Samantha Brown was born in Brooklyn, NY where she was the third oldest of seven kids. When they moved to Lithonia, GA in 1979, she had no direction in high school. Instead of focusing on her studies, she chose the fast crowd. This was the beginning of many problems to come.

With no career focus during or after high school, Samantha succumbed to crack cocaine. Her three year drug abuse led her to a five-year drug charge sentence and incarceration. During her lock up she was mad at God for her situation. But when she begin to experience the symptoms of withdrawal, she called on God. He delivered her from the addiction and she’s never used again.

In time, she started a medical equipment company that earned $300K in the first year. A clothing line and built three churches. For the past 21 years, she has been the director of a housing program. In 2018, begin a mobile food pantry business that today serves over 30,000 families in the Tampa Bay Area.

The author of The Book of Samantha Brown: My Life, My Story, His Glory can be purchased here. The purpose of this book is first hand experience how God can shape one’s life for his Glory.