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  • BISHOP T. D. JAKES’ 2026 GOOD SOIL FORUM ADVANCE NATIONAL COVERAGE: Houston businesswoman Angela Warren making immeasurable strides as the face of Integrity Insurance Solutions

    BISHOP T. D. JAKES’ 2026 GOOD SOIL FORUM ADVANCE NATIONAL COVERAGE: Houston businesswoman Angela Warren making immeasurable strides as the face of Integrity Insurance Solutions

    PROTECTING LEGACIES

    REPRESENTIN’ MOTOWN IN H-TOWN — Longtime businesswoman Angela Warren, 59, is the mastermind behind Integrity Insurance Solutions, her Houston, Texas-based featured entrepreneurial venture that has become a fixture for aiding families with life insurance, wills and trusts, and mobile notary services, among other life-altering entities.

    For Angela Warren, it was just recently when reality had finally begun to set in.

    As she vividly recalls, it undoubtedly was overwhelmingly difficult to stomach.

    For the record, that was approximately three months ago — back in May, to put it more precisely.

    “I experienced one of the greatest losses of my life when my mother passed away,” Warren told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “For a time, it felt as though my entire world had come to a standstill. Grief changed my perspective, but it also deepened my compassion. As I continue caring for my aunt, I have discovered a renewed sense of purpose rooted in love, service, and legacy.”

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    REMEMBERING DEAR MAMA — “I experienced one of the greatest losses of my life when my mother passed away,” Warren told Making Headline News during a recent interview. “For a time, it felt as though my entire world had come to a standstill. Grief changed my perspective, but it also deepened my compassion. As I continue caring for my aunt, I have discovered a renewed sense of purpose rooted in love, service, and legacy.”

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    To her distinctly unique credit, Warren has gone to great lengths to use her periodic moments of grief to establish a rising business endeavor, one that figures to help enrich and impact families for generations to come.

    Warren, 59, is the mastermind behind Integrity Insurance Solutions, her Houston, Texas-based featured entrepreneurial venture that has become a fixture for aiding families with life insurance, wills and trusts, and mobile notary services, among other life-altering entities.

    Accompanied by motto, Protecting What Matters Most — Today and For Generations To Come, Warren’s Integrity Insurance Solutions comes amid what she describes as learning to embrace life without her mother’s physical presence, the longtime Texas businesswoman told Making Headline News’ as part of its advance national coverage ahead of Bishop T. D. Jakes’ Good Soil Forum in Dallas October 8-10, featuring special guest, Tyler Perry.

    “I carry forward the values she instilled in me: kindness, resilience, generosity, and unwavering faith,” Warren said. “Her life continues to inspire mine, and her legacy reminds me that one of the greatest ways to honor those we love is by serving others with compassion and dignity.”

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    Moreover, as the face of Integrity Insurance Solutions, Warren doesn’t shy away from the notion that her company’s mission is centered largely on ensuring that families feel seen, valued, and encouraged.

    After all, she steadfastly emphasized, they deserve such a supreme honor.

    “That is why I make it a priority to esteem and inspire others each day,” Warren, suitably known as The Legacy Protector, told MHN. “A kind word, a listening ear, or a simple act of compassion can make a lasting difference in someone’s life.”

    This especially rings true for the senior population, said Warren, who acknowledged the elderly “hold a special place in my heart.”

    “Their wisdom, resilience, and life experiences deserve to be honored with dignity, patience, and respect,” Warren said. “I believe they should never feel forgotten or overlooked. Whether through conversation, advocacy, or simply being present, I strive to remind them that they are valued and that their lives continue to have purpose and meaning.”

    Having operated as an insurance professional for nearly a decade-and-a-half, Warren credits her mentor, the late Francis Marie Fleming, for empowering her to diligently pursue her entrepreneurial aspirations.

    Mission accomplished.

    “She was a daily inspiration,” Warren of Fleming, who passed away in November 2025. “Forty years in the industry, she never stopped. Her home, heart, and willingness to share her experiences in the industry was always an open door. Her final words with me will propel my footsteps in the insurance arena — helping others plan end of life is my mission.”

    MASSIVE DESTINY STEPS

    CHANGING A GENERATION — To her distinctly unique credit, Warren has gone to great lengths to use her periodic moments of grief to establish a rising business endeavor, one that figures to help enrich and impact families for generations to come.

    A native of Pontiac, Michigan, Warren is an alumna of Texas Southern University who also studied at Lamar University in nearby Beaumont, Texas and Christian Bible Institute & Seminary.

    A former enrollee at the National Association of Christian Counseling, Warren is an accomplished Board Certified Christian Counselor in her own right.

    “For me, inspiring others is more than an act of kindness it is a way of life,” Warren said. “By uplifting those around me, I hope to create a ripple effect of hope, compassion, and encouragement that extends far beyond a single interaction.”

    For more information about Houston, Texas Businessman Angela Warren, to inquire about her services, or to schedule her for a public appearance or speaking engagement, call 281-306-6694 or connect with her via Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/angela.warren667; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Angelawarrenlegacyplanning. Send email to angelawarren57@gmail.com.

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    WHAT’S YOUR STORY? If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, producer, author, athlete, musician, barber, life coach, motivational speaker, cosmetologist, tax preparer, model, or pastor/minister who is seeking exposure and would like to share your story with an in-depth news feature, call Reporter Andre Johnson at 901-690-6587 or Facebook message him under “Andre T. Johnson” for details.

    Andre Johnson is the award-winning Founder and Publisher for Making Headline News. A 2000 graduate of the University of Memphis School of Journalism and a former staff reporter of sports for the Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper, Johnson covers the NBA, NFL, and NCAA sports from Dallas, Texas. To reach Johnson, send email to makingheadlinenews@gmail.com or to memphisgraduate@yahoo.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist or Instagram at @makingheadlinenews.

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  • MHN LIFESTYLE NEWS: Former Texas Southern University basketball standout Andrea Smith Young assumes Community Marketing Partner with Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium

    MHN LIFESTYLE NEWS: Former Texas Southern University basketball standout Andrea Smith Young assumes Community Marketing Partner with Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium

    “A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.” — Barack Obama, 44th President, United States of America

    MAKING IMMEASURABLE STRIDES

    CLIMBING THE CORPORATE LADDER — Andrea Smith Young’s immeasurable competitive drive, coupled with her resilient work ethic, has been nothing short of remarkable since she was recently named a Community Marketing Partner for Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium. 

    Andrea Smith Young was born and raised in Newellton, Louisiana, a rural Tensas Parish establishment that is comprised of roughly 886 residents, according to the latest U.S. census.

    To her credit, reaping sustained success, by her standards, is centered in large part on thinking outside the box.

    “From a very young age, growing up in a small rural town in Louisiana, I have always been fueled by having a connection with people and a deep competitive drive — not just in the sense of needing to win — but in striving constantly to improve, exceed expectations, and create meaningful impact with compassion and care,” Young told Making Headline News this week.

    Interestingly enough, Young’s immeasurable competitive drive, coupled with her resilient work ethic, has been nothing short of remarkable since she was recently named a Community Marketing Partner for Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium. 

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    Having joined one of the Southwest Regions finest death care companies of its kind, Young’s chief responsibilities will include oversight of Allen Dave Funeral Homes’ Final Expense Life Insurance Division.

    “I ensure our funeral home’s brand is presented with integrity and empathy in a way that resonates with the communities we serve,” Young said.

    By all accounts, Young is no stranger to Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium, having worked alongside fellow colleagues Fran Fleming, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Division, and Yolanda O’Neal, Managing Partner of our Life Insurance Division, during which she helped lead the company’s Final Expense Division since June 2024, representing Senior Life’s Final Expense product. ​

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    GOD-ORDERED STEPS — “From a very young age, growing up in a small rural town in Louisiana, I have always been fueled by having a connection with people and a deep competitive drive — not just in the sense of needing to win — but in striving constantly to improve, exceed expectations, and create meaningful impact with compassion and care,” Young told Making Headline News this week.

    In her a new role, Young emphasized, among other things, her strategic mission is centered in large part on bridging the gap between “our services and the communities we serve in a way that fosters trust and establishes long-term relationships through meaningful community connections and outreach strategies that reflect the dignity and respect in which we serve families.”

    “Funeral homes operate in a sensitive space that requires empathy and integrity, so it is important to connect with families in the community, both inside and outside of the funeral home to create an environment where end-of-life planning is more approachable and accepted,” Young explained.

    To her credit, Young undoubtedly possesses the necessary credentials, which will enable her to flourish mightily in her new role.

    A graduate of Newellton High School, where she starred on the varsity basketball team, Young subsequently enrolled at Utica Junior College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems after enjoying a memorable JUCO hoops stint that landed her in UJC’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

    Consequently, Young continued her collegiate athletic career when she took her talents to Texas Southern University, a Houston-area HBCU where she would ultimately acquire a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (with a concentration in Management & Marketing), as well as an MBA (with a concentration in Finance).

    As for her new role as Allen Dave Funeral Homes and Crematorium’s Community Marketing Partner, Young doesn’t take lightly the golden opportunity Dr. Allen Dave has afforded her.

    “My family has always been a source of inspiration for me and has been my biggest cheerleaders throughout my long successful career, specifically my husband and son,” Young told MHN. “However, Dr. Allen Dave has played a key role in my decision to join the death care industry and become a member of his team. Having worked with Dr. Dave at The Houston Chronicle over 30 years ago, he continues to serve as one of my mentors as it relates to business and career decisions. I trust his guidance and vision to redefine what it means to honor life and support grieving families. While many followed the path set before them, Dr. Dave, as a first-generation funeral homeowner, has created his own way, which has resulted in him becoming a well-respected death care professional. I aspire to do the same.”

    As Young recalls, when approached by Dr. Dave for her current position, she admittedly sensed such a life-altering milestone was more than just a new role, she acknowledged.

    “I saw a meaningful mission, one that would truly fulfill me professionally,” Young said. “In a field where sensitivity, trust, and relationships are everything, I recognized how my drive to connect deeply with people could help me serve clients with integrity and empathy, develop authentic community relationships, and build a strong local presence rooted in trust.

    “I plan to bring the same drive and initiative I have used in past roles to help families know they have a compassionate and reliable partner when they need one most.”

    DEFINING MOMENTS 

    DREA’S GOT GAME — A graduate of Newellton High School, where she starred on the varsity basketball team, Young subsequently enrolled at Utica Junior College, where she earned an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems after enjoying a memorable JUCO hoops stint that landed her in UJC’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

    Continued Young, an avid New Orleans Saints fan whom, with her husband, shares one son, a daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson:

    “Each day, I strive to be a positive light to others. Whether I am working with community partners, families or colleagues, I want to be a source of encouragement and reassurance. It is imperative that I create a positive environment where people feel seen and appreciated, and where I can build confidence, hope and motivation, not just in others, but in me as well.

    “If I can be an inspiration for even one person each day, then I am making a difference, especially in moments of loss and remembrance. I take pride in uplifting others and showing genuine respect to people from all walks of life.”

    All the while steadfastly thinking outside of the box in process.

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    For more information about Houston, Texas Businesswoman Andrea Smith Young of Allen Dave Funeral Directors And Cremation Tribute Centers, call (713) 480-2966 or 713-634-2707, or log on to: http://www.allendave.com. Also, join the mailing list by writing to:  Allen Dave Funeral Directors And Cremation Tribute Centers at 2103 Cypress Landing Drive, Houston, Texas 77090, or by sending email to: allendaveusa@yahoo.com.

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    WHAT’S YOUR STORY? If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, producer, author, athlete, musician, barber, life coach, motivational speaker, cosmetologist, tax preparer, model, or pastor/minister who is seeking exposure and would like to share your story with an in-depth news feature, call Reporter Andre Johnson at 901-690-6587 or Facebook message him under “Andre T. Johnson” for details.

    Andre Johnson is the award-winning Founder and Publisher for Making Headline News. A 2000 graduate of the University of Memphis School of Journalism and a former staff reporter of sports for the Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper, Johnson covers the NBA Southwest Division from Dallas, Texas. To reach Johnson, send email to makingheadlinenews@gmail.com or to memphisgraduate@yahoo.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist or Instagram at @makingheadlinenews. 

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