with a degree in marketing from Sanford Brown University. Veda is the proud mother of Alec Mackenzie Morris. She and Alec recently relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina where Veda is a member of Love & Faith Christian Fellowship where Michael Thomas is the pastor. Contact Veda Tucker: personavt@yahoo.com
Natalie serves as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates— a nationally recognized leader in financial planning and investment services. She is a distinguished member of the Raymond James & Associates Financial Advisors Council. Her level of financial wisdom, seasoned knowledge and range of services make her an advisor of choice for high-net worth clients. Natalie earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Wellesley College and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan . Natalie also brings the discipline of financial planning prevalent in corporations, to individual investors and small businesses. Natalie collaborates with her local church, the Michigan IDA partnership, and South Oakland Homeless Shelter to help strengthen low-income families through financial education and household economics. Natalie resides in Auburn Hills , MI with her husband Jacob and toddler-dynamo son Kairos. She and her family attend Life Worship & Training Center in Pontiac. Contact Natalie Norman: Natalie.Norman@RaymondJames.com Cathy L. Wray has served in various areas of ministry for nearly 20 years. Cathy has ministered to hundreds of women at various womens’ conferences and seminars. Cathy had the distinct privilege of authoring four chapters in the highly celebrated book, “25 Ways Moms Can Raise Extraordinary Kids” authored by Stacia Pierce in 1999, and has been a featured guest on “The Joys of Oneness” television broadcast that reaches more than 4.3 billion viewers nationwide. Contact Cathy Wray:cathy.wray@sbcglobal.net Read Cathy's Column on Marriage
Lydia Reasonover Best is a native Detroiter and Family physician. She learned of the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us at age 13 and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Word of Faith International Christian Center, Pastor Keith A. Butler, and is an active member to this day serving in the 24-hour prayer center. Dr. Best attended Detroit Public Schools , Brown University , the University of Michigan Medical School and then completed her residency at the University of Maryland . At the call of God, she left a lucrative position at a large hospital system and is now blessed to serve as Medical Director of a Christ-centered medical clinic for working without health insurance. Her husband of 9 years and her 3 children fully support her decision and have felt the blessings of God because of it. Lydia enjoys reading, dancing, teaching gymnastics, and recently completed writing a children’s book. She and her family reside in Detroit, Michigan. Contact Dr. Best: DrBest@keepingfamilyfirst.org Read Dr. Best's Column, Health by Dr. Best Petula Brown is a freelance travel writer and mother of a toddler. Petula has written for the Ann Arbor News, JAXFAX, Odyssey Couleur, Pathfinders Travel and World & I Online. Petula writes the column "Healthful Hideaways" for the Ann Arbor-based Crazy Wisdom Community Journal. She has a B.S. from Cornell University and a master's degree from the University of Michigan. She resides in Washtenaw County Contact Petula: petula@keepingfamilyfirst.org Read Petula's Travel Column... Catherine B. Eagan, a former Private Banker to multimillionaires, herself became a millionaire and has dedicated her life to teaching women how to become financially intelligent. As a financial life coach through Kingdom Millionaires Unlimited, she has taught people worldwide, fundamental wealth building principles. As an ordained minister, author, Harvard University graduate, and international speaker, she along with her husband, Dr. J. Victor Eagan have authored the best selling books Dominating Money and How to Discover our Purpose in 10 Days. She has helped thousands of women become financially empowered through The Wealthy Women, her bi-weekly teleseminars to women worldwide. Contact Min. Eagan: info@eaganbooks.com Read Min. Catherine Eagan's Column, Dominating Money...
Minister Edwards was the founding director of Camden House, the family life center of the ministry. As a result of this successful outreach, she was chosen to serve as a consultant to the advisory team in our nation’s capital commissioned to study the “Root Cause of Substance Abuse.” In 1996, Minister Edwards retired from Joy of Jesus and began new initiatives. These include: His Lovely Wife Ministries, a support group for women in spiritual leadership. The Called and Ready Writers, a Christian writers guild presently consisting of over 55 active writers. Widows With Wisdom, her latest ministry, established to help widows make the adjustment to living alone following the loss of their spouses. Her radio show can be heard every Friday night over Radio Station WLQV (1500 AM). In addition to these ministries, Minister Edwards has authored six books and is currently working on her autobiography. Her most cherished book is titled, “Ponderings From the Heart of Mary.” Her late husband, Rev. Eddie K. Edwards, painted the cover. A significant testimony from her autobiography appears in the very first “Chicken Soup for the African American Soul" book released on September 16, 2004. Contact Minister Edwards: ministermaryedwards@yahoo.com Read Min. Edwards' Column, Wise Words for Women Angelita S. Jacobs is a Limited Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Child and Family issues. She earned her Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan in Physiological Psychology and her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University . She has worked for over ten years in the field of Mental Health as a Therapist and currently works for the Ann Arbor Public School as a coordinator in the Community Education & Recreation Department in addition to having a private practice run through her church's community outreach organization. Angelita resides in Ypsilanti, Michigan with her husband and two young sons. Angelita Jacobs, MS, LLP is not liable for how individuals incorporate the information presented via this column. Contact Angelita: Angelita@Keepingfamilyfirst.org Read Angelita's Column, Parenting: Points to Ponder On a mission to inspire and empower others to live as their authentic selves. Regina Rodgers has over 15 years in the human services field. She has been a supervisor, administrator, counselor, and project coordinator at various mental health and child welfare agencies. Through her years in human services she has immensely enjoyed working with children and families to help strengthen the family unit. Ms. Rodgers is a Consultant, Trainer, Motivational Speaker and founder and President of RR & Associates Consulting Services, LLC. Through her company she provides educational workshops and prevention services. RR & Associates client list includes the Detroit Board of Education, Neighborhood Legal Services, and churches and non-profit organizations among others. Ms. Rodgers accepted her calling and began her training as a Minister at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership and direction of the late Dr. Frederick G. Sampson, II. Regina holds a bachelors degree in business administration and a masters degree in pastoral counseling. She is the proud parent of her five-old daughter, Amanda Nicole. Contact Regina: regina@keepingfamilyfirst.org Read Regina's Column, Parenting Solo
Sarah Low Hunter is a wife and stay-at-home mother of two. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in Education with a concentration in Social Sciences from the University of Michigan. She taught elementary school for five years in the Detroit Public School System. Sarah is a homeschool mom, columnist, freelance writer and she operates a family business with her husband. Sarah lives in Detroit , Michigan with her husband and two young daughters.
Contact Sarah : selh@bwwonline.com Read Sarah's Column, Sextime Prayers
Minister Darlene Thorne has been in the music ministry for over 20 years. Her fourfold purpose of her ministry along with her husband is to: Lead God’s people into a life transforming worship experience; Create an atmosphere where the spirit of God can have free reign in the lives of His people; Wage spiritual warfare on the enemy; and most importantly, to Glorify God. Darlene’s heart cry is to impact the lives of believers so that they desire to enter into God’s presence and experience the power of praise and the awesome wonder of worship. She and her husbands’ teaching ministry have taken them across the country where they have ministered in many churches. Minister Thorne is a worship leader at Raleigh North Christian Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from DePaul University with a B.A. in Communication. She has been married for 19 years to her husband Kevin and together they are raising their two world-changer children Kevin and Kennedy Elayne. Contact Minister Darlene: darlene_thorne2002@yahoo.com Read Darlene's Column, Spiritually Speaking Known as the “connector,” Pam Perry knows how to pull the right people together for the right project at the right time. Her public relations and advertising career spans over two decades. Pam Perry is the founder of the Detroit branch of American Christian Writers and the co-founder of Ministry Marketing Solutions, Inc. with her husband, Marc. -- Ministry Marketing Solutions is a marketing consulting and public relations agency that brings a high level of understanding of positioning, branding, and promoting products and services that target the African American Christian Market. Pam graduated from Wayne State University with a B.A. in journalism. She and her husband, Marc have a daughter and live in the metro Detroit area. Contact Pam Perry : pamperry@ministrymarketingsolutions.com Read Pam's Column, Tazmanian Mom Willette Duvall is a contributing writer from Los Angeles . In addition to the nationally syndicated column “The West Coast Gospel Scoop,” Ms. Duvall is the publisher of “Women In Ministry Promo,” an international syndicated publication that focuses on Women In Ministry. For questions or comments you may contact her at: Pro-Vision Entertainment, c/o: Women In Ministry Promo© * PMB 43816 , LA , CA 90043 or logon on to www.willetteduvall.com. Contact Willette: wimpromo@willetteduvall.com Read Willette's Column, West Coast Gospel Scoop
Having completed thirteen military moves, Casey, her husband and her three surviving daughters currently live in Florida. Contact Casey Curry at www.caseycurrybooks.com or 813 684-9617. Read Casey's Column, TEEN TIME
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Anita S. Lane
Sarah Low Hunter 
Pam Perry 
Willette Duvall 
Author Casey Curry