Barbara Ann King is a writer and a volunteer for the Salvation Army, United Way. Barbara discovered her passion and gift as a chef while residing in Texas. She honed her skills for...view moreBarbara Ann King is a writer and a volunteer for the Salvation Army, United Way. Barbara discovered her passion and gift as a chef while residing in Texas. She honed her skills for service in the restaurant industry working her way through multiple management positions over a 30 yr career. As a result of her passion upon returning to Shreveport Louisiana she decided that retirement was not her passion. After, her accident on September 05, 2005 Barbara began her ultimate mission of inspiring others through her passion for writing authoring the well received book How To Strengthen Your Walk With God..
She is also looking forward to opening a non- profit organization for the homeless. Growing up and living in Shreveport, Louisiana until she was 22 years old, Barbara had a strong ambition to inspire people and make a difference in their lives. Knowing an education would serve as the best foundation to facilitate the change in those around her, she went on to earn an Associate Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Stratford University in Virginia, and now working on her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Hospitality Management. Barbara also holds a Dietary Managers Certificate.
Her travels did not stop there as she continued to use every step to lead her in the direction of her goals. Barbara full and exciting journey has taught her how influential her actions and choices can be on people. She realized that as long as you pursue your goals, you must focus on the journey, and not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.view less