Introducing the newest signed author to the BlackGold Publishing team: the passionate and devoted, Dana Watson

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Dana Watson is a native of Norfolk, VA. She is employed full-time as an Early Childhood Engagement Specialist for Hampton City Schools. Her
background includes working in the criminal justice system, foster care, and the nonprofit sector. She has a bachelor's degree in Human Services and three Master ‘s degrees in Education, Human Service Counseling, and
Practical Theology. Currently, she is attending Grace Bible College and Seminary to obtain her PHD in Christian Counseling. She is also a Master
Transformational Coach and is the owner of Elev8te Health & Wellness, helping individuals heal and turn their pain into their purpose. In October 2013, she was licensed as a minister of the gospel, and ordained as an Elder, in November 2019. She enjoys ministering through the word, song, and
dance.

During her free time, she enjoys writing and giving back to the community. She is the published author of "Because He Loves Me" and “Man of Deception” and a contributing author of "I'm a Praying Wife", “It Cost to be the Boss”, and “Women Who Pray”. Dana began her work in the marketplace ministry as the founder of Project HEART in 2015. HEART stands for Healing, Empowering, Affirming, Restoring, and Transforming!! She is currently Page 138 of 155 volunteering as the Support Groups Coordinator and facilitates healing groups for the O.A.T. Foundation. Dana is an award-winning life coach. She was most recently nominated as the Feminine Freedom Distinguished Honoree and received an honorary
doctorate in leadership and divinity. Dana is on a mission to rebuild one heart at a time, as she is best known for advocating for domestic violence victims, facilitating healthy relationships classes, and ministering to the youth of Norfolk, VA. She has committed herself to the Lord and has
successfully turned her pain into purpose.

Her favorite scripture verse is Isaiah 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."
Dana can be found on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram @Coachdanaw, and via her website danawatsoncoaching.com.

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