It seems appropriate as I am celebrating the 18th anniversary of this magazine that began in my parents' living room back in 2006 that I give the credit to where it belongs: with God and then you, our readers.
Conversations Magazine and I have grown a lot together over the years. Both of us had humble beginnings, yet through hard work, dedication, persistence and faith we have reached places that have truly seemed impossible through human eyes.
This magazine that you're reading began as a blog on Blogger---a place you can still read it for free---and then went to print, with my small budget allowing me to get copies done at my local Office Depot before now having the largest online retailer Amazon distribute it to the world. For me it has always been a passion project, all because I was ASKED in the beginning for it. I didn't know how it would grow or how long it would last, yet here we are.
In this issue I have included what is in many ways a time capsule from the past 5 years. Many of the interviews appear as when they were first conducted, with the years included for context for you. During the pandemic the Conversations brand grew and allowed me to interview individuals who had been too busy or unreachable before for the interviews. You'll read conversations with individuals like Columbus Short, Luenell, Michael Jai White, Preston James Hillier, Laila Ali, Stedman Graham and others who have impacted the world through their gifts.
You will also be reintroduced to individuals like Dr. Velma Bagby, Tina Siemens, Iris Bolling, Dr. Teresa A. Smith and Chris and Kate Thurman who I have had the pleasure of working with over the years.
Finally, there are brand new interviews with Stacey Thomas, Chris Collier and William McCreary. I'm excited about your getting to know them.
Enjoy this issue and the history it represents. It would not exist without you.
Happy reading!
Cyrus Webb, Editor-In-Chief,
Conversations Magazine/ MS Success Magazine
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