Sometimes, numbers do lie! Statistics say children raised in domestically violent homes and/or homes filled with substance abuse and poverty are less likely to succeed and more likely to become products of their environment. Welp, these are my statistics, but this isn’t my story.

I was born on Chicago’s rough South Side in a violent home to parents hooked on drugs. Raised in poverty by a high school dropout and without a father, many areas of my life have been epitomized by God’s grace—overcoming adversity, remaining resilient, and shattering generational curses. 

I am a first-gen college graduate, a multi-talented author, speaker, certified professional life coach, career strategist, proud HBCU alum, mentor, and college prep champion.

Over the last 15 years, I’ve coached, mentored, and taught students in the Chicago, Washington DC, and metro Atlanta areas. My passion is for serving and advocating for young women from underserved communities. 

Professionally, I work closely with families, educational institutions, and students to identify and assess clear strategies and plans for personal and professional success. We partner to create practical change in how students approach their daily lives to produce better results.

I offer personalized college, life, and career readiness educational content, workshops, training, speaking, and group coaching to support the success of Gen-Z and millennial women. 

“As a first-generation college graduate, mentor, and inner-city youth advocate, I deeply understand the value and importance of inclusion and access to educational resources and academic preparedness. For many Black children, I’ve discovered that community, accountability, access/exposure, affirmation, and a wraparound approach are essential to success.

Moreover, when properly prepared and provided equitable opportunities, learners and families feel valued, seen, supported, and more likely to thrive.”