Lakeisha McKnight

          Lakeisha is a 26 yr old entreprenuer, life coach, mentor, author, licensed minister, motivational speaker and social worker by profession. Lakeisha has been listed amongst Cambridge ’s Whose Who for business leaders, is a member of Maximize Leaders (under the leadership of Dr. B. Courtney McBath), and a member of the National Association of Professional Women. 

            Lakeisha knows what it takes to rise from victim to victor growing up in a Christian home.  Lakeisha attended Martin Luther King Jr. School #30, located in Paterson, New Jersey, for her first nine years of school (including Kindergarten). During these years, she gifted with the ability to excel in her studies. She was named the best reader in her fourth grade class and excelled in spelling by two grade levels. She was able to maintain honor roll and straight A's through elementary school on into Rosa Parks Arts High School while being a victim of sexual abuse. The hand of God was upon Lakeisha’ life, enabling to continue excelling in her studies despite possible setbacks.

        While in high school, Lakeisha was a member of the National Honors Society, Academic Decathlon and the International Thespians Society. As a teenager, Lakeisha travelled to elementary and high schools throughout cities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania performing acting skits that advocated for equality. These skits fought against racism, discrimination, and sexism. The skits placed all stereotypes of African Americans, Latino Americans, Asians, Jewish cultures on the forefront and loudly proclaimed that these dividing, destructive beliefs must be removed from the minds of mankind. She graduated from high school as a drama major and was the valedictorian of her class with a 4.2 grade point average. Lakeisha was named Whose Who among high school students in 1999. She received numerous scholarships to colleges of her choice. She decided to attend Pennsylvania State University . She graduated from Penn State with a 3.5 grade point average. She received B.A.’s in both Political Science and Psychology. She became a member of the National Honors Society of Political Science and Psi Phi Omega (Psychology Honors club). Lakeisha also became a member of Alpha Nu Omega Inc (a Christian Greek organization) as a student as well as a member of the Baltimore/ Washington Alumni Chapter.

        After graduating from Penn State University , her initial decision was to attend law school. Lakeisha’s passion for helping the less fortunate outgrew her desire for law school as she developed her relationship with God. It wasn’t before long that she was called into the ministry as a minister of the Gospel. Upon walking her in calling, she received many attacks in her health. The negative reports of chronic diseases did not deter Lakeisha off her life path nor discourage her. Through the development of a strong prayer life, the doctors could no longer find a problem with Lakeisha’s health. God soon gave Lakeisha a vision for ministry, which includes winning souls for the Kingdom, working with families and developing leaders throughout the world. Lakeisha desires to encourage those who are experiencing hard times to overcome their problems, keep their eyes on their goals and become the leaders they were predestined to be.

        Lakeisha developed life coaching, mentoring and her teaching ability with small beginnings. She worked with teenage boys and girls at a church in Paterson New Jersey assisting with vacation bible school as well as being a teacher for Sunday school. She received more teaching training when she was hired as an instructor teaching GED students job searching, interviewing and employer relations skills along with basic math, reading and writing. Lakeisha has had the opportunity to lead bible studies among adults as well.

        Lakeisha’s teaching and presenting ability didn’t stop there are she was able to strengthen her speaking and instructing ability while completing some training through Norfolk State University . Lakeisha is receiving further training to work with individuals and families in a clinical setting so that she could be of better use when conducting special consultations with adolescents and adults.  She will receive her Master’s in Social Work in May 2009 from Norfolk State University . She received life coaching training through Spencer’s Institute. Lakeisha WILL receive a doctorate in strategic leadership at Regent University by year 2013.
 

        Lakeisha resides in Chesapeake , VA with her husband Keith. They are both entrepreneurs and desire to great things in Jesus Name. Lakeisha is the CEO of a nonprofit founded in 2008 named Kingdom Expansion Enterprises Inc (www.keelife.org) while her husband has his own handyman and cleaning business. The two are the dynamic duo. Both serve as covenant partners at Mount Sinai Church in Portsmouth , VA.

        Lakeisha will soon be publishing a book titled "G.O..A.L.S.- Guidelines On Achieving Life Success" in early 2009.  G.O.A.L.S. provides the answer to how students can save money and time as well ensure that that they will enjoy the later years of their lives. Students will be confidence in the goals they set and will no longer doubt that ‘if they can think it, they can achieve it.’ All things are possible to him who believes and is walking in their predestined purpose.  This book will not only bless young people but th middle aged as well.

        Lakeisha is also working on two addition book projects. These projects are forthcoming. The subject matters for those projects involves a portrait of Lakeisha’s life, information on key topics as well as guidance on how to overcome the odds you find yourself against in your personal life, family, the job or in school. These projects will touch the lives of many as we are all faces difficult trials in our lives.

        Lakeisha has published some articles as well on couples coaching and marriage to strengthen the family of origin, where children and youth observe relationship behaviors. Some of the article titles are “A Touch of Reality,” “Jesus, The Ultimate Coach,” “Four Eyes Verses Two,” “What is Couples Coaching,” and “What Marriage Is and What Marriage Isn’t.” Lakeisha has worked with parents and their relationships (while doing social work) so that children can be raised in a healthy environment.

        Lakeisha’s life story proves that your past does not dictate your future. Your age also does not determine your destiny. It does not matter what your life background is composed of, your race or your age, you have a life purpose. The key to having a success life is having faith in God, knowing your life purpose and never giving up on your dreams. Everyone has a life purpose. It is up to you to learn it, live it and love it!

 

KEYNOTE MESSAGES

 ‘The Missing Link in Leadership’·       
Receive the character trait needed in all hired employees, volunteers and leaders·       
Learn how to change the atmosphere of your organization with this K.E.E. trait. 

 

‘Stand Out!’ A Charge for Today’s Teens    
Message will empower your youth to stand out and that it is okay to be different      
Demonstrate how the ‘in crowd’ isn’t always the ‘winning crowd.’ 

 

‘Defying All Odds’     
Be empowered to overcome life’s obstacles that will arise in life     
Provide motivation to continue in the race of life 

 

 WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS  

‘Goal!!! How to Score BIG in Life’·       
Learn the guidelines of how to set goals     
Learn how to plan & implement goals 

Obtain the key to saving money and time

 

Your Life Purpose: Learn It, Live It, Love It’      
Learn how to identify your life’s purpose·       
Discover if you’re living in your purpose·       
Discover how to make the most out of your life’s purpose.