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Shakira Taylor, DTM, PDD
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Shakira Taylor, DTM, PDD believes our real work is mastering ourselves — not other things. Within the habits, labels, and experiences we carry, she says, lie the gifts we are called to share with the world.
A speaker coach, trainer, ordained minister with the Universal Foundation for Better Living, and author of Elevate & Empower, Shakira helps emerging speakers and leaders transform their stories into stage-ready messages. As the former 2021–2022 District Director for Toastmasters District 47, she led a team of more than 65 leaders, uniting 187 clubs and 3,500+ members across South Florida and the Bahamas toward a common goal — and discovered her favorite work is igniting the flame of success in others.
She holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from Florida International University. Since 2010, she has mentored speakers and emerging leaders who have graduated from prestigious institutions such as Spelman College and MIT.