From best-selling author to motivational speaker to television talk show host—and now nationally syndicated radio host—Michael Baisden is truly a man on a mission!

A Chicago native, Michael’s road to success began in 1995 with the self-publishing of his first book, Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat.  The controversial book of short stories about infidelity sold over 400,000 copies nationally, a staggering figure considering Michael had no experience as a book publisher.

In 1997, Michael self-published his second book Men Cry in the Dark.  This wildly popular book was adapted into a stage play by I'm Ready Productions in 2002.  The play featured notable actors such as Richard Roundtree (Shaft), Allen Payne (New Jack City), Rhona Bennet (Jamie Foxx Show) and singers Christopher Williams and Monifa, in addition to comedian LaVell Crawford from BET’s Comic View.

In 1999, Michael self-published his third, and most notorious title, The Maintenance Man, which was also adapted into a play by I'm Ready Productions.  It toured 25 cities in early 2003.  Actors Billy Dee Williams, Darius McCrary, and comedian Arnez J. played major roles.  His latest novel, God’s Gift to Women, a suspenseful tale about a fatal attraction, has proven to be another bestseller.

In 2001, Michael decided to take time off from writing to pursue his life-long dream of hosting his own nationally syndicated talk show. He got that opportunity when Tribune Entertainment chose him to host a show called, Talk or Walk.  Unfortunately, it premiered during the week after the 9-11 attacks and never had a chance to develop a following.  It was canceled after only one season.

Michael saw the experience as a lesson about having control over his own destiny.  “All the money and celebrity in the world don’t mean a thing if you can't choose the people you work with or implement your own ideas!"

The opportunity to prove his point came on July 14, 2003 when 98.7 KISS FM in New York City offered him a position as the Afternoon Drive host.  Because of budget constraints, the station was unable to offer him a salary.  Michael’s response was, “just give me the damned mic!”  And sure enough, within six months, their Afternoon Drive ratings went from #9 to #1.

In October 2004, Michael signed a multi-year syndication deal with ABC Radio Networks.  The contract gave him what he always wanted—control!  Control over with whom he works, control over his choice of music, and most importantly, control over his ideas.  The rest is history in the making!