Rising Stars: Meet Eva Jackson of LOS ANGELES

Today we’d like to introduce you to Eva Jackson

Hi Eva, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Prior to Eva J becoming the founder of Touch The World she had already been singing for nearly three decades, beginning as a five-year-old at Lively Stones, where her grandmother The Late Eva Mae Waddy Graves was Pastor. Although her gift came naturally she chose to study and earn a degree in Music. This natural talent evolved into a professional career that has included the Bobby Jones Gospel Hour and singing background for Diana Ross at Super Bowl XXX just to name a few. Her expertise in music ranges from gospel, classical, opera, jazz and blues. She released her first single “Have Faith” in 2016. She is currently working on her next single & book entitled “The Journey” to be released on Christmas Eve 2018. Her long-term vision is to launch Touch The World Youth Leadership Training, produce her own 24 hour international radio and television broadcast ran by youth, and utilize her skills as a songwriter, percussionist, drummer to produce and educate undiscovered talent within our local arenas. She has evidenced her strong commitment to the colleges, students, churches & community at large. She continues to spread the value of higher education and excellence in production everywhere she goes. Eva J.; the psalmist, songwriter, producer, and minister of the Gospel experienced a journey of pain that led her to purpose. Once a little girl with a big voice in her grandmother’s church, she yet remains a humble vessel with a servant’s heart operating with a spirit of excellence. She is more than capable and ready to share her testimony to Touch The World one day at a time.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My journey has not be a smooth road. I came into this world as a blue baby struggling for oxygen. My health has been a testimony in itself. I’ve dealt with Sleep Apnea since age 19, In 1995 the doctors gave me 3 months to live because my throat was rapidly closing due to being well over 300 pounds. The told me if I did not get a trac I will not only never sing again but I would lose my life. I have dealt with homelessness while also trying to function in ministry. I have had death after deaths that have almost mentally taken me out. I almost felt like I was living the life of a modern day JOB

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I call myself a production strategist. My gift is to take someones vision and bring it to life. I love setting order, serving and making sure I treat others visions like it’s my own. I am most proud of being the first elected afro-american student trustee of Los Angeles Community District. I have always had the gift to lead and be an example to others. It is not something I wanted to do; rather I was called to do. What sets me apart from others is I am not stingy with the gifts God has given me. My goal is to teach the next generation so they can be better than I am.

The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
I have learn that I can use my gift in production anywhere. There will always be a need for media and in that the Covid-19 Crisis allowed me to reset the vision

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.touchingtheworldnow.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justladyevaj/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justtouchtheworld
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Touchtheworldtv

Image Credits
Blurred Memory
Dana B Photography
Touch The World