About The Author

Cynthia McGee Burton, M.A., was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is the proud sister of her beloved older brother and two younger sisters. She has been a national trainer, motivational speaker, and facilitator for 38 years. She has been married to her devoted husband Charles “CB” Burton for 35 years and counting. They live in San Diego, California, and share three incredible sons and seven beautiful grandchildren. In 2018, Cynthia retired from working in the educational field for over 43 years. She is the author of two Mayor’s Award youth development programs–Academic Success Apprenticeship Program and Community Youth Leadership Alliance. A Phenomenal Journey is the first book of stories from her personal life. She is currently working on the sequel, Destiny Awaits, which continues the journey.

Cynthia has worked locally and nationally in the urban faith community as a ministry youth leader and family life coach for almost four decades. Cynthia co-founded Centered Life Ministries Inc. in 2015. She is an ordained Missionary, the owner of The Royaltea Garden and The Restoration Tea Room for urban families. She currently co-hosts the podcast “Cross-Generational Voices” with JoAnne “Lady Jo” Smith Hooks on KEPX Radio and works as a Restorative Consciousness independent consultant. She is a former recipient of the Channel 10 Leadership Award for being the founder of the first Gospel Signing Choir of San Diego.