Founder | Educator | Mediator | Consultant

In 2016, Rev. Linda Seatts-Ogletree founded Release and Refresh Women’s Empowerment Series, Inc. (RRWES), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual health of Women, Girls, and their Families. Recognized by the University of Michigan Ann Arbor as a partner in education, RRWES was created to support women and Girls who suffer emotionally in silence, providing them with the tools and encouragement needed to live their best lives.

With 25 years of experience in education, Rev. Seatts-Ogletree has taught at Ashland Theological Seminary and Wayne State University (WSU). During her 15-year tenure as Director of WSU’s Office of International Students and Scholars, she oversaw more than 4,000 international students and 600 non-immigrant faculty and researchers, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

She is also a National Diversity Speaker, Mediator, and Consultant, specializing in conflict resolution, communication strategies, and leadership development. After 20 years in leadership and teaching at WSU, she transitioned into ministry, education, and consulting to further her mission of empowering individuals and organizations. Rev. Linda Seatts-Ogletree was part of a team that coordinated and developed the first Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit at the Detroit Office of the U.S. Department of Equal Opportunity.

She has led numerous Workshops, Seminars, Training and Mediation for:

● Office of International Students & Scholars staff, Wayne State
       University, Detroit, MI
● College of Nursing faculty, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
● UAW/General Motors, Diversity Conference, New Orleans, LA
● Delphi, National Conference, Las Vegas, NV
● Associated General Contractors, Detroit, MI
● U.S. Army Corp of Engineers/IRS, Detroit, MI
● Wayne/Metro Neighborhood Services, Ecorse, MI
● TACOM. Detroit. MI
● Oakland Mediation Services, Oakland County, MI
● Release & Refresh Women’s Empowerment Series, Inc., Farmington, MI
● Wayne State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Detroit, MI
● Vernon Chapel A.M.E., Detroit,  MI
● Triumph Church, Detroit, MI

Preacher, Pre-Marital, Marriage, Relationship, and Individual Counselor, as well as a Life Coach.

She has helped countless individuals and couples discover their best selves, fostering personal growth and healthier relationships.

A dynamic speaker and spiritual leader, Rev. Seatts-Ogletree has preached messages of hope across the U.S., Canada, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. She was honored to travel with Liberian President Ellen Sirleaf-Johnson to dedicate schools in the villages of West Africa.

Creative, Driven, Educated, Love of Family

In 2018 God added to her ministry, “Music.” A gifted songwriter and international recording artist, she released her debut Contemporary Gospel Crossover Album, “Good News” on July 12, 2019. Her second single, “I’m Gonna Win,” charted #1 on European Radio in the U.K., and has been trending in Brazil, France, the Netherlands and 10 other countries. Her first single, “You’ll Get Your Life Back,” was written to encourage Cancer patients, their families, and friends and all who are going through challenging times in their life. She is a two-time Breast Cancer Survivor! Praise God!

Rev. Seatts-Ogletree is a gifted best-selling author of three books:

1) Did I Say That? How to Communicate in Everyday Life;
2) The Truth about the Superior Lie: Resurrecting the Lives of African Americans Crucified by the Lie! and;
3) My New Life: A Handbook for Born-again Believers.

She has been interviewed and quoted in various media including but not limited to the Detroit Free Press, Inside Higher Education, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly and radio stations Sirius XM, 105.9 KISS FM Detroit, and 1440 AM where she hosted her weekly “Seeds of Hope” radio show.

A Human Rights and Civil Rights Advocate, Rev. Seatts-Ogletree continuously support and participate in various social justice movements including several marches in Washington D.C., including the 50th Anniversary March on Washington with Rev. Al Sharpton, Trayvon Martin Protests, March for our Lives in D.C., to support the students and families impacted by the Parkland, High School mass shooting, and Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri.

She is passionate about social justice and spirituality which is indicative of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Education

Rev. Seatts-Ogletree holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Marketing from the Union Institute, Los Angeles, CA, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Practical Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She has also taken Post-Master’s courses in Sociology and completed a Certificate Program in Character Education from Birmingham University, UK.

She has received several awards and acknowledgments. She is a member of ASCAP, NAACP, National Action Network, the Women’s March, and March for Your Lives. Rev. Seatts-Ogletree also supports missions and other charities serving God’s Children.

She is married to her soul mate, Richard and enjoy Traveling, Reading, Worshipping, and spending time with family and friends.