After watching Adrian’s heartwarming proposal (in the form of miming) to Brittany, we all were immediately enamored by the love these two share. As it should have, the video immediately went viral last week and was appropriately titled “best proposal of 2013”. This young couple made singles and couples everywhere desire that same kind of love. Because the video just wasn't … [Read more...]
Couple’s Spotlight
Couples Spotlight: John and Tammy Wright, Owners ABC Wellness and Fitness Center
John and Tammy Wright are a dynamic fitness military couple who founded ABC Wellness and Fitness Center in Waldorf, MD in 2009. They’ve been married ten years and have two boys, ages seven and six. While Tammy (who holds a Master’s in information resource management) is “behind the scenes” and heads the overall strategic planning of the business, John (who is a certified … [Read more...]
Power Couple: Michael & Tanya Trotter (Blount)
Since 1994 Tanya has been an international known recording artist best known for her performance in the hit movie Sister Act 2 singing "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and since expanded her title to author and speaker in 2009. She has presented lectures at various churches, her Butterfly Beautiful Conference for Girls and Young Women, The Urban League and many other venues. Three … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Jonathan & Wynter Pitts
You may remember this couple from a picture they shared on our Facebook fan page. That one picture literally went viral in just hours of posting it. So we wanted to see who the real people were behind the beautiful photo. Meet Jonathan and Wynter Pitts. Their love affair began during their third year back at Drexel University. Johnathan’s story: I met Wynter very briefly at … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Mike and Henrietta Jones
I love hearing other peoples' love stories and their thoughts and tips on what makes their marriages work. This week's spotlight couple has been together since their sophomore year of high school. Henrietta is a graduate of Morris College in Sumter, SC with a Political Science Degree, and works as an administrator assistant. Her husband, Mike is a graduate of Lees-McRae College … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Stephon and Pamela King, Sr.
Anyone who is married and has been married for any length of time, knows it takes work, dedication and a lot of times, creativity to keep that love going and growing. This is why I love these couple spotlights because there are so many different things to learn and incorporate into my own marriage (and I'm sure, yours too), as one size does not fit all. Meet Stephon & … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Marlon & Rashida Cohen
Marlon and Rashida met at church during a youth ministry meeting. She needed a ride home that night, he offered (it was late and raining), and the rest is history. They quickly became friends through different ministries in the church and have been married for almost seven years. Marlon has a background in sales and marketing, and Rashida is a Chiropractic Doctor who … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Ainsley & Rachael Gibson
Rachael and Ainsley are our spotlight couple this week, both born and raised in Jamaica, currently residing in Maryland. This couple shares with us their experience getting married as a young couple, learning how to raise their kids in a completely different culture than what they’re accustomed to, managing busy professional careers, and the things that have helped keep their … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Anjuan & Aneika Simmons
If for any minute you doubt that there are truly happily married people out there, here is yet another beautiful couple to inspire you in your own marriage (or future marriage). Anjuan and Aneika met in college at the University of Texas at Austin. He studied Electrical Engineering, and she studied Management Information Systems. Although their college romance ended up not … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Gregory & Kemlia Sherman
This week's spotlight is on Gregory (Greg) and Kemlia (Kem, sounds like Kim) Sherman. This couple hails from Maryland by way of South Carolina. She’s a ten-and-a-half year veteran of the US Air Force. He served in the Army for thirteen years. They’ve been married for twenty years, together for twenty-four, and have two beautiful daughters (ages fifteen and twenty) and an … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Carlton & Joyce Waterman
This week's spotlight is on Carlton and Joyce Waterman. They met as neighbors in New York around 1975 (as with most couples who have been together for so many years, they cannot remember the exact year) before getting married. They blended families to become one huge unit of seven children (all girls) and thirteen grandchildren (ranging in ages from eighteen months to … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Jerome & Deborah Mills
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jerome and Deborah Mills, and I have to say that their love for each other is truly inspiring as I could feel it even through the phone. Deborah and Jerome were high school sweethearts — she was a cheerleader and he was a football player — and got married at the ages of nineteen and twenty. They have defied the odds by still being happily … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Jason & Jessica Young
Before I made the call to interview Jason and Jessica Young of J Young Media, I was already inspired. If you were to spend some time on their website and learn more about their mission, you would feel the same. Our conversation was enlightening, encouraging and brought a great awareness to a significant cause. Not only does this dynamic duo create impactful media, both are … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Eric & Wendy Pittman
We often talk about power couples on this site. But, we are not necessarily talking about the super rich and famous couples or celebrity couples. You see, to us power couples are couples that know that when they are working together and nurturing each other, they are unstoppable. This is why we were so excited to talk to Eric and Wendy Pittman, a power couple that has been … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Darrell & Trisha Bell
"I'm writin' this soundtrack for my wife." Those are the first lyrics you hear when you listen to Stephen the Levite's song S.O.S. Off stage Stephen the Levite is Darrell Bell and that song is a wonderful ode to his wife Trisha. The Bell's took time out of their busy schedules to chat with us about their relationship, music, and also offer up a little advice to married … [Read more...]