Deborrah Cooper is a seasoned writer, social researcher, advice columnist and the author of a controversial new book entitled "The Black Church – Where Women Pray and Men Prey." Based on the shocking 2010 blog post that had CNN, Al Sharpton, Michael Baisden, Michael Eric Dyson, Al Joyner and all of Black America in an uproar: The Black Church: How Black Churches Keep African American Women Single and Lonely! (Read the article here: http://survivingdating.com/?p=1229)

The book continues an uncomfortable examination of the power of churches in the black community, non-biblical tenets of the prosperity gospel, and the games played by unscrupulous black preachers. This page-turning book also contains dozens of real-life stories of financial and sexual abuses by Pastors, Ministers, Bishops, and church members, along with astute observations about the games being run on women in churches across the nation.

For black women brave enough to question their religious leaders, willing to take a look at what is going on at their churches, and strong enough to demand protection from predatory men for women and children within the walls of the House of God, this book is right on time. And for the black women and children that have personally experienced the travesties of which the author writes, the book validates their reality and gives them a voice.

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Founded in 2012, Quiet Storm Ultra-Premium Vodka began as an Idea and desire to deliver to our consumers a new spirit with a clear and smooth taste and an elegant style. An idea, emerging from a small west Georgia Start up to virtually an upcoming overnight success as the Coolest Storm on Ice it set to sweep through the United States& abroad. Quiet Storm set out on a quest to find the world’s best Vodka to simply invent the Perfect Storm. After 2 years of searching it turned out that the best Vodka was being hand crafted right here in Georgia U.S.

Accomplishing our goal of standing out from the rest, Quiet Storm Ultra-Premium vodka evolved into a spirit that is strong enough for a man but smooth enough for a woman. Our vodka is handcrafted and bottled in our Georgia facility and painstakingly distilled six times in a copper pot still. This grain based vodka is exceptionally clean and smooth, yet retains exceptional character.Bottled at 80 proof for straight & Bottled at 70 proof for flavors, it is sure to be The Coolest Storm On Ice

Amelia Design, Official Photographer for BOBT!

Most of us don't know the impression of God that we have or what others might see on us. As a person who would admit to the true dislike of the camera, I have to say that Amelia really changed my mind about that forever.

Amelia, of Amelia Design has the gift of an angel when it comes to the natural eye of the beauty beneath us. That's why we had no other choice but to select her as our official photograher for BOBT.  Her class, spirit, smile and heart warming patience is like no other I have ever encountered.

I would like to invite you as well as every man, woman, boy and girl to have the opportunity to experience the marvelous work that Amelia Design does, it can almost be a form of theapy for the spirit and for the esteem of us all. Amelia's work has traveling the world of cities and destinations for weddings, reunions, personal, business, modeling and much, much, more. Let Amelia Design put some spice in your life for your love one with a beautiful portrait of love. We now have beautiful pictures of each other to carry in our wallets when it's time to show off the family. 

What is your wallet! :-)  

Please check her out at: www.photographybyameliadesign.com

  

As owner of New Jersey-based Double XXposure, Ellerbee’s success in the industry as a publicist, imagemaker, artist manager, and artist developer is well-documented. It is written across the pages of the many magazines that have covered his artists; it is reflected in the demeanors of those who have listened to his advice and adopted his principles; it is advocated by professionals who use it as a reference for their students, clients and colleagues.

Ellerbee’s client roster is deep and diverse, including the likes of Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, DMX, and Nina Simone. Outside of music, Ellerbee has touched the careers of author Smokey Fontaine, radio personality Angie Martinez, athlete Shannon Briggs and models Iman and Naomi Campbell; he has handled publicity for entertainment executives, fashion stylists, actors, and ministers; he has been the brainchild behind the creation of various events and foundations, and has marketed and publicized numerous Broadway plays and films, including “American Gangster,” “Native Son,” “Exit Wounds” and  “Never Die Alone,” which he executive produced.

In 2000, Kaplan University incorporated Ellerbee’s Charm School program into its curriculum and continues to use it today to instruct students on proper social and business etiquette. In 2006, Harper Collins released his book, “What’s Your Excuse,” a detailed outline of the business and personal skills needed to navigate the often treacherous waters of the entertainment industry.

Perhaps it is the glimmer of mystery and mischief in his eyes. . . or, it may be the colorful characters he portrays. . .or the legendary status of Mr. Antonio Fargas is best explainable by a combination of these and a number of other factors. Through the unique intersection of variables of his delightful versatility and extraordinary talents, Antonio Fargas has entered his image into national and international folklore. He achieved a worldwide audience through his role on “Starsky and Hutch” as the incorrigible and lovable “Huggy Bear” launching a path to credits far more extensive.

Since his initiation into the world of film at the age of 14 in Shirley Clark’s Coal World, he has been noted for the unforgettable characters he creates. Whether perfecting outrageously comedic characters in such films as Robert Downey Sr.’s Putney Swope and Keenan Ivory Wayan’s I’m Gonna Git You Sucka, or “chilling” the audience through a convincing rendition of a 90-year old witch doctor in the Broadway play, The Great White Hope, with James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander.

Antonio’s performances have generated a near-endless array of enthusiastic acclaim from some of the industry’s most respected critics of film, television and stage. His character range has won him acclaim for his sensitive character portrayals of the homosexual roles of Bernstein in Paul Mazursky’s Next Stop, Greenwich Village with Shelley Winters, Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum and for his role as Lindy in Carwash with Richard Pryor, George Carlin and The Pointer Sisters. These two roles also earned him mention in the film book “The Collective Closet”.

LARRY DUNN

For many of us, Earth, Wind & Fire has been an elemental part of our musical experiences since childhood, making us dance, sing and, more often than not, inspiring us to simply pause to observe or think. Among the many names and faces associated with the legendary band, Larry Dunn is one that stands out in the minds of fans, tastemakers and musicians.

As the band’s keyboardist and musical director, Dunn helped to meld soul, jazz, R&B, funk and rock into a sound that became the band’s signature. It was a sound that transformed Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the most successful bands in the world, with sales of more than 100 million albums worldwide, six GRAMMYs, 13 GRAMMY nominations, four American Music Awards, 32 gold and platinum/multi-platinum records and albums, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2010).

Larry Dunn will be our guest on Thursday June 21, 2012 in the first hour. Join us for another interview of a Living Legend of our time.  

 While he is largely recognized for his phenomenal success with Boyz II Men, the El-Amin stamp
extends far beyond the popular 90's boy band. Through his Southpaw Entertainment Company, he has also served as the Midas touch manager to global superstars Michael Jackson, Vanessa Williams,
Janet Jackson, Teddy Riley & Blackstreet, Deborah Cox, Lou Bega and several other notables. He has also interacted closely with several notable music industry executives, including Clive Davis, L.A. Reid,
Jimmy Iovine and Tommy Mottola. After four decades in the entertainment industry, El-Amin says he is happy to share his life story with readers, but he stresses that this is just the “first chapter” of his life. “I have enjoyed every phase
and every aspect of my career in the entertainment business so far, but I am certain that my biggest
accomplishments are yet to come; I'm very excited about what I will achieve in the future.”     

If you missed it  shame on you! Atlanta's, Shay Williams the Date Diva. She was on the show this past Thursday and brought to us from a pschological and  somewhat of a biological standpoint as to the why's

of someone not being in a relationship. Shay offers, coaching and other services for those that want to get married or be in a relationship of love. Check her out at http://www.shaythedatediva.com/

Ariel is originally from Romania and has resided in Atlanta, GA since 1984. He demonstrates his passion of helping people achieve personal freedom through his self improvement company, Personality Development Group LLC. His transformational programs have been helping many people reach their personal visions and goals.
At just 17 years old, he attended his first self-improvement seminar and spent the following decades researching on this subject and travelling to attend as many Public Speaking and Life Coaching seminars and workshops as he could. As a skilled public speaking coach, along with his training in sales, Ariel is highly regarded for his ability to resolve interpersonal issues. What makes PDG different from other public speaking training companies is the personal development lessons that are interwoven in every session.

Ariel will be our guest on Thursday @ 7:00pm. Join us for a fun and entertaining show. 

Family, family, family! I can not say enough about Ronco Johnson! This is Atlanta's home grown own Mongul of creating your future so that you can live to play earlier than later. Listen to our May 24, 2012 show hear the knowlegde and wisdom that Ronco offers us in a way that only he can. Check out his website or give him a call.

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Kelly M. Jenrette, a native of Atlanta, now resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Duain Richmond Martyn.  She is currently playing the role of Nettie in The Color Purple the Musical at Celebration Theatre.  Kelly first fell in love with acting in the 5^th grade where she portrayed Charlie in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Kelly was a proud member of the Freddie Hendricks Youth Ensemble of Atlanta where she performed in Jekonni’s Song, Soweto! and Times.  Kelly also appeared in the Alliance Theatre’s Broadway style production of A Christmas Carol and Kenny Leon’s Rejoice.  Since moving to LA, Kelly has had the opportunity to work with some amazing people on some amazing projects: The 5 NAACP Award Nominated Eclipsed directed by Robert O’Hara, the Ovation and LA Weekly award winning Women of Brewster Place the Musical directed by Michael Matthews, and the 2011 Disney ABC Television Group Showcase directed by Sue Hamilton.  In addition to acting, Kelly also started PractiKally Romantic, a wives group that focuses on how we can become better wives and better women.  Kelly believes and understands that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

"Lenny Williams , enough said? Yes, it is the crooner himself of the greatest  song for at least three genertions, " I Love You " Please come and join us May 3, Thursday @ 7:00pm with our special guest Mr. Lenny Williams as he talks about his latest song "Still'. You dont want to miss this, call him and tell him what you like about his latest work. ;-)

BOBT Guest April 19, 2012 @ 7:00- Mo Stegall - Author, Motivational Speaker

He is a global humanitarian who less than ten years ago was homeless, endured the loss of his mother to AIDS, and experienced several life setbacks but has championed his journey and dedicated his life to serving others.

He has assisted with Missions abroad including putting shoes in underserved communities with the Samaritans Feet Organization in Lima, Peru, he has empowered college students to take control of their financial destiny alongside acclaimed actor and bestselling author Hill Harper on the UNCF HBCU Empower Me Tour, challenged a nation to get involved with education, employment, housing, and health-care as Youth Empowerment Ambassador for the National Urban League's I Am Empowered campaign, and served as Celebrity Ambassador for Operation's Hope Banking on Our Future initiative.

He is author of the international bestseller, Against All Odds I Can Be: 10 Steps To Revolutionize Your Destiny which has held the #1 & #2 spot in the Hot New Release and Bestseller categories for Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million.

 He has helped thousands of individuals, communities and businesses discover their worth, devise practical steps to overcome adversity and achieve goals and is an advocate for empowering women to discover their inner jewels. 

Yvonne N. Pierre is a devoted mom of two boys. She always had a passion for developing works in the entertainment industry (i.e. film, books) that inspire, inform and uplift. Yvonne’s youngest son was diagnosed with Down syndrome after birth and she redirected her attention and primary efforts towards the special needs community. ADVOCACY: In November 2004, she launched “Have Ya Heard the Abilities of Downs” which she later dropped to simply “HYH Online.” In 2007, Yvonne launched an online radio show self-entitled “The Yvonne Pierre Show” an on-demand talk radio show dedicated to informing and inspiring listeners on topics ranging from self-improvement to parenting a special needs child. The show has received nearly 100 thousand downloads. In 2011, Yvonne launched HYH Rise Awards to celebrate and give recognition to those who are making a difference in the Down syndrome community – parents, self-advocates, nonprofits, for-profits and individuals. The awards have received over 13-thousand voters worldwide. Yvonne’s story was featured on the cover of Parenting Special Needs magazine in the May/June 2010 issue. In October of 2011, Rise an annual eMagazine dedicated to further give recognition to the Rise award nominees and recipients. In April 2012, Yvonne will direct and produce her first stage production called “Then You Stand” to further spread Down syndrome awareness. Join us for this great interview Thursday March 22, 2012, 7:00pm ET.

Marquez Hughley, Motivational Speaker

A native of Opelika, Alabama, Marquez Hughley, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving almost 6 years as a Paralegal Specialist, including a deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He attained the military rank of Sergeant (E-5) before his honorable exit in 2005. He is a motivational speaker, author, contributing writer,  licensed Christian minister, Morehouse College student, entrepreneur, CEO of Gigaré, Inc. (www.gigarecollection.com) & Editor-In-Chief of Gigaré Lifestyle Magazine. Marquez Hughley earned a B.A. in Theology from Minnesota Graduate School of Theology, and is currently pursuing a second B.A. in Finance at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Marquez and his beautiful wife, Joanne will be our guest in the first hour on March 15, 2012. As always you don't want to miss this dynamic speaker.

Ms Marian Thomas will be our guest in the second hour of the show on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 8:00pm ET to talk about her latest book and upcoming events. Her debut book, Color Me Jazzmyne, was recognized by the Sankofa Literary Society Review as one of the top 100 books for 1st Quarter 2010. It was also nominated for the 2010 Book-of-the-Year by AAMBC (African Americans on the Move Book Club) Literary Awards. Color Me Jazzmyne reached No. 1 on the Amazon.com Rhythm and Blues bestsellers list. My Father's Colors (2011 release) reached No. 1 on the Amazon.com Soul bestsellers list. Come and take a listen!

Bishop Donald M. Crooms Sr. - Author of the book "What Men Really Want"

Bishop Crooms will enlighten us on the questions that all women and some men want to know. "What Men Really Want." Stay tuned ladies and gents, this is a show you don't want to miss! Bishop Crooms will be with us during the second hour of the show, take a listen and have your questions ready!! Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 8:00pm ET.

Wayne M. Levine, Better Men Coaching

Wayne M. Levine, M.A. is the director of BetterMen Coaching in Agoura Hills, CA (est. 2001) where he coaches men to be the best men, fathers, husbands and leaders they can be. He also facilitates men’s groups, and created the BetterMen Retreats for men.

In addition, Wayne is the author of the best-selling “Hold On to Your N.U.T.s—The Relationship Manual for Men.” 

Hold on to your hats. You don't want to miss this thought-provoking, life-changing interview. So mark your calendars and tune into us on April 5, 2012 at 7PM ET.

Dr. Nancy Williams, Holistic Educator, Author

 Dr. Nancy is an accomplished author with a book called “Divine You” Mind, Body & Soul which include chapters like; “The Complete Step By Step Detox Guide For A Healthy Happier You,” “Detoxing Into Your Best Self,” “Nutrition and Meal Plans For Beginners,” and “Juicing For Beginners;”.
Dr. Nancy is the co/founder of the “On Purpose Foundation,” the developer & co/educator of; Know Thyself “Inner Journey” course and co/educator of “The Treasure Box;” these interactive healing studies are guides to discovering your Identity (who you are), Purpose (why are you here) and Destiny (where are you going) — they build self-esteem, self-empowerment, self-confidence.  Check Dr. Williams out at www.drnancywilliams.com

Dr. Nancy Williams will be our guest on 3-29-2012. Please come join us in an informative and resourceful interview.

Mickki Smith - Spellman Graduate - Writer, Director and Actress of " Intimate Conversations With GOD"

Don't hesitate to see the exciting productions of  an up and coming Director. We are looking forward to seeing more great things produced from you Mickki! Great interview!

Global Lead, Courtney Doran- COO

Our mission is “to transform the trajectory of individuals’ lives through leadership, service and personal development.”

Join us with Courtney and Carolyn on Thursday 2-23-2012 

Carolyn Prebil - Global Lead Director of Marketing

By leading transformative experiences, Global LEAD believes we can change lives, impact communities and create a better world.  We know the power of moments; those moments that inspire you to dream the impossible, give more than you knew you could and contemplate your life’s purpose.  Our experiences, coupled with a personal development curriculum, are uniquely designed to engage students wherever they are in life, expose them to new ideas and life-changing experiences and equip them with the tools to make a difference in their community and the world.2

Join us as we interview Carolyn, Thursday 2-23-2012

Tye Barnett- Stepp Above Weddings & Events - Atlanta GA

Wow, what can we say. This spectacular lady is one in a million. When she says that she will get it done, believe her because she will. Tye is a gifted lady that shares her love of flare and class to every event that she creates. Her style is to fit the event to the needs of her clients and to give the the warm and desired satisfaction that they pay for.Be it "A" class or other, Tye is the event coordinator of our time. Check out her website at www.asteppabovenine.webs.com

And guest what? She is now the Associate Producer for "A Better One Is A Better Two" Are we Blessed or What?

Elevate The Quest - Jazz Band - Atlanta GA

We saw this band perform last night at Metro Fuxon here in the ATL and they were awesome! They are our schedule guest on  2-23-2012. Eric, saxophonist is will be our guest in the first hour. We will be featuring his current music and when I say he is awesome, ladies and gents this one of best jazz bands I have heard in a long time. They are young, new and fresh, check out the interview live on Thursday @ 7pm.

Titiana Ridley, Wellness Coach, New York NY

Titiana is a wellness coach out of New York City, NY. She is on schedule to be our guest March 8, 2012. Please don't miss this exciting guest who is full of information to get our minds, bodies and spirit in order.

Edward Fairley, Author of "Increasing Your Relations I.Q

Having Edward as a guest was great! He gave us a perspective of the how relationships should be from the under 30 crowd. I have to admit I gave a him a tint of a hard time in reference to a chapter in his book about "showing appreciation with sex". This interview was fun and full of energy.! Check it out

Yvonne Chase, Relationship Coach, Powerful and Engergizing guest

Yvonne was an interview for the books! She is a no nonsense kind of lady. She is straight forward and to the point with her beliefs about love, marriage and relationships. No easy talk  to the "cookie" her guys. Yvonne can see through all the male games and "old G"conversations. Way to go girl! Check out Yvonne! 

Danielle Belton, Writer, Editor, Blogger, CNN Contributor

Danielle, is a powerful and magnificent woman who does it all. Even with having been diagnosed with Bipolar Disease which she candidly write about on her blog with BP Magazine. She tells us how she went through the storm of her disease and has come out through faith on the other side enjoying life, stability, happiness and success. This is a must listen to for those putting off a new relationship out of fear of rejection due to a life setback. You can have a successful life with Bipolar. Check it out!

Lisa Shield, ABC Millionaire Matchmaker Relationship Coach

What a ball we had with Lisa as our guest. She was funny, witty and had real answers for those on the quest for a loving and lasting relationship. Check out the flirting response. Lisa said she never laughed so much in a interview. Check it out!!!

Dr.David Banks "Marriage Coach", Certified Relationship Specialist and Family Life Educatior

Dr. Banks has been married to his bride for 21 years and have 3 children. His interview gave us simple and strategic remedy for increasing the love in our family and marriage . He also gave his definite comment on sex before there is a commitment and has created a workshop call " How to Jazz up your marriage". You are going to hear a lot more from Dr. David Banks because he is committed to building family relationship and happy marriages for the future. Check out the interview!