“How in the world did I get here?” This question repeatedly cycled through my head as I sat at a local park in Orange County, CA. I was eighteen, I didn’t have any money and I was officially without a permanent place to live. Two months earlier, I graduated Valedictorian of my class, was editor of the high school newspaper, and had been elected homecoming king. I was on the path to being one of the school’s best success stories.

I was positioned to be an overcomer considering the school was surrounded by three low-income housing projects filled with gangs, drugs, and murder. I would have never imagined that a few short months later, I would end up on the streets of southern California eating leftover food from Starbucks and asking people for money.

I intended to find a new life of success in the sunny state of California. What I ultimately discovered was frustration and heartache. Eventually, I was able to escape long-term homelessness. However, it was difficult to clear the clutches of generational poverty. For the two and a half years following graduation, and even after getting into and graduating from college, I was stuck working one job after another desperately seeking the answer to one central question: “What am I here for?” That question was a catalyst to me diving into establishing and developing my personal brand.

Since then, I have been an expert voice in helping individuals and companies identify, develop and grow their personal, professional and corporate brands. Through my speaking, teaching, training and coaching,  I have helped thousands of professionals and influencers to stand out and create significant growth in their sphere of influence. Whether it’s an intimate workshop or a large conference, I am able to customize my talks to any event size and structure to suit your needs.

For a complete list of speaking topics and descriptions, please e-mail me at dreamstarttulsa@gmail.com

Just a few of the organizations I have empowered.