The Company, The Magazine, Our Mission
- The Company
Selah Magazine is the first online publication of Obasi Media Group, LLC. Obasi Media Group, LLC is a magazine publishing
company based in Atlanta, GA. Obasi is a Nigerian name that means “In Honor of God.” Selah is a Hebrew word that
means “to be still and know God.” To uphold the spirit of these meaningful names, Obasi Media Group and Selah Magazine
are created in honor of God and in recognition of His divine love through our savior, Jesus Christ.
Dina M. Perez, Editorial Director and Founder, is an attorney with several years of experience in policy design and corporate
communications servicing over 90,000 employees in the US and Puerto Rico. With a gifted entrepreneurial spirit and a
visionary mind, Dina has also published a fun and promising Atlanta-based online publication geared toward health and
fitness. Dina brings her unique vision and creativity, undeniable passion and wealth of communications experience to Selah
magazine, making her promise to God real and tangible. Dina is a student of life’s lessons as they are influenced by the
blending of religion, culture, and society. Through this gift of her spirit, Dina intends to give light to each and every reader’s
purpose.
N.L. Gill, Senior Editor for the Spirit to Spirit section brings a wealth of experience in both corporate and spiritual
communications to Selah magazine. A gifted writer, N.L. has authored, co-authored and edited several nationally acclaimed
allonymous works, while managing the communications division of one of the world’s most prominent Christian ministries. N.
L. also worked several years in corporate marketing, sales, and strategy for a Fortune 500 company. N.L. is a visionary who
believes that her unique purpose in God is to inform and inspire others to pursue His perfect will for their lives through written
word. She is honored to guide Selah’s readers through an enriching spiritual journey via sound Biblical teachings and a
relentless pursuit of truth.
Gladys L. Ayala, Senior Editor for the Anointed Living section, has been a champion of Selah magazine since the
beginning. She is an attorney who has specialized in business strategy, policy and corporate communications for the largest
pharmaceutical company in the world. Throughout her life, Gladys has recognized God and her Christian faith as the source
of her many blessings. She brings her gifts of writing, business acumen and remarkable style. Gladys plays a significant role
in focusing readers on the ways in which we experience God’s presence in our everyday lives.
D.L. Carpenter serves as Senior Editor of the Soul to Soul section. She plans to use her gift of words and ability to inspire
people to create a section that will focus on relationships and connections that are essential to the Selah reader. A writer by
nature and profession, D.L. Carpenter has five years in combined writing and editing experience, having worked for
publications in Michigan, Florida, Washington DC, Wisconsin and Georgia. Through Soul to Soul, D.L. Carpenter hopes to
provide an outlet for reflection, motivation, understanding and growth – traits that will aid the reader in his or her journey to
being still and knowing God.
Mike M. Baker, Senior Art Director, has been instrumental in forming the Selah magazine creative concept. Along with years
of professional freelance experience, he has been Art Director at one of the Midwest’s largest and most respected advertising
agencies. Mike gives life to the thoughts and words of Selah through his use of beautiful and vibrant colors, photography, and
design. As evidenced by his enthusiasm for his work at Selah, Mike's love and support for strong spiritual women is only
superseded by his love for God. Mike’s eye for detail and sense of design is seen as a Creator’s blessing meant to be shared
with all.
Leontyne D. Brown, Advertising Sales/Marketing Director, is an award-winning, lifestyle marketing and communications
executive, who has worked on the behalf of the world’s most recognizable brands including Nike/Brand Jordan, Coke
Classic®, Sprite, Toyota©, Reebok©, and a host of others. She brings to Selah a proven 10-year track record of achievement
in National Advertising, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Multicultural and Youth Marketing, and Consumer
Promotions. Like most women, Leontyne has spent most of her adult life trying to master the balance between professional
success, personal happiness, and spiritual fulfillment. Today she is happy to say, her definition of professional success has
evolved from titles and money to connecting with people and making a difference in their lives.
- The Magazine
inspiring teachers of Christ and faith-building testimonies from contemporary Christian women. The magazine seeks to create
a community of knowledge, support and stimulation that will lift up the readers, the Word of God, and encourage readers to
pause and meditate on the Word. It is our hope that Selah readers will be still and know God – and that we facilitate that
relationship. In this way, we may all live a purpose-filled, joyous and empowered life.
We seek to achieve these goals through highlighting the stories of women who accomplish, serve, overcome and survive the
ebbs and flow of life because of their relationship with God. For our readers, these stories are experiential examples of women
representing all denominations, backgrounds, and milestones throughout a Christian’s spiritual journey.
The magazine is organized in three main sections: spiritual (Spirit to spirit), relationships (Soul to Soul) and lifestyle (Anointed
Living).
Spirit to Spirit leads the reader to their own inner sanctuary – exploring what and who we were designed to be by God
through theological and biblical studies; exploratory discussions on spiritual disciplines; and awareness of our spiritual gifts,
including tests to help readers determine gifts of their spirit. Spirit (Spirit of God) to spirit (spirit of the reader) section also
celebrates the reader’s relationship with God through creative expressions and seeks to deepen the readers’ faith by
encouraging healthy Q & A's of real-life spiritual issues and concerns.
Soul to Soul is dedicated to every personal relationship that is important to the Selah reader. It serves as a forum to explore
female relationships (single and married women, mothers and daughters, women across generations) and provides a
platform to learn and understand the Christian male perspective.
Anointed Living is dedicated to empowering our readers with fresh, informative, and inspiring stories from experts in the
area of finance, real estate, health, politics, international issues, fashion, beauty, and travel. Anointed Living will also include
book and music reviews as well as top selling book and music lists. The goal of Anointed Living is to illustrate the fullness of
life that God desires us to live.
- Our Mission
Selah Magazine is designed to provide spiritual guidance for Christian women who crave a deeper relationship with God.
Selah is a Hebrew word that can be found throughout the Psalms and in the book of Habakkuk. The word selah – to be still
and know God – gives life to the magazine’s mission of encouraging Christian women into a life of contemplative living. The
magazine’s mission cannot fully be understood without sharing the other meanings of selah. In christening this magazine
selah, we seek to educate, support and influence a life filled with many moments in which you:
- pause and observe
- meditate thoughtfully
- weigh and evaluate how you are an instrument of God’s work.
And moment by moment, we hope the word of God will be lifted up by the way you live your life.
