11/15/2025
🌟 VirLinda Stanton: “Tyler’s Golden Rose”
Actress • Entertainer • Author • Speaker • Advocate • Survivor
VirLinda Stanton is a distinguished SAG-AFTRA actress, entertainer, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and a passionate advocate for mental health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and domestic violence prevention.
Affectionately known as “Tyler’s Golden Rose,” VirLinda has blossomed into one of Texas’ most inspiring and influential creative voices.
With over four decades of experience in entertainment, she is celebrated not only for her talent, but for her authentic spirit, faith, and perseverance.
“I’m living proof that no diagnosis, no trauma, and no challenge can stop the purpose God has placed inside of you.”
— VirLinda Stanton
🌹 A Story of Strength and Survival
Beyond her accolades, VirLinda Stanton is a 31-year survivor of HIV.
Diagnosed at a time when stigma and misunderstanding were widespread, she has defied every obstacle with grace, courage, and unwavering faith.
VirLinda transformed her personal journey into a mission of advocacy and empowerment—using her platform to raise awareness, dismantle stigma, and offer hope to others living with HIV/AIDS. Her testimony reminds the world that “HIV does not define your destiny.”
Today, she stands as a national voice for resilience and self-worth, encouraging countless individuals to reclaim their power and live boldly.
🎭 Professional Identity
SAG-AFTRA Actress & Performer — Acclaimed across stage, screen, television, and music.
Entertainer & Motivational Speaker — Fuses art and inspiration, turning performance into purpose.
National Gospel Recording Artist — Renowned for her powerful voice and anointing presence.
Bestselling Author — Penning stories of faith, perseverance, and triumph.
Entrepreneur & CEO — Founder of Overcomer’s For Life Corporation (non-profit) and VirLinda Stanton Enterprises, LLC.
Advocate & Changemaker — Championing mental health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and domestic violence prevention.
🌟 Career Highlights & Milestones
Began performing at age 9 in her grandmother’s church.
Performed at The White House before President Barack Obama.
International appearances including Johannesburg, South Africa.
Breakthrough role in the national tour of “The Color Purple” (2009) — a defining career moment that led to film, television, and Broadway opportunities.
Performed for NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB events, as well as major corporate and community celebrations.
Revered as a “Triple Threat” — singer, actress, and dancer — bringing emotional authenticity and transformative artistry to every performance.
“VirLinda Stanton’s artistry is more than entertainment—it’s ministry, movement, and motivation.”
— Industry Review Magazine
💎 Honors & Recognition
Key to the City of Tyler (February 4th) — Honoring her extraordinary contributions to the community.
VirLinda Stanton Days (February 3rd & February 16th): a Resolution & Proclamation official proclamations by Mayor Bass, the City of Tyler and Smith County Commissioners Court.
Street Renaming: County Road 310 renamed VirLinda Ln. East & West in her honor.
White House Performer — Honored appearance before President Barack Obama.
Leadership Roles: Former Advisory Board Member, Texas African American Museum; current Board Member, Ryan White Planning Council Committee.
Each award stands as a tribute to her leadership, philanthropy, and lasting influence.
📚 Published Works & Thought Leadership
A bestselling and published author, VirLinda’s works reflect her belief that faith and perseverance can rebuild any life.
Her writings and keynote presentations explore themes of:
The Will to Live
Healing from trauma
Living with purpose
Overcoming stigma
Turning pain into power
Her words empower readers and audiences alike to embrace faith over fear and discover freedom through forgiveness and resilience.
❤️ Overcomer’s For Life Corporation
As Founder & CEO of Overcomer’s For Life Corporation, VirLinda leads a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to:
Mental Health Awareness — promoting education and stigma reduction.
HIV/AIDS Advocacy — offering prevention education and compassionate community support.
Domestic Violence Prevention — empowering survivors through outreach and resources.
Through workshops, mentorship, and community partnerships, VirLinda’s organization continues to transform lives and restore hope where it’s needed most.
“Overcoming isn’t about what you’ve been through—it’s about what you choose to rise into.”
— VirLinda Stanton
🌍 VirLinda Stanton Enterprises, LLC
Through her business ventures, VirLinda fosters education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
Her programs equip others with the tools to lead, create, and inspire change within their communities.
Her dual focus on faith and empowerment ensures her influence resonates across generations, industries, and cultural boundaries.
✨ Personal Philosophy
VirLinda lives by the affirmation:
“The Best Is Yet to Come.”
Every aspect of her life and work—on stage, in ministry, and through advocacy—reflects her core belief that adversity can be the birthplace of purpose.
Her message is simple, yet life-changing:
“You are not your diagnosis, your trauma, or your past. You are your comeback story.”
🌹 Legacy of Light
From the stages of Broadway to the halls of the White House, from her hometown of Tyler, Texas to audiences across the world, VirLinda Stanton continues to be a voice of hope, healing, and transformation.
Her legacy is defined not only by what she has accomplished, but by who she has lifted along the way.
Official Title:
🎤 VirLinda Stanton — “Tyler’s Golden Rose”
Actress | Author | Speaker | Advocate | Survivor | Visionary Leader
Contact & Media Inquiries:
📧 BookingVirlindaStanton@gmail.com
🌐 www.virlindastanton.com
www.overcomersforlife.org
