My Brother's Keeper of Greater Richmond

Monica L. Ball, Media Personailty - Mistress of Ceremony

Monica L. Ball, Media Personality, Founder/CEO of Real Talk With Monica and Rising Towards Success is a native of Emporia, Virginia, and a long-term resident of Richmond, VA. Monica is on a mission to help small businesses to become profitable and give back to the community. Monica received both her BA and MBA at Strayer University. Currently, she is pursuing her PHD in business management at Grand Canyon University. Monica's trained in business management and marketing, she has over 20 years of unique experience in government, corporations, and leadership through brand management and social media marketing.

On the entertainment area, Monica hosts her own television and radio show called the Real Talk With Monica (R.T.W.M.) which is a local Virginia show focuses on business promotion, empowerment, and human-interest stories that affect the Greater Richmond Metro area. R.T.W.M. is licensed, trademarked and have a social media presence of over 15,000 active followers. In addition, Monica also hosts a daily radio show called: "Morning Rush With Monica" on Rejoice 101.3 FM and 990 AM from 7-9 am eastern time in the Greater Richmond Metro area. 

Monica is highly sought after for business advice, personal counseling, and assistance with community advocacy. Therefore, in October of 2017, Monica founded Rising Towards Success a nonprofit company to continue her efforts within the community by uplifting and improve family dynamics, educate others about personal health, and help small businesses grow within the community. There are "doers" and there are "talkers." Before you can ask the question, Monica has already completed the job. Stay tuned for bigger projects on the way from Monica L. Ball aka Miss Real Talk. “That’s Real Talk”, is a popular motto that Monica says at the end of her show after she speaks the truth.

Visit Real Talk with Monica here.

Bishop Darryl F. Husband, Sr. - Sr. Pastor, Author, Recording Artist - Keynote Speaker

Bishop Darryl F. Husband, Sr., is the Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Church in Richmond, Virginia, and founder of Life More Abundant Ministries. For more than 36 years, he has served as Senior Pastor to the Mount Olivet Church, a multi-cultural congregation in the inner-city community of Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia. Since becoming the pastor, Bishop Husband has founded and implemented many ministries, including L.I.F.E Church West and the soon-to-be announced L.I.F.E Church South. His passion for training leaders is evident through the growing Mount Olivet Leadership Education Network (MOLTEN) Bible Institute and newly formed Church Leadership Training School. 

Bishop Husband received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Illinois State University with a major in foreign languages. He later matriculated at Virginia Union University where he earned his Master's Degree in Divinity at the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in 2004 from Virginia University of Lynchburg. He has also done doctoral studies at Boston University. 

Bishop Husband serves Global United Fellowship as the Bishop of Intercessory Prayer; Bishop Neil C. Ellis is the Presiding Bishop. Bishop Husband has a heart for people of different ethnic backgrounds and has traveled to many countries around the world doing leadership workshops and leading worship: Scotland (Aberdeen, Glasgow), England (Colchester, Preston, Manchester, and London), India (Chennai, Nagaland, Mumbai), Brazil, Finland, Cuba, Ukraine, and Africa (Liberia, Ghana, Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, and Cameroon) and Israel. 

Bishop Husband is married to the former Sherrine Charity. They are the proud parents of Darryl Frederick Husband II, Gabriella Sherrine Agape Husband, Jason Oliver and two others the Lord gave, Daytriel Nzassi and Eric Elam. 

Visit Mount Olivet Church - Life More Abundant Ministries here: 

Annette Arrington - Professional Singing Artist

Annette Arrington is a native of Durham NC but grew up in New York. Annette has been singing professionally since 2010. She has been singing since a young girl. Annette believes that God blessed her with this gift and she loves to share it with anyone that wants to listen. “Music is powerful; one song could change a person’s life or simply bring a smile to their face” says Arrington.  Singing is her passion and each time she is able to share her gift, she also shares her soul as well. 

Visit Annette Arrington's Facebook page here!

Bennie Blonkoe Perry - Comedy, Entertainer

Bennie Blonkoe Perry is a 13 year comedy vet. Washington DC born Virginia raised. He has graced the stage from Chicago to the Carolinas, on down to Atlanta and back up again. Always a crowd favorite whether its backyard cook outs all the way to retirement homes. Blue or clean, all age groups, he has something for everyone. From acting to impersonations he’s a true entertainer.

Venue

The Embassy Suites

2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294

The Manny Awards Dinner will be held at the newly renovated Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond, the only full-service all-suite hotel in Richmond, Virginia.  Experience our transformation with new modern suites, atrium and conference center.  Enjoy our destination Atrium Bar and E’terie dining or Grab & Go. We're located in the West End, just a few miles from the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University and the vibrant Short Pump area. Appreciate more space and freedom in two-room suite that offers a separate bedroom and living room, as well as two 37-inch flat screens HDTVs and complimentary internet access.

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