Lolitha engages her audiences through three focus areas in her motivational speaking:
1. Resilience & Hope: She underscores the significance of perseverance, inspiring individuals to believe that positive future is within their reach, even in the face of adversity.
2. Empowerment & Advocacy: She motivates her listeners to step up as advocates for youth, championing policies and programs that foster positive outcomes and create lasting change.
3. Trauma & Mental Health: Recognizing the impact of trauma on youth involved in the justice system, she eloquently emphasizes the critical importance of addressing mental health needs and providing compassionate support to nurture healing and growth.
3 reviews
Rhonda M.
March 30, 2025Lolitha Barbee is truly a remarkable speaker. I had the privilege of witnessing Lolitha speak at our event and she motivated our children. Her ability to connect with our youth and inspire them to be better was nothing short of incredible. I highly recommend Lolitha for any event aimed at inspiring and guiding young minds. She is an exceptional speaker and positive role model.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Andrea A.
March 27, 2025Excellent speaker very knowledgeable!!
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Justice N.
March 26, 2025Very knowledgeable about the effects of trauma on children.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Price range: $800 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes
When you book Dr. Lolitha Barbee, you're getting more than a keynote speaker—you’re bringing in an engaging trainer who creates experiences that educate, inspire, and motivate lasting change.
Every presentation is interactive, evidence-based, and customized to meet the goals of your organization and audience. Participants can expect practical strategies they can immediately apply, powerful storytelling drawn from real-life experience, and an engaging delivery style that encourages reflection, discussion, and personal growth.
Whether presenting to military personnel, educators, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, corporate teams, or community groups, Dr. Barbee creates a welcoming environment where difficult conversations about trauma, resilience, leadership, and human behavior become opportunities for growth and transformation.
Attendees can expect:
Dynamic, high-energy presentations that keep audiences engaged
Interactive activities—not just lectures
Evidence-based research presented in an easy-to-understand way
Practical tools and strategies that can be used immediately
Real-world examples from over 20 years in juvenile justice, child welfare, workforce development, and trauma-informed practice
A professional, organized, and audience-focused experience
A message that inspires hope, resilience, and meaningful action
Every audience leaves with a deeper understanding of how trauma shapes behavior, how resilience can be developed, and how compassionate leadership creates stronger people, stronger teams, and stronger communities.
Dr. Lolitha Barbee is an award-winning speaker, trainer, and trauma-informed leadership expert dedicated to helping organizations build stronger leaders, healthier workplaces, and more resilient communities. With more than 20 years of experience serving youth, families, justice-involved individuals, and community organizations, she delivers powerful presentations that educate, inspire, and equip audiences with practical tools they can immediately apply.
Known for her engaging storytelling, interactive training style, and authentic approach, Dr. Barbee specializes in helping people understand how trauma influences behavior, leadership, communication, workplace culture, and decision-making. She challenges audiences to shift from asking, "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"—creating environments where accountability and compassion can coexist.
Dr. Barbee has trained thousands of professionals in trauma-informed practices, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, workforce development, and leadership. Her background includes extensive work in juvenile justice, probation and parole, child welfare, youth reentry, violence prevention, and community engagement, giving her a unique ability to connect research with real-world experience.
Whether speaking to military leaders, educators, law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based groups, or corporate teams, Dr. Barbee delivers high-energy presentations that leave audiences informed, motivated, and empowered to create lasting change.
Popular Speaking Topics
Leading with Resilience: Trauma-Informed Leadership
The Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma (ACEs)
Building Resilient Teams and Workplace Cultures
Understanding Trauma and Human Behavior
Compassion Without Compromising Accountability
Juvenile Justice, Youth Development, and Rehabilitation
Trauma-Informed Communication
Burnout Prevention and Secondary Traumatic Stress
Healing-Centered Leadership
Women's Empowerment and Personal Growth
Dr. Barbee believes that every leader has the opportunity to change lives by creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Her mission is to help individuals and organizations transform adversity into resilience and leadership into lasting impact.
If you're looking for an engaging speaker who combines professional expertise, practical strategies, and genuine passion, Dr. Lolitha Barbee will leave your audience inspired long after the event ends.
I would prefer that participants have access to tables for easy participation with hands on activities. Trauma and Compassion events require space for participants to move around for activities.
Audio Video Equipment for PowerPoint Presentations
Microphone if in a large space
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