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Posted on: October 13, 2022 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Breaking Down Barriers: Lauren Weiner Addresses Mental Health, Social Media, and Listening to Teens and Young Adults

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…

Posted on: October 5, 2022 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Positioned for Greatness: Pastor Darrell Jackson Shares His Journey of Becoming a Successful Songwriter

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!…

Posted on: April 27, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 19

Meet the Author Who is Helping the World Rediscover Her Father’s Legacy

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…

Posted on: March 30, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary

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),…

Posted on: February 10, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Discovering Life after Death: Meet the Author Who Turned Her Testimony into a Book

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…

Posted on: January 3, 2020 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Meet the Educator Who Turned Her Dreams into a Book

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…

Posted on: September 8, 2019 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Healing from Experience: Meet the Authors Restoring the Original Intent of Love

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…

Posted on: August 7, 2019 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Personal Branding: Meet the Barber Who Learned How to Promote His Business While Relocating

Rese the Barber, owner of Premium Quality Cuts, found himself trying to figure out what route to take to make a life for himself. After not getting a football scholarship, Rese’s mother wanted him to join the military, but he was opposed to the idea. “I was sitting at home in the computer room trying to figure out what I was going to do with myself so I decided, why…

Posted on: July 28, 2019 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Meet the Hair Stylist Who Launched a Successful Brand After Battling Hair Loss

From styling hair to designing clothes and art, Takia Scott uses her creativity to impact the lives of men, women, and children. “I wear a lot of hats; under that comes a lot of different responsibilities but I don’t fear away from them, I take all of them and strive with joy,” Takia said. She began to pursue cosmetology in the 6thgrade. Her best friend’s mom had a daycare inside…

Posted on: May 31, 2019 Posted by: Shayla Kuykendall Comments: 0

Designing for Community: Meet the Entrepreneur Who Overcame Obstacles to Turn Her Hobby into a Business

What do you like to do in your spare time? While some people use their free time to pick up a side hustle or hobby for enjoyment, others may view it as the source behind a promising future. For Trenessa Sewell, what started off as a hobby soon became the start of her living out her dreams. Trenessa is the owner of Designs and Styles, a business dedicated to creating customized…