About

A Pastoral Counselor in private practice (Long Beach, CA), this author, cancer survivor, and host of talk radio show Daily Spark with Dr. Angela and its award-winning sister show, Daily Spark TV, has built a career spanning more than 20 years and hundreds and thousands of people counseled. Dr. Chester has also served as an Associate Pastor and has built a reputation as a thought leader on issues related to motivation and Women's Empowerment as an International Motivational Speaker.

As Editor-in-Chief of PASSIONEER Magazine, this bi-monthly magazine features articles on lifestyle + passion for purpose. Dr. Angela also provides a weekly space for women in leadership to have a positive voice for change on PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast.

A native Virginian, she is the granddaughter of the late Atty. Williams Davis Butts (the same mentioned in the novel Hidden Figures) who practiced civil law in Newport News. Dr. Chester is an Elder, Leader of the Young Adult Ministry, and President of the Women's Ministry at her church.

Currently a member of the International Society for Mental Health, the Global Christian Professional Women’s Association (GCPWA), the International Women’s Leadership Association, and the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN). Dr. Chester holds degrees in Pastoral Counseling (Psychology) and Divinity.

She is the author of numerous books, including "The Power of She: Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Strengths."  The creator and host of the award-winning show Daily Spark TV, she features authors from around the world. Daily Spark TV airs on local channels in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Upstate NY, and Atlanta, via Preach the Word Worldwide Network. You can also watch online via Roku, and Vimeo.

Her morning talk radio show Daily Spark with Dr. Angela can be heard on WDJY 99.1 FM Atlanta Metro, and WTTA 101.2 FM Cincinnati Metro. Daily Spark with Dr. Angela also rebroadcasts on streaming platforms including Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Spotify, iTunes, and others.

Dr. Angela has been featured in the NYC Journal, Formidable Woman Magazine, Stardom 101 Magazine, Los Angeles Post Examiner, Entrepreneurs Herald, and Today's Purpose Woman Magazine.

Recognized by the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry for her work in Women's Empowerment, Dr. Angela is the recipient of the Women Leaders to Follow in 2022 award as featured in Passion Vista Magazine.  She has also been listed as a 2022 Top 10 Business Women to Watch in Prime View Magazine.

Dr. Angela is a Marquis Who's Who 2023 Listee.