February 09, 2021

“I have known Yolanda for more than half of her life.  At age sixteen, our initial meeting was when she was experiencing challenges as a teenager and heading down a slippery slope. Over the past three decades, I have witnessed her growth from a student of life’s hard knocks to come out on the other side whole as a confident woman, mother, and professional.  She is determined to set an example and assist other young women in developing their roadmap to navigate the day-to-day pressures that, if left unchecked, can lead to a path of self-destruction.  Yolanda has a message that is worth hearing and instruction that is worth your time.”
Lula M. Gilliam

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‍November 18, 2020

"Mothers are often thought to be nurturing, compassionate, and inspiring by nature. These characteristics are necessary for the health and wellbeing of the children in their care. There is a special population of mothers who know how to maximize these characteristics in such a way, that all who encounter them will leave inspired, motivated, and transformed. Yolanda is the embodiment of such a mother. Throughout her life, she has faced a host of obstacles, yet found a way to support people connected to her.  Utilizing compassion, truth telling, and transparent vulnerability, everyone who exits her presence feels one step closer to bursting from their cocoons.  Her lived experiences of single handedly raising 4 children, pursuing higher education, growing in her career, and serving her community overwhelmingly qualifies her to be the life coach that not only supports someone in reaching their goals, but ensures that those goals manifest into a soaring butterfly."
Deontez Wimbley