Speaking with a Purpose

Charlotte, NC

$150 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Women and Teen Empowerment Conference

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Speaking at the School Counseling Conference in GA

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Women's Empowerment Brunch

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Women's Empowerment Brunch

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Women's Empowerment Panel

Overview

My passion is speaking to youth, teen, and adults. As a previous School Counselor and now Mental Health Therapist I have a great deal of personal and professional experience that can empower /inspire any audience population. Leading through tough times, Persevering when you are empty, and building relationships while decreasing discipline are my most recent speeches.


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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 40 - 70 minutes

What to expect

Practical or Spiritual ways to navigate through life
Affirm and Motivate
Handouts or Tools need to be successful after the event
Products on hand that will help with Mental Health and Self-care
Positive and Transparent Empowerment
Humor

About

Laurie Ford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Motivational Speaker, who is passionate about empowering women. Laurie's mission is to inspire women to walk boldly in their identity, take back their voice, and help them believe everything they need is in their mirror reflection.

She has over 8 years of experience speaking and teaching at conferences, churches, colleges and Virtual speaking events including (but not limited to) the following:

​● You are Enough: Women and Teen Conference

● Beautifully Whole Women’s Conference

● Growing in Grief

● Flowing Life Outreach and Worship Center: Mental Wellness and Covid-19

● Speak Life Masterclass, Mindset Shift

● National Hookup of Black Women Inc., Women & Mental Health

● Fearlessly You: Women’s Brunch Panelist

● Shaw University: Authors Talk

● Women’s Empowerment Brunch

​I would love to partner with you to enhance your event with words.
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Additional booking notes

Requirement for Virtual:
Zoom Link

In Person
Microphone,

Services offered

Set list

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Influences and inspiration

Mental Health Therapist

My profession as a Mental Health Therapist and School Counselor influenced me to become a speaker. My Traumatic experiences has influenced and motivated me to tell my story to help others.

Setup requirements

Screen, mic, and projector

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