Michelle Poitier, widely known as Michelle Speakz™, is a transformative speaker, life recovery coach, and author committed to guiding individuals on their journey from trauma to triumph. As a United States Navy veteran with 13 years of honorable service in the Navy Intelligence Community, Michelle brings a unique perspective to her work, deeply rooted in discipline, resilience, and a profound understanding of adversity.

 

A passionate advocate for mental health, Michelle uses her voice to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, PTSD, and Military Sexual Trauma (MST), guiding them on the path to breaking and rewriting the code to limiting beliefs. Her own journey through these experiences fuels her dedication to helping others heal and reclaim their lives. Michelle's life's vision, 'A Woman of Faith, living life audaciously IN SPITE OF…seeing the invisible, doing the impossible and inspiring others to do the same,' encapsulates her mission to inspire, educate, and empower.

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An elite cast member of The Making of An Entrepreneur Docuseries, Michelle is recognized for her ability to make heart-to-heart connections, listening to what her clients say, sensing what they don't, and helping them identify barriers to their healing. Her primary message, 'Silent No More,' is dedicated to helping women redefine life after trauma and reclaim their voices.

 

Michelle is the CEO of Michelle Speakz™, a Coaching & Mentoring Organization, where she offers various programs and services designed to foster healing and empowerment. These include Michelle's Mindful Movement, Foundation 2 Freedom (Virtual/Online Program), Redefine Your Life-Path (1:1 Coaching), and speaking services under titles such as Unlock Your Voice - Discover the Power Within and Unlock Success: Tap into Your Commitment * Persistence * Resilience (C.P. R.).

 

Michelle's achievements include being a bestselling author and a leading voice for women who have experienced trauma and abuse. Her books, including 'Random Thoughts from the Heart: A Collection,' 'Releasing the Pain,' and 'When Courtship Goes Wrong ~ Behind the Scenes of Dating in Ministry,'  The Journey to Abundance and The Resilient Heart ~  7 Ways to Reclaim Your Life After Trauma; are testaments to her commitment to advocacy and healing. She is also one of nine veteran authors in 'The Voices Behind Mental Illness ~ The Life of a Veteran Series 5.'

 

Her contributions have been recognized on platforms such as Jim Moran Global Entrepreneurship, No Barriers USA, Missouri State University, and The Mission Continues. Michelle's dedication to mental health advocacy is further evidenced by her role as a trainer and advocate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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A mother and grandmother, Michelle continues to live audaciously, using her experiences to help others unlock their voices, rediscover their power, and amplify their lives. She believes in the power of community, compassion, and conversation, offering a safe space through her private virtual community, Empowered 2 Thrive, for individuals to find healing and restoration.

 

For more information, connect with her on social media @MichelleSpeakz.