Imagine you have been working with the most popular artists in the R&B music industry...and only to be led by a radical faith experience to shift entirely into the gospel music world - a world that doesn’t really know how to deal with your ‘unchurchy’ background. What would you do? This was the situation facing Hope Sheree, an award-winning singer / songwriter, blogger, actress, motivational speaker and radio show host. After years of working with some of the most popular artists in the world of R&B and soul, she found herself facing challenges from every side - from a battle for her health, to a battle to present her authentic vision as an artist. With determination and a willingness to hold on through adversity, she has now found her purpose in sharing both her own gift, and amplifying the stories of others who have overcome the odds against them. Hope's music has garnered national attention by such radio networks as Radio One, Clear Channel, Sheridan & Rejoice, and her music has charted with the likes of Mary Mary, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Tamela Mann, and more. Recently, Hope was featured on the Netflix series “Voices of Fire” as a member of Pharrell Williams’ Voices of Fire Choir, and has since appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Jimmy Kimmel Show.In this raw, powerful and revealing  talk, Hope reveals the tough lessons she learned as an artist who accepted Jesus later in life, and the radical adjustment that spiritual revelation made on her career expectations and goals.  She relates with vulnerability how unforgiving the music industry can be on an artist’s self-image, and how she was able to find the freedom to be her true self and to embrace God’s unique calling on her life and career. Connect with Hope ShereeFacebook: HopeShereeStithInstagram: @Iamhopeshereestith_askewTwitter:@HopeAskewTik Tok: @HopeShereeA Dose of Hope Radio.orgLinks Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:http://godandgigs.com/2021training - Register for our FREE masterclass on the 3 crucial strategies you must apply in order to have MASSIVE SUCCESS as a faith-focused creative! Join the waiting list so you’ll be notified of the next scheduled class! Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!