The Nitty Gritty
Felicha was raised by a young single mother, her love-rich maternal family, and a community of family friends and helpful neighbors. Well educated by family and public school teachers, Felicha excelled in all things "human communication" and later earned academic scholarships and won oratorical competitions, which helped fund her undergraduate education as she pursued a bachelor's degree in English and communication.
Wanting a deeper level of expertise and greater income potential, Felicha later earned a traditional master's degree in human resource development, during which time she was awarded the distinguished nomination as "Graduate Student of the Year".
In 2004, after more than 13 successful years of traditional business and leadership experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, Felicha launched Empowerment Spa, a training services company. She has held management positions within Fortune 500 companies, coached executive leaders, designed innovative solutions for talent development, and is a sought-after speaker for groups and organizations interested in self-empowerment and personal growth, work-life balance, business greatness, leadership excellence, diversity strategies, self-confidence, and motivation.
Felicha has also served as an adjunct management professor at the historical Fisk University in Nashville, TN and is active on several local community boards of organizations that advocate for the self-sufficiency and empowerment of underserved, disadvantaged citizens.
The Interesting Stuff
So the real deal is...
Friends, family, colleagues, and associates have described Felicha as: "incredibly perceptive", "witty", "passionate", "can be unbelievably objective", "She is too funny!", "doesn't take life or herself too seriously but will handle her business and go hard for what she really wants", "keeps it real", "asks the tough questions to help her improve herself", "my hero", "able to help you see what you need to see and makes no judgments about it or you", "assertive", "energizer bunny", "has a generous heart".
Some of Felicha's Favorite Things
Coffee (decaf believe it or not!), New York style cheesecake, fine crystal, fellowship with family and friends, gospel music, reading (everything from business journals to novels), laughter (the more, the better), smooth jazz (especially live concerts), dancing, the ocean, antique furniture, gleaning wisdom from seniors, celebrating birthdays and special occasions.
If you've ever wanted to meet someone who truly lives to enjoy their life, pushes their own limits, and always seems to find the hidden beauty in a situation or person, you should be sure to meet Felicha soon! Be ready to experience an authentic spirit, inspiration, compassion, and a natural ability to stimulate your mind.
Felicha shares praise during a gospel brunch at the House of Blues San Diego!
"People often say that it doesn't matter where you start from, it just matters where you end up. I disagree. Coming from where I'm from, it absolutely matters. The Grace, the Goodness, the Grief, and the Gifts that are the journey called life evolve to become your personal testimony. Your past doesn't predict your future and doesn't dictate who you can become. It does, however, have the force to help you soar higher and faster...as long as you remember where you started from.
It absolutely matters - to look back and see how much you've done in and with your life.
It absolutely matters - to understand the depth of the valleys you came up out of, in spite of yourself and others.
It absolutely matters - to realize the heights of the mountains you climbed and to say "Thank You" for God's grace.
Everything about your life absolutely matters.
It reinforces that you are built to last. Don't give up! Keep on getting better."