Whether it’s on television, radio, before audiences, or one-on-one, Cheryl Martin is passionate about being an effective communicator. During this exciting season of life, Cheryl’s desire is to cultivate every dream God has placed in her heart. This commitment led her to walk away from a successful full-time career in broadcast journalism as a news anchor and moderator with BET, the national cable network. Since then, she’s become an author, communications coach, and a popular speaker for churches, colleges, corporations, community and government institutions. Whether it’s in person, on radio or television, aud...
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Former Moderator of Lead Story on the BET Network and Author
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Whether it’s on television, radio, before audiences, or one-on-one, Cheryl Martin is passionate about being an effective communicator. During this exciting season of life, Cheryl’s desire is to cultivate every dream God has placed in her heart. This commitment led her to walk away from a successful full-time career in broadcast journalism as a news anchor and moderator with BET, the national cable network.
Since then, she’s become an author, communications coach, and a popular speaker for churches, colleges, corporations, community and government institutions.
Whether it’s in person, on radio or television, audiences experience Cheryl using the ABCs of Accuracy, Boldness, and Clarity, mixed with humor in her presentations. She continues to draw upon her skills and professionalism when she’s hired for freelance broadcast opportunities, media consulting, or emceeing events.
Cheryl is the host of the weekly radio broadcast Excellent Living. Each program is designed to enrich, empower, and encourage listeners with practical and relevant principles for making wise choices and living with purpose.
Knowledge is power. Cheryl believes if you’ve acquired wisdom for skillful living, you should share it. She did just that when she penned the popular book, 1st Class Single, a reliable roadmap for singles to date and wait God’s way.
Cheryl’s background includes a BS in Radio-Television and a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University. She has interviewed President Bill Clinton, General Colin Powell, and Secretary of State Condolezza Rice.
She was among the first alumni inducted into the School of Journalism’s Hall of Achievement for excellence in journalism.
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Cheryl encouraged students to reach their full potential by challenging them with examples from her own academic and professional experience. She offered them an inspiring and attainable model of someone who has ‘made it’…
Your presentation followed such a logical development of ideas and in such an entertaining way. You taught and entertained at the same time. This is quite a gift. As you spoke you had everyone just hanging on the edge of their seats. I just kept thinking, ‘Boy, she is doing exactly what she is supposed to be doing’.
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Cheryl considers it a privilege to speak whenever she is given the opportunity. Her presentations inspire and empower audiences in a practical and relevant way. She has discovered a common theme: people thrive with a dose of encouragement and seek tools and strategies for fully becoming their personal best.
Cheryl customizes her talks for each audience and is passionate about delivering life changing principles that assist in achieving the desired outcomes. She is flexible to deliver her messaging for keynotes, workshops, seminars, training programs, or retreats.
She speaks in various settings: corporate, college, church, women’s conferences, singles and youth events, and training sessions.
Topics include Becoming Distinctly You, 1st Class Single, living with purpose, building strong relationships, proactive steps to success, making wise choices, sterling customer service, effective communication, and media training. Whether it’s before thousands or in an intimate setting, Cheryl brings a presentation that is thoughtful, transparent, enriching, engaging, and relevant. She enjoys uniquely crafting talks based on your organization’s goals and format.
