The Artist
Cynthia Valentine is the owner and CEO of Destiny Publishings LLC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia State University with two degrees: Journalism and Professional Writing and Journalism with a concentration on Broadcast Journalism and a minor in speech. Additionally, she studied under renowned playwright Dr. Shirlene Holmes for two years.
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Cynthia's father, Lewis Peters, was Hollywood's first African American sound engineer and won Grammy Awards. Notably, "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor is one of the many for which he received a Grammy. Following in her dad's passion for the arts, Valentine has over 20 years of experience in acting, writing, and theatre. On the film side, she produced segments of the talk show "Dropping Gems" and three media projects for Bill Duke, including an animated film, "The Journey," which premiered in September 2024 in Atlanta. Valentine has written, produced, and directed several community and church productions. Her professional stage play "Nativity Unleashed" debuted in August of 2017 to a sold-out audience. The play had two runs in 2018 and a short tour in 2019. She is launching new "Unleashed" stage plays, such as "Calvary Unleashed: I'm Not Going to Nail Jesus to The Cross" and other Unleashed productions.
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As a publisher, Ms. Valentine has produced over 20 media projects, including books and albums. Cynthia offers virtual and in-person public speaking and acting coaching. She also teaches writing to those who want to improve their writing skills or write a book.
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Cynthia displayed her acting talents in television and stage productions, such as "An Evening in Elegance" at the Los Angeles Theatre and Georgia State University's production of "She." She headlined the poetic, dramatic presentation of "Visions Through Me," accompanied by dancers, actors, singers, and poets. In addition to stage plays, she has appeared on "The Resident," "Lodge 49", "Star," "Greenleaf," and other television shows. She played a recurring role as Marian Paulsen in the "Conversations with God" series. Projects
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Cynthia is the author of "Unwrapped," a collection of poetic and dramatic readings. A biography, "My Glory, My Story." Her Innocent Betrayal novel series is cutting-edge, and she writes from a patriarchal perspective. The series includes "Innocent Betrayal Melinda's Story," "Innocent Betrayal Anthony's Story, and "Innocent Betrayal Trevon's Story." She is currently working on the fourth installment of the four-part Betrayal series. Additionally, she has released three poetic, spoken word albums, "Role Model," "Messed up to Be Blessed Up," and "My Heart Said I Love You." Shop Cynthia
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Cynthia was a Roni's Backstreet Poetry member and has appeared at the Comedy Store's Cometri hosted by Roni Walters and TK Carter. She shared her spoken word at Marla Gibb's Theatre, Universal City Walk, Ontario Convention Center, and The African Market Place. Cynthia was also on programs at West Angeles COGIC Koinonia and Coffee, several church programs, California colleges, The Psalmist Hour in San Diego, CA, The Ontario Convention Center, and more.
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Cynthia was the featured author and poetic performer at Borders Book Store on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA. Her live television appearances include The West Coast Apollo Television Show, L.A. Inside Out, and Atlanta Live. She was a thrice guest on the 860 Love AM radio show Women of Standard. Her music is regularly played on Really Real radio.
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Most importantly, Valentine has been a carrier of the gospel since she was twenty. Cynthia Valentine "The Evangelist."
