The Queen’s Court
Dr. Gail Hayes
When looking for a storyteller, writer, or speaker who ignites the atmosphere with inspiration, motivation, and contagious enthusiasm, you have but to look directly at Dr. Gail Hayes or Dr. Gail, as others affectionately call her. She is bold, creative, amusing, compassionate and wise, all within the first few minutes of her sessions. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice, MA in Public Relations, and PhD in Counseling.
She is the CEO of The Reign in Your Domain Group and the author of several books including the Crunchety-Crunch & Other Season Sounds Series, and Power Parenting. She is also the creator the Locket & Pocket Socket™ Character Education Puppet Program, the Don’t Give Your Power Away™, the Precious! Pretty! Powerful! ™ & the Mighty! Awesome! Powerful ™ Programs for Children, and the Join the Club…Carry the Card™ Literacy Initiative.
Dr. Gail believes that life without inspiration is no life at all. She enjoys helping you help the children you love and serve discover their value!
Websites : www.preciousprettypowerful.com, www.dontgiveyourpoweraway.net , www.locketandpocketsocket,
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Shantarra Houston
Shantarra Houston is a magnificent wife, mother, CEO, consultant, professional speaker, member of numerous committees and associations, and future author. Wow, you talk about knowing how to balance! She is definitely, an example of what any girl or woman can do if they dream it, pursue it, and achieve it. During her younger years, much of her insights about becoming a successful African American woman and leader of girls came from the challenges that her single mother faced and the words of wisdom that other influential women instilled in her.
As a result, Shantarra Houston has accomplished a bachelor’s in criminology, a master’s in public administration (Human Resources Emphasis), and ABD for a doctorate in education. Her educational background has opened the doors for her to obtain years of Pre K – 12 experiences as a teacher, department chairperson, curriculum developer, and trainer in schools with a high percentage of at risk students. Due to her belief that all children can learn, the students in her class and the educators that she led and trained classes achieved great success on state standardized testing each year. Prior to her education experience, she obtained years of experience in the retail and governmental administration professions.
Shantarra Houston is the proud founder of WE R G.E.M.S (Girls Educated Motivated & Sophisticated), Inc., a non profit organization that empowers girls ages 9 to 18 to make positive choices in the areas that determine their educational and social status by implementing a research based curriculum program, weekend events, and scholarships.
Websites: www.arefinedandclassylady.com & www.wergems.com
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Brittany Rose
Brittany Rose delivers dynamic keynote speeches, motivational presentations, and content filled articles that teach young people how to avoid the 9 to 5 job trap by creating innovative companies and teaches adults how to nurture entrepreneurs from an early age. She isa dynamic young woman who knew from an early age she didn’t want to follow the traditional path into the work force. She didn’t know exactly what she wanted to do but her passion for cheerleading and personal empowerment throughout high school helped guide her to a career in business and entrepreneurship. Now she helps others learn what she knows without wasting time making the same mistakes.
Brittany has a passion for teaching other young people how to live a life of passion, inspiration, and true freedom. She currently holds the position of United States Ambassador for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards and strives to be a living example of what she teaches others. She coaches, speaks, and writes about making dreams into their realities. She made her dreams into a reality when she started her first company, More Than Cheer, as a sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University. More Than Cheer is a recreational sports company that creates cheerleading and dance programs for ages 5 to 18+.
Brittany has been featured in publications such as USA Today, U.S. News, Richmond Bizsense, Under30CEO.com, and various others media outlets. She is an advocate for the empowerment of young people through entrepreneurship, personal development, and healthy living.
Website: www.morethancheer.com
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