Our History
LaTanyua Thompson, owner/creator of Divine Glory, is passionate about captivating memories of love, in print. Though no one ever wants to imagine having to say goodbye to a loved one, everyone knows that, in this life, it is an experience we will all encounter someday. The inception of Divine Glory began during a time that La Tanyua and her family were experiencing that very thing. In the midst of losing her sister-in-law, Denise, their family decided to create their own programs (obituaries). La Tanyua took on this task. She wanted to make sure that Denise’s story was told through a heartfelt tribute and that everyone combing through these pages, would remember her sister’s life. While La Tanyua was suffering a loss, she also found her gift.
La Tanyua’s husband, George, encouraged her to cultivate and pursue what soon became their shared vision. One short year later, in 2004, La Tanyua would be creating another heartfelt tribute of a life well lived. This time it would be for George. The very person she turned to for encouragement and support, she was now grieving. Though devastated by his passing, she realized that he lived his life to the fullest and won his battle with cancer because he was now pain free. In honor of her husband and sister-in -law, La Tanyua continued to do just as George advised; pursue the vision. In 2006, Divine Glory manifested. Divine Glory, a company whose name honors the memory of the ones she loved, is a gentle reminder of why she started. The establishment is now a well sought-after business because of its integrity, heartfelt storytelling and uncanny ability to intertwine love and loss.
La Tanyua wanted to create a deeper and more meaningful experience for her clients. Being no stranger to loss, she began to establish genuine connections and supreme quality services. She realized that this labor of love was a divine assignment. Beginning at the tender age of seventeen, this journey began to unfold with the unexpected death of her stepfather. Watching her mother transform from wife to widow in a matter of a moment, La Tanyua didn’t know this reality would also be hers seventeen years later. She has taken her personal experiences of pain and catapulted them into purpose. Her understanding and compassion for those walking through grief became the nucleus of her life’s work. As she began telling her story and speaking on many public platforms, she also began to recognize a tremendous need to support, encourage and coach individuals and families of diverse backgrounds and needs. thus, birthing a greater vision and new name, Empowered Widow. It’s a name that personifies who she is and that speaks clearly to her mission.
In 2017, Driven By Destiny Companies was founded and houses Empowered Widow, Next Level Living and The Total Woman. La Tanyua established Driven By Destiny as the catalyst for the greater vision and imperative ministry God has given her.
Whether it is individual/group coaching, consulting or creating memories of a lifetime through an unforgettable program (obituary) or capturing those special moments in a DVD Photo Montage, Driven By Destiny and its family of companies is here to support you with integrity, quality and a heart to serve.
Divine Glory created the funeral program for a life-long friend whose mother had just passed. La Tanyua Thompson met with the family on Saturday and provided them with a draft to review that same night. The following day, 150 copies of the program were delivered.
The finished product was not only professionally done, but impressive. La Tanyua Thompson provided professional and efficient service with a very special personal touch. During the most difficult time of having to prepare to bury a loved one, it was a blessing to have such a worry-free experience .
I would not hesitate in referring family and friends to La Tanyua Thompson.