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Dr. Sonyetta Cooper is the CEO of Cooper’s Coaching and Consulting. She is a certified Champion Influence ®️ Life Coach and also received her CEU’s from Bloom University, Atlanta, Ga. Sonyetta received her Doctorate of Christian Leadership from the School of the Great Commission Bible College & Seminary. Dr. Cooper received the Call and was licensed to Minister the Gospel in June 2015 and she serves as the Associate Minister at Kingdom Impact Next Generation in Timmonsville, SC. Dr. Cooper is a visionary with the mind of a mogul and a heart for serving others. This multifaceted Woman on a Mission is a true mastermind who is known for wearing many hats successfully. Her lifelong goals have been to empower, ignite, inspire and educate others into becoming the Best Version of themselves. As a Mentor, Empowerment Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Consultant and Success Coach, her Mission is to motivate others to get into the right Position to Pursue their true Purpose, to tap into the Power within, that will manifest their Dreams, Execute their Vision and Reach their Goals.

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Lester Young, Jr is a native of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. At the age of 19, Mr. Young was given a life sentence (with the possibility of parole after serving 20 years). During his time in prison, Lester struggled with finding redemption and often wondered what his purpose was. While journaling he asked himself this question, “What is the footprint you want to leave in this world?” It was then that he realized his purpose was to be “that” voice to help at risk youth. With approval from the warden, Lester along with the prison chaplain began meeting to create outlines, programs, and classes to instruct and mentor fellow incarcerated individuals. This is where the idea of him establishing his non-profit organization “Path2Redemption” got its start. On May 15, 2014 (22 years and 5 months later), Lester was released on parole. Even after his release, the outlines of his programs are still being taught in prison. He also received a pardon by South Carolina Probation and Parole Board in 2020.

Lester has hosted numerous workshops for at risk youth as well as incarcerated individuals. H He’s always doing more to be a “better him”. He’s a “Certified Champion Influence®️ Transformational Life Coach”, and the author of the following self-help books:

· “The 5 Stages of Incarceration”

· “The 5 Stages of Growth”

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Aleacia T. Lambert is an experienced early child care educator and provider with over 20 years of early education expertise having owned and operated 2 child care facilities in the Richmond and Moore County areas. She is a licensed Champion Influence®️ Life Coach, helping entrepreneurial couples who have developed unhealthy habits so they can spark intimacy, enhance communication and create stable finances leading to a lasting relationship and business. Aleacia is driven by self-development and takes pride in providing the best quality of service possible. As an early child care educator, her goals are to make a lifelong impact in the lives of those she comes into contact with. She has been recognized by the Richmond County Partnership for Families and Children for her extraordinary commitment to being a front-line essential worker during the pandemic. Aleacia lives by the quote, “it takes a big heart to help shape little minds.” Through experience Aleacia knows we spend a portion of our adult life repairing our early childhood years. This is why she serves as a board member of The Pillars of Hope, where she makes every effort intentional to bring the impactful standard of “reaching them while they're young.” Aleacia has been married for 25 years to her high school sweetheart, Mr. Lee Lambert Jr. and is the proud mother of 6 beautiful children.

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Sheri Jefferson’s super-power is her genuine concern for people. She has worked with colleges and universities, parents and students and small businesses. She sincerely wants to see people succeed in every area of life and business. Through her experience and innate ability to connect she has helped small businesses see the possibilities for growth within their businesses and helped them execute their growth plans. Her success is a testament to her care and concern. She is an astute, results oriented Certified Champion Influence®️ Business Coach and facilitator, a consultant, higher education expert, and CEO of Sheri Jefferson and Associates, LLC., a boutique accounting firm. Sheri has over 25 years of experience in her areas of expertise. She partners with start-ups and small to mid-size business to create a blueprint to get clarity in their finances, services, and products so they can realize sustainable growth and maximize profits. Sheri holds a Master of Science in Management from Southern Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Benedict College.

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Yolanda Richburg is native of Sumter, SC, and also a mother of one daughter who recently graduated from Claflin University. Yolanda currently serves as a Collection Officer in the medical insurance industry.

In 2018, Yolanda became an International Champion Influence®️ Life Coach and Facilitator and launched her coaching business, Finding Your Truth LLC. Yolanda specializes in helping women learn to embrace their truth, boost their self-esteem, and find their purpose. Yolanda also assists individuals with business start-up and financial coaching relating to business and personal needs.

Currently, Yolanda has an E-store that features E-documents for purchase; How to Complete the LLC Process in SC and How to Write a Business Plan. Other publications include a Hey Beautiful Personal Development Workbook and 30-day Gratitude Journal. These items can be purchased here.

If you are searching for a Life Coach that creates winning effects, please contact Yolanda by sending an email to yolandarichburg@yahoo.com or you can also find her on Facebook.

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Sandra Gamble is the daughter of the late Johnny E. Gamble and Ethel Gamble. Sandra is a Mental Health Counselor, International Champion Influence®️ Life Coach and Facilitator as well as a 3-time bestselling Author. She is known for being a “hope dealer and people builder.” Through her books, she desires to encourage, inform, educate, and inspire people. She has worked with various populations of people and is committed to having the hard conversations, addressing the elephant in the room. Sandra desires to remove the stigma attached to mental illness and wants people to know, “it’s okay to not be okay.”

Sandra is a God lover and a member of Mechanicsville United Methodist Church where she serves as Lay Leader. Her favorite motto is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “when you learn, teach, when you get, give!” Sandra loves helping people become unstuck in their emotional health. She is an overcomer of childhood trauma where she traded her pitiful for powerful; no longer a victim she is victorious through Christ Jesus. Sandra enjoys traveling, meeting new people, spending time with her mother, serving others and most of all serving GOD. She is a 1994 graduate of South Carolina State University where she obtained a B.S. in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling with and Emphasis in Mental Health from Webster University where she graduated with honors. Follow her on Facebook and at www.dealinghopenotdope.com.

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Elder, Elected Official, Accomplished Author, Community Activist and International Champion Influence®️ Coach and Facilitator. Keishan Scott is a young man of vision, ambition, and spirituality. Keishan became the Youngest Elected City Councilman in the city’s history for the City of Bishopville, South Carolina. As a result of his passion for business and educational acceleration, Keishan is the Founder and CEO of K. Scott Coaching & Consulting, LLC a team and leader development firm that is committed to assisting individuals in maximizing their purpose and potential.

Elder Keishan Scott is a native of Bishopville, South Carolina, was born on December 2, 2000 to Tiffany and Lashan Scott. When he was just 7, he was called by God in prayer into the gospel ministry; now having have preached for more than half of his life – 15 years. Within those 15 years, scripture has manifested that “A Child shall lead them.” At 13, his first published book, “Keys to The Kingdom: Get Your Kingdom Keys and Receive Power”. Since then, Keishan has written and published another book entitled “Purpose Awakening” (Released in 2016) which helps individuals discover and awaken their true meaning and purpose for life, and to reach their destiny in God.

Keishan Scott is a graduate of The University of South Carolina Columbia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. In the fall, Keishan will begin his graduate studies in the Master’s of Public Administration program.

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Roneka Benjamin is a Minister, Transformation Coach, Transformational Speaker, Licensed Esthetician and International Champion Influence®️ Coach and Facilitator. She graduated from Central Carolina Technical College earning a degree in Human Services. She has a heart for people and loves to assist them in feeling and looking their best. Roneka is known for her witty, relatable personality and for her transparency. She is the CEO of Roneka Mallorie, LLC, a transformation studio located in Hartsville, SC. She believes in sharing her life experiences & God given gifts to motivate, minister, coach, and push individuals to their next level of purpose.

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Dr. Kimberly King is the wife of Elder Corey King and they have 3 children and have been married for 25 years. Dr. Kimberly was born and raised within Elliott SC where she graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1997. She holds a BA degree in Psychology, Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Organization, a doctorate in Leadership and Business, as well as a certified International Champion Influence®️ Coach and Facilitator with a focus on Ministry. She is the author of “From a Mess to a Miracle: My Process Wasn’t My Permanent Position” and “7 Keys to Restoration.”

For several years she founded and ran The Center of HOPE. Several years later after the closing of Center of HOPE, she has now launched another nonprofit -Road to Restoration. Dr. Kimberly is currently a Special Education teacher and the 2021-22 Lee County School District Teacher of the Year. With all of this she stills pastors Divine Restoration Word Global Ministries.

Dr. Kimberly always said not my will God but allow your will to be done. Apostle Kimberly loves God with her whole heart and is determined to continue to build the kingdom through ministry. Loving ministry and people is a part of her DNA. From a youth, Dr. Kimberly has created avenues to serve the community- Back to school bashes, Community gatherings, and Restoration House is where she believes this opens the opportunity to exemplify the love of Christ. While she believes that ministry is not about titles, money, or fame she will always be committed to the servant that she was called to be in the earth.

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Nichole Vasser is the CEO of AleJone Educational Consulting and Coaching. AleJone can help you bring your course or curriculum ideas to life. She has designed instructional content for over 20 years for the higher education, healthcare and banking industries. Nichole has worked in higher education for the past 11 years teaching, creating, and revising, online blended, flipped and face-to-face courses. As a Certified Association of Talent Development Performance Consultant, she helps clients get to the root of performance problems and develop measurable solutions to resolve them.

She is an International Champion Influence®️ Life Coach & Facilitator. Nichole can help you identify limiting beliefs and behaviors to personal fulfillment, so you can gain clarity, focus, and action plans to achieve your goals and live your best life.