Pieces to Peace

What this episode covers

Dr. Tavara Johnson interviews Dr. Kylie Victoria McBride. Dr. McBride has dedicated her life to mining potential and activating purpose in women from all walks of life. Dr. McBride is an educator, author, speaker, cleric, and founder of Pieces to Peace, an organization committed to educating, inspiring, and empowering women to pursue their goals relentlessly. Having served her community as an educator and pastor, Dr. McBride is sensitive to the challenges confronting minorities and minority women in particular. She endeavors to provide this demographic with resources by which they can change the trajectory of their future. Her professional and community work has positioned her as a mentor to many. Dr. McBride’s mantra is simple: Control what I can control, myself. She strives to impart this truth to those in her care, helping them eliminate excuses and develop the self-discipline necessary to reach their goals. Embracing the call to leadership, Dr. McBride serves as founding pastor of AITP Outreach Ministries, Columbia, South Carolina. Since its inception in 2014, AITP has continually served the surrounding communities through many resources, including a monthly food pantry distribution and a program providing the homeless with socks, underwear, hygiene items, and food. Dr. McBride’s work as an educator spans over 20 years. She has worked with at-risk youth throughout her career, propelling them toward high graduation and post-secondary goals. Dr. McBride believes that potential coupled with proper guidance eliminates barriers to success. Dr. McBride places a high value on education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Coker University and is a National Board Certified Educator. In addition to her undergraduate work, Dr. McBride has earned a graduate certification in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Additionally, she earned a Masters in Pastoral Counseling and a Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling, and a Doctorate of Ministry – Urban Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. McBride has an innate ability to reveal individuals’ untapped potential, granting them the confidence to do the work needed to achieve their dreams and fulfill their purpose. When she is not serving her community, Dr. McBride enjoys spending time with her daughter and extended family, reading, writing, and traveling. Dr. Kylie V. McBride. Servant Leader. Influencer. Potential Pusher.

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