The Speakers
SPEAKERS AND ENTERTAINERS
Santisha Walker| Registered Nurse
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing, RN - Registered Nurse, CWC - Certified Wellness Coach, Founder of Walker Group Health and Wellness and Co-Founder Temple Vitality Foundation.
Santisha Walker is a Registered Nurse with over 14 years of healthcare experience. She received her Business Degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Nursing Degree from Wake Technical Community College, and Master of Science in Nursing Administration Degree from Gardner-Webb University. Upon entering the nursing profession, Santisha gained experience in cardiac, neurology, long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, and home care settings.
Serving as a leader in the nursing profession, Santisha’s greatest passion is to inspire others to live a balanced and thriving life through her healthcare knowledge. Utilizing her life’s experiences, knowledge from her degrees, and obtaining her Wellness Certification, Santisha founded Walker Group Health & Wellness, leading a team of highly qualified healthcare and wellness professionals as they provide education for groups, families, and organizations. Santisha is also Co-Founder of Temple Vitality Foundation, an organization bringing awareness to the mental illness community and helping transition this population to a state of independence through healthy living.
When Santisha is not educating on health & wellness, inspiring entrepreneurs, or empowering women, she enjoys spending quality time with her best friend and husband of 12 years, traveling, connecting with close friends, and relaxing with her large family.
Shantia Coley| Esquire
Shantia Coley is a transformational speaker and nationally recognized Fortune 500 attorney. She handles an international defensive litigation caseload and at any given time is handling over 100 cases globally. As a millennial and first generation college graduate, she is passionate about wellness, leadership in women of color and inclusion. As such, she travels nationally engaging in courageous conversations on these and other topics.
Shantia is a graduate of Elon University where she currently serves on the President’s Young Leaders Council and North Carolina Central University School of Law. In her community she was appointed to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board by the Charlotte City Council.
Shantia serves as Parliamentarian of the National Bar Association’s Young Lawyer’s Division. She was also recognized by the same as one of the top 40 litigators in the nation. She has shared the stage with dynamic actress/comedienne Kim Coles and the phenomenal Miss USA.
Shantia is married and is the mother of identical twin five year old boys.
Carmen Mclean| Real Estate Broker, Price Residential Group, Inc.
Carmen is a single mother of one, published author and real estate agent. She began her career in real estate as a passion of hers since childhood. Carmen continues to understand why she was called to the beautiful City of Oaks and continues to grow just like the City of Raleigh.
As your Real Estate Agent, she knows how it feels not to give up, and will take on the same energy as your agent. Carmen is well known for her customer service and as a highly skilled negotiator. Her love for people and building relationships are a high priority and in her free time, Carmen enjoys sports, making memories and serving the community. Let her take on your worries as you journey through this awesome experience in finding a new home and financial needs.
Addie Price | Price Residential Group, Founder, Broker in Charge, NC Workforce Housing Specialist
Addie Price is a premier real estate agent in the Triangle area with over 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She is builder-focused, customer service-oriented and well-versed in residential real estate. Addie has a proven record of superior services, successful sales, and invaluable consulting—whether she's helping clients buy, sell, or modify properties.
Addie is a member of the National Association of Realtors, as well as a licensed mortgage loan originator in nine states (NMLS# 871972). Although her originating loans skills are currently taking a bit of a back seat, in combination with her real estate experience, they grant her a unique knowledge on both sides of the industry.
In the end, Addie's all about putting clients first. When you work with her, you will not only have access to premier skills and local knowledge, but also a partner who will answer any and all of your questions along the way.
Chenae Erkerd| Entertainment Artist
Chenae Lavette is a native of Camden, NJ who started writing poetry at the age of 11 years old, when her cousin was killed in North Philadelphia, PA. After his death, she found poetry to be an outlet and over the years, she has allowed God to expand her writing to be a message to the faint at heart.
Chenae's first stage was at the St. John Baptist Church in Camden, NJ at the age of 14. After her first performance, she became a regular at Poetry in the Park, an event given for young poets in the New Jersey area. Eventually, she went on to win her high school talent show and soon after, she won her first college talent show and was known as the "Poetry Girl" when she attended Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC.
Chenae has done many speaking engagements from small churches to the infamous Bus Boys and Poets, and had the honor of ministering for Sybrina Fulton (the mother of Trayvon Martin). She published her first book in 2013 entitled Vent: The Different Faces of Me and her second book in 2016 entitled "I Almost Held On."
Katrina Hayes| Motivational Speaker, Actress, Success Coach
Katrina Hayes is a positive change ambassador with a vision to empower one million women to help them honor their selves, bodies and their lives.
Katrina has a passion to help women feel more confident, have more energy and use the power of their voices. She also enjoys a good belly laugh, books, and fitness as her second loves. Katrina is a mother and a sister to two beautiful souls with Autism who inspire her to be her best self every single day.
Tasia Fauntleroy| MPH, Health & Wellness curator
Tasia Audre is a health and wellness authority who combines years of academic instruction, certifications, and life experience to bring you health + wellness content curated for the culture! She teaches women who have battled poor health, physical (overweight, fibroids, diabetes, hypertension, etc.) and/or mental (depression, anxiety, low self esteem, etc), how to reboot their health in 90 days without drugs, strenuous exercise, or cutting carbs/sugar. Her mission is to equip you with the tools to naturally boost your immunity, achieve and maintain your wellness goals, build confidence, and have the strength to command your personal revolution.
Crystal Lee| Life Strategist, Women Mentor, Spiritual Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Crystal Lee is a Speaker, Thought Leader, and the Founder of Finishing School, an online Mentoring and Discipleship program for Christian women. Above of all, She is a developer of people with a commitment to guide those she serve into spiritual maturity. She offers a signature workshop, “See Yourself through God’s Eyes,” which is a workshop of personal discovery to help women identify and change self-defeating mindsets through scripture study, declarations, and practical application. Finishing School mobilizes Christian women to walk in their authority, see the results of their faith, and to finish strong!
As an AVON Independent Sales Representative, Crystal also mentors many women through her team, #ProminentTeam, while helping them to achieve their financial goals.