Going into the New Year, Converge Media will feature relationship and love expert Debrena Jackson Gandy as a show regular on Besa Gordon's Back2Besa. Gandy is a nationally published best-selling author, keynote speaker, Master Life Coach, transformational facilitator, and Love Relationships Coach and Mentor with over 20 years of experience. She is a 3rd generation business owner, mother, and JUICY wife of 31 years. She founded the Love Academy division of her business over a decade ago, where she teaches and coaches a new relationships paradigm centered on attracting and sustaining JUICY love relationships and JUICY marriages.

"I'm thrilled to announce that Debrena Jackson Gandy, renowned Relationship and Love expert, is now the relationship and love expert on Back2Besa," Gordon said. "Mrs. Debrena has been helping people live their best lives for years, and we are honored to have her share her expertise with us each month."

Through her work, at least 60 new marriages and counting have resulted among graduates of her love relationship programs and courses.

"I think love relationships are a critical part of our lives. Whether we're in one or not, we still tend to think and obsess about them," Gandy said. "I want to see us experience more joy in our love relationships instead of the massive breakdowns, frustrations, conflicts, and resentment that’s abounding.  Our hearts are too closed towards each other, and this can affect and infect every other area of your life."

Debrena's work has been featured in major newspapers and magazines such as Essence, Oprah's O, Ebony, and Woman's Day. She has appeared as a guest on over 50 radio shows and podcasts. She has appeared on national TV shows such as CNN, CNN Live, and Sistercircle. She has been a recurring Relationships expert on regional talk and news shows. She has written numerous books, such as "Sacred Pampering Principles" and, most recently, "The Love Lies: 10 Revelations That Will Transform Your Relationships and Enrich Your Love Life," which was recently made available to order paperback.

"It's crazy to think that I started reading her books in high school, and now, in 2024, she's part of Back2Besa," Gordon said. "Her newest book, "The Love Lies," is a game-changer for anyone looking to navigate the dating and marriage world with the proper tools and understanding in a world where many people are still learning how to communicate in person after the pandemic. I'm sure dating tips are more than needed these days."

As part of Gandy's new monthly segment, she will cover various topics, from dating and marriage after the pandemic to building more vital communication skills with your significant other to look at the inner workings of men and women in relationships. Features will include "Debrena's Modern Courtship," Gandy's alternative to modern dating, "Ask Debrena," where viewers can send in questions about relationships and receive advice, and segments featuring in-studio guests who will come to Gandy for relationship coaching.

"This love relationship piece, the ripples of it can almost be felt to the edges of every area of our life," Gandy said. "When we experience transformation there, we can elevate our lives. That's why I do what I do. Because it's such a huge part of the human experience."

Make sure to tune into Back2Besa every Saturday at 10:30 pm on FOX 13 Seattle and stream the replay on Sundays at 10 am on FOX 13+ for more from Gandy and Gordon.