Terri Lomax
Speaker & Lemonade Maker
“Got Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It With The World.”
“Terri Lomax was one of the most outstanding speakers I’ve had to date. She gave the students that little nugget to take with them and it was easy to remember and easy to say. When they left the event, they were all lit, motivated, and fired up for college.”
Wai-Ling EngChair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program
“Terri’s speaking style is genuine and empowering. The ladies loved the workshop. I know many of them left inspired and asked if we could have more sessions similar to Make Lemonade: There’s a Purpose for Your Pain.”
Natalie MunozAssistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, St. John’s University
“Terri’s workshop, Save the Drama for Yo Mama, was interactive, exciting and thought provoking. I think the students left motivated and inspired. If you’re looking for an inspiring, interactive, and passionate speaker, Terri is the one for you. She makes it a point to get the audience engaged in the topic so they can fully understand the message behind it. Great speaker!”
Vanice AntrumGraduate Assistant, Salisbury University
“Terri was engaging, down to earth, and relatable and my students adored her. Terri’s ability to be professional and still meet the youth where they are gives her an edge that allowed my students and girls to feel a large amount of respect for her while feeling like she could be their friend and that sets her apart from many speakers I have worked with.“
Nicole Benner Program Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake
“I wanted to find a female speaker to inspire and motivate the female juvenile offenders at our facility and Terri did just that. She was uplifting, encouraging and enlightening. Terri is a special woman with an inspiring story.”
Sherita OwensResidential Group Life Manager, Department of Juvenile Service
“Terri’s speech was amazing and brought a tear to my eye. Hands down the best one.”
ConnorStudent
“Terri’s speech was absolutely sensational. It really gave me chills and made me cry.”
JaredStudent
“Terri’s workshop was empowering , motivational and deep! I wish we had more time with her!”
TheaStudent
“I liked Terri’s energy and how she got everyone to participate!”
My’AsiaStudent
“ I loved the presentation and Terri! Her workshop gave me a better understanding of why I love me.”
SamanthaStudent
“I liked how Terri told personal stories and made her presentation relatable.”
UcheStudent
“Terri’s presentation was powerful, positive and engaging. I learned that positive input equals positive output.”
JadaStudent
Biography
Terri Lomax is a nationally recognized Blogger, Speaker, and Brand Strategist, dedicated to empowering youth and women, to overcome adversity. Her lifelong desire to help others was birthed from a place of hurt and pain. As a child, her resilience enabled her to overcome physical and verbal abuse and defy statistics about children with incarcerated parents.
Despite struggling financially and coping with low self-esteem and depression, Terri earned her Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. She is also a former Miss Black America Contestant. Terri’s personal story of triumph over tragedy inspires youth to overcome life’s obstacles while embracing a spirit of resilience.
In an effort to give back to her community, Terri founded Mocha Girls Pit Stop, a personal development blog for women of color that empowers them to make peace with their pasts, and pursue their goals, all while becoming their best selves
Topics
- Overcoming Obstacles & Boosting Self-esteem
- Conflict Resolution
- College Readiness
- Female Empowerment
- Social Media
Keynotes
- Make Lemonade: There’s a Purpose for Your Pain- We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” No one is exempt from experiencing a sudden life change. The key is to manage our emotions and our perspectives, in order to rise above our circumstances. In this keynote, Terri engages the audience with interactive, yet reflective activities that challenge them to “make lemonade” from the lemons that life gave them. Through personal stories of coping with the sudden death of a parent to graduating from college a midst seemingly insurmountable odds, Terri inspires participants to reach beyond and never ever give up.
Workshops
- Conflict Resolution – Save the Drama for Yo’ Mama: Tips & Tools for Resolving Conflict the Right Way- While conflicts and disagreements are an unavoidable part of life, they do not have to lead to violence. This workshop challenges and encourages participants to create and utilize alternative methods of resolving conflict in a positive manner. Terri uses interactive activities and break-out sessions to energize the group and to promote creativity.
- Self Esteem – I Love Me Some Me: Redefining Be- YOU- tiful – Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook or TV, young people are constantly exposed to negative and positive messages about beauty and what’s “normal” or acceptable in society. This workshop focuses on both the negative and positive aspects of body image and how it affects one’s self-esteem. Participants will be encouraged to recall what experiences and relationships have defined their self-esteem, and will be challenged to redefine their definition of beauty and along with positive ways to embrace and promote it.
- Goal Setting – Break Up With Procrastination: 7 Steps to Help You Follow Through With Your Goals- How many times have you thought of a brilliant idea, passionately pursued it for a few days or maybe even a week, just to let it fall by the wayside? The foundation of this workshop is built on the principles of Terri’s e-book, Break Up With Procrastination. Terri uses reflective assignments to encourage participants to find their passion and create action plans that’ll enable them to reach their goals.
- Social Media & Personal Branding – For many students, social networking is much more than a fad, it’s a way of life. In this digital age, social media has become second nature. Checking in on social isn’t just a morning routine, it’s a recurring behavior that’s often casually done several times over the course of a day. The truth of the matter is, irresponsible social media conduct could potentially ruin a student’s reputation and negatively impact their future. Terri has social media and branding workshops geared toward both students and parents/professionals. Each workshop is interactive, engaging, and custom-made to meet the needs of the intended audience.
Products
Visit Terri Lomax’s blog: mochagirlspitstop.com
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