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L.A. native, Moniece Slaughter, grew up in a musical family. She went on to sing the theme song for the hit television show America’s Next Top Model. She's penned songs for the likes of Marques Houston and Akon. In addition to her work as a singer/songwriter, Moniece has appeared numerous times on stage as a host and performer in L.A. and Las Vegas. She shares custody of a son with castmate, and former sweetheart, Fizz. Season 2 of Love and Hip Hop Hollywood premieres Aug. 31, 2015 on Vh1. *** A'ndre is an Actor and Singer from Newark, NJ with over 10 years in the business. Under his first independent record deal with EZ Deuce Records, he has opened up for some of the best in today's R&B music including Brian Mcknight, Musiq Soulchild, India Arie, Patti Labelle, Tank, and Jaheim to name a few. Acting credits include "Dreamgirls", "After The Walk" featuring Kelly Price, and "Underneath It All" featuring Kierra Sheard.  In addition to acting and singing, A'ndre is also the director/producer of the

St. Louis based breakout new artist CHENETA JONES had an incredible introduction into Gospel and Christian Music.  Her 2012 debut album TRANSFORMED (Real Talent Media Group / Habakkuk Music /Universal) debuted at #13 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums and #17 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers Chart.  TRANSFORMED yielded two Top 25 Gospel Radio singles “Get There” and “Be Like You” and ultimately garnered the former Tye Tribbett background singer her first Stellar Nomination for New Artist of the Year.  In the few short years since her entry into Gospel music as a bonafide musical force, Cheneta Jones has continued to plant her music and ministry firmly in an ever changing world to which her desire is to elevate, motivate and inspire with her voice.  2015 is bound to be another astounding year for the vocalist as she works on her sophomore project and introduces her first single “It’s You” (A Love Song). The beautiful and elegant singer and songwriter penned “It’s You”, with the help of producer Dana Sorey (Jason

Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. is the senior pastor of the historic Beebe Memorial Cathedral (BMC) in Oakland, CA. His first book, Pressing Reset: When Life Forces You to Start Over Again, will be released in Winter 2015 by Spirit Driven Publishing. Dr. Hames has a tremendous passion for God’s word, coupled with a love for God’s people. He has a contagious spirit of generosity that overflows throughout every facet of his ministry. Yet even though his pastoral experiences and ability to lead have netted successful churches, changed lives and powerful testimonies, Dr. Hames has also experienced his own dark moments – moments when he felt God wasn’t there. That was until Dr. Hames pressed reset. Bill Jenkins is a senior pastor who has served in full-time ministry for over 28 years, renowned conference speaker, life coach and an award winning author. He has been recognized by the mayor of Indianapolis as a Community Service Leader and by the Minority Business Men as a "Man Of Distinction". He has been featured in

An intense feeling of deep affection and personal attachment for another person...that's Love.  An even greater love is the Love of Christ.  HIS love is a gentle continuous flowing river of compassion, deep affection and concern, and it is because of His Love and attachment to us that we can love one another.  Robert E. Person's desire is to share this message with an all new musical installment focused on the divine love of God.      Multi-award winning inspirational jazz vocalist Robert E. Person has released his fourth indie album LOVE DIVINE.  This magnificently orchestrated and divinely written project includes a special remake of the hit "I Really Love You", written by one of Gospel music's favorite songwriters Dr. Norman Hutchins.  "I Really Love You" is Robert's second and current radio single that is climbing up the Gospel radio charts. Listen to "I Really Love You" Robert engaged several outstanding songwriters for LOVE DIVINE.  Rising Nashville songwriter Glyne Griffith and producer/musician Mel

Jan Gaye, wife of the late Marvin Gaye, will join Cheryl as she discusses her new book After the Dance

The founder of Page Turner an organization dedicated to the promotion of authors visits Real Life Real Faith with Cheryl Lacey Donovan to talk about her now book The Promise of the Rainbow. 

Tony Terry is one of the greatest voices of this generation. He is such a beautiful spirit, an incredible talent and I'm happy to say that he will be on Real Life, Real Faith with Cheryl Lacey Donovan (An Elissa Gabrielle Entertainment Production) on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 8pm EST. Terry is a graduate at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington. He signed a recording contract with Epic/CBS Records.  Terry's self-titled second album, released in 1990, included the single "With You" (his biggest hit) which reached the Top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Top 10 on the R&B chart.[2] "Everlasting Love", was a number-six R&B hit.[2] After leaving Epic, Terry moved over to Virgin Records. His debut album for that label was 1994's Heart Of A Man. The single, "When A Man Cries", just managed the R&B Top 40, but the album was a commercial failure.[2] The following year, Terry contributed background vocals on the single "Gotta Have Love", from Yolanda Adams's album More Than a

Listen as Cheryl expounds on 2 Chronicles

Are you at peace with your life right now or are you full of resentment, disppoinment, and fear? In this session Cheryl Lacey Donovan addresses the external and internal reasons why we deal with fear.

Danny Hoyt is someone who just genuinely loves people. Danny currently hosts daily pop culture and music news, celebrity interviews, and red carpet events for a variety of networks. He also hosts the after show for The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Saturday Night Live, and Homeland. On the weekends, you can find Danny hosting live events for major national brands around the country. Whether it's one on one, in front of a camera, or in front of crowds of thousands - people are his passion.

Terry Burrus performs a wide variety of music from the grooves of house and techno to traditional jazz to classical to R&B Soul genres. Terry Burrus can take it even further with hard groove and dance tracks that's being featured on his forthcoming album. Burrus strives to create musical projects that can be described as tasteful and enjoyable. But it was not always the case for the pianist in the beginning. Alot of years, training and learning made him a visionary. Studying Beethoven, Dvorak, Grieg, Mozart, Chopin, he is also deeply rooted in Soul, Jazz, Gospel, and dwells deep in Electronica. Making home between Europe and the United States, his musical journey becomes more exciting and challenging when working with new and exciting people in different genres.The musical versatility is due to the many artists and recordings Terry has worked on as well as his extensive worldwide travels and experiences for years.The native New Yorker learned the piano at age five and became a church organist at Washingto

Have you given away your power to others? Are you allowing them to dictate who you are? Listen to this training call by Cheryl Lacey Donovan and take back your power! To become part of Cheryl's group coaching or to receive resources from from Cheryl contact: cheryl@coachingwithcheryl.com To book Cheryl contact: booking@cheryllaceydonovanspeaks.com

A new millennium leader leveraging the transformative power of Hip-Hop, Social Media and Technology into a new brand of social change.  Jasiri performs nationally and internationally, delivers keynote addresses and speaks on scholarly panels.  Jasiri has worked in underserved communities as a mentor, educator and community leader.  He is a founding member of the anti-violence community organization, 1Hood.  After garnering over 1.5 million YouTube views for his conscious elevating Hip-Hop, Jasiri felt that it was imperative to provide training for young people in new forms of digital media, empowering them to change their own communities and to tell their own, often maligned and marginalized stories.  In 2011, Jasiri founded 1Hood Media Academy in Pittsburgh, where he leads a team of educators and artists in teaching young people media literacy, photography, videography, music production, creative lyricism, entrepreneurship, journalism and other 21st century skills. Jasiri X is a new millennium Civil Rights A

Joi Gordon National CEO of Dress for Success Stops by Real Life Real Faith with Cheryl Lacey Donovan

Brian, the ultimate "foodie" and entertainer, has been baking, cooking, serving and designing the most unique experiences for family and friends for over 20 years.  Now, in Get Your Bake On, Brian shares over seventy-five recipes that leave no doubt as to why he was crowned champion on the show. This cookbook, 228 pages, encompasses a hearty mixture of The American Baking Competition favorites, brand-new concoctions, and Emmett family recipes passed down through generations. The book will be released by Simon and Schuster on May 26 and he schedule to be on a national tour. For more information,  visit Brian’s official website at www.brianemmettbake.com With a name like Essex Branch, you’re destined for stardom, and that’s precisely where this very driven 40 year old playwright is headed.  With several productions under his belt, Essex is making waves all over the city and beyond.  He is the founder and director of SX Branch & Co. and he holds down a full-time job at a local energy company in Houston. 

WIthout faith it's' impossible to please God!

Author and White House Correspondent April Ryan has a unique vantage point as the only black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House – a position she has held since the Clinton era.On behalf of the American Urban Radio Networks, and through her "Fabric of America" news blog, she delivers her readership and listeners (millions of African Americans and close to 300 radio affiliates) a “unique urban and minority perspective in news.” Her position as a White House Correspondent has afforded her unusual insight into the racial sensitivities, issues, and attendant political struggles of our nation’s last three presidents. *** Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire - ordained minister, a Doctor of Naturopathy, Doctor of Naturopathic Ministry, Master Herbalist, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, an avid lover of African Dance, and an advocate for Literacy and Abstinence. As a graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health, Dr. Brookshire is a Naturopath in the Poconos treating many how to stay well with nature.

 Her most passionate work thus far is the highly anticipated novel Growing Decisions.  Her love for the characters of Growing Decisions can be compared to that of a mother for her children.  These were/are her children.  She carried them for many years and to be able to share them with the world is surreal.  Growing Decisions (Part 2) will be released in early 2016.  Talks are in the works to bring this epic tale to the silver screen.  She is currently working on her 4th and 5th novels entitled “The Cook Family” and her autobiography “Time of Release.”  In addition, to her books, Betty is co-writer and co-director on a pilot TV show entitled Business and Pleasure of New York (working along side CEO Elijah Harmon, Harlemvetz Entertainment and Management, LLC).    ***** ANGELIA VERNON MENCHAN Angelia Vernon Menchan is an author, publisher and public speaker who owns two publishing companies, MAMM Productions and Honorable Menchan Media. Mrs. Menchan is also a Budget Officer and former Job Corps Counselor. To

Join us for an evening with Rory D. Sheriff, Playwright of "Be a Lion" and author of multiple novels.

Huntsville’s own Marc Lacy, a graduate of Alabama A&M University is a nationally renowned, award winning poet/author and a lecturer. He has performed all over the country at many national literary events and spoken word venues. Marc is also a seasoned freelance writer and a blogger for The Man-Ologist Blogs. Along with writing and performance, Marc utilizes his wordsmith talent and poetic flair as he facilitates lectures, conducts workshops, and delivers motivational speeches concerning writing, communication, and self - development. Additionally, Lacy is a cast member of the new hit webisode, The Men’s Room. Marc credits his faith in God and love of family forproviding energy he needs to succeed. Award winning playwright/director/producer Jeanette W. Hill is the founder and executive director of JWHill Productions and Sight Ain’t Seeing Productions (SASP), a non-profit creative arts organization thatprovides original and educational programs for under-represented and under-served urban areas. Her passio