The People's Choice
Winner
LaTonya Allieen Merritt is a native Washingtonian. The mother of four wonderful children, whom are the apple of her life. She grew up on the rough side of the mountain, but continue to give GOD all the praise.
She embraces the love given to her, when she steps inside a room full of people. LaTonya shines bright like a Diamond. LaTonya lives to love and loves to live so she can motivate and demonstrate through her laughter, dancing, singing, reading and writing for her most precious gift of life. LaTonya has had the pleasure of being in some local movies, a short film, a stage play and Murder Mysteries.
She’s been writing since a young girl, she uses her poetry to help heal her own heart. LaTonya’s poetry has given her strength, guidance and understanding to overcome the struggles of her childhood abuse. Everyday she deals with the painful experience of how she got through it all. LaTonya has vowed to never give up on Love, Life or her dreams.
She believe dreams do come true. Inspired by her own trails and tribulations, she continue to have faith and keep on pushing. She share valuable lessons daily on her journey of being the Queen of Healing Hearts because GOD hasn’t failed her yet.