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Marala Scott is a wife, mother of two and multi award-winning author of the emotionally gripping and prolific memoir, In Our House, Perception vs. Reality and Oprah’s Ambassador of Hope. Her words of healing and empowering oneself are shared in her new book Surrounded by Inspiration. Marala speaks nationwide to share her “Indicators of an Abuser” to help others avoid abusive and unhealthy relationships. Marala’s passion and professionalism captures the heart and attention of all who hear her. Awards Oprah Salutes Marala Scott as An Ambassador of Hope http://www.oprah.com/article/spirit/inspiration/20091126-orig-angel-network-ambassadors-of-hope/6International Book Awards Finalist 2010 Sunny 95′s 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know, 2010 National Indie Excellence Award 2009, In Our House, Perception vs. Reality 2009 Premier Book Awards, Non-Fiction Award 2nd Place, Book of the Year Memoir/Autobiography Member of Congress, Mary Jo Kilroy presents Special Congressional Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community. United States Senate, Sherrod Brown, In recognition of your advocacy to prevent child abuse and domestic violence.

Someone once said, “No influence is so powerful, as that of the mother.” I pray that this will be a place where you find all of the resources you need to equip you for this journey called parenting. It is my hope to provide information that will help all parents to live, love and understand their children to their fullest potential. Remember that parents are a major force in leadership as they prepare their children for the global community with each word and action from you to touch the world and have a profound and lasting impact beyond your expectations. Therefore, pray for your children, chose wisely in your leadership roles, love unconditionally, give as you see you can and surrender daily to God’s plan for your strength as parents.

Gwen Y. Gistarb is the author of “The Lesson Plan ~ A Workbook for Mothers and Teenage Daughters”, a parent of a daughter and son, a speaker, and has been a high school teacher for twenty-six years. She has written articles for the Gospel News Magazine. Gwen believes that having a daughter is the most precious gift a mother will be given in a lifetime. She is a leader in establishing and re-establishing the relationships between mothers and their teenage daughters.

Dana Lam, Image consultant, speaker and Founder/Owner of Does This Ponytail Make My Butt Look Big says, “We only have one shot at making a good first impression. And it’s important, no matter how busy we are, to take time for ourselves.” Our mission is to help people improve their inward confidence and self-esteem through outward appearance. She does this using a light-hearted and non-judgmental approach for each and every client. Dana began her career in marketing which gave her the perfect springboard for personal brand improvement. Famous for giving away cars, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. awarded Dana a car—twice—for outstanding sales achievement. Dana founded Does This Ponytail Make My Butt Look Big in 2009 and has helped more than 1,200 people across the globe look and feel their best through personal, one-on-one, consulting sessions and workshops. Dana is also the co-author of Does This Ponytail Make My Butt Look Big? – Style and Beauty for Every woman.

Melvin Adams played 3 seasons with the Harlem Globetrotters, two time all-American in college, led the nation in scoring junior year 28ppg. Melvin, a motivational speaker has spoken to over 8 million youth He has been married for 11 yrs. 6mths 23days and has two sons. Melvin likes to challenge and inspire men, youth, and women to reach for their dream sand to never give up on life.

Sharon Scott is the founder and CEO of The Marvin & Juanita Smith Learning Centers of Excellence, Inc.(MJSLCE). In 2008 we began implementing educational programs, and providing real-life answers to middle and high school students, motivating them to reduce teen promiscuity, pregnancy, STIs and HIV/AIDS while empowering them to achieve academically, emotionally, physically, and socially. 1,222 students have participated in our classes at Westside High School and KIPP Houston High School. Our classes are co-ed. We have been named the SBA-Houston District’s 2012 Home-based Business Champion.

Building our future leaders through education is our business. Affecting positive attitude and behavioral changes among our teens is our business. We have developed and use a curriculum that helps students understand their personal self-worth, their value to the community and our Nation. Our students, while grasping the importance of completing their education without the burden of teen parenthood and sexually transmitted infections, are shown the need for positive academic and personal achievements.

For 23 years of my life I sold drugs I was doing the killing, stealing and destroying of life and today I motivate encourage and teach people how to walk in authority. In a few years I’ve accomplished so much I travel speaking in High schools churches, colleges and I also have a radio show on 100.7 FM called get Wrapped in Real Talk with Juan Martinez Every Saturday at 9pm

Juan is a speaker and Radio show host and a pastor of a Spanish Congregation in the Woodlands. He also goes in Prisons I do large out reaches in Houston and around the United States and I’m about to start 3 day conferences with outreaches.