Meet Dr. Shree Walker | Author, Educator and Motivational Speaker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Shree Walker and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Shree, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
Broken crayons still color means in-spite of everything that a person has done or been through they still have purpose and value. Our society is quick to ostracize individuals who may have gone through a rough patch or maybe even made a bad decision or two. However, I believe that greatness resides in everyone. Just because you may be broken or hurt does not mean you can’t fulfill your dreams or purpose

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Society often thinks people are products of their environment. As a young woman growing up in a poverty-stricken single parent home, I refused to be a victim of circumstance. Being the eldest of six children and the backbone of my family, I’ve been faced with many obstacles. Without any heroes to look to, I had to become my own. I am determined not to live as a victim or a statistic. I’m an author, educator and motivational speaker who provides excellent professional development for life learners. I found my inner truth by going through a process of Self-Discovery; being honest with myself and my past, and believing that I can achieve greatness if I shift my mindset, educate myself, and execute my vision. Resilient Walker (2018) is my life story of overcoming fear, growing resilient, finding my voice, and speaking out.

In my book, Resilient Walker (2018), I retell how I transformed my nomadic life once built in poverty, abuse and defeated thinking into a vibrant career helping others overcome their circumstances and rise through resilience to success. To be resilient is to be one who can persevere through the midst of the storm. To be a Resilient Walker means “to walk through pain and heartbreak into joy and comfort, to proceed through trials and tears, to stop to smile and play, to withstand torment, to sing loudly, to be present, to show empathy, to withstand the evil in order to do the greater good. To be a resilient walker is to realize that the world is full of monsters with friendly faces and angels full of scars. To be a resilient walker means never to be only resilient or only walking, but to marry the two, so they can hold hands with one who knows the difference.”

My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to move from broken to healed, to overcome their circumstances and become successful. Leaders, educators, parents, students, and employees are increasingly faced with difficult challenges in life. Through my keynotes, programs and workshops I will help you close the gap between where you are and where you desire to be. I can relate to others through the pain, trauma, the courage, the conquering and the reality that there is a life after pain. I came to this planet to change the world.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
As I reflect on my educational journey, I am reminded of Maya Angelou’s quote “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel.” While growing up in Los Angeles, California, I attended a total of seven schools: 92nd Elementary, Woodcrest Elementary; Charles Drew Magnet Junior High School; George Washington Preparatory High School, San Bernardino High School, Crenshaw High School, and John C. Fremont High School. I had the pleasure of encountering several great teachers who helped me along the way. The teachers who helped me along the way, did not know my situation or story. However, they helped me because they were passionate about their work and committed to empowering students. Although I cannot remember all their names, I remember how they made me feel; they made me feel……..seen.
Thank you, Mrs. Etherton and Mary C. Hawkins, 92n Elementary School; Mr. Lattimore, Ms. Njoku, Mr. Traylor, Mrs. Enberg, Mr. Gross, Mrs. Mejia, Charles Drew Magnet Junior High School; Mr. Sidney Butler, Mr. Michael C. Thompson.

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