Darlene Aiken is the Founder of the award-winning, D. Aiken & Associates Worldwide, the preeminent personal & professional development consulting firm and speakers bureau. She is also an internationally bestselling author, adjunct lecturer, and pageant Founder & director. Her work has been seen in Essence Magazine, Newsday, News 12, as well as on variety of media outlets news across the country. She was nominated for the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award and her work and community service has been recognized by the WNBA & NY Liberty, Senators and Politicians in NYS. She has worked on a variety of high-end, local and nationwide projects with renowned entities such as Macy's, Iman Cosmetics, Macy's Bridal Salon for Demetrios, R.J. Graziano, and others. Ms. Aiken has penned backstage manuals for Hip Hop Concert Promoters for acts such as Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Ma$e, Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, Elephant Man, and others. She is a member of Christian Cultural Center and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. To find out more about Ms. Aiken, her company's services, and to contact her office, visit her website at www.daikenassociates.net.