About Dr. Kenya

"One Woman...One Mission...Many Methods"

Dr. Kenya F. Ayers is ardent in her quest to guide others toward destiny fulfillment and personal success, challenging them to find hope to move forward no matter the circumstances they face. Dr. Ayers is passionate about encouraging others to reach their God-given potential. She aims to use her life to allow people to see possibilities for their own journeys.

After earning an undergraduate degree in psychology from The University of Michigan, Dr. Ayers completed a master's degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Michigan University with a dream of becoming the world's greatest psychologist second only perhaps to Sigmund Freud. Destiny, however, had different plans and Dr. Ayers soon found herself engaged with the challenges of university administration. To ensure success in this arena, she pursued doctoral studies in adult education at Florida Atlantic University and in time earned a Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston Dr. Ayers was ordained in ministry August, 2007 through Antioch Restoration Ministries International (ARMI). Her life coaching training is through the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited program. She has completed post-graduate work through the American Council on Education and Harvard University (College of Education/MLE program).

Dr. Ayers is founder of The Choice Network, a consulting firm designed to empower women toward destiny fulfillment via completion of doctoral degree programs through the comprehensive provision of theoretical and practical assistance. Through this vehicle, Dr. Ayers engages audiences in dynamic, interactive dialogue regarding their future academic aspirations. She is also Executive Director of Esperanza Communications, a vehicle for Dr. Ayers and others to inspire hope through various communications-related endeavors.

In 2001, Dr. Ayers was named by Ebony magazine as one of the Top 30 Leaders of the Future 30 and under. A published author, Dr. Ayers is co-author of "Hitching a Ride to Success: A Roadmap for Collegiate Travelers" (1996, Simon and Schuster) and "To Whom Much is Given: The Definitive Guide to the Doctoral Process for Women" (2006). Dr. Ayers is a contributor to the inspirational book, "Talitha Cumi." Her new book, "Prescriptions for Hope" will be released in 2010.

Dr. Ayers - affectionately known via airwaves as "Dr. Kenya" - can be heard on the radio six days per week. Mondays-Fridays, listen for her on WEXL AM 1340 in Detroit (streaming live globally on www.wexl1340.com) 9:30-noon (EST) on Prescriptions for Hope with Dr. Kenya where the focus is on biblical remedies for a variety of relationship challenges. You can also listen to her on Saturday mornings from 7-8 AM (EST) on WMUZ 103.5 FM (streaming live globally on www.wmuz.com) on Prescriptions for Hope with Dr. Kenya Unplugged. Listen. Learn.  Love More.

Her Vision: To communicate hope to the nations
Her Purpose: To be a possibilities promoter by inspiring others to realize their God-given destinies
Her Mission: To complete her earthly assignment through seven areas of endeavor:

1. inspirational writing
2. life coaching
3. ministry
4. motivational speaking
5. publishing
6. radio/television hosting
7. voice artistry

Her Life Metaphor: To serve as a spiritual lighthouse for those she meets by divine appointment. To illuminate the path of destiny for them through inspiration, encouragement and gems from God's Word so that they can more ably navigate their life's journeys.