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Dr. DeYonne Parker, Co-owner of Gem Makers, LLC. and the Founder of The S.W.A.G. University, is on a mission to help people gain the clarity, confidence and courage they need to shine in their Brilliant Zone. She is passionate about personal and professional development and has dedicated her life to empowering and equipping ladies, leaders and little girls.
Dr. Parker is a multi-national speaker and facilitator and has graced stages and corporate classrooms around the world to include countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. She is also a two-time published author and certified professional coach that is often referred to as The Courage Catalyst for her unique ability to help her clients move from comfort to courage.
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Due to her desire to see little girls grow into courageous ladies, Dr. Parker also serves as a youth mentor, Director of Training and the current Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors for Diamond in the Rough, Youth Development Organization.
Dr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Bellevue University and has earned several industry recognized certifications in leadership development, human-centered design, and personality assessment tools. In 2019, CICA International University and Seminary conferred its highest honor, awarding Parker with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Humane Letters for the life changing work she does with women and girls.
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Dr. DeYonne Parker has been featured in magazines, interviewed on multiple radio shows and booked to speak on panels or as the Keynote. She was featured in People You Need to Know magazine and radio show. She was a spotlighted Motivational Speaker in Bold Plus magazine and featured on The Coca-Cola Company's corporate Instagram and Linked In social media pages as an incredible woman to watch during Women's History Month 2020.
Dr. Parker was selected as a 2020 Advisor to startups at the Atlanta Tech Village and was also a guest host on It's Up to You T.V. Show which featured her book "Girl, Get Your S.W.A.G. Back!" in a 4 episode series. |
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Dr. DeYonne Parker is a secondary domestic violence survivor. At the age of 18 she was violently attacked by her sister's abusive boyfriend during one of his terrifying rants. As a result of that attack, she suffered a life long injury from a 6-inch butcher knife and began to live a fearful and inauthentic life. She lost her Self-confidence, her walk with God, her Attitude of Gratitude and placed her Gifts and Talents on the shelf...she lost her S.W.A.G.
After years of living this way, she made a bold decision to stop fakin', foolin' and frontin' and came out from behind her mask of fear. With God's amazing grace and power, she rebuilt her life and now courageously shares her message with ladies, leaders and little girls in hopes to help them free themselves from the shackles of fear.
To read and hear more about her story click THIS LINK .
After years of living this way, she made a bold decision to stop fakin', foolin' and frontin' and came out from behind her mask of fear. With God's amazing grace and power, she rebuilt her life and now courageously shares her message with ladies, leaders and little girls in hopes to help them free themselves from the shackles of fear.
To read and hear more about her story click THIS LINK .
