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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)