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Dr. Nikeya Young
Dr. Nikeya Young is a Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Speaker. In addition, she is a Board-Certified Mental Health Coach and Master Life Coach, TEDx Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Ordained Minister, Podcast Host, and Entertainer. Her TEDx Talk, “Let’s Normalize Homeschooling,” made her the 1st Black person to give a talk on this subject. She is also an experienced subject matter expert for various local and national media outlets (such as WGN's Daytime Chicago and News Nation, Thrive Global, NBC News, The Steve Harvey Show, and more!). Dr. Nikeya has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Human Development, a Master’s Degree in Special Education (she is a former public school teacher), and a Ph.D. in Christian Organizational Leadership. Through her transformative coaching company and podcast (Victorious Living Solutions), Dr. Nikeya empowers high-potential leaders to CRUSH their goals despite life's challenges and live VICTORIOUSLY!
Dr. Nikeya is happily married to Rodney Young Jr. and is a proud “Slay-at-Home” homeschooling mama bear to the couple’s three beautiful children: Rodney III (R3) and twin girls Nalea and Nissi. The Young family resides in the South suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.
"I booked Nikeya as a speaker for my LinkedIn LIVE-A-Thon for the Enthusiastically Self-Employed and the audience and I loved her presentation. Her topic was "Get Yo Mind Right! - Mental Health Tips for Solopreneurs." She was an excellent speaker online, and delivered information that was relevant to our audience. She has an engaging, personable presentation style. The chat was lit up for this virtual event and I'll definitely be recommending here to others. So many great insights about mental health for solopreneurs. Considering booking Nikeya? DO IT!! And tell her Brenda sent you!"
Brenda Meller
CEO, Meller Marketing
Education
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Ph.D. in Christian Organizational Leadership, Newburgh Theological Seminary (2024)
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Graduate of Living Word School of Ministry, Bill Winston Ministries (2022)
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M.A in Special Education (LBS1 Endorsement), Northeastern Illinois University (2007)
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B.A in Psychology w/Concentration in Human Development, DePaul University (2003)
Certifications
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Certificates of Proficiency in Presentation Mastery and Effective Coaching, Toastmasters International
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Certified Master Life Coach (Training in the following Life Coach Specializations: Goal Success, Happiness, Professional Coaching, & Life Purpose), Transformation Academy
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Professional Workshop Facilitator Certification and Public Speaker Training, Transformation Academy
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Board Certified Mental Health Coach, International Board of Christian Care
Awards & Honors
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Presidential Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (2023) Distinguished Toastmaster (2022)
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2020 Area 54 Speech Contest 1st Place Winner in Table Topics and International Speech
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2019 Black Women’s Professional League “40 Under 40” Honoree
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2012 Who’s Who in Black Chicago Honoree
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2010 Mrs. Tulsa County Plus America
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2009 Mrs. Illinois Plus America (3rd Runner-Up to Mrs. Plus America)
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2008 Miss Illinois Plus America (4th Runner-Up to Miss Plus America)
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1999 Miss Black Tulsa Pageant 3rd Runner Up
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