As a dynamic and compassionate facilitator, LaKendra Anderson has spent more than NUMBER OF YEARS building a network of businesses that help teenage girls, women, and their families reach their greatest potential. Her networking competencies thrive from her three main platforms of connecting with girls, women, and whole families: Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence Inc., Defining Me, and The Life Coach Training Institute. LaKendra's Defining Me platform showcases her role as a Life Coach, and accomplished Mo'tivity speaker that supports and inspires girls and women as they work toward self-discovery. She uses her wisdom and training to help them gain a deeper understanding of how the mind,… body, spirit, and soul connect to form the true self. Her workshops help them understand who they really are, develop a deeper love for themselves, define their life's purpose, and pursue their passions.Providing encouragement and resources to women and girls has always been an important aspect of LaKendra's career. Her practice is based on the philosophy that women and girls are undeniable "diamonds" who need a little bit - or even a lot of polishing - in order to get that shine that makes them feel magnificent. She believes that their paths to self-discovery are similar to the process used to refine diamonds. These highly prized gemstones must be extracted from the earth, exposed to extreme temperatures, reshaped, and thoroughly polished before they become brilliant, precious gems. LaKendra earned a Bachelor of Arts from Paul Quinn College, completed her Master level work with the University of Phoenix, and Strayer University, earning a Master of Education. She also holds a State Board Education Certification in EC-12 Special Education. Furthermore, she was trained as a Certified Life Coach at the Life Coach Institute of Orange County and as a National Certified Etiquette Instructor at the National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.