Latonya has been singing since the age of 10 when she discovered she had a singing voice good enough for the church choir. She began singing and performing in talent shows and went on to become a well-known, local talent. After graduating from high school, she attended Howard University as an Architectural Design major. She joined a band as lead female vocalist and embarked on an east coast tour. She also began singing jingles and recording television commercials. During this time, she became a member of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. There, she honed her skills performing in many stage dramas and musicals, including lead roles during the National Black Theatre Festival. Desiring to expand her life, she moved to California, in 2006. She began to utilize and expand her talents and worked with many independent filmmakers as script supervisor, production coordinator, and other jobs.She began acting after being cast in some independently produced films. She is passionate about natural living and healing methods. Always projecting her authentic self, she is constantly sought out for her advice and support, mostly by women. Her current book, What Your Momma Never Knew About Men; A Guide to Creating Real-ationships, is a clever, common sense guide that helps women master their feminine power. Music is still a passion. As a vocalist and lyricist, she has performed with many great musicians and bands. Her latest venture is with a European group named Threestyle, a jazz trio that performs in the U.S. and she has written lyrics to their songs, which are featured on the CD, Smooth Ride. Now, being partnered with the love of her life, actor Carl Gilliard, she is constantly exploring the universal truths about love and healthy relationships. She is the owner of Limitless Life, where she is a Life Coach and mentor. She can be found on their YouTube channels, Twice Married Brother, Conversations with Carl and Latonya, and also, her Facebook pages, Chicks N Nuggets, Latonya Black Gilliard, and What Your Momma Never Knew About Men. Show less «