ELEVATE Coaching & Leadership Academy Graduates

Certified Adult/Youth Empowerment & Mental Health Coach

Taylor Warren, better known as Taylor Nycole, is an event host, blogger, model, Certified NAMI Ending the Silence presenter, Certified Life Coach, and the CEO of Taylor Nycole Beauty. Starting life in Camden, South Carolina, she grew up dealing with a great deal of criticism because of her size. She was always called "One of the heavy set girls". As she grew older, she realized that you do not have to be a size two to be beautiful, everyone is beautiful for who they are as a person. After being diagnosed with depression and anxiety, she wanted to hide from the world. Over the past few years, her life evolved and she embraced the mantra, “It is okay to not be okay". Taylor has allowed life’s challenges to propel her into greater. She dispels myths against mental illness as a NAMI Ending the Silence Presenter, and takes individuals on paths of greatness as a Certified Life Coach. Being vocal about her lived experience provides a sense of hope and encouragement for others. Her brand, Taylor Nycole, which launched in October of 2017, brings life to her voice. She is an avid advocate for mental health and body positivity. As a Certified Life Coach, Brand Owner, and NAMI presenter, she lives life as she inspires, motivates and encourages others.Find out more about Taylor at: https://www.taylornycole.com/Credential Verification: https://www.credential.net/group/235175“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength “ – Philippians 4:13

Certified Leadership, Empowerment & Life Transformation Coach

Tiffany Myers is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Scrum Master. She has over eighteen years of professional expertise as a Information Technology Business Systems Analyst and Consultant. As a liaison, she assist businesses in identifying gaps, improving processes, and implementing technologies that provide the greatest value to their consumer population.

Her primary goal is to join value and time when in the presence of her client. With no limits, she delivers a comprehensive, and complex method of solution to every situation. She understands you cannot get time back. "I have to meet people where they are, personally, to build a rapport & relationship", is her motto. Professionally, she has an awareness that it is imperative to determine the root cause, in order to accurately address or resolve the real problem. Beginning with the end in mind, drives her successful technique. Whether her client is on a professional or personal base, she takes the time to identify their aim. She takes pride in being the "go-to person", giving sound advice, holding accountability, asking the poignant questions, and listening to understand with an honest word.

As a Leadership, Empowerment & Life Transformation Coach her goal is to coach you so that the greatness, and inner gem in you comes out. Enabling you to impact the world with its timeless value.

Certified Female Development & Holistic Wellness Coach

Victoria Moses is a creator that wears a crown with each role she embodies. Every Wednesday you can catch her, in full Sagittarius mode, co-hosting Centaur Views, a podcast on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. She provides insightful and sometimes sharp commentary while they discuss topics that affect Black America that range from living with anxiety and depression, addressing challenges black women and men have in relationships, to current events, like the untimely transition of Chadwick Boseman and Kobe Bryant.

At heart, Victoria is a writer. In 2017, she wrote and published her debut book, If I Had Feelings, They Would Sound Like This. She was able to authenticate working through grief by using poetry and prose. As of late, she is writing her second book, Along the Way: Stories for the Journey Home, which is set to release mid-2021.

Whether it’s on her podcast, in script, or in her personal life, Victoria advocates for personal development and holistic wellness. She recently became a Certified Life Coach because she is passionate about empowering women to be their best selves. 

Her most rewarding role is “mommying” two amazing sons. Victoria is candid with her children about her struggles she’s overcome. She exemplifies emotional intelligence and vulnerability, so cycles of abuse, addiction and worthiness ends with her. Soon she plans on creating a community for women that provides support and guidance to self-mastering with her new skill set. 

 Certified  Youth Empowerment/Mental Health Coach 

Justin (Justin-Keon) Mahoney is a native of Woodrow, South Carolina, but currently resides in Savannah, Georgia. Professionally, Justin holds the title of Academic Advisor for Columbia College where he guides nontraditional students through their journey of academia. Justin is also the Founder and CEO of several companies to include: Purple Lion Clothing Company, Justin Keon – The Brand, and Travel with Justin K. 

Early in life, Justin jumped off the porch and into the street life where he was truant from school, constantly in trouble, and disobedient to his mother. Justin came from a single parent home and often saw his mother work 2 or 3 jobs to take care of him. Now that he realizes the totality of her sacrifice, she is his motivation to succeed. Justin’s motivation to improve daily is to build a legacy that his mother can be proud of. Justin has always been known to motivate those around him and to lend an ear when they needed advice or a judgment free space. Justin has always had a passion for caring and helping others. His training as a Certified Life Coach has given him the knowledge and increased motivation to continue his journey to assisting others. Justin hopes to inspire many as he embarks on his journey to specialize in Youth Empowerment and Mental Health Awareness. 

  Certified Female Empowerment Coach

Sandra Flournoy (BSBM, MBA, MHRM, CLC) is a RADICAL WOMAN for GOD!!! ANOINTED to spread God’s message for the EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN!! As a Wife, Mother of one son, and a PROUD MEMBER OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC.!!!!! She has worked in the HealthCare Industry for 28 years as a HealthCare Liaison, and currently work for the Department of Defense/Department Of Veteran affairs in the Social Work Service Division, where she counsels Medical Boarded Active Duty Soldiers, and Military Retirees while assisting their family’s transition from Military to Civilian. Her desire to become a Certified Life Coach was fueled by a passion to expand her knowledge ability to empower women by helping them exceed above what they may believe!! She loves to sit back and watch how GOD MOVES!!! To add, she is the host of a Podcast : The Royal Blue Table Talk.

Her Vision is simple….

Lift up the name of JESUS, and BLESSINGS will FLOW!! TAP into the ANNOINTING, In order to hear from GOD!!!

She stands on her FAVORITE SCRIPTURES:

Jeremiah 29:11 FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, DECLARES THE LORD!! PLANS TO PROSPER YOU AND NOT TO HARM YOU, PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE!!! 

Certified Life & Business Coach

Rev. Coach Keever Lernise Murdaugh was reared in Kingstree, SC where she attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. She now resides in Camden, SC with her husband and family. Coach Keever graduated from Midlands Technical College in 2011 with an Associate of Health Sciences Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (L/PTA) and she also holds certification as a Life and Business Coach. Coach Keever is employed as a L/PTA while still managing her three other businesses, K. Lernise Naturals (all natural hair care company), Keever’s The Natural Choice Boutique & Gift Shop (natural boutique) and KLM Services, Consulting & More (Coaching, Consulting, Travel, Graphic & more). All of her businesses are based out of Camden, SC and her boutique is doing well and is known for providing community outreach services to several local charities and residents of her surrounding counties. On top of everything Coach Keever does, she also founded the group “The Virtuous Women Project” where she helps cultivate young women to be resourceful, vibrant and well rounded young adults. She assists other women business owners in launching their businesses by providing space in her boutique to display and sell their natural products, women apparel and more. Coach Keever is a wife and mother. She’s been married to her husband, who is also an Ordained Minister, for almost 22 years and they have two adult children in which one serves proudly as a soldier in the US Army. Coach Keever Murdaugh accepted her calling into the ministry in 2010 with the support of her husband and pastor. She was commissioned by the SC Unified Credential Committee in April of 2014, licensed in November of 2015 and ordained in January of 2020. She’s a coach, counselor, woman of God and friend. She has a servant heart and love to empower and uplift those around her, especially women. Her favorite scripture is “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Prov. 3:6 and she strives to be led by God in every capacity of her life.

  Certified Youth Empowerment & Mental Health Coach

Ashton Williamson, CLC, is a native of Lugoff, SC. She is the loving mother of one son, Gavin, and the Founder/CEO of Studio Eleven Unlimited, designing logos, business cards, fliers, websites, and providing photography . Her son is her biggest fan. He is the driving force behind her, pushing her daily to know that she is better and is capable of being better for him. Ashton is very passionate about caring for others. Becoming a Certified Life Coach equipped her with the knowledge needed to continue to helping others become better than their yesterday. Her coaching specialty is Youth Empowerment and Mental Health. While Growing up she lacked self-confidence , and the weight of self-comparison became unbearable. Ashton knew it was time to take control of her life. Her diagnosis of anxiety no longer defined her. She started a business and obtained her degree as a Certified Life Coach. She is now reassured that she can do anything she puts her mind to. As a coach she will ensure that her client embodies the same confidence!

Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” This scripture has gotten her through numerous dark times and places. She remains focused and dedicated to living her best life and endeavors to do the same for her client. 

Certified Empowerment & Organizational Coach

Monica Williams Barber is a native of Summerville, SC. She graduated from Summerville High School, Columbia College, and Southern Wesleyan University. She started her teaching career in Fairfield County, then Richland 2, then Dekalb County in Georgia, and ended up in Kershaw County for the previous 11 years. She has a teaching career that spans 26 years. She has a tutoring business that serves elementary students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in the subjects of reading and math. She is a certified educator in SC until the year 2026.

Becoming a certified life coach allows her to help women and others feel empowered to complete any tasks and goals they desire along with improving budgeting and credit. Clients will know that they are not too old, too broke, or too anything negative to not complete a goal. Monica encourages all to push forward to be the best person they can be. We do not always have good days but we are encouraged to see the good in the day regardless of the circumstances.

As a coach, she will use positive affirmations to push her clients into their destiny. They will be able to LIVE, LOVE, and LEAVE a legacy for their children, their children’s children, and 1000 generations. All clients will know and believe the best of their lives is ahead of them. Let’s love ourselves so that we can love others. VICTORY!!!

Certified Empowerment and Youth Coach

Rica R. Jones is a native of Charlotte, NC. She is a single parent to her son, Khilen. Providing a better life for herself and her son has been her focus since he was born. Rica is a 1998 Lancaster High School graduate, Lancaster, SC. In 2009, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and in 2011 she obtained her Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix, Charlotte, NC. In 2013, Rica became an author after writing and self-publishing her first book, “The P.U.R.E. Man.” 

Rica is the Founder/CEO of Rare Jewels, LLC and The Quinton DeAl Jones Scholarship Foundation. Rare Jewels is a non-profit organization that was established to empower, celebrate, and encourage women and young girls of the community. The Quinton DeAl Jones Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to high school students planning on attending college. QDJSF was founded in memory of her brother who was murdered in 2002. She is an advocate for service, support, and empowerment and is in the process of obtaining her 501c3.

Rica prides herself in empowerment and hosts monthly women’s empowerment sessions. Rica calls herself “The Serial EmpowerHER.” She is currently working on the “EmpowerHER” movement in hopes of empowering and celebrating women all over the world. 

In her spare time, Rica loves reading, serving, traveling, and spending time with her son, family and friends. Rica’s motto is to treat others like you want to be treated and understand that everyone is facing battles that we may never know about…show love, extend grace, help someone else along the way.

Certified Life Transformation Coach

Early in life, Alicia realized we tend to wear many different hats based on our experiences. She received discipline and leadership tools while working in the business arena. Alicia thrives most when helping people become “unstuck” in their marriage, parenting journey, career, love walk, periods of loss, and so much more.

She received her Life Coach Certification from Grace Coaching Academy in 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Training and Development with a Minor in Business Management from Limestone College. As Alicia continues grow in her career she wants to assist others as they navigate the journey called life.

Certified Adult/ Youth Empowerment Coach 

Koketa Hood is a native of Lancaster SC, she currently resides in Rock Hill SC. She has a firm dedication to God, her husband, and three children. She enjoys living a peaceful life, and considers herself blessed to be a wife and mother.  Through all  of her endeavors, her family has been a major support system. Koketa is confident that God has given her a gift to share with others. She recognizes that many people need reassuring, and to know there's hope. She has an Associates in Applied Science with a major in Administrative Office Technology through York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC.  She is currently a full time student studying to obtain a  Bachelor of Science with a major in Human Resource Management. She enjoys her partnership with KC Cosmetics, a natural beauty product line. This small family owned business began last year during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As a Certified Life Coach, through positivity she will empower youth and adults to become focused and empowered!!
"Never give up, keep pushing no matter what"- those are the words that have encouraged and motivated her during tough times.
She desires to share the love God has given her with others. For  years she has  given advice and counsel to others in crisis. She believes it is the will of God that we extend help to others in their time of need.  Her favorite scriptures are Romans 15:5(have the same mindset of Christ) and Matthew 5: 14-16 (letting your light shine). With a purpose founded upon God getting  the glory out of her life, she will apply Godly principles in her coaching. "Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up." Romans 15:2

She is ready to work with her clients on a new mindset while being transformed from what's not working to what will work! 

Certified Academic Transition  Coach 

Jasmine Eley is a K-12 certified special education teacher. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, and a Master of Arts in Teaching-Learning Disability from Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina. During her collegiate years, she was employed as a teaching assistant at a private preschool in Columbia, South Carolina where she worked for four years. While working as an assistant, she also tutored part-time on the weekends for students who had deficits in reading and math. Due to exemplary work, a reference was made and she later became a third-grade teacher at a charter school in Columbia, South Carolina. After a year, she pursued a master’s degree in special education at Francis Marion University.  When the practicum hours were complete, several opportunities were afforded to her. She then transitioned to kindergarten where she became the lead teacher in the 3K-4K special needs program. Due to the high demand for certified SPED teachers,  she took a temporary lead position at a middle school where she worked in a special needs classroom serving students with profound mental disabilities. While in pursuit of completing the master’s program, she was offered a full-time position as a high school resource teacher. Working primarily with rising freshmen, she assists with their transition and post-secondary goals after high school. As a life coach, her duties aren’t discontinued. Eley’s Academy will provide quality and equitable services for teenagers in need. As an educator, researcher, and certified life coach, her goal is to help “at-risk” teenagers and students with an  Individualized Education Program (IEP) find their purpose, power, position, and identity through intervention, goal-setting, and reflection. 

Certified Mental Health & Empowerment Coach

Rev. Dr. Tamara C. Denson M.Ed., Ph.D., CLC., PLPC is a native of Lumberton, North Carolina where she attended the public schools of Robeson County. Upon relocating to New York for several years she became a high school graduate of New Dorp, High located on Staten Island. Currently residing in Elgin, South Carolina with her Husband Elder Corey T. Denson Sr. of 26yrs, Dr. Denson is the mother of two sons: Corey T. Denson Jr., and Darius D. Denson. She is also the grandmother of Aubree-Rose Tamara Denson (4), Darius Devante’ Denson Jr. (2), and Baby Boy Denson arriving in August of 2021. Dr. Tamara Denson received an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College, a Bachelor of Science in Justice of Administration from the University of Louisville, a Master of Education in Counseling and Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Leadership from Northcentral University of Arizona. She holds a Provisional Mental Health Licensure from the State of Louisiana, a Life Coach Certification from Grace Coaching Academy and is an Ordained Minister Licensed under the Church of God in the State of South Carolina. Dr. Denson works as an Instructional Systems Specialist for the US Army Chaplain School located on Fort Jackson and is also a very proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Junior League of Columbia and the National Council of Negro Women. Coach Tamara is the Founder of TY-MACTS, Inc. (Talented Youth Making A Choice To Succeed) which is an organization that cultivates, encourages and motivate the youth to pursue their dreams and the founder of Surviving You Podcast and women’s group and My Sista’s K.E.E.P.E.R. (Keep Encouraging, Expecting, Persevering, & Experiencing Results). Coach Tamara has a love for helping people and inspiring the youth. Being a servant of the most High, she is inspired daily to live a life of transparency and a life unapologetically, and a life of being true to her authentic self and who the Lord God has called and ordained her to be. A part of her life’s mission includes encourage others to live a life unapologetically and be true to who they are. 

I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me. Phil. 4:13

Thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ. 2Cor. 2:14.

Be the change you want to see in the world-Mahatma Ghandi