VICTORIOUS BY DESIGN

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.

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.

Few leaders have left as indelible a mark on business, entertainment, and culture as Dr. Mathew Knowles. Best known as the driving force behind the global phenomenon of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, and Solange, his influence extends far beyond music into sales, marketing, academia, authorship, philanthropy, and health advocacy—establishing him as one of the most versatile visionaries of his generation.

How Caroline and Colby Harries Are Changing the Narrative of Infertility When you meet Caroline and Colby Harries, you immediately sense...

Photo Credit: UCF Staff Photo Dr. Brenda Smith Thompson is an accomplished educator, dedicated entrepreneur, and the visionary Founder...

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH   As we commemorate Women’s History Month, we honor the extraordinary women who are shattering...

DR. VELMA BAGBY A Faith-Filled Guide to Love, Marriage, and Purpose Dr. Velma Bagby radiates a rare blend of wisdom, grace, and...

Anchorage, Alaska, with its breathtaking landscapes and sense of community, served as the backdrop for Christian Muntean’s formative...

VBD Magazine is excited to present 5 Influential Men to Watch in 2025. These remarkable leaders are breaking barriers, transforming...

In 1961, a pivotal moment in the history of the Presbyterian Church of Jamaica unfolded as Raymond George Coke was ordained to the...