Rasheda W.

Chief Empowering Officer at Empowered Flower Girl

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Education: Wayne State University
Detroit, MI, USA

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Biography

Rasheda Kamaria Williams is a champion for changemakers, social impact founders and purpose-driven professionals.

With a passion for storytelling, the former journalist combines strategic communication expertise with a deep commitment to making a difference. In 2010, she founded Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young relate to one another, others and themselves.

Leveraging her PR and communications background, Rasheda founded Inspired Life Professionals in December 2024. She has earned numerous accolades for her work, including being named one of Everyday Power's “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting the World.” In July 2023 and 2024, Rasheda was recognized by Acquisition International magazine as a top “Social Impact Business Founder” and is a 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Passion

I'm passionate about mentoring and empowering youth as well as social entrepreneurship and social impact.

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I am willing to travel

More than 100 miles

When it comes to payments

I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions

Topics

youth empowerment empowering women social impact black and latina women community impact bullyingsurvivors anti bullying empathy social emotional learning emotional intelligence volunteerism youth childrens book author communications mentoring thought leadership public relations

Example talks

AmaZing: How Generation Z is Inspiring Change

There are young people in our communities and around the world tackling issues and championing causes - from gender equality to climate change. Although it's our job as adults to pave the way and ultimately solve these problems, it is the dedication and commitment of 21st century teens that's truly making a difference. Learn about opportunities and support available to fund and fuel your passion to create lasting change.

Mentoring Makes a Difference

One in three young people in the U.S. face growing up without a mentor. This means we have an opportunity to reach and impact millions of children across the country (and around the world). Learn how local and national organizations and groups are garnering the attention of young people and building authentic connections in unexpected ways using time-tested tactics.

Finding Fulfillment in Your 9 to 5

Explores how aspiring social entrepreneurs, nonprofit founders and others with ambition can find purpose and pursue their passion while in the midst of their profession. Rasheda shares how she did it and tips and tools for you to make it happen (with integrity).