Author

Entrepreneur

ADVOCATE

Joshua is a proud father, an entrepreneur, an ordained minister, a nationally certified coach, a FEMA-certified crisis responder, a published author, and an advocate based in Chattanooga, TN.

Joshua has worked with thousands to create more of what they want in their lives, their relationships, and in their world. Learn more about how he’s worked to leave the world better than he found it below.

Entrepreneur

  • 2010

    FOUNDED CREATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

  • 2015

    FOUNDED NOOGA MEDIA

  • 2016

    LAUNCHED FEELFREETOGROW.COM

  • 2022

    FOUNDED NOOGA PIXELS

Author

  • 2016

    PUBLISHED SATISFY YOUR SOUL: HOW TO BEGIN PLANTING THE SEEDS OF YOUR DREAMS

  • 2018

    FEATURED IN O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE

    FEATURED ON THE GAY FATHERS PODCAST

    FEATURED ON BLOG TALK RADIO

ADVOCATE

  • 2000

    CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

  • 2004

    ESTABLISHED RENEWAL YOUTH MINISTRIES

  • 2008

    ORDAINED AS A MINISTER/OFFICIANT

  • 2010

    ESTABLISHED 24SEVEN House of Prayer

  • 2011

    DIRECTED 18-DAY TORNADO RECOVERY MISSION IN CLEVELAND, TN

    CERTIFIED FEMA CRISIS RESPONDER

    CERTIFIED CRISIS RESPONSE INTERNATIONAL RESPONDER

  • 2015

    SOUTHERN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER, FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL

  • 2020

    INTERFAITH LIASON, CHATTANOOGA PRIDE BOARD

My mom taught me a big life lesson when we would go camping that stuck with me:

always leave A PLACE better than you found it.

I say it on every single camping trip now as an adult. I practice it on every camping trip. It’s how I leave a home when it’s time to move out. It’s how I try to live my life.

TO THE  ADULTS IN THE ROOM:

These are unsettling times. America has a problem. It’s an important time for us to

affirm our commitment to the following values:

We stand up to bullies

DIVERSITY

EQUITY &

INCLUSION

aren’t the problem

& NEITHER ARE THE POOR

EDUCATE YOURSELF

Diversity refers to all of the ways we see and experience the world, with respect for differences in race, gender identity and expression, age, ethnicity, disabilities (seen and unseen), family or marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, education, religion, and all the ways we may identify as a community.

Equity refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality: equality means providing the same to all; equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances.

Inclusion is the state of being heard, recognized, and valued. It’s about creating a sense of belonging for every individual and a trust that “you deserve to be here.”

MY efforts focus on uplifting the lives & businesses of underrepresented groups doing work that leaves our world a better place than we found it.

We proudly work with clients regardless of differences in race, gender identity & expression, age, ethnicity, disabilities (seen & unseen), family or marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, education, religion, and all the ways we may identify as a community.

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”

Isaiah 1:17

(this is in the OLD Testament, Mr. President)

(IN OTHER WORDS, STAND UP TO BULLIES)