Good Deeds

Good Deeds presents QueenAfi (Ah'phee) Gaston.She was born in Washington D.C. to Henry Gaston & Altoria Gaston. Gaston currently works for Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags Organization and the Federal Government. Gaston has obtained her Associates Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from American Intercontinental, Hoffman IL.,currently working on her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, Minneapolis Minnesota. Gaston has volunteered for Child Advocate for Abused & Neglected Children in PG County, theCalvary & Pathways Women’s Shelter in Washington D.C. and the Women’s Correctional Facility in Jessup MD. Gaston serves as the coordinator for the Domestic Violence Program for the church.Gaston is a motivational speaker on domestic violence, a DV awareness advocate, and with this passion she offers in person session for the community, churches and or schools to further promote her cause. In 2009 she founded the organization ca

Good Deeds presents Author, entrepreneur and Leader Joyce Reed- REAL TALK ABOUT ALL FORMS VIOLENCE! In the early 80's a young girl was born into a family that left her heartless, helpless and emotionless allowing her to always fin for herself; alone and barely loved. She grew up and experienced so many things that eventually allowed her to learn, forgive, forget and grow. Sharing my story to touch hearts of others that can relate to struggle, life's disappointments, abuse, deaths, and or betrayal; and come out with a positive attitude. Using the words I recorded in journals and notebooks I kept as a young girl, I now bare my soul within these pages by sharing my truth. I share my personal struggles with the world to help others and give them the support and love I never felt as a young girl. I don’t want anyone to ever feel, what I felt growing up, but in my years of healing I realize that I am certainly not the only one. It was a lot of hurt and pain but there are ways to get through it, to do more than ju

Good Deeds presents Kelley Porter-a  victorious leader and expert on overcoming all forms of abuse, avoiding toxic relationships and the art of forgiveness, Kelley Porter is an Author, Speaker, Life Coach and Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate. Kelley is the prototype of what happiness is after thirty years of abuse, toxic relationships and uncertainties. Her purpose is to empower and inspire all victims, survivors and individuals to develop a forgiving heart, stand in their truth and live in their passion. Her intense, transparent and authentic style of speaking will empower anyone to self-reflect and correct behaviors that may hinder them from living a healthy and non-toxic lifestyle. Kelley -first book, Perfectly Planned which is about overcoming Incest, Rape & Sexual Abuse is not only inspirational and empowering it is an amazing memoir that will provide hope for the abused,  knowledge for the unaware and strength for the survivors.  In 2013 Kelley started NFP organization titled V

Good Deeds presents Darlene Brown-CEO of Divine Empowerment, is a certified Personal Development and Business Leadership Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Training Facilitator with over 25 years of professional business experience.  A certified trainer for the Yale Curriculum “Coping with Work and Family Stress: A Workplace Preventive Intervention” and Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Darlene facilitates training seminars for organizations and small business’s that seek to maximize the potential of their employment staff or leadership team. Her written articles on love and relationships have been featured in Today’s Black Woman Magazine. Her most recent article’s on business leadership and improving entrepreneur skills is featured in the Prince George’s Suite Magazine. Darlene is currently completing her first book, “The F Word: finding Freedom thru Forgiveness”; which will be released in fall of 2014.The former host of “The Next Level” TV show, which aired in Washington, DC and New Yo

Paulette Harper is an award-winning author, writing coach, speaker, and founder of Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours. As an inspirational and motivational speaker, Paulette’s desire is to empower, influence, and cultivate women to move forward while dealing with issues that hinder women from becoming all they are created to be. Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, audiences describe Paulette’s presentation as inspiring, enriching, and encouraging. Her ability to share and connect with her audience comes from her own life’s journey and experience. Paulette lives in Northern Calif.   

Suzettte Riddick  has been an avid reader since childhood. Her favorite genres are romance and biographies. Victoria holds a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in nursing from LaSalle University. She's employed as an adult nurse practitioner and has dedicated her nursing career to taking care of adults with sickle cell disease. Victoria's debut novel A Special Summer was released in 2007. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children.

Good Deeds presents Gwendolyn Melinda Michelle Evans (GMME) . (GMME) was born in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was raised in Sanford, Florida and was introduced to reading at a young age.  She is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a bachelor of science in accounting.  She went on to pursue her MBA with a concentration in finance and accounting at American Intercontinental University. She worked for various financial institutions for nine years only to step out in 2012 to write full time.  She is the owner and founder of Global Multi Media Enterprise (GMME) a free-lance writing, media and publishing company.  She currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida.     Melinda Michelle’s other published works include the short story “You Can Never Leave.”  It can be found on Amazon in e-book only.  She has published two books in her seven-book series called The Chronicles of Warfare.  They are “Surviving Sunday and “Monday Madness.”  She also has published a romance novel, “Color Me Blind: A Divine Love Story,

Good Deeds presents Motivational Speaker/Author Tori Lynn.Tori speaks to men and women who are facing or has gone through a divorce or hardship. Tori obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration degree in three years, graduating in 2000. During this time, she was also a full-time student studying to become a license barber/stylist. Tori was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and in 2002, Dallas, Texas became her new home where she currently resides with her two daughters. Tori Lynn travels with her mother, Jerri Lynn, speaker/author of “The Black Woman’s Attitude and The Men Who Want To Love Us,” discussing her new highly anticipated release: The Divorce. Tori speaks on having the confidence to start anew with two children after losing everything: homes, cars, money, her marriage and her Faith.  Facing hardship, trials, and tribulations caused the birth of her autobiography “The Divorce” as she began to write about her experiences while empathizing with others’ pain. Tori candidly shar

Tony Wilson was named "The Young James Brown" and personally Endorsed by The Godfather of Soul himself, also by Bassist Bootsy Collins, Danny Ray The Capeman, Mrs. Tomirae Brown and Mr. Charles Bobbit ; it doesn't get any better than that! Tony is backed by the Original Musicians that toured with James Brown and has been electrifying audiences with his own personal style for many years around the world including The Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Ireland, Germany, London, the UK,  Switzerland, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the West Indies, Paris France, Belgium and the United States.Tony has performed in some of the best Festivals and Venues in the world - The North Sea Jazz Festival Amsterdam/Rotterdam, The Cactus Festival Belgium, The Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, The O2 Wireless Hyde Park London and countless other Events and Venues Worldwide. Mr. James Brown hand picked Tony Wilson to portray him in two IMDB shortfilm movies which include Funk Blast 1999 produced by Paul Allen from Microsoft and BMW Films Beat the D

Good Deeds presents Author Tanya Harris My goal as an Author is to provide a creative means of entertainment that will inspire a positive change in the lives of my readers. The satisfaction felt from knowing that organized words on a page can influence the thoughts and/or actions of others is immeasurable.  I love writing period whether it be poetry, short stories, novels, etc.  I am inspired by people, conversations, music, life experience, art . . . pretty much anything that tells me a story influences my creative expression.  I have emotional ties to my work not because I can relate to all of the experiences expressed, but because of the emotions I hear from those who can.

Good Deeds presents Presidentail Candidate Rev. Dr. Randy G. Vaughn Current Leadership   Senior Pastor, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church – 30 years Director, Office of Disaster Management - National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Founder and President, Succour Foundation (Haiti Missionary Support Group) – Organization established to render spiritual and humanitarian aid to the people of Haiti. Senior Fellow, Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina National Liaison for Homeland Security - National Baptist Foundation National Committee Member - Faith Base Advisory  Accomplishments Haiti Mission -provided leadership for 9 churches that offered primary and secondary education for the children in the community. Built and supported orphanages which housed more than 3,000 children. Established a fulltime Medical clinic employing 3 doctors and nursing staff. Provided the resources for digging water wells and water-filter systems.

Good Deeds presents Missionary| Empowerment Coach |Transformation Strategist|  International Radio Personality| Best Selling Author. Lá Tanyha Boyd, is living her dream and walking in her calling to empower, and  inspire others in“Living in the Now;” the abundant life. Author Lá Tanyha, has  traveled around the world via the airwaves as a Transformational Speaker  delivering messages to jumpstart your day and vision, all the while infused with  Faith, Hope, & Determination leaving you with a mindset of I CAN DO THIS!  Challenging others to Take Action to go higher in their careers, fulfill their goals and  walk in their purpose. Author Boyd often shares messages that; “Life is all about living and when we can  have Spiritual Food, it nourishes us like nothing else.” Penning her first Bestselling  book Spiritual Food For Thought: 31 Inspirational Quotes To Jump Start  Your Day! Spiritual Food For Thought, is touted to be a soul stirring read as it  consists of deeply inspirational messages

Good Deeds presents They've Been Trained.  They’ve Been Trained is speaking to their generation in a language that they can understand. Their platform is Urban/Inspirational, and with all of the youth on youth violence, school shootings, and the racially motivated murders in the last decade; their new EP release comes bearing a message of “LOVE & UNITY”. Not only is the message heard in the lyrical content of their songs, but it can also be seen during live performances as they dance across the stage and use life issue skits to further leave a visual message imprinted in the minds of those in the audience. It is TBT’s desire to see their generation rise to the occasion and prove to the world that they will not be X’d out by youth on youth murder, suicide, and gang violence. Instead, they declare that their generation will revolutionize the world in a profound way.  It was in 2007, under the direction of their parents, AJ & Colette Darby and Elder George and Dr. Jacqueline Stewart of the AGQC, that

Good Deeds presents International Artist Russell Tre'van Jones. Russell was born March 2, 1988, in Cheverly,MD, Russell The Prophasee began pursuing music at the age of 9. First influenced by bestfriend, Nosakhere Khalid, another superb local artist who goes by Sock The Rapper. With a high IQ and a love of poetry adapting to music was all but inevitable. He first began recording music at the age of 14. By the age of 17 he had evolved from a rapper to a songwriter. In 2006 while attending Holy Cross College in Indiana he developed a small fan base and began to elevate his skills. After coming back to DC he met GFAorDIE! Music Group members and thus began a DMV Dynasty. Now he has worked with artist from Canada, the DMV, New Jersey,the Midwest, and NY including Mos Def's brother Anwar. He has written over 100 songs ranging in genre from Rap to Hip-hop, R&B, Rock, Pop, and Gospel. He's worked with several notable producers & engineers including Gemstar Pro, DJ Boom, DJ Khaos from Def Jam/Bad Boy and DC p

Good Deeds presents Author, Speaker, Success Instigator Rhonda Nails….some may know her as The Success Instigator but before that she was Blind, Broken and Bankrupt. To understand the woman, you must understand her “story”: At the age of 5 an accident left her BLIND in one eye…. At age 25 she was left BROKEN as a Single Mother…. At age 34 a loan scam left her to file BANKRUPTCY…. Despite these 3 B’s…she became: *Owner of Signature Notaries; A Nationwide Notary Network *Founder of Project PUSH *Amazon Kindle Best Seller…TWICE *Power Speaker, Business Innovator and Success Instigator Rhonda Nails earned her Bachelor’s in Communications from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1999. After working and becoming frustrated with the corporate climb, Mrs. Nails started and currently manages Signature Notaries, LLC, A Nationwide Notary Network since 2005. Her business has serviced over 2,200 clients and counting since its conception. Several years later in 2010, and after series of "life events"

Good Deeds presents Jo Anne Meekins is an author, speaker, spiritual life and self-publishing book coach, and founder of Inspired 4 U Ministries, LLC and Inspired 4 U Publications.  She provides inspirational products, services and information that are created to inspire hope, strengthen faith, and increase self-awareness.  Her mission is to support women in living vocal, valued and victorious lives; and assist writers in publishing projects in excellence. She is the author of "On Solid Ground: Inspirational Poetry For All Occasions"; "For Such A Time as This"; "How to Self-Publish in Excellence within 10-Days: A step-by-step guide to self-publishing via CreateSpace"; and "How to Uncover, Heal & Release Painful Life Experiences," volume 1 of the Living a Vocal, Valued and Victorious Life three-part series.

Good Deeds presents Business mentor and a published author, Ms. Rhonda Davis, interim president of a nonprofit organization, have been consistently sought after by clients who want to create the entrepreneurial  vision that they have since 2012. Rhonda, an expert in her field, assists individuals with their start- up business ventures. From teaching others how to begin a business mindset, copyrights and company  name registrations, to consulting the completion of 501c3’s paperwork, Rhonda uses her business  knowledge that she obtained from her years of experience. In addition, Rhonda reverts back to her  academic journey which includes an A.A.S degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in  Business Management to mentor and advocate for entrepreneurs with their business start-up to-do lists  and concerns. To better serve her clients, Rhonda Davis has combined her love and talent for assisting and mentoring  others, along with her background in business to launch Rhonda Davis’ Workshops &a

Clifton McKnight is author of IF YOU CAN'T CALM THE WATERS LEARN TO RIDE THE WAVES: HOW TO SUCCEED IN TURBULENT TIMES.  It is available on  Amazon.com.  Editions are also available in enlarged print, on Kindle and in Spanish ( Unedited version only, Spanish edition is available  as of 7-2014).  McKnight's keynote presentations, workshops, audios and other  services are designed to inspire audiences to crystallize their vision and pursue their passion. With over 25 years of experience in educating and inspiring individuals and organizations Clifton A. McKnight offers depth of thinking and an array of strategies accompanied by a contagious, positive energy.  Mr. McKnight is host of "Leverageme2" on blogtalk radio.

Jonathan Valencia is a 12 year old who loves Jesus.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 3, 2001.  At the early age of 3, Jonathan’s idea of play was preaching on his Karaoke machine.  He has always enjoyed attending church. Jonathan has always been recognized as being deeply grounded in God’s word and bold about his walk with Jesus.  Many Pastors would often state that Jonathan was a little preacher.  As for me, I refer to him as my tugboat because he has pulled me along in my spiritual walk. Being inspired by God, I began to do what I love to do which is to write.  As a result, my words poured out as a song I titled “Kingdom Bound”.  The song was written for Jonathan to use to inspire other youth to pursue their calling now.  Matthew 19:14 speaks directly to us on how we should prepare children for the kingdom. Jonathan has a deep love for Jesus and wants to spread the good news to the world.  His first release “Kingdom Bound” is for everyone but the target audience is the youth due to Jonathan’s

Are you a spirit being having a human experience? You & Earth Connection? Good Deeds presents Evergreen Amundson is an Earth Wisdom Guide and intuitive who can assist you in getting clear about your life’s journey. Evergreen is a speaker and global telesummit guest and is known internationally for her Crystal Clarity Intuitive readings. She can help you find your strengths and walk the high road to the mountain top where you can look at your life’s challenges from a place of power.Evergreen is a bestselling author who uses her varied background to celebrate the bond between humans and the earth. Through Crystal Clarity Guidance programs, she can help you realize the healing possibilities of Earth Wisdom to build a deeper connection to all life. She also leads personal and group ceremonies in the Earth Wisdom tradition.