I OVERCAME AND AM VICTORIOUS

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 Andrea Briscoe was homeless, jobless, shamed, and hopeless in the midst of personal adversities, Andrea Briscoe has learned how to live unstuck and is committed to helping others in their journey to freedom.

As the Founder & CEO of the non-profit organization Love You Back to Life, Andrea Briscoe is an advocate for the overlooked and those most in need; purposefully assisting them in overcoming challenges and finding their path.  Her faith, her own experience overcoming homelessness and being a single mother sparks her passion to ensure every woman has the resources necessary to overcome feelings of abandonment, rejection, and loneliness.

Andrea Briscoe is an anointed evangelist, motivational speaker, and life coach with the message of empowerment to enhance one’s internal core qualities to improve any situation.  Additionally, Andrea is sought after to participate in many church events and conferences, all while maintaining her focus on providing the tools necessary to transform a person by getting them to recognize their own strength and self-worth.  

Ongoing is Andrea’s vision to help the less fortunate, which is the heart and soul of her thirty years in community outreach.

Andrea Briscoe was born and raised in Washington, DC.  She obtained her Master of Arts in Religion - Evangelism and an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies from H.E. Wood Bible Institute & Theological Seminary.  She is also educated in Christian counseling, Christian leadership, youth ministry and is an experienced trainer. She is a charter member of Toastmasters International, where she mentors new members and clubs and currently serves as President of Owings Mills Community Toastmasters Club.  

“Today Is The Best Day Of My Life – I have everything I need to survive”

Andrea B.

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 Carol M. Quigless was born in the rural town of Tarboro, NC.  As an adult she lived in New York City and Los Angeles before settling in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, VA.  She is a Board Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, and Reiki Master-Teacher.  Ms. Quigless has a private practice in Charlottesville and presents workshops for both the general public and bodyworkers.  She also teaches all levels of Reiki.  Ms. Quigless is dedicated in educating people about natural health modalities to assist them in developing healthy lifestyles.

Ms. Quigless previously opened a natural healing clinic in Tarboro, NC, which offered massage, clinical aromatherapy, and Reiki on a sliding fee scale.  The area hospital and health department tapped her to present healthy cooking lessons, drawing on her experience as a private chef to Hollywood luminaries while living in Los Angeles.  She currently has an aromatherapy company, Flourish Essential Oils, where she has created over 30 formulas to help the body heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. 

Connect with Carol M. Quigless at:

www.flourishwellnessoils.com

Dr. JoWanda Rollins-Fells is a highly respected inspirational keynote speaker, ordained minister, and skilled consultant. She is affectionately known as “Dr. Real Talk”, and her mission is to help people around the world through the framework of Reframing reality; Empowering vision; Activating faith; and Liberating legacy.

She wears many professional hats, as she leverages her experience and expertise across the fields of education, public speaking, and media production. 

Her journey of empowering others began in the hallways of k-12 public education as a National Certified teacher and leader for 15 years. She ran for public office and began her term on the local School Board in 2014. In 2020, Dr. Rollins-Fells was elected to serve as the Eastern Region Chair representing 15 school boards in Virginia. This experience is evidence of her champion spirit and commitment to issues facing children, families, teachers, and communities. 

As an educational consultant, Dr. Rollins-Fells trains and empowers school divisions and social service agencies across the United States of America as they interface with at-promise populations. Her training topics include “A Framework for Understanding Poverty”, “Bridges Out of Poverty”, and “Emotional Poverty.”

As an inspirational speaker, Dr. Rollins-Fells is a passionate presenter who builds the case for walking in unencumbered freedom through the R.E.A.L. framework previously mentioned. She is the award-winning author of “Stuck Is Not Your Story; Change is Possible”, which was featured in New York Times Square and “Employee to Empire”, “Marketing and Branding”, and “Affirmations of a CEO on the Move”. 

She is the CEO of Spirit of Excellence LLC, where she provides coaching and a full suite of marketing platforms to authors, speakers, coaches, and ministers who are serious about the work of empowering others and want to increase their reach and visibility. Spirit of Excellence Media, Power of One Ministries, Power of One Magazine, and Power of One Radio are all part of the suite of media solutions that Dr. Rollins-Fells leverages in support of her mission. 

She is a proud graduate of Hampton University and Capella University, where she has been equipped with multiple degrees including a Ph.D. that have provided her with an understanding of people, processes, motivation, and transformation. 

Dr. Rollins-Fells is a wife, mother and minister who humbly thanks God for giving her the wisdom and strength for the legacy she is living and the legacy she is building to extend for generations. 

Joy Green's story has been unfolding for some time now throughout the extraordinary life experiences she's had. Joy is a survivor of abuse, depression, and attempted suicide. Through meditation, yogic science, and Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, she was able to overcome many of these deep and hidden traumas experienced from years of victimization and self-destructive behavior. Today, Joy practices as a Spiritual Coach and Transformational Speaker, successfully influencing and guiding others towards a path to better self-care, mental health awareness, and spirituality for over seven years now.

A true Libra, a lover of beauty and the arts, Joy started a career in modeling at age fifteen with the Barbizon team in San Francisco. She quickly moved on to work in television, commercials, print, and music. However, Joy’s passion for the arts goes well beyond television and film. In 2015, after deciding to leave her more than twenty year career in corporate America, she began her journey as an entrepreneur and started her fashion boutique, Lace and Happiness.  

Her passion for serving the community and healthy living led Joy to volunteer in the Asics half marathon raising money for “The Fulfillment Fund”, which is a non-profit organization in Los Angeles working to make college a reality for students growing up in educationally and economically under-resourced communities. She continued to participate in future Asics half marathons and in 2014 decided to become a student mentor through the Fulfillment Fund program. 

Giselle, an extremely shy 14-year-old 9th grader was the first student introduced to Joy. Over the years, Giselle and Joy have remained dear friends through many ups and downs including Joy’s divorce, Giselle’s parents’ divorce, school graduations, birthdays, loss of loved ones, 12th grade Decision Day celebration, Giselle’s first job, and many other life-changing events…with so many more to come. 

Joy's story continues to unfold on the entrepreneurial front, being published as a co-author in the international best-seller Your Voice Matters. Her first published book, made it to the best-seller list in eight U.S. categories including African American History. She is in the process of writing her first edition of the book series The Joy I've Found, her life's story of hardship, teen pregnancy, alcohol abuse, attempted suicide, prostitution, survival, and transformation. Her story is meant to inspire others to push beyond the challenges of everyday life, find their inner voice, beauty, and joy within. 

Her vivid soul is a beacon of light that allows Joy to connect with strangers and loved ones alike. Joy believes remaining open to adding her genius, love, and wisdom to every aspect of her life will ensure she reaches others in this life and beyond. 

Website: https://www.thejoyivefound.com 

 Latika Vines is a Baltimore, Maryland native, currently residing in the Southern part of the state with her husband and four young daughters. Latika empowers working mothers, in male-dominated industries, to lead and grow in their Careers while strengthening Organizations to retain them. Latika is a firm believer that everyone has a career vision, and although that vision can get blurry and put on the backburner at times, it must be picked back up and turned into an initiative (ACTION)! She teaches working mothers how to do so by being the B.O.S.S. of their Careers. 

As an 5x Author, Career Development Strategist/People Developer and Work-Life Balance Advocate & Educator, and CEO, Visionary Initiatives, LLC, Latika partners with Tech, Law Enforcement, and Professional Services Organizations to develop their Workforce, particularly their Working Mothers, through Career Development Workshops, Strategies, and Coaching to increase Employee Satisfaction, Improve Productivity and Retention and Career Mobility. Additionally, Latika is the host of The Latika Vines Show, a work and life balance podcast for working moms. 

Latika has over sixteen years of Career/Workforce Development and Learning & Development experience and has been certified in Human Capital Strategist and Strategic Workforce Planning from Human Capital Institute, and Performance Consulting for Trainers from The Training Clinic. Latika has also received her certificate in Women Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. 

In addition to growing her career and empire, Latika is the International Association of Women - Waldorf Chapter President, providing mentorship and guidance to women in the Southern Maryland area to achieve their life, career and business goals.

For advice on career mobility strategies for your organization or to have Latika facilitate Team Building, Strategic Planning, or HR related workshops for your leaders, please contact her at info@visionary-initiatives.com. 

Download the complimentary bi-monthly Career Development Resource Newsletter at https://www.visionary-initiatives.com/newsletter.

Learn more about Visionary Initiatives at www.visionary-initiatives.com 

Listen to The Latika Vines Show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latika-vines-show/id1497895539

Lynnecia S. Eley is a career-driven entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she is an award-winning University Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor that is committed to excellence, dedication, and caring for others. Known as the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia is an author and coach providing guidance and support to help women and young adults feel self-assured in their abilities to Birth with Purpose.

Through content, training, and workshops, she guides others to truly identify with the conception of their ideas and understand that they are already purposeful. As an adjunct professor, she fosters rigorous and inclusive conversation in the classroom that explores personal values and relationships to test the character and responses of people when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Lynnecia is also the co-founder of Two Queens Media, Soigne’ + Swank Magazine® and HER Professional Society - all brands that promote and support community growth in business, education, and the media/publishing space. She is a Certified DISC Personality Analyst and Business Coach. She received her bachelor's in business management from the University of Phoenix in 2009, earned her executive master's in program and portfolio management from Georgetown University in 2018, and holds many professional and graduate certificates.

Connect with Lynnecia S. Eley:

Website: www.shecaninspire.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shecaninspire2

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shecaninspire 

 Marilyn Green is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois. Marilyn believes that we are all connected. And that when you win, we all win. She is the host and producer of her own podcast called, “Girl, Who Don’t You Know?!” on Facebook and YouTube that allows her guests the opportunity to “transform minds, one show at a time”.  She is the CEO of her consulting business, JFY Consulting.  She and her collaborative team assist nonprofits with grant writing, researching, and reviewing. She also teaches grant writing and has successfully taught over 300 students.  She firmly believes that she can teach anyone how to manufacture a competitive grant proposal.

Working with her son, Marilyn has published a policy brief, “Appealing for an Appeal Process for Short-Term Suspension in North Carolina” for the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED), a nonprofit organization

Connect with Marilyn Green via email at aheartthatisbrave@gmail.com

 Nicole Rhone is the CEO of Flourishing, LLC, which is a coaching and consulting company that helps high-performing women and businesses increase their capacity for sustainable success. She is also the host of the five-star rated Flow and Flourish Podcast, an international Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainer, as well as a highly sought-after Capacity Coach.

She’s been featured on the NBC Today Show, Soigne + Swank Magazine, ABC7 Chicago, Redefining Wealth Community with Patrice Washington, Chicago Parent Magazine, and numerous podcasts around the world as a leader and influencer who helps women create balance between their personal and professional lives.

This wife and mother of two spent over a decade as a coach and human resources leader in the corporate sector, supporting thousands of employees globally, so she knows what it’s like to wear many hats and juggle competing priorities. 

Nicole has worked for and partnered with billion-dollar, Fortune 500 companies such as BMO Harris Bank, Roosevelt University, and Northwestern Medicine to help them coach employees, build leadership capabilities, and cultivate thriving company cultures.

Because of her more than twenty years of corporate experience, Nicole understands the unique challenges of busy, high-performing women as well as growing businesses, and how a lack of fluidity can create a barrier between them and their next level. Her mantra is, “When you flow effortlessly, you flourish tremendously.”

For more information, check out her website at www.nicolerhone.com,  

 Priscilla C. Baldwin is a native of Pensacola, Florida. She is a mother of six adult children, and she has six grandchildren.   She is the founder and CEO of “Total Care Agency” which was established in 2003 as Homemaker/Companion Services. Our name changed in 2012 to “Life Care Companions of Northwest Florida.” The company’s mission is to provide new concepts and innovative ideas about health-care in Northwest Florida.  Priscilla has 15 years’ experience in the mental health field as a Certified Behavior Technician, teaching behavior modification and conflict resolution.  She continually receives training while working with Persons with Disabilities.  Priscilla has additional experience and training working with adults, the elderly, and children, also providing Respite and Alzheimer Care. In addition, she has training in Alzheimer Patient Level 1 and Level 2 Assisted Living Facility in association with West Florida Hospital, Memory Disorder Clinic, and the Department of Elder Affairs. She received training as Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) Nursing Assistant at Pensacola Junior College and as a Medical Assistant (Advanced Career Training NYC).

Priscilla obtained her certification as a Certified Administrator Assisted Living Facilities at University of South Florida/ Department of Elder Affairs. She is also a Certified Trainer in “Positive Approach Care” with Teepa Snow, educating care partners, families, staff, and other health care professionals in Dementia Care.

Contact Priscilla:

Website: www.lifecarecompanionsnwfl.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/priscillabaldwin

 Shontae‌ ‌Horton‌ is from Orange, New Jersey. She ‌is‌ ‌the mother‌ ‌of‌ ‌two‌ ‌living‌ ‌children‌ ‌and‌ ‌one‌ ‌angel‌ ‌baby. ‌Before the pandemic, she was employed as a Certified Medical Assistant.  ‌Her company, I Mother And Stuff LLC, which encourages moms to find a balance between parenting and wellness, was founded in 2020. 

‌Since‌ ‌then,‌ ‌she‌ ‌has‌ ‌organized women empowerment workshops for single mothers. She has been featured on two virtual women's retreats and created the podcast, I Mother And Stuff, where she interviews entrepreneurs to share how they manage their busy lives. ‌‌When Shontae became a Holistic Fertility Doula and an accredited life coach in 2021, she was inspired to advocate for people facing‌ ‌infertility. ‌

Shontae wanted to support women and families who have experienced infant loss and encourage them to look for their purpose in the midst of their grief. In her mission, she aims to provide women and families with the mental and emotional support they deserve as a result of their experiences with infant loss. 

She developed a program designed to guide and support women after infant loss called “The Light After Loss Program.” ‌Her 2022 accomplishments include completing Cornell University's Women's Entrepreneurship Program, authoring three books, volunteering and advocating for Resolve the National Infertility Association to raise awareness about the barriers families face when trying to conceive, and earning a degree in Health Services Management from Berkeley College this coming fall. 

Connect with Shontae Horton: 

Website: https://imotherandstuffllc.my.canva.site/shontaehorton

IG: https://www.instagram.com/omismagriefcoach/

 Sergeant Tracey Ford a.k.a Laweziana is a Louisiana native by way of Texas. She is a retired U.S. Army Veteran with twelve active-duty years and had served in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. She has worked with Counter Drug Task Force & Team Engineer, and she was a lead Non-Commissioned Safety Officer with Team Shield. She was also  appointed as the Lieutenant Colonel's Driver. She is a Wounded Warrior and has received many honorable awards and medals such as the Combat War Medal. 

Tracey is the CEO and owner of Laweziana Dance Fitness. Her professional dance career has spanned more than twenty years. She is a Certified State National Presenter of Dance and teaches a variety of dance formats. She also works for Music Recording Artist CUPID, teaching Curobiks as a Master Trainer. 

In 2004, she was severely injured in Iraq and became permanently disabled. The doctors told her she would never walk again, let alone dance, but she clearly defied the odds. To this day she continues to undergo surgeries and medical procedures periodically. Despite it all, she has committed herself to travel across the world while helping others reach their health & fitness goals by motivating them through her LOVE & PASSION for DANCE!! 

Tracey continues to give back to her country by volunteering to work with her local police departments and by sponsoring youth recreation teams. She also dedicates her life to taking care of her mother while faithfully driving eleven hours every two weeks to provide hands-on care. As if her life has not already been challenging, she sold her home and became homeless so that she could make sure to provide for her mom. 

Although Tracey has faced many obstacles in life, she continues to persevere and is a constant inspiration to everyone she meets. 

Connect with Tracey "Laweziana" Ford: https://linktr.ee/LawezianaDanceFitness