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Dr. Angela Butts Chester

International Women's Motivational Speaker
DR ANGELA CHESTER
Country or state 
United States (California)
Available to 
North America
City 
Long Beach, CA
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Los_Angeles

Personal Details

Current position (4)

International Women's Motivational Speaker

DR ANGELA CHESTER

Editor in Chief

PASSIONEER Magazine

TV and Radio Host - National

Daily Spark TV and Daily Spark with Dr. Angela

Pastoral Counselor & Christian Empowerment Coach

New Life Pastoral Counseling

Achievements (1)
Top 10 Thought Leader - Social

Top 10 Thought Leaders per Thinkers360 criteria. Leadership also included in areas of: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Leadership, Health and Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Health and Safety. Visit https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/badge/3957/2607 to verify.

Degrees (2)
Masters: Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Trinity Institute
2001 to 2003
Doctorate: Pastoral Studies/Psychology
Trinity Evangelical Seminar
2003 to 2005

Bio

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Speaker Bio

Dr. Angela Butts Chester is a global keynote speaker empowering women to rise with faith, purpose, and impact. Known for her dynamic presence and practical wisdom, she delivers transformative talks on leadership, legacy, and resilience, especially for women who lead in faith-driven, corporate, and wellness spaces.

Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development, spiritual empowerment, and women’s mental wellness, Dr. Angela speaks with heart and clarity. She equips her audiences with the tools to lead boldly, live intentionally, and embrace their divine calling without burnout or self-doubt.

A trusted voice on stages from international summits to corporate retreats, Dr. Angela blends spiritual insight with real-world application, leaving attendees renewed and ready to move forward.

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Dr. Angela Butts Chester, is not here to fit in. She’s here to help you stand out! She has spent two decades helping individuals and organizations own their purpose, amplify their influence, and build lasting impact.

A 3x best-selling author, “Living in Divine Incandescence," "The Power of She: Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Strengths," and "Pivot for Purpose," she is also a recognized Marquis Who’s Who Inductee, and Top 100 Thought Leader in North America (Thinkers360).

When this mediapreneur decided to take to the airwaves, she did! Her platforms include TV, radio, magazine, and a podcast.

You can find her hosting the award-winning Daily Spark TV on Preach the Word Network, which broadcasts in LA/San Bernardino, Atlanta, and Upstate New York. International viewers watch via Roku or stream online.

Or tune in 6 days a week to the syndicated faith talk radio show, Daily Spark with Dr. Angela. Broadcasting on:

• WDJY 99.1 FM Metro Atlanta

• Radio Fairfax

• KOMF 92.9 FM + 89.3 FM covering Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins, Colorado

• KMET 1490 AM + 98.1 FM, an ABC News Radio affiliate covering Palm Springs, San Bernardino, and Riverside, CA

Daily Spark with Dr. Angela is also available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and iTunes.

As the Editor-in-Chief of PASSIONEER Magazine, a bi-monthly print + digital publication that highlights lifestyle and purposeful passion. Interviewing CEOs, Thought Leaders, ministry leaders, and innovators from around the world. You can listen to PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast, which provides weekly inspiration for "Bold Ideas, Brave Puruits and Boundless Inspiration."

Building Community

Dr. Angela holds advanced degrees in Pastoral Counseling (Psychology and Divinity), and Church Leadership with a focus on Women’s Ministry. Her associations include:

National Member of the prestigious and historic National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Inc.

Global Christian Professional Women’s Association (GCPWA)

The Global Society of Empowered Women (GSEW)

Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN).

As an International Keynote Speaker, she's shared stages with industry leaders and has been featured in major media outlets, including:

Authority Magazine

Victorious By Design (VBD) Magazine

The NYC Journal

Los Angeles Business Magazine

Passion Vista Magazine

Entrepreneurs Herald

She was also recognized by the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry for her contributions to women's empowerment.

Legacy is not a hope - it’s a decision

The granddaughter of Atty. Williams Davis Butts, Sr. (the same mentioned in the book Hidden Figures) her work too, is about action -- equipping women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to step boldly into their calling. Whether coaching executives, guiding faith-driven professionals, or delivering dynamic keynote speeches, her message is clear: there's a plan for your life.

You were made for more. You’re not just

Presentations

Presentations (6)
Unlocked & Called: Faith-Fueled Leadership for Women Who Rise

This empowering keynote invites women to step fully into their divine calling with clarity, courage, and conviction. Dr. Angela unpacks the barriers that hold us back — fear, burnout, doubt — and offers a fresh, faith-rooted framework for rising in leadership without losing yourself. Perfect for women’s conferences, leadership summits, and spiritual retreats, this talk inspires bold action and lasting alignment.

This powerful presentation also allows for training on each of the 3-keys mentioned in the presentation.

Grounded by Grace: Mental Wellness in a World on Overdrive

When life refuses to slow down, grace becomes the grounding force we can’t afford to neglect. This powerful session offers practical tools and faith-centered insights to help leaders, professionals, and everyday changemakers maintain emotional strength and mental clarity, even in high-pressure environments. Learn how to identify signs of overwhelm, implement real recovery strategies, and root your rhythm in something deeper than hustle. Because being well isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity for those called to lead, serve, and create impact.

Key Themes
Emotional resilience, faith and mental health, stress recovery, grounded living, and sustainable leadership.

Point of View
Ideal for women's conferences, women’s leadership retreats, proactive and growth-oriented group events, corporate wellness, or church groups.

Let It Die, Ingrid: Learning to Release, Rise & Reclaim What’s Yours

Inspired by her powerful best-selling book Living In Divine Incandescence, this raw and redemptive talk is for anyone who has ever outgrown a chapter but struggled to turn the page. With grace, humor, and unflinching honesty, Dr. Angela invites audiences to release what no longer serves them—old identities, expired expectations, and worn-out roles—so they can reclaim the future with purpose and power. This is legacy work with a soul-deep twist.

Key Themes:
Inspired by her powerful best-selling book Living In Divine Incandescence, this talk explores the necessity of letting go of expectations, relationships, and identities that no longer serve you, so you can embrace growth, your spiritual journey, and legacy.

Point of View
Deep, healing, and courageous—ideal for healing retreats, change management keynotes, or legacy-centered events.

Flameproof: Building Teams That Thrive Under Pressure

Pressure reveals what a team is made of—and with the right mindset, it can forge something powerful. This energizing session equips leaders and team members alike to build resilience from the inside out. Learn how to lead through conflict, stay mission-aligned during tough seasons, and cultivate a culture of emotional durability. With a spark of boldness and a strategy-first approach, this talk offers real tools to help your team not just survive challenges, but rise stronger because of them.

Key Themes:
Resilient leadership, pressure-tested culture, emotional agility, purpose alignment, and team strength under stress.

Brave Enough to Belong: The Power of Showing Up & Making Space

Belonging begins within. In this reflective and empowering talk, we explore what it means to show up as your whole self and invite others to do the same. From imposter syndrome to cultural discomfort, we’ll uncover the courage it takes to build inclusive spaces—not just by opening the door for others, but by first claiming our own seat at the table. A powerful message for women’s leadership retreats, DEI teams, and heart-led organizations.

Key Themes: Authenticity, self-worth, creating safe spaces, internal inclusion, courageous leadership.

Point of View
Ideal for women's conferences, women’s leadership retreats, church events, women's ministry, DEI teams, and heart-led organizations.

Pivot for Purpose: How to Discern, Decide & Do What Matters Most

Rooted in the themes of her inspiring book Pivot for Purpose, Dr. Butts Chester offers a faith-forward roadmap for navigating life’s turning points with courage and clarity. This powerful session equips audiences to recognize divine redirection, trust spiritual timing, and move boldly when called. With heartfelt insight and actionable steps, she empowers leaders, dreamers, and seekers to step out of fear and into alignment—because purpose doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.

Key Themes:
Based on your book Pivot for Purpose, this faith-infused session helps audiences embrace divine redirection, navigate seasons of uncertainty, and align their decisions with their calling.

Point of View
Bold, clear, and spirit-led. Ideal for faith-based organizations, women's ministries, or personal development retreats.

Workshops (3)
Enlighten Inspire Empower Women's Conference
Full day
(View workshop agenda)

Providing a place to learn, heal and grow. Enlighten Inspire Empower Women's Conference (EIEWC) was founded by Dr. Angela Butts Chester to educate, motivate, and empower women around the world to build their communities, businesses, families, and self, through mind-body-spirit connection and activation.

Falling in Love with God
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

This workshop can be presented in 2 hours, 4 hours or as a "full day" presentation.

7 Subconscious Beliefs Sabotaging Your Success
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)

This workshop will help you understand which toxic mindsets and limiting beliefs are holding you back from living the life you really want.

Past talks (5)
Happy Mother’s Day Reclaiming Your Space Part 2 -Taking back my space
Got Clutter? Get Organized!
Philadelphia, PA
May 12, 2019
Mother’s Day Reclaiming Your Space Part 1- Why is it hard for me to let go?
Got Clutter? Get Organized!
Philadelphia, PA
May 5, 2019
The Day Time Stopped and Watched
Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church
830 25th Street, Newport News, VA 23607
December 31, 2016
Looking at Depression in the Church - Including the Pastor
Victorious Pathways 2nd Annual Tea
Elise's Tea Room 3924 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, California 90807
December 31, 2015
Parenting Children of Purpose
Parenting with Purpose Luncheon
Camden Clubhouse 40 Cedar Walk, Long Beach, CA 90802
December 31, 2014
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Women Who Walk in Purpose and Power | Today's Purpose Magazine
Women Who Walk in Purpose and Power | Today's Purpose Magazine
Dealing with Your Fear
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Dr. Angela Chester

Books & Articles (6)

The Power of She: Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Strengths
Lulu,
2023
The Ocean Within: Symbolism of Water in the Bible
Lulu,
2023
Living Whole: Finding Health and Wholeness in Christ
Lulu,
2023
Before You Tie The Knot: A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D.I.Y. Couple
Lulu,
2013
Dr Angela Butts Chester: 5 Ways Empathy Will Affect Your Leadership An Interview
Strategies For Helping Moms Let Go! -Interview with Dr. Angela Chester

Expertise (22)

Leadership
Health & Well-being
Other
Womens Empowerment Leadership Development Faith Mental Wellness Speaker Motivational Keynote Speaker Legacy Building Diversity and Inclusion Burnout Prevention Inspirational Speaker Keynote Speaker Women in Leadership Christian Speaker Inspirational Keynote Speaker Female Christian Speaker Developing Resilience Spiritual Growth Faith Based Coaching Women Social Impact Live Your Legacy

Awards & certifications (4)

2023 Honoree
Marquis Who's Who
2023
Women Leaders To Look To In 2022
Passion Vista - Unified Brainz - Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry
2022
10 Most Powerful Business Women to Watch in 2022
Prime View
2022
Top 30 Inspiring Women in 2021
NYC Journal
2021
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Why choose me? 

I combine faith, strategy, and inspiration to help women lead boldly and live with purpose.

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