Elevating Conversations
As we get ready to embark on a new year, I bet you are already thinking about what you will do next year whether it be traveling more, saving up, getting in shape, or even prioritizing yourself more. Whatever the case may be, I want you to realize that there is power in thinking ahead. Breaking Down What It Means We have heard the saying before that if you fail…
Hey there! Have you found yourself in a season unlike any other? Maybe it’s a season of pressure, sacrifice, etc. Either way, it can cause you to want to give up or ask God if you did something to deter you from the promise or favor of God. BUT it’s in those seasons that God’s word manifests itself and helps you to understand why God has strategically allowed those circumstances…
We sat down with Vera Cleveland, Principal at Eagle Lake Primary School in Eagle Lake, TX. We talked about the current education system and the changes her school has made since the pandemic. She even addresses how her school is taking the proper measures to keep its students safe in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting. We also talked about community, the great teacher resignation, and why Vera is…
We took a seat on the couch with licensed professional counselor, Lauren Weiner, to get her knowledge on mental health and how our teens and young adults are being impacted by today’s culture. She explains some of the stigmas around counseling and why it is important to listen to our younger generations. She also addresses how social media and other factors play a role in the anxiety that youth and…
We sat down with musician and songwriter, Pastor Darrell Jackson. He breaks down why mentorship is key to reaching your goals and the importance of keeping your intentions pure. He also shares his testimony on how he was able to break into the Gospel music industry and more. Listen in to see why the Billboard recipient has been called the “Babyface” of Gospel music. Follow Pastor Darrell Jackson on social!…
We interviewed LaVern Lemons, the oldest daughter of the late blues singer, Louis “Blues Boy” Jones, to learn about his legacy and music, and to talk about why she wrote her latest book, Unknown for Six Decades: The Rediscovery of Louis “Blues Boy” Jones. What inspired you to write you book? My father’s passion for music and his love for people is what inspired me to write this book. I…
When I first started Intellectual Beats, it was out of an uncertain place in my life. I knew that I had a love for writing and sharing stories but I did not know what medium to allow my gift to flow through. I took the advice of many people around me who encouraged me to start a blog. However, the requests from people (even before I created my digital site),…
After experiencing her own set of trials in life, La’Brittany Hemphill wants people to know that it is possible to live again, even after experiencing unfavorable circumstances. Her book, Discovering Life after Death: A Woman’s Journey to Unlocking the Lioness Within, is a testimony of how she became an overcomer. During her book release celebration on Jan. 4, 2020, La’Brittany recalls how losing both of her parents influenced the choices…
What started out as a dream for Vera Cleveland later manifested into a series of poems. She is now the author of Visions of Love from Heaven, a book of poems about purpose and the different types of relationships that people face. On Dec. 14, 2019, Vera Cleveland celebrated the launch of her book. During the celebration, Vera explained how dreams inspired her to write her book. “I would have a…
After witnessing many struggling relationships, Jessie and Keandra Upson felt called by God to write their book, Organic Love, where they provide 12 strategies to a healthier relationship. The strategies presented in their book include how to communicate, how to grow closer to God, and how to not compare your relationship to others. “We are very authentic and genuine people, so a lot of the struggles we’ve been through, it…