Meet Monique Thompson | Creative Artist, Evangelist & Educator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Monique Thompson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Monique, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
Yes. I have a favorite quote. That quote is as follows: “The artist is within you, No one can display the color of your character but you. So PUSH!”- Monique Thompson

This quote has a deeper meaning for me. It means that no matter what you face; circumstances, challenges or obstacles (the “colors” of life), anyone can move forward and finish what they were created to do. This quote has such a deep meaning because of the life experiences I’ve had. I like quite a few things about this quote, but what I like the most, is that it is original and backed by facts.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
From as far back as I can remember, even as a child, I have always loved encouraging people. However, at the age of 13, I found myself in need of the encouragement that I was always extending to others. It was at that age when I had my first serious life altering medical procedure. This life experience curved the way I began to view life.

As I got older, I started having many tough experiences that led me to the pen and paper. It was through this that I learned I had the ability to write words that formed into tunes and became songs of encouragement. Before I knew it, I was singing across the world.

I never knew that I would one day become a gospel artist. As time progressed, I realized that God teaches you how to turn your negative experiences into positive ones. Although it was not easy to endure over 18 surgeries (to include a cancer scare and tumor removed off my brain), He allowed me to become the creative that I am today.

Over the span of my life, I can truly say that with the help of God’s strength, family, and a great support team, I SURVIVED it all. Through my story and journey, I am blessed to be able to help motivate others to PUSH and keep going no matter what “color of life” is thrown their way.

Through my life experiences, I have also learned to view life’s issues, circumstances, delays or challenges from a different lens in order to respond appropriately to the matter at hand. I have also learned that on this journey called life, all you can do is be the best you that you can be.

I desire for all individuals (no matter what their walk of life is) that may cross my path, hear my music, read my upcoming book, or see me as a public speaker, be it virtually or in person, to know that they were created to BE with a great purpose. My purpose for being alive is to help someone else BECOME better!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend was visiting the area this is what we would do:

Day 1
I would have a day of relaxation at the Embassy Suite Hotel and do some shopping. Later that evening my friend and I would have dinner at Frankie’s Steak House in Duluth.

Day 2
Meet for breakfast/brunch at a brunch spot in Duluth Ga. or Suwanee Ga
Shopping at the Mall of Ga or a Flea Market shopping experience
Dinner and a Movie

Day 3
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch in Atlanta at The Real Milk and Honey
Day at the Aquarium in Atlanta
Dinner at a Fancy Restaurant in Atlanta

Day 4
Breakfast/Brunch and Lunch
Historic Day-Visit all things MLK and visit the Coca-Cola Factory
Dinner in Duluth at Mama’s Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and live music performance

Day 5
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch
Day In Alpharetta, Ga
The Avalon Experience
Day in the park

Day 6
Before departure we will visit a place of my best friend’s choice

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to dedicate this shoutout to my family. Starting with my husband of 28 years in April, John Thompson II, my 3 children Jahnique, John III, and Destiny. My only grandchild Mason. My mother Dr. Patricia Ancrum, my late father Ramon Ancrum, my 7 siblings and all of my remaining family members. Also, my Pastor Mary and Bishop Charlie Parker, my entire New Life family, JaShanna and all of my friends.

Website: www.moniquecthompson.net

Instagram: iammoniquecthompson

Facebook: Monique Thompson

Youtube: Monique C Thompson

Image Credits
Photographers- Tyria Holmes, Dalvin Collier, James Andrews