From co-hosting on Cleveland’s own, “The Prazinest Station,” Radio 1000 to streaming live on Atlanta’s edifying Gospel broadcast “Crunk 4 Christ,” Brandy “BrandyWine” Rankins is becoming widely known as an immovable force for the Kingdom of God! BrandyWine guest appeared twice, before 170 nations, on TCT’s #1 internationally acclaimed television show “I’m Just Sayin” and was featured as a contestant, alongside Mr. “Kings of Comedy” himself, Steve Harvey, on two episodes of legendary game show the “Family Feud” (2011). Offering up her gifts of writing, motivational speaking, and more, BrandyWine is the published author of 4 life-changing books and just produced, directed, and wrote her first short film entitled: “WaterWalker.” BrandyWine also co-wrote play, “The Promise Monologues,” which sold out three shows at the original Cleveland Play House. She is the co-founder of scholastic anti-bullying organization “Make A Difference Movement” and the co-founder of Life and Legacy Media. Her mission is to teach others to become architects of speaking “LIFE” and to overcome seemingly impossible situations through faith! BrandyWine doesn’t embrace worldly egos or influences to express uniqueness or diversity amongst audiences. Instead, she allows the message to be your greatest inspiration. BrandyWine's major influences are God, her husband, children, and the mantle/legacy she carries on of her beloved mother the late Sharon A. Poteat. BrandyWine is the dedicated wife of international acclaimed musician Thomas “Da Answer” Rankins Jr. and the mother of four beautiful and remarkable children: Jah’Mir-11, Toma’rez-10, Braelyn-7, and Brielle-6.  

From co-hosting on Cleveland’s own, “The Prazinest Station,” Radio 1000 to streaming live on Atlanta’s edifying Gospel broadcast “Crunk 4 Christ,” Brandy “BrandyWine” Rankins is becoming widely known as an immovable force for the Kingdom of God! BrandyWine guest appeared twice, before 170 nations, on TCT’s #1 internationally acclaimed television show “I’m Just Sayin” and was featured as a contestant, alongside Mr. “Kings of Comedy” himself, Steve Harvey, on two episodes of legendary game show the “Family Feud” (2011). Offering up her gifts of writing, motivational speaking, and more, BrandyWine is the published author of 4 life-changing books and just produced, directed, and wrote her first short film entitled: “WaterWalker.” BrandyWine also co-wrote play, “The Promise Monologues,” which sold out three shows at the original Cleveland Play House. She is the co-founder of scholastic anti-bullying organization “Make A Difference Movement” and the co-founder of Life and Legacy Media. Her mission is to teach others to become architects of speaking “LIFE” and to overcome seemingly impossible situations through faith! BrandyWine doesn’t embrace worldly egos or influences to express uniqueness or diversity amongst audiences. Instead, she allows the message to be your greatest inspiration.

BrandyWine’s products have been featured on major network stations including: BET, LIFETIME, OWN, LMN, TBN and more. She was featured in the following major newspapers and magazines: (on the cover) Modest Woman Magazine (April 2012), Ebony Magazine (July 2012), the Huffington Post (Sept. 2012), Woman’s Day Magazine (Winter 2012), and Guideposts Magazine (Jan. 2013), HuffLive Radio (Feb 2013), Black History Spotlight Feature (Dangerous Lee Ent. Feb 2013), Ebony Magazine (Dec/Jan 2014), and more. For additional updates visit BrandyWine’s website at : www.speaklife-ministries.com and follow her on Twitter at @we_speaklife and Facebook under screen name Brandywine01.