While opinions about the popular
show, Preachers of L.A. run the gamut, most everyone would have to agree
that first lady Myesha Chaney comes across as someone who doesn’t mind taking
chances to make an impact, like when she went to a strip club to reach out to dancers
or hosted a “Saved, Sanctified and Sexual” conference.
Most recently, she’s taken to the
streets armed with a collection of poignant insights and stories of
self-discovery from her own life experiences and from the women she’s met
along her journey. Recently, Myesha took a few minutes to talk about her new
book, Hiding Behind the Lipstick; the popular show, Preachers of L.A.
and she shared what’s next for her. Enjoy!
1. Tell us about “Hiding Behind the
Lipstick.” Where did the concept come from and what is the message you
want readers to take away from this book?
Hiding Behind the Lipstick is a safe place for women to be vulnerable and honest with
themselves about who they truly are at the core of their being. With everyday
examples of women clinging to false identities, overwhelming expectations and
nagging lies, Hiding Behind the Lipstick opens the door for candid,
life-changing conversations about life, love and the masks we all wear. This
concept came as an answer to prayer.
When I saw the condition of the
women in my life, I wanted the falsehood to change but I didn’t know how. After
preparing for the day, I discovered a profound revelation in the process of
putting on makeup and Hiding Behind the Lipstick was birthed.
I want readers to understand that no
matter what our scars, past or insecurities look like, we can look in the
mirror and love who we are. We no longer have to pretend to be the things that
we feel others demand of us. We can be who we were destined to become.
2. Why do you think women are so
prone to hide what’s really going on with them?
Women desire to be accepted for who
they are. However, many of us are afraid of showing our true selves. In a
society that praises beauty, accomplishment, and wealth, it seems we will never
be good enough unless we appear to have it all. It is so much easier to cover
our imperfections and create the persona that makes us feel most comfortable
and well received by our peers.
3. How has Preachers of L.A.
affected your life, your family, and your ministry?
Being apart of Preachers of L.A. has
definitely affected my life. It has expanded our reach and has allowed me to
connect with so many wonderful people. To my surprise, my children really
embraced the process of filming and watching themselves on television. Our
church has welcomed so many new people into our spiritual family. I have
learned how to deal with criticism in a way that I probably couldn’t have under
normal circumstances.
4. If there was one thing you could
change about your time on Preachers of L.A., what would it be?
Overall, I have had a positive
experience being apart of the Preachers of L.A. cast. I have learned that all
things work together for the good. All my experiences have taught me things
that have caused me to evolve into the person I am today. After watching season
one, it was like a mirror. I felt that my personality seemed more reserved than
I actually am in real life so I decided during the filming of season two to be
very vulnerable and true to myself completely.
5. What other projects do you have
in the works right now?
Currently, my husband Wayne and I
are co-writing a book on love and relationships. I am traveling on tour with
the Hiding Behind the Lipstick experience and preparing to record my
sophomore worship album.
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