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The silence can be deafening, loud, powerful, overwhelming. It’s funny how even the smallest sounds, like a ticking clock or a dripping pipe, can bring comfort just because they remind you something’s happening. Burning bushes are scary, sure, but at least Moses knew what was going on.

A.L. Ember has always been drawn to stories—those spoken, written and lived. With roots spanning Nigerian, Jamaican, and Antiguan heritage, her love for culture, music, and food has shaped both her worldview and her writing. From childhood competitions to her current book series, her voice has matured into one that celebrates faith, resilience, vulnerability and love.

At Victorious By Design, it’s our pleasure to highlight the achievements of individuals who are courageously walking in purpose and using their talents and abilities to make a positive impact. That’s why we are excited to feature A.L. Ember w ho is an author and project management coordinator. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, we will be celebrating the release of A.L.'s book Dear Strong Friend: A Guide to Grace and Breathing Again . Visit A.L.Ember's website to keep up with la

We have exciting news! Something beautiful is coming. Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts—on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, we celebrate the release of Dear Strong Friend: A Guide to Grace and Breathing Again  by A.L. Ember.   This inspiring debut is a heartfelt invitation to every “strong friend,” those who pour into others yet forget to pause and breathe. A.L. offers a tender, transparent invitation to those who are always holding it all together. WHAT READERS CAN EXPEC

The September 2025 issue of Victorious By Design (VBD) Magazine is live. VBD Magazine is a leading quarterly lifestyle, business, and literary publication for personal, professional, and organizational transformation, growth, and success.

They didn’t start with a stage. They started with a sound—a sound of unity, surrender, and unshakable faith. Meet Last Call, the gospel duo featuring Tricray Astwood and Adrian Jones, whose harmonies were first forged in private worship and prophetic prayer long before they echoed through concert halls. What began as a spiritual alignment has grown into a bold, undeniable voice for a generation longing for authenticity, healing, and hope.

Her smile is alluring. Her laughter, contagious. Even through the cold computer screen, she radiates a warmth that pulls you in. She is Dr. Rita D. Lewis.

Award-winning author Becky Wade delivers a captivating trio of romances that blend heartfelt storytelling with irresistible charm in The Sons of Scandal series.

Award-winning author Becky Wade delivers a captivating trio of romances that blend heartfelt storytelling with irresistible charm in The Sons of Scandal series.

Few stories carry the weight of lived experience and the power to transform perspectives like that of James “Butch” Rosser Jr., MD, FACS, and his wife, Dana Rosser.