Biography

Dr. Angela Butts Chester is unwavering about transforming the lives of purpose-driven women all around the world. With her charismatic personality, she has a keen ability to challenge her audience and/or clients to overcome limiting beliefs, (re)discover themselves, and expand their mindsets.

Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, Dr. Angela equips others with motivational tips/tools, and actionable strategies to assist them in taking immediate steps toward living a more abundant life.

A Pastoral Counselor in private practice, this author, cancer survivor, and host of the talk radio show Daily Spark with Dr. Angela and its sister show, Daily Spark TV, has built a career spanning more than two decades 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 empowerment as an international motivational speaker.


A native Virginian, she is the granddaughter of the late Atty. Williams Davis Butts (the same as mentioned in the novel Hidden Figures) who practiced civil law in Newport News. As an Elder, she is the Co-Minister of the Young Adults (18-25) Ministry and President of the Women's Ministry at her church.


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

She is the author of numerous books, including Before You Tie the Knot – A Premarital Counseling Workbook for the D.I.Y Couple. The podcast host of Modern Living with Dr. Angela on iHeartRadio. Creator and host of the award-winning show Daily Spark TV which airs on Preach the Word Network, 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, and Entrepreneurs Herald.

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.