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Between 2000 and 2007 I had my “on the job training” that gave me the expertise and knowledge to build my own successful business. 2007 - Launched People of Purpose, Inc in Birmingham, Alabama 2009 - Started People of Purpose Professional Group 2010 - Relocated to Mississippi and continued to serve children, youth, women and families, and entrepreneurs in fulfilling their purpose through People of Purpose 2014 - Established headquarters in Louisiana for 501c3 non-profit organization, People of Purpose Community Development Corporation 2016 - Incorporated a low profit business, Life of Purpose, L3C. 2018 - Officially launched Ashford Academy as a pilot project and it became a reality on July 10, 2019, in memory of her mother and sister (her sister died on May 26, 2015, and mother died on July 10, 2015). I have successfully been running my businesses for 20 years now thriving to take it to another level. My passion drives me to help propel others to fulfill their destiny in life. With 25 years’ experience in counseling, consulting, coaching, administration, operations, finance, business development, fund development, and marketing. My business offers services in Personal and Business Development. 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