Hi! I'm Chris
I am an award-winning author, speaker, former radio talk show host, and founder dedicated to mentoring young women and single mothers to achieve academic and personal success and emotional health and wellness.
I am the owner of Wellness pH Productions, LLC a multi-media company that publishes print and digital media. I am the founder of Teen Moms Anonymous, a non-profit, 12-step support group and mentorship program for any women who experienced a teen pregnancy (whether she gave birth and/or had an abortion) and is consumed with toxic shame
Our mission is to provide participants with the information, resources and opportunities they need to heal; become more confident, skilled women and mothers; and break the multigenerational cycle of toxic shame and teenage pregnancy affecting their children.
In 2023, I published my first book, Helping Teen Moms Graduate: Strategies for Families, School, and Community Organizations (Rowman & Littlefield, Feb. 15, 2023) which received two prestigious awards:
- Nautilus Book Award (Silver Winner, 2024)
- PenCraft Book Award (Literary Excellence Runner-up, 2023).
My doctoral research focused on strategies to support pregnant and parenting students (teen mothers) in achieving their educational goals.
My academic and professional background underscores my expertise. I earned my B.A. in English from Wofford College and M.Ed. in Secondary English from Converse College. I began my career as a public school English teacher and served in that role for seven years.
I later advanced to higher education, receiving my Ph.D. from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and holding a position as Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Claflin University. My doctoral research focuses on strategies to support pregnant and parenting students (teen mothers) in achieving their educational goals.
Outside of my professional work, I enjoy maintaining a balanced and enriching lifestyle. My personal interests reflect my holistic approach to wellness and life balance. I enjoy being outside, yoga, traveling, gardening, shopping, and decorating.
Someone asked me what I attribute my success to. Without question, it is my faith and my commitment to remaining teachable. My faith provides guidance and purpose in all that I do. Maintaining a teachable spirit enables me to learn from every experience, adapt to new challenges and grow both personally and professionally.