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  Date / Time: 10/16/2008 6:10 PM UTC

  Meet Deborah Pegues and Audrey Bell Kearney
  

  Deborah Smith Pegues: 
  
  Deborah is a prolific writer with the ability to address readers across all social, racial, and economic strata. 
   
  She wrote "30 Days to Taming the Tongue" to challenge readers to embark upon a 30-day period of abstinence from 30 negative uses of the tongue. This book has revolutionized conversations across America with sales in excess of 350,000 copies and has appeared on Harvest House Publisher's bestsellers list for over two years.
   
  In "30 Days to Taming Your Finances", she writes as a friendly boot camp sergeant and guides readers through the maze of FICO scores, credit card traps, personal spending plans, and much more. "Managing Conflict God's Way" sets forth strategies for effective confrontation of interpersonal conflicts. (See "Online Store" for a listing of other books authored by Deborah).

  She has been the featured guest on various radio and television talk shows to discuss the life-changing principles set forth in her works. Letters from around the world affirm the effectiveness of her writings and teaching.
  

  A seasoned professional and astute businesswoman, Deborah has held executive positions in several major corporations including ten years as Vice President of MCA INC. / Universal Studios' venture capital division and three years as Manager of Forecasting and Budgeting for Hughes Aircraft's billion dollar Space & Communications Division. She has also served as financial consultant to several celebrities, various non-profit organizations and emerging businesses domestically and in South Africa. She prepared the initial financial projections for the development of the wildly successful Magic Johnson Theater chain.

  A Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas and an MBA degree in Finance from the University of Southern California, Deborah is also a Certified Behavioral Consultant. She specializes in helping people to understand, accept and appreciate personality differences.

  Deborah recently served for over eight years as Chief Financial Officer of West Angeles Church, one of the leading mega-churches in the USA, headed by Bishop Charles Blake (presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ International) . In connection with the construction of their landmark cathedral, she negotiated the largest financing commitment ever extended to a church in the United States.
  

  She is in great demand to share her expertise on church financial management and leadership essentials.
  
  Her advice has appeared in Essence magazine, Charisma, Redbook, and other national publications. Deborah’s community involvement has included serving on the Board of Directors of the Christian Entertainers Fellowship, Inc., an outreach organization for high profile entertainers, Save Africa’s Children, Inc., Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU), and special stints of sharing her wisdom with numerous other nonprofit organizations. She recently joined the Board of World Vision USA. Respected community leaders have praised her for her excellence, forthrightness and integrity.

  Deborah and her husband, Darnell Pegues, have been happily married for over 28 years. Together, they conduct marriage enrichment seminars.
  
  
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   Audrey Bell Kearney

  Profile Information

  Relationship Status

  Married

  Personal Interests

  I am a business owner, parent and wife. I spend most of my time helping other start and grow their own business and how to market businesses that they already have. I love to read, travel and bowl.

  Personal Site

  http://www.sisterinc.com
   

  Favorite Sites

  http://www.sisterinc.blogspot.com
  http://www.Risetv.tv

  About Me

  I am a business coach, author, columnist, publisher, talk show host film producer and inventor. I've been a business owner for almost 10 years. I love what I do and I love helping others live a life that they love doing what they love.

  Audrey Bell-Kearney

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