Charlene Proctor

The Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor is the founder of The Goddess Network, an on-line educational resource for topics on spiritual growth, positive thinking, consciousness, and unity. Charlene inspires people to rediscover their own ability to lead authentic lives. Charlene is a subject matter expert for Self Growth.com and Beliefnet.com, the world’s largest personal growth websites. Your Empowerment Zone, a 13 week series on Lifetime Television’s The Balancing Act reached millions of viewers searching to improve their lives. Her affirmations, lectures, and electronic programs reach a worldwide audience daily. She is a frequent media guest and among the Top 100 Thought Leaders of 2007 (The Warren Bennis Leadership Magazine).

In addition to The Oneness Gospel, she is the author of the bestselling book Let Your Goddess Grow! 7 Spiritual Lessons on Female Power and Positive Thinking. A recipient of a coveted IPPY award for one of the best books in 2006 addressing women's issues, Let Your Goddess Grow has inspired many readers. Charlene has also written The Women's Book of Empowerment: 323 Affirmations That Change Everyday Problems into Moments of Potential.

Radio shows across the U.S. have interviewed Charlene, including Jesse Dylan (The Good Life Show on Sirius Satellite), Jim Harper at Magic 105.1 (Sunday Brunch), WJR's Lloyd Jackson (The Big Story), Multicultural Radio's Sunday Magazine, (Associated Press) Between the Lines, Shadow Broadcast Services (Distributed to 2,000 stations), KPFK Los Angeles (The Aware Show), the international XZone, and many others. She is profiled in The Courage Code, an award-winning book featuring stories of women who are making a difference in the world.

Charlene is a tireless community supporter and has produced The Empowerment Show for women living in transitional housing shelters who have been homeless or victims of domestic violence. She has taught many women how to live with more confidence and grace through her workshops and experiential leaning programs. Avon Corporation and Lighthouse/PATH have generously supported her work.

An ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking, Charlene holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Michigan. She is a certified blessing giver and oneness trainer from the Oneness University in Fiji and India. Charlene is dedicated to awakening individuals from all walks of life to the magnificence of their own Divine gifts. In her free time, she enjoys ballroom dancing and can be seen competing at many national events throughout the year.

Charlene's TV series Your Journey to Joy (on Xfinity On Demand) is designed to help everyone search within and create their own personal journey to joy and happiness.