It's the Opportunities of The Open Doors .. That are Right for Me - And I Walk Right In . . . . .
- Gloria Ann Kitchen
Appearances & Performances
I welcome the right opportunities. Opportunities of authentic engagement in community with churches, companies, organizations, and schools as a guest artist/musician, professional development masterclass facilitator, lecturer, mindfulness coach, keynote speaker, and inspirational spiritual growth & development thought leader.
2024
- Launched Season 4 for Children's Island . . . Where Learning is a Breeze ! Facebook Live The Great African American Read-In (February 2024 )
-IGLO MAGAZINE Live Interview w/ Everett Stephenson, Soul2Soul w/ The Masters (March 2024)
-Completed Level Up ! Nonprofit Accelerator for Nonprofit Leaders ( April 2024)
-Created & Launched YouTube Music Channel, Gloria Kitchen Music Live on YouTube @GloriaKitchen
-Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association & Foundation 43rd Annual Gala, Honoring Miami's Bahamian Roots, Vocalist, National Anthem & National Negro Anthem, Lift Every Voice & Sing (May 2024)
-2024 Dwyer Awards 40th Annual Excellence in Education- Judge , Economic Council of Palm Beach County Foundation, Inc. (May 2024)
-Holy Ghost Church of GOD, 43rd Annual Women's Day Program, Vocalist (May 2024)
-Published & Release of iGLO Magazine Issue 2 BLOOM -Summer 2024 ( June 2024)
-Official Media Release of The Rebecca Walker Steele Project - Website and ALL Social Media Platforms (June 2024 )
-Book Release Prelude en Doc - Dr. Rebecca Walker Steele , The Woman. Her Music. The Legend. (Summer 2024 )
-Launch of Season 5 Children's Island Broadcasting & Media Program for Early Childhood Readiness, September 2024-February 2025, w/ Mr. Kyri Demby
2024 Is Still Loading for ALL GREAT & AMAZING THINGS . . . .
2019-2023
-Introduced Children's Island. . . Where Learning is a Breeze via Facebook Live and ALL Social Media Platforms ( May 2020)
-Facebook Live Virtual Book Launch for Published 1st Children's Book, My Grandma Loves Me (October 2020)
- Launched Facebook Live Cupcakes & Chat Virtual Book Launch ( November 2020)
-Curated and Developed, Season 1 The Great African American Read-In Co Hosted with Mr. Kyri Demby, Prized Children's Author/Educator/Social Media Influencer ( February 2021)
-Cultivated and Establish Children's Island Broadcasting & Educational Programing , yearly from September -February, on Facebook Live for Early --Childhood & K-5 readiness and success for parents, children, and educators (2021-Present).
-Keynote Speaker, State College of Florida Collegiate School, Venice, FL - It's IDEA We ALL Sit AT The Table < Through The Lens of Diversity & Inclusion - Youth Development & Success !
-Launched I JUST WIN -A Positive Movement Clothing Line & Apparel , in addition to its YouTube Channel with interviews with successfully and thriving professional who are empowered individuals to JUST WIN in Life.
-Love Tabernacle Faith Praise & Worship Center, Speaker on Financial Stewardship, Lord Help Me Manage My Money ! ( November 2022)
-Curated & Developed The Dr. Rebecca Walker Steele Project, on ALL Social Media Platforms
-TJ Reddick Bar Association 2022 Gala, Vocalist National Anthem and The National Negro Anthem, Lift Every Voice & Sing (June 2023)
-Holy Ghost Church of GOD 42nd Women's Day Program , Vocalist (May 2023)
-Strong Arm Studio, Radio Station, Interview w/Elaina The Poet ( June 2023)
- The Inaugural Sistrunk Fashion Week- Wade in The Water Broward Cultural Division, Opening Vocalist, (July 2023)
- LightHouse Church, w/Light House for Students - The Great African American Read-In, The Journey Continues . . . . featured Children's Book readings and workshops on My Little Affirmations and The Adventures of Mike Monies . . . Money Moves that Make $ense ! (September 2023)
- Launched iGLO Magazine - It's a Beautiful Thing to GLO UP ! (November 2023)
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1998 - 2018
-Bethune Cookman College Concert Chorale, Vocalist (1998-2006)
-Bethune Cookman College, Theatre Arts -Spunk, Principal (1999)
-Bethune Cookman College Opera Workshop (2000-2001)
-Bethune Cookman College, Theatre Arts Broadway, Principal (2003 ​
- Bethune Cookman College Jazz Combo (2002-2006)
- First Presbyterian Church of Daytona Beach, FL, Choir Director & Soloist (2003-2004)
-Basilica of St. Paul Catholic Church, Church Music Internship, Assistant ,Choir Director (2003)
New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Praise & Worship Team/Drama Ministry Lead (1999-2001)
Hope Fellowship Church, Daytona Beach, Praise and Worship Team ( 2004-2005)
First Pentecostal Church of Jesus, Hollywood, FL, Drummer and Vocalist (1985-Present)
-Lowell Institute, Graduate Fellowship, Instructor/Composer Ohshoum, Sweden & Europe (2008)
-Let Music Live, Music Facilitator Introduction to Jazz and Methods in Jazz Improvisation (2007-2010)
--Nova Southeastern University Black History GALA - Soloist, The National Negro Anthem, Life Every Voice & Sing, (2009)
-Academic Honors/Dean's List Nova Southeastern University post-graduate studies (2008-2011)
-Taft Street Baptist Church, Soloist for Easter & Christmas (2010 &2011)
-Co-Creator of the MPAC now MEGA Music the students will learn the fundamentals of music and focus in the areas of
Music Theory, ,Chorus, Keyboard, Drum-Line, Dance, and Guitar (2010)
-LEAD Nation, South FL - Conference Facilitator (2012)
-Mission Revival Center of the Apostolic Faith, Women's Day Luncheon , Soloist ( 2012)
-A Celebration of Black Music in America: The Art of Negro Spirituals-There is a MessageA Celebration of Black Music in America: The Art of Negro Spirituals-There is a Message - Keynote Speaker, Florida Department of Health (2013)
-Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church, Praise & Worship Team, Lead Soloist (2013-2015)
-Association of Florida College Conference Presenter (2012-2016) , Ambassador for Miami Dade College (Regional and Annual Conference/s)
-Association of Florida College Technology Commission Presenter, Regional and Annual Conference/s ( 2015 & 2016)