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About Me

Archuleta A Chisolm is an inspirational writer, author, poet, facilitator, writing coach, and speaker. She is the Founder and Director of Artfully Speaking - encouraging people, particularly women, to achieve success over their struggles in life and walk in their destiny. Born in Kansas City, Archuleta began writing poetry and short stories at the age of ten. It soon became an outlet for handling extreme verbal and sometimes physical abuse at home. While a junior in high school, she was raped by a boyfriend on prom night. Two years later, she was assaulted by a stranger. She survived out of depression and wanting to take her own life to emerge as a voice and light for all women. She realized that writing and speaking was not just a hobby, but her God-given purpose and passion. Her testimony and down-to-earth personality relates to all audiences she comes in contact with. Archuleta spent eight years in the U.S. Army Reserve, which helped pay for college. She served with the 325th Field Hospital Unit in Independence, Missouri.Archuleta currently serves as Director of College Relations for the National Black MBA Association (Kansas City Chapter), member of Kansas City Hospice Speaker's Bureau, The Writer's Place, KC Poets, Kansas City Writers, and Divas In Christ Network.Her book, Heaven Knows Your Existence: a collection of poetry and prose that speaks to the soul, is available on her website at www.archuletachisolm.com, or if you live in the Kansas City area - Barnes & Noble (Leawood, KS), and the Christian Book & Gift Store (Olathe, KS). If you don't see it, ask for it wherever books are sold!Archuleta is co-host with Minister Gerald Palmer on the weekly radio broadcast, "A Closer Look" on KGGN 890AM in Kansas City. Tune in every Friday at 3:15pm CST, or listen live at www.kggnam.com.Archuleta is available for speaking engagements, to facilitate workshops, and coach aspiring poets & writers. Her popular workshops include, "Heaven Knows Your Existence", which is based on her book and explores love, life and self. "The Power of Presentation" for teens and "She Is" for women and girls. Please visit her website at www.archuletachisolm.com to sign up for her FREE monthly ENewsletter. Immerse your soul in powerful messages of inspiration, insight, and independence!To request Archuleta, visit her website at www.archuletachisolm.com

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I'd like to meet:

Oprah Winfrey!!!, Maya Angelou, Jill Scott, Valorie Burton, Tyler Perry!!!, Bishop TD Jakes, Paula White,

Music:

Gospel, Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B

Movies:

The Color Purple, any Tyler Perry movie or play, anything with Denzel, Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman or Forest Whitaker.

Television:

What Not to Wear, any Law & Order, any CSI, Shark, Food Network, HGTV, Court TV, Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Brothers and Sisters.

Books:

The Holy Bible, Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen, Reposition Yourself by Bishop T.D. Jakes, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, and Heaven Knows Your Existence by Yours Truly!!

Heroes:

My Mom and Grandparents. I would have to say that Oprah is a huge influence in my life - she shows me what is possible and that you can achieve greatness if you just believe you can! I think Jennifer Hudson winning the Oscar was tremendous - it is a story of Never Give Up!

My Blog

The Kingdom is Real

This weekend I had the opportunity to check out "The Kingdom" starring Jamie Foxx - one of my favorite actors by the way. It was a great movie - action, suspense, and yes a lot of violence that ...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:19:00 PST

Whats Your Destiny

Every moment of every day is taking us somewhere. Whether we're physically driving to work or involved in a relationship, each of us is heading toward some destination or some outcome. It'...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:38:00 PST

Delayed or Dismayed

Doesn't it seem that now, more than ever, flights are always delayed? You arrive early to the airport, only to learn that your flight is delayed for hours. What are you going to do?&n...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:18:00 PST

Make the Commitment

If you are waiting for a sign from Heaven, some special person, a job or a piece of wisdom to give your life meaning and purpose, there's a famous quote that may help give you some perspective: ...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:06:00 PST

Pop Quizzes

Life is full of one pop quiz after another! Maybe you had planned for a big trip, and your child suddenly got sick the day you were supposed to leave. Maybe you were going to meet a friend...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:43:00 PST

Your Homework

You may have skipped a grade in school, or have done just enough to get by. In real life, there is no such thing. In everyday life, you must first learn the lesson, pass the test, and then...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:52:00 PST

Clean Up Your Mess

Make-over shows are the popular thing on television these days. Whether its a home or individual, taking a mess and transforming it is something we all like to see. It's a wow factor! Do y...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 03:22:00 PST

To Do or Not to Do

I am notorious for "To Do Lists." Every night, I make a list of those things I need to do the next day - some are a priority and some are not. The reality is that I rarely get everything d...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:54:00 PST

Created to Shine

The other morning as I drove into downtown, there was the biggest full moon that I had ever seen. Even with the fog trying to cover its golden hue, this perfectly round moon still managed to shi...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:56:00 PST

Oscar Worthy

My favorite movie of all time is The Color Purple. I have seen it so many times that I know the dialogue from scene to scene. It touches me in my spirit and by the end I am in tears and in...
Posted by Artfully Speaking on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:08:00 PST