From Pain To Purpose, Inc. – A Legacy of Advocacy and Hope Celebrating 15 Years of Domestic Violence Awareness & Empowerment October 2010 = October 2025

Dr. Amber Ann Lyons is a transformative leader, visionary, founder, and CEO of From Pain To Purpose, Inc., dedicated to helping individuals overcome pain and embrace their purpose. Known as the “Queen of Smooches” for her loving spirit and vibrant personality, Dr. Lyons is an advocate for domestic violence, teen dating violence, and mental health, particularly for youth and young adults. She is a transformational speaker, ordained Elder and Pastor, podcast host, and global youth leader.

Dr. Lyons is also the creator of the Healing Pain Through The Arts Youth Program, which has received recognition locally, nationally and globally. Her work includes transformational speaking, organizing various events, workshops, virtual broadcasts and podcasts, roundtable discussions, and mentorship opportunities, along with hosting an Annual Virtual Prayer Vigil – When Advocates PRAY, celebrating 6 years. She diligently works to help rebuild the village of support for our youth and create collaborative opportunities for them that will position them for leadership success.

In response to the growing youth mental health crisis, she has spearheaded the COPE To HOPE (Youth & Young Adults Mental Health Matters Too) Program to provide a safe space for young people to discuss mental health issues with licensed professionals. Understanding the great need in this space, partnering with her church Youth & Young Adult Ministry, L.I.T.T; their work has been a tremendous blessing to the community.

Her leadership extends internationally, having served as the Global Leader for the World Women Conference & Awards' Young Leaders Club, and as an advocate for domestic violence in Atlanta. Dr. Lyons has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the Global Iconic Changemakers Award, the International Nelson Mandela Peace Ambassador Award and the Professional Maximizer Award, as well as other nominations and recognitions.

She has contributed to multiple book collaborations and appeared in numerous media outlets. She has International Magazine Cover in Nigeria with GLEBM Magazine Top 50 Most Influential Woman, a 2nd magazine cover featured on Good Deeds Magazine for the Fall/Winter Purpose Driven Edition. She was humbled to step into 2025 as a Design of God Kingdom Builder Award Honoree, and Dr. Lyons was honored on July 25th as a Leading Lady of Legacy Award Honoree at the Elite Dollz of Faith 10th Anniversary Awards & Coronation. The Bahamas has stepped on to the scene with a cover and feature in Own It! Magazine and Publishing as a Woman of Authority, Authenticity, Influence, and Legacy! Dr. Lyons is closing the year of 2025, and entering 2026 strong with the esteemed recognition of being named as the BB Online Awards – IMPACT HONOREE 2026.

As a media presence, Dr. Lyons has been interviewed on multiple TV, radio, and podcast platforms, and is a sought-after speaker for summits, panels, and conferences around the world. She currently serves in Ecclesiastical Leadership as an Elder under Sr. Pastor Curt & Dr. Nedra Buckmire, where she provides oversight to the social media, singles and christian care ministries at Spirit And Truth International Worship Center.

A proud mother and grandmother, Dr. Lyons is deeply rooted in her family legacy. Being the daughter of influential figures in the Black Is Beautiful movement, she is proud to embrace being a Next Generation Grandassa Model and excited to have 2 feature stories in Our Time Press, March and May 2025 Issues, as well as a reprint in The Cover Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee. She continues to inspire others with her message of Lead With Love, emphasizing the importance of caring for others before sharing knowledge. With so much going on in the world, we must remember that “People don’t care how much you know… until they know how much you care!”

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