About the Author

A dynamic singer, speaker, educator and author, Dr. Naima Johnston Bush uses her artistic gifts to communicate the love of Christ across the nation. Engaged in fulltime ministry, Naima travels the country sharing her ministry with churches, religious groups, musical venues, educational institutions and other social and civic organizations. Naima has written and produced her albums entitled, Everything, and her sophomore album, This Place. Naima is the author of Called To Sing, 13 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting In Music Ministry, Dr. Nay's Random Life Lessons, Go With What You Got; Dr Nay's Dream Development Manual, and her newest book, Confessions of a Big Girl and has acquired numerous fans from ministering and performing in states such as Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Connecticut, Missouri and Indiana. Currently ministering over 100 dates a year, Naima has been afforded the opportunity to share the stage with great artists such as: Dorinda Clark Cole, Ashley Cleveland, and The Last Poets. Naima serves as a contributing writer for several literary outlets and her piece entitled, "Drowning Is A Terrible Way To Die" is included in, The Sistah' Faith Anthology, edited by Essence best selling author, Marilyn Griffin. Originally from New York City, Naima holds a BA in Sociology/Women's Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration and a PhD in Educational Foundations from The Ohio State University. A former educator on the college level, her educational expertise includes: Training and Development, Qualitative Research Methodology, Educational Diversity and Inclusion. Naima is the founder of Broken Box Ministries, an organization with a mission to empower people to achieve their God given dreams using the arts and education. Broken Box achieves this through artist development initiatives, artistic evangelism, and creative educational programming. Naima is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the largest African American women's organization in the world, Indie Connect, CSMI, The Nashville Songwriter's Association International and ASCAP. Naima is a licensed minister with Life Fellowship International under Pastor Tim Winton of Noblesville, IN. Naima is married to Minister Jon Eric Bush and lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, their Chihuahua, Bianca Wee Wee Monster, and their Dachshund, Bucho the Moocher.