Teri Donelson | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Terí Donelson, affectionately known as “Your Purpose Pusher,’ trains aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide to overcome obstacles, pursue passions, and live a life of purpose. She is CEO and Founder of Purpose Chasing Academy, a global company that empowers women to create the best version of themselves and become purposeful in developing a vision and achieving goals. Terí also serves as the COO and a founder of Xtreme Hip Hop, a global fitness company that inspires people to have fun while becoming healthy.

Terí’s background and experience allows her to relate to those overcoming fear to begin walking into their purpose. Her healthy lifestyle has motivated many and her academy has inspired and empowered women and men to pursue their professional passion and move beyond their dream and become CEO of their destiny.

Teri is a visionary who has been recognized for her leadership, commitment, and contributions to her community and the next generation. Her work has been featured on prominent media platforms such as ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS and in podcasts, and magazines.

Teri is a mother of two, a graduate of University of Texas and MBA at John Carroll University and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Current position (2)

CEO

Purpose Chasing Academy

COO

Xtreme Hip Hop

Degrees (2)

BA Mass Communication

University of Texas

1996 to 2001

MA Nonprofit Management

John Caroll University

2007

Presentations

Presentations (2)

Rid Yourself of the LLE “Overcoming Self-Doubt and Pursuing Your Purpose”

A presentation targeting individuals who desire to find their purpose and turn that purpose into a thriving business. During Teri’s sessions/keynote speech, she based the message around “Overcoming Self-Doubt and Pursuing Your Purpose” providing them three steps to turn challenges into change. When it comes to thriving in business it is Teri’s philosophy that we all have a purpose and until we realize that purpose we will never be truly successful professionally. At the end of her presentations her goal is that all attendees have steps they can apply to their current journey immediately. Teri empowers the audience to take action.
Teri having experience not walking in her purpose for 20 years but working for corporate America and in the nonprofit sector where she was chasing the paper and forgot about her purpose. So for years she was unhappy and unfilled. After listening to Teri they will want to take actions, and begin to pivot and thrive in their purpose.

Respect Your Curves “It Starts With A Healthy Mindset”

A presentation targeting individuals who are on a body transformation. During Teri’s sessions/keynote speech, she based this message around winning the mental battle. First: Make A Decision to change, she speaks about the journey starting with the essential step to decide and commit. Second: After listening to Teri they will want to take actions such as committing to a healthy eating and fitness regiment. Thirdly: She will give them some mindset tools to help them stay committed to the lifelong journey and to simply embrace the process. Lastly Teri’ will give them options to stay accountable to themselves by hiring a professional or joining support groups. She knows that this journey is easier when you have support.
Teri being diagnosed as morbidly obese herself knows the struggles and the mindset that you must adopt to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. She is highly aware of what is needed to impact, empower and motivate people to take responsibility for their health.