Shea Edwards
Lead Pastor, Faith Rocks! | Executive Director FRPAA | Glen Allen, VA
Shea was born and raised in Richmond, VA. As a teenager, she began her career in entertainment as a panelist on the BET show, “Teen Summit”. With an affinity for the arts, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Howard University, studied classical theater at Oxford University and earned a Master of Fine Arts from UCLA.
In 2009, Shea answered the call to ministry. In 2012, she was ordained as a Reverend at the First Baptist Church of Venice, in California. Pastor Shea is a visionary and servant leader on a global mission to help heal and empower the masses through pastoring, mental health advocacy, and creative entrepreneurship. In addition, she is the Director of Faith Rocks Performing Arts Academy.
Shea is married to, Co-Founder, Brandon Edwards. After living in Los Angeles, California for over a decade, they now reside in Glen Allen, Virginia with their two children. In her free time, Shea enjoys swimming, writing, brunching, traveling and laughing to the point of tears!
Brandon Edwards
Faith Rocks! Executive Pastor | Glen Allen, VA
As a Howard University Alum and NY/LA based writer, Brandon has specialized in editorial research and reporting for a range of magazines and websites from InStyle, Seventeen and Marie Claire to The Source, XXL and allhiphop.com. He currently works as an IT Business Analyst and writes scripts for TV and Film. He considers be husband and father his greatest accomplishments thus far. In his free time he enjoys creating visual art, talking sports, traveling, and working out.
Creative Intern | Richmond, VA
Bio coming soon!
CHANEL FRAMPTON
Board Advisor, Faith Rocks! | Los Angeles, CA
Chanel received her BFA from the Howard University's illustrious school of Business and graduated from the University of Southern California with an MBA. Chanel currently works as Program Manager for the Greater Los Angeles, African-American Chamber of Commerce. She is also a minister, evangelist, philanthropist and world renowned praise and worship leader. Chanel is the co-host of the, "Princess Prayer Warrior Podcast". Furthermore, she enjoys helping people find their dream home. In her free time, she delights in walking her dog, traveling, fine dining, shopping and making people laugh!