Black Enterprise magazine has identified Russell-McCloud as one of the　top five business motivators in America. She is the author of "A is for Attitude: an Alphabet for Living," a book that uses the alphabet to help its readers "reach their highest potential-now." She is also known for her dynamic speeches to many corporations, agencies, colleges and universities, school districts, and various organizations.　

For the last four years, Ebony Magazine　has named her one of the most influential people in the United States and she has made such an impact everywhere that she's has been awarded over 275 keys to American cities.　

Before embarking on a speaking career, Russell-McCloud was the Chief of Complaints for the Federal Communications Commission. She is a graduate of Kentucky State University and Howard University School of Law.　She is a resident of Atlanta, Georgia. Russell-McCloud is married to Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr. 127th elected and consecrated Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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