Shlonda E. Nottingham, a native of Durham, North Carolina is a published author, inspirational speaker, community leader, and life-coach with an emphasis on self-love, personal and professional development.Dedicated to her service in her community and church working with youth, she facilitates growth and a level of understanding for the young people of the new generation. Shlonda's work has reached many lives throughout several workshops, speaking engagements, and in her 2018 release of her first book entitled, Beautifully Broken, where she shares her life story of growing up with her absent father while becoming a woman, and the challenges that come with it.Shlonda is gracious, transparent, and resilient. Since a young child, Shlonda has had a passion for the arts in the areas of dance, music, and writing. Her favorite scriptures are Genesis 50:20 and Proverbs 3:5-6. Shlonda is a mentor, leader, daughter, sister, friend, and a woman of God. Visit her online at ShlondaNottingham.com.