Cyrus Webb Presents...: Tavis Smiley talks with Conversations LIVE about faith, family, friends

About Cyrus Webb

Cyrus Webb, is the President of Conversations Media Group (home of Conversations LIVE Radio, Conversations Magazine and Conversations Book Club) and Shadow Play Entertainment. Since 1999 he has used his love of the arts and books to create a brand that has not only showcased his own work but that of others around the United States. To date he has hosted hundreds of art shows and poetry readings around the South, garnering thousands of attendees and a devoted following.

In 2003 he began host and producing the radio show Conversations LIVE (www.conversationsliveradio.com) on WMPR 90.1 FM in Jackson, MS. Today it is heard not only in the South on Mississippi's WYAD 94.1 FM but online through www.blogtalkradio.com, www.106liveradio.com www.amfm247.com and www.dcnowradio.com. Millions tune in to the program which features authors, recording artists, community leaders and ordinary individuals during extraordinary things.

Because of the hundreds of interviews he conducts each year Webb began Conversations Magazine (www.conversationsmag.com) in April 2006 as another platform to showcase some of the stories he was sharing over the air. Since then the print magazine has grown to include over 12k yearly subscribers the United States, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Greece and Canada.

Conversations Book Club joined the Conversations family in November 2006 (www.conversationsbookclub.com). Featuring both in-person and online meetings, it has grown into one of the largest co-ed reading groups in the United States, hosting over 200 author events and gaining national attention.

Outside of his work with Conversations, in November 2014 Webb's first inspirational book WORDS I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY was published by Bonita and Hodge Publishing. His first children's book A.J. AND THE TALENT SHOW that he co-wrote with author Herschel Dixon was released Feb. 5th.

He can be reached at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616 or through his webpage www.cyruswebbpresents.com.