The youngest of seven children in a single-parent family whose mother worked as a housekeeper/school custodian, Areka Spencer lived in the projects until she was 13. At 15 she became a single mother and was told by friends, family, and society that the mistake would cost her any hope of a successful career or life. Yet Areka had faith -- in God and herself. Determined that no one would decide her future for her, she quit school, obtained her GED and started college in what would have been her senior year in high school.

Ms. Spencer began her career in communication at 16 and by age 21 had become a national news anchor. Her television and radio career includes the American Urban Radio Network in Pittsburgh, ABC Radio Network out of Dallas, KXAS TV in Dallas, and Paxson Communications in Tampa. After overcoming the obstacles many African Americans face, Areka had achieved the success of which she'd dreamed. Today, Areka has devoted her career to motivating others to keep their dreams alive, helping people to do what she had done and... make it happen!

Continuing to live her dream, Areka founded "Sisters Offering Uplifting Lifestyle Support to Sisters" (SOULS-S). For more information on SOULS-S, please call our office or email me at areka@makeithappenshow.com.
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