Carol Ross-Burnett, Founder & Host | Angela Alexander | Cydney Wayne Davis | Jeanette Hawes
Brenda Holloway | Babbie Mason | Marilyn McCoo Davis | Deborah Smith Pegues
Watch the video intro from our conference!
Video Music Track: Our Covenant Prayer (c) 2011 Carol Ross-Burnett/Psalmist's Song Of Joy (ASCAP)
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Over 60 women attended our meeting on Oct. 8th and we had a blast! A special shout out goes to our attendees from Canada and Denmark!
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Thank you for the inspiration and refreshing. | You have encouraged my weary soul. I will press on... | Thank you for sharing such encouraging words and prayer! | We NEED sisters like you to wind us up & remind us of who we are | Bless you for sharing your journey of faith. | Sister-hood is so important! Thank you for your wonderful words…. | This is awesomeness!!! |Thank you so much for allowing me to join this wonderful zoom!! | I’m forever grateful! I needed this! | I don’t have the opportunity to fellowship so this is a true gift! | This has been such a blessing! | Praise God for this beautiful, blessed time! | This has been an amazing event. | I cannot tell you how much of a blessing and encouragement it was to see all you "seasoned" women. | … this was beautiful. | I appreciate your love for each other, wisdom, care and support. | Today has been confirmation - the Lord has been impressing me to do this for some time. | Thank you, all for your prayers, knowledge, and time. We, as women, need each other.
Hallelujah, I'm inspired! Blessings to you Ms. Carol, Ms. Babbie, Ms. Jeanette, Ms. Angela, Ms. Cydney, Ms. Brenda, Mrs. Marilyn, Ms. Deborah for sharing your gifts and experiences. Thanks to all the women in this lovely community who made this meeting possible. Glory to God!
Hallelujah, I'm inspired! Blessings to you Ms. Carol, Ms. Babbie, Ms. Jeanette, Ms. Angela, Ms. Cydney, Ms. Brenda, Mrs. Marilyn, Ms. Deborah for sharing your gifts and experiences. Thanks to all the women in this lovely community who made this meeting possible. Glory to God!
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View My Guest Appearance on Cliff Wright's "Be Inspired Today" Podcast!
I recently had the opportunity to recall and share highlights of God's faithfulness to me as a singer, songwriter, author, speaker and career professional. What a journey! Join me as Cliff Wright poses questions designed to inform and inspire. And I get to pray for you and your journey, too! Please view on YouTube, like and share. And keep your eyes open for details on this year's virtual Platform Workshop for Christian Artists!
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COACHING FOR YOU IN 2022!As an Awyken professional coach, I help people make their dreams come true! Want to write a book? Finish those songs you started? Get more speaking engagements? Record a music project? Or perhaps you want to go back to school (like I did last year!), or start your own business. The point is you may have many options, but just thinking about them does not get you anywhere! Yes, think things through, do your research, seek expert advice and counsel, but at some point YOU must take action. Don't let fear hold you back. Don't let the naysayers get in your head. And don't let your own inner voice discourage you. You can do it! Need some help to reach your goals in 2022? I'm a possibility strategist, and I'm here for you!
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Special offer: Gets 1 free virtual session! Additional sessions are available at my regular coaching rate.
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I was delighted to be a part of the inaugural Nehemiah Film Festival and to moderating a panel on film scoring with an old friend - Kevin Toney - and a new friend - Evan Wright. Both are professional musicians - one a seasoned, Grammy award-winning music veteran, and the other a young and upcoming composer. You can stream this informative panel as well festival film entries and winners on demand. It was an even greater honor to host the Gala Awards Ceremony live, also now streaming on demand. Purchase all-access or selected passes at https://www.nehemiahfilmfestival.com/. This event helps fund programs and initiatives through the Nehemiah Project L.A., Bishop Ed Smith's vision to support young adult foster youth who have aged out of the system.
What's happening with the Platform Workshop? God is doing a new thing.
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I was blessed to sing at the annual Clergy Women Toastmasters Good Friday service.
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2020 PLATFORM WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
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Babbie Mason Deborah Smith Pegues Angela Alexander Brenda Daniel Nadia Gil kes Patti Titus Goodeyo Social Media
A NEW SEASON OF PURPOSE, PATH & POSSIBILITIES!

I OFFER PROFESSIONAL COACHING
I help people figure out how to make their dreams come true.
Why? Because dreams don't have an expiration date!
Do you have a dream you want to dust off or a new dream you want to pursue? Are you thinking more about those dreams during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and change? Perhaps you have more time now than ever before to actually plan for and move toward implementing your new or long held vision or dream - or maybe your new normal now demands that you do.
I stepped into one of my dreams when I launched The Platform nearly seven years ago. Now, I have stepped into another by becoming a professional coach. Let me help you step into yours. I did it, and you can too!
Whether it is using your creative talents or other skills and expertise, I can help you lock into purpose and dust off your dreams! I offer powerful coaching that will help you revisit or reveal, and better yet, pursue and achieve the big possibilities in your life.
Don't wait! Click below and ask me for more info. Let me help you discover for yourself how to make your dream a reality.
I help people figure out how to make their dreams come true.
Why? Because dreams don't have an expiration date!
Do you have a dream you want to dust off or a new dream you want to pursue? Are you thinking more about those dreams during this unprecedented time of uncertainty and change? Perhaps you have more time now than ever before to actually plan for and move toward implementing your new or long held vision or dream - or maybe your new normal now demands that you do.
I stepped into one of my dreams when I launched The Platform nearly seven years ago. Now, I have stepped into another by becoming a professional coach. Let me help you step into yours. I did it, and you can too!
Whether it is using your creative talents or other skills and expertise, I can help you lock into purpose and dust off your dreams! I offer powerful coaching that will help you revisit or reveal, and better yet, pursue and achieve the big possibilities in your life.
Don't wait! Click below and ask me for more info. Let me help you discover for yourself how to make your dream a reality.
A THOUGHT FOR ANY DAY... READ PSALM 37:23
Allow the path laid before you to manifest your creative gifts, inspire others and promote change
Allow the path laid before you to manifest your creative gifts, inspire others and promote change
I've been thinking about pathways a lot lately. My newfound love for photography has helped me capture many variations of what paths can look like and reminded me that our individual paths are just as diverse. I had the great fortune of traveling to Europe before the pandemic and, while I marveled at the iconic landmarks we all know, I was fascinated with the spectacular array of paths and walkways I encountered. The beautiful variety brought to mind the different paths we have all taken - unique paths that tell our stories and that fuel our songs, books and speeches.
With all that's going on around us as a result of a global pandemic, the senseless killing of Black people while in police custody, mass murders and the resulting protests, there has been an awakening like never before. Where do you fit in? What is your path in this uncharted territory? How will you contribute to a path forward with your gifts and callings?
I know we are all praying for God's wisdom and protection as we experience the dramatic events of each day. Stay safe and stay well. Seek the Lord about what you can do and then...do it! Trust that your footsteps are ordered of the Lord and stay on the path He has laid out for you.
With all that's going on around us as a result of a global pandemic, the senseless killing of Black people while in police custody, mass murders and the resulting protests, there has been an awakening like never before. Where do you fit in? What is your path in this uncharted territory? How will you contribute to a path forward with your gifts and callings?
I know we are all praying for God's wisdom and protection as we experience the dramatic events of each day. Stay safe and stay well. Seek the Lord about what you can do and then...do it! Trust that your footsteps are ordered of the Lord and stay on the path He has laid out for you.
2019 Platform Workshop Highlights
2018 Platform Workshop Highlights
Carol & 2018 Workshop Speakers & Special Guests |
The 2018 Workshop took place once again in Los Angeles. The expanded Workshop drew singers, songwriters, authors and speakers to hear from eight outstanding professionals in these fields. I don't know anywhere else creative artists can find this combination of expertise in an intimate setting with speakers up close and accessible during networking breaks! Watch my post-workshop interview with Babbie Mason.
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2018 Platform Workshop Photo Gallery
Previous Platform Workshops
2017 Workshop
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The Platform Covers the ASCAP "I Create Music" Expo
2018 ASCAP Expo
Interview with Voxercise vocal warm-up app founder, Sarah Leib
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With ASCAP Membership Mgr. & recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson ("Great Work") |
Interview with author & vocal coach Jan Linder Koda of angeldivamusic.com
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2017 ASCAP Expo
Carol kicks off coverage for the 2017 ASCAP Expo
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Platform Workshop alum Daniel Davis at the 2017 ASCAP Expo
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Barry De Vorzon talks about Master Writer at ASCAP Expo 2017
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Carol with Siri of Music Connection Magazine
Carol launches 2016 ASCAP Expo coverage
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Carol reflects on the 2017 ASCAP Expo
the 2016 ASCAP ExpoLANDR on mastering your tracks
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2017 ASCAP Expo closes with Stevie Wonder
Why do you create music? ASCAP Expo 2016
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Signing off from the 2016 ASCAP Expo
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The Platform Profiles Video Series
Babbie Mason Radio
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The Platform Profile Video Series No.1
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The Platform Profile Video Series No. 2
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