Today we’d like to introduce you to Dana Hemphill.
Hi Dana, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Sure! Well, I was born in Wichita Kansas and started singing at 3 years old. My Father was a singing musician who happened to be an Evangelist and my mother sang in the choir so singing gospel music was a pretty important factor in my household. At the age of 11, I got my first experience in the recording business with the National C.O.G.I.C Sunshine Band, which did a live recording in 1992 under the leadership of Dr. Iris Stevenson. At the age of 21, I moved to Dallas with a desire to become a gospel recording artist. I had no idea the plans that God had for me but I decided to move in faith and over a time span of 18 years, he allowed me to share the stage with John P. Kee, Kim Burrell, Vickie Winans, Fred Hammond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, David and Tamela Mann, Marvin Sapp and many more. I was graced with the opportunity to appear on live national platforms, “The Word Network Church” w/Lexi Show” and “Rejoice In The Word” w/ Bishop George Bloomer. My dream of having my own debut album was nationally released through digital distribution in October of 2013. I then had the opportunity to get into acting and appeared in several stage plays and shared the stage with Tommy Ford (Martin Lawrence Show), Terri J Vaugh (Steve Harvey Show & Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns) and many others. I could not have done any of this without the management and support of my loving husband, Pastor Lewis Hemphill Jr. We were married in 2004 and through our 16 years of marriage, he has been by my side every step of the way.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s definitely not been an easy path. A little sunshine, some rain, a little heartache and much pain. With losing my father to death at the age of ten, I struggled with depression, identity issues, low self esteem, from the lack of affirmation and many other things. I lost my way as a teenager. I lost hope in my life and wanted to end it all by taking my own life. But God said otherwise! His declaration for me was that I would not die but live to declare the works of the Lord. Because of all of the many challenges I’ve faced, he’s given me a vision and a mission to help women heal. His desire is that his daughters be whole and healed in every area of our lives. Because of this, every 3rd Friday of the month, I host an event called “The Ladies’ Room.” A place where women release their issues and receive their healing, through God’s word, accountability, and in fellowship.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a Real Estate Agent and co-own “Hemphill Real Estate Group” with my husband. Our business is definitely an extension of our ministry. We specialize in assisting first time home buyers and first time home sellers. Our goal is to assist families build generational wealth through homeownership. We also lead the Link Church in Irving Texas. We have one daughter, Hailey, one son, Princeton and enjoy working together as a tag team ministry.
Contact Info:
- Email: dana@hemphillrealestate.com
- Website: hemphillrealestategroup.com
- Instagram: hemphillrealestate
- Facebook: Hemphill Real Estate Group
- Youtube: Hemphill Real Estate Group
Image Credits
Professional photos- D. Lacy Photography Flyer- Designs by Dre
