Shewanda Riley is a Dallas-based author and media professional. A veteran media professional, she has worked as a News Director, producer and on-air talent for radio stations in Dallas, Texas (KOAI, KRBV, KHVN, KWRD, KNON), San Antonio, Texas (KCHL, KCJZ) and for Armed Forces Network (Fuerth, Germany) since beginning her career in radio over 16 years ago. She has also been a correspondent for Sheridan Broadcasting Network. She is currently an Instructor of English at Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas.
Her debut book, “Love Hangover – Moving From Pain to Purpose After a Relationship Ends,†a book on relationships for singles, was released by Suncreek Books in February 2003. It was named a best seller by Essence Magazine in June 2003 and was featured in Jet Magazine in September 2003. She is also a contributor to The Women of Color Study Bible (Tyndale House/Nia Publishing). Riley has also been featured as an expert on relationships on ABC Radio Networks, USA Radio Networks, and The Potter’s Touch Television show hosted by Bishop T. D. Jakes. This nationally syndicated author also is a writer for Dallas Gospel Connection, Beautiful One Magazine and the Florida-based Christian Reader.
Shewanda is a founding member of Anointed Authors On Tour , a groundbreaking ministry, comprised of seven Christian writers who tour annually to spread the message of Jesus Christ through positive literature.
She is the founder of "National Get Over Your Love Hangover Week," which includes a national relationship conference that addresses issues like how to effectively survive a relationship breakup. She has conducted workshops at the Dallas Black Expo, Texas Black Women's Conference, Destiny Ministries National Women's Conference, and Gathering of the Eagles Ministry Conference.
Riley also leads the True Image Singles Ministry Team at her church home, Christian Chapel Temple of Faith CME Church in Dallas, Texas.
She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with an MA in English, St. Mary's University with a BA in English-Communication Arts and a member of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Community minded, Riley has served on the board of the Skillful Living Center and is Jobs and Internships Committee Chairperson for the Dallas Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators. Her awards include KRLD Radio Black History Month Outstanding Community Service - 2003 and Achievement Award for Outstanding News Coverage from the Wilmer Hutchins School District - 2003.
