Artina "Tina" Todd-Norris is a nationally recognized domestic violence advocate, speaker, women’s empowerment expert and author. She is President and Founder of We Inspire, LLC. She is a member of the National Coalition against Domestic Violence organization, Hiyaah Power’s speaker Bureau www.hiyaahpower.com and a member of the Christian Women’s Speakers Bureau.
As a survivor of a previous disparaging marriage where she endured mental and physical abuse, Artina understands and can fully relate to anyone who has or is experiencing hurt and pain. She firmly believes that what does not kill you will indeed make you stronger. Through her passion to provide comfort and awareness, her outreach has touched tens of thousands of lives. Her hearts desire is to reach those whose lives have been shattered by the unfortunate and devastating effects of domestic violence.
She is the author of Pearls of Wisdom: Comfort for the Soul’s Spiritual Healing. This book confirms that your past is a stepping-stone to a brighter future. She also authored “A Moment In Time: Affirmations that Speak to the core of Who I am” and self-help journal, “Giving Voice to the Victim” a resource workbook designed to educate readers on the subject of domestic violence. Artina is the Executive Producer of a CD entitled “Giving Voice to the Victim” in which she speaks from her heart to women who have been affected by domestic violence.
Artina serves as an Associate Minister at God’s International Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Ricky Terry. She is married to Michael T. Norris and together they have five children. She is a board member of Women of Freedom Foundation (WFF), which is dedicated to rescuing women from the grips of abuse, providing shelter, referral services, support groups as well as domestic violence awareness education. In addition, Artina is a moderator for two online interactive forums whose mission is to provide readers with information that assists them in making better decisions in their relationships, www.deepwaters.info and www.thevisionaryworks.com.