Today we’d like to introduce you to Pam Powell.
Hi Pam, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I am an Orlando native. I was the firstborn to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Robinson, Sr., and was nicknamed “Sister Airborne.” I am also known as “The P Factor” or “The Hope Doctor” to many across the nation. I am an ordained minister, inspirational and professional speaker, author, life coach, actress, professional model and veteran television talk show host of the Pam Powell show, with my very own global Pam Powell TV Youtube channel. Often referred to as “Orlando’s Oprah,” I am a local and national celebrity speaker.
I was the Co-Founder & Co-Pastor of Love Church International Inc., currently I am President of Pam Powell International Ministry Inc., Pam Powell Empowers and President & Founder of the African American Congress Of Christian Women in Ministry Inc. I served as an international television talk show host where I was featured in America on CoLours TV on the DISH network, Black Family Channel, Time Warner, Bright House Networks, Comcast in Atlanta, including the Cable Broadcast Network for European markets. My message of hope reached a viewership of 47 million subscribers. I have also hosted The P Factor Hour on gospel radio WOKB 1680 and Rejoice 1140 am. I have also been featured on many networks, including HLN, a CNN affiliate, MSNBC, FOX, News 13, WFTV CH. 9, CH. 2, CH 6 and many others media outlets. I also served as a member of Women in Film & TV in Central Florida.
I was a previous candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in 2012 and 2019. I have personally met both Presidents Bill Clinton & Barack Obama. I was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for Community service from President Barack Obama and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Music Icon & Legend Maurice Starr, along with many other awards to numerous to mention. I was previously appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women in Orange County.
I am a graduate of the renowned Jones High School of Orlando Fl., International Seminary in Orlando, Florida, and PFSU in Duluth, GA. I was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the Majestic Bible Institute & Seminary and the Hope Bible Institute & Seminary of Chicago, IL. I currently serve on the ministerial staff at the St. Mark. A.M. E church in Orlando and have also served in several prominent ministries around the country for over 30 years, including Mega Church, West Angeles COGIC under the leadership of Bishop Charles Blake.
As an international speaker on many occasions, because of my accomplishments, I have been honored to speak to audiences of 50,000 or more at locations that include the Georgia Dome, the New Orleans Super Dome, and The Trans World Dome in St. Louis. I was founder and President of Black Women Movement Inc., Young Professionals & P-Factors Inc. and have been recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the Nation’s Outstanding Business Women and was named in 2015 as an Orlando Living Legend.
I was also honored by my alma mater, Jones High School at its Centennial Anniversary as an Outstanding Alumnus over the past 100 years in business and entrepreneurship, and I am now featured in their most celebrated Jones High School Historical Society museum. I have received the prestigious Legacy Award for Outstanding Community Service, and was also named “A Woman of Essence” by Essence magazine, Susan Taylor and was a recipient of the renowned Onyx award, and others to numerous to mention. Known for my collection of “Crowns.” I was also featured in the Orlando Business Journal and I previously served as President of the Valencia College Black Advisory Board.
As an entrepreneur, I previously served as CEO of my own financial services franchise for Primerica Citigroup and was named to the Financial Independence Council and the prestigious “Wall of Fame.” After having battled breast cancer, I retired from my business in 2006 to accept my full-time call in ministry. I currently serves as Spokesperson for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and has served as kick-off speaker to 60,000 attendees and Parade grand marshal.
I am a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority. As founder of The P Factors, my God inspired book “The P Factor, Experience The Thrill of Victory, Rather Than The Agony of Defeat” was slated by Legacy Publishing as a “Best Seller” and received outstanding reviews from around the country. It was forwarded by “Mr. Motivator” himself, Les Brown. I am also the author of two other books, “The 7 Principles of Overcoming Any Obstacle” and most recently, after the death of my beloved husband, Reverend Dr. Leroy Powell, Jr., I penned the book “How to Make A True Love Story That Never Ends.” I have one beautiful daughter Candace and my beloved and spoiled pooch poodle Royalty Powell.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I am no stranger to life’s storms. I have had more than my share of life’s tornadoes and hurricanes. To inspire, motivate and empower others other I am teaching my “P-Factor” Principles of Survival to help others overcome any challenge. As the “Hope Doctor,” I have dedicated my life to the injection of hope into the hopeless and discouraged across America.
I am a recent widow and lost the beloved love of my life of thirty-four years, the Reverend Dr. Leroy Powell, Jr., so unexpectedly due to an aneurysm on his heart. I was totally devastated. I am also a two-time breast cancer survivor. Most recently, during the pandemic in December 2020, I battled a life and death situation and won in the fight against this dreadful disease. In 2006 I survived the loss of my successful two-decade-old business after I was forced to retire after my first bout with an aggressive breast cancer. I have also survived three hurricanes that severely damaged my estate home. When I was in Junior High school and as the eldest of five siblings at the age of 13, my father was murdered. As the eldest, I helped my widowed mother, a former housewife with little income, to pull the family through. I have been a former divorced and I survived as a single parent, I was bullied all through elementary and High school but with my faith, I made it in spite of. It has been a journey, but I refuse to let life obstacles consume me. Life will give you what you are willing to fight for and God is faithful.
Likened unto the Biblical characters, Ruth and Job, I continue to rise up after many challenges, including being stripped of many of my material possessions. How did I overcome? The keys lie within my seven P-Factors. On this journey called life, know for certain that you will fall down, but rest assured, you can get up. As the “Hope Doctor,” I use the “P” in survival and my P-Factors to help people get through any situation they may be facing. In times like these, people all over the world are seeking even a glimpse of hope, my daily injections of a dose of hope will change the life of others. After having survived so many life storms, my purpose is to give hope to others.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am an ordained minister, inspirational and professional motivational speaker, author, life coach, actress, professional model and veteran television talk show host of the Pam Powell show, with my very own global Pam Powell TV Youtube channel. Often referred to as “Orlando’s Oprah,” I am a local and national celebrity speaker. I was the Co-Founder & Co-Pastor of Love Church International Inc.; currently, I am President of Pam Powell International Ministry Inc., Pam Powell Empowers and President & Founder of the African American Congress Of Christian Women in Ministry Inc. I also serve on the ministerial staff at Saint Mark AME church.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
My happiness is Inspiring, Motivating and Empowering others to win in spite of Obstacles. I love giving hope by any means necessary. As a breast cancer survivor, I enjoy encouraging those that are going through cancer with my story. I enjoy family and love my beautiful daughter, my Princess Candace and my pooch poodle Royalty Powell of whom I consider my great caregivers after losing my husband and battling breast cancer again. I enjoy helping the people in the community, speaking on stages, life coaching, preaching, teaching, hosting events, counseling, writing, acting, political activities and awarding others for their accomplishments.
Pricing:
- Book 7 Principles of Overcoming Obstacles $19.95
- Book How to Make A True Love Story That Never Ends $18.95
- Life Coaching $149 per hour
Contact Info:
- Email: pampowell7@yahoo.com
- Website: www.pampowellempowers.com
- Instagram: @pampowellempowers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pam.powell.395
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/pamepow?lang=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHX88Udbxk_qKp4jPP_1kkg
Image Credits
Pam Powell Empowers, Premiere Model Management
