Speaker Advocate Coaches

Anastarcia Palacious is a Lisa Nichol’s Certified Transformational Trainer, best selling author, television host, transformational speaker and media coach. Anastarcia has over 70,000 hours of public speaking experience and has filmed over 800 episodes of live TV in the past 5 years. She has coached over 400 international business leaders in 43 countries on-camera confidence, public speaking, and style.

Anastarcia is a master moderator and co-moderated the first National Bahamas Debate Series in 2021. She has also served as the moderator at the 9th Regional Conference of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians in 2014, as the moderator of the Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the IDB in 2016 and in that same year, moderated the Bahamas Independence Celebrations.

As the Youth Ambassador of The Bahamas to the Commonwealth 2007-2009, The College of The Bahamas Student Union President 2008-2009, and University of Miami Student Government Chief of Staff External 2010-2011, Anastarcia has traveled to over fifteen countries around the world to advocate for and create legislation regarding youth and women’s rights. She has served on several Bahamian boards over the years.

Anastarcia is a graduate of the University of Miami and the College of the Bahamas. She is listed on Freeport City Council’s Wall of Fame, was named a Top 49 Millennial in 2022 and has been nominated for numerous awards. Anastarcia is married to Carlos Palacious. They have two children."

Bisi is an ingenious thought leader in her industry. As a Certified Breakthrough Coach and Inspirational Speaker, Bisi partners with organizations to inspire, lead and transform women. She is adept in communicating in dynamic ways, stirring women's souls to believe in the parts of them that yearns for more of their highest self. She is also a Podcast Host, Producer and Creative Strategist. When working with her private clients and with notable brands & companies, Bisi specializes in working with creative teams to articulate and spotlight a person, business and/or brand's story, developing innovative storylines that bridges the gap between a brand and its audience.

Bisi is a multicultural immigrant, who has lived in 3 continents - Africa, Europe and the United States, got married and divorced all before the age of 24, while struggling to establish a sense of belonging in a specific community. She identified ways to rewrite the next chapters of her life, and confidently made decisions that elevated her personal and professional life. Her expertise is in building rapport with women from varied backgrounds, seeing life through their lens, giving what she needed the most in periods of despair and loneliness.

Bisi became a SACoach just after her first round of Ignite. She is passionate about helping other students on their verbal or written dynamic communication journey - from enhanced communication with a friend to being remembered in a room full of business professionals.

Kevin's’ presentations are both inspiring and transformative . They are designed to enhance leadership and personal development by harnessing one’s unique brilliance through up-leveling a mindset shift and influential communication.

Kevin is currently a speaking facilitator of Ignite Your Speaking and Writing, working with Lisa Nichols,  co-author of the world-renowned book ‘The Secret’. He speaks to organizations, and he coaches private clients both online as well as hosts in person immersions, helping people master their signature message and audience connection while simultaneously increasing their confidence both online and in-person to speak.

He is now a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Trainer!

Nerissa Trindade is a transformational keynote speaker, coach and two-time international bestselling author.

Once terrified of public speaking, Nerissa now moves audiences globally through powerful stories, inspirational content and dynamic delivery. Nerissa is the mastermind behind the Anything Is Possible framework and the Speak for IMPACT program that has enabled countless leaders and changemakers to discover their ‘you-nique’ superpower, present with confidence, raise diverse voices and powerfully share their stories.

Nerissa has masterfully navigated crisis and adversity and is recognised for their positive energy, rational thinking and calm demeanour under extreme pressure. As a migrant, gay, non-binary person of colour and a carer for their wife, Nerissa constantly shows us the power of authenticity, courage and resilience. They believe in growing through life, instead of going through it.

With decades of experience leading diverse, high performing teams to deliver strategic programs, Nerissa is committed to empowering people to be the best version of themselves. As a Speaker Advocate Coach on the MTM Campus, Nerissa is passionate about meeting students where they are and guiding them to their next level of possibility. Nerissa's unique approach bridges the age divide and resonates in a way that enables people to excel both personally and professionally.

The Event Specialist

"I speak to impact your success. As a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Trainer, TED Talks Speaker, and International Bestselling Author, I teach audiences how to access their D-N-A: Distinct. Natural. Ability. Having mastered the strategies of event curation, I focus your growth toward power principles that elevate your soar as The Main Event in your life, career, and business. Leaders gain the courage, the tools, and the skills to believe in themselves, propel their uniqueness, and strengthen their ability to lead others.

As a result of my speaking, consulting, and coaching programs, you will leap forward, uncovering your specific abilities, launching programs, leading teams, and ultimately, defining and creating success on your terms."

Tonya Marshall is an expert biologist in environmental science, specifically conservation biology. During her nearly 30 years of working on large scale habitat restoration projects she discovered the skill of building positive diverse teams that could were highly effective and efficient. However, she realized that her own voice was not as powerful as she tried to speak about how scientific research shows how humans and animal species can both thrive through changing climates with small adjustments to current restoration practices. Thus, even though it terrified her to do it, she decided she needed to learn to speak up on commission boards, speak out at politically charged meetings and speak for those that don’t have voice (animals and humans).

So, in 2017, she stumbled onto the campus to learn how to speak with impact to small groups without
crying, vomiting, or passing out. In the process of learning, practicing, and mastering some of the
techniques, Tonya became an award-winning speaker and mentor that has spoken to audiences nearing
the thousands. She currently inspires, empowers, and motivates people to create lifestyles that allow
them to flourish, naturally. Although she has many titles in life such as an environmental leader,
entrepreneur, wife, mother, grandmother, nature lover and positive person, she is holds the title of
Speakers Advocate Coach in high regard. Because it this campus, that allowed her to share her voice in a way she never dreamt possible, and she wants others to experience the same thing.

EACH ONE, TEACH ONE. - African American proverb.

An amazing wife, mother, and math educator who uses her voice to reach the hearts and minds of preteens, teenagers, and educators through inspirational, motivational, and transformational coaching. Valerie first arrived on MTM’s campus in 2020 as an Ignite Your Speaking student. Now Valerie currently serves as one of our Student Advocacy Coaches, better known as SAC.