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Past International speaking engagements: London, Brazil, Cancun, the Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas

Past organizations:

U. S. Secret Service

Northrup

Raytheon

NASA

The Pentagon

U. S. Mint, Denver

Dept of Energy

Warm Spirit

Disney

USDA Graduate School

Chevron Texaco

U. S. Customs

U. S. Army Staff College

Washington D. C. Navy Yard

Naval Research Ctr.

Farm Credit Admin

Blacks in Government

Women in Film

Crenshaw Christian Center

Los Angeles World Airport

DEA

EPA, Chicago

Michigan State Univ.

USDA Graduate School

Nat Nuclear Security

L. A. Social Workers

New York Human Resources Social Workers Conference

NAACP

YWCA

Urban League Head Start

Ft. Hood, Texas

MacDill Air Force Base

Frasernet Power Networking Conference

Purdue University

Calif State University Los Angeles Commencement Speaker

Nat. Dentist's Assoc.

U. S. Dept of Treasury

Hillsborough College, Tampa, Fl

Panorama of Truth Conference

NABSE

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)

20th Century Fox Youth Mentoring Program

World Vision

Nat Coalition of Black Meeting Planners

Christ Universal Temple Church, Chicago

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

AARP

Summit Career College

Breast Cancer Awareness Events

National Black Narcotic Agents Conference

Los Angeles Police Dept

Inspirational/Emotional Fitness/Self-esteem/Change Management/ Employee - Team Productivity/Motivational Empowerment/Relationships/Women's Issues/Stress and Time Management/Spiritual enrichment

Inspirational Speaker, Workplace Trainer Facilitator, Women's Ministry/Retreat Speaker, Columnist, Author, Poet, Radio/TV personality, Founder of Women on the Grow, Super Goal Saturday Seminars and Sisters SUITE Success Saturday

     Taylor's high-impact keynotes and workshops are empowering, effective, engaging, informative and memorable.   Taylor is a thought leader and an expert in motivating her clients and audiences to experience a higher level of success and results.  She is an awakening force because her presentations provides insights to understand, observe and transcend limiting behavior patterns.  Taylor acts as a creative catalyst to challenge current thinking, reframe the opportunities and generate remarkable results.  In 1985 Jewel kicked the glass ceiling and broke ground as one of the first female African American motivational speakers.   Men and women are encouraged to grow beyond their obstacles, procrastination, past adversity, addictions and fears.   Jewel's keynote and workshop presentations trains, transforms and teaches others how to rewire their internal responses optimally to be emotionally resilient --- to enjoy and endure life changes.  This dynamic Christian leader, voice and vessel inspires listeners to tap into their strengths, passion, purpose, resources and faith to overcome adversity and grow in success.   

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       In 1985, Jewel Diamond Taylor quit her Human Resources job in the aerospace industry in Southern California as a leap of faith to begin her public speaking career.  Letters, calls, e-mails, evaluation forms and multiple return invitations to speak for the same organizations report that....Jewel Diamond Taylor's keynote, workshop and retreat presentations are positively life transforming.  

                                                                                                                                                                                Corporations, conferences, churches, campuses and individuals share how they have been inspired, closed minds have opened, stress is reduced, hearts have healed, productivity has increased, team and organizational morale boosted, dreams and goals are fulfilled, the lost and wounded experienced spiritual restoration and self esteem and communication are enriched from learning Jewel's pearls of wisdom.

Lady Diamond's mother did not survive her battle with breast cancer, so Jewel is dedicated to speaking into the lives of women about their health, self-esteem, stress and healing the grief from loss.

                                                                                               This cutting edge and multi-faceted messenger shines with hope, empowerment,  encouragement and educational insights.  Jewel aka "The Minister of Motivation" and “The Self-esteem Dr.” is an emotional and motivational compass directing countless men, women and youth towards their potential and possibilities for personal growth, success and a spiritual covering under the love and law of our Lord.

      This seasoned and energizing speaker connects to the audience quickly speaking to the relevant themes of life with a fresh voice and perspective blending wisdom, wit, depth and compassion for our human struggle to achieve success and balanced living.   Jewel’s dynamic no-nonsense style empowers people and strengthens organizations.  Taylor’s message inspires her audience to learn how to cope, survive and thrive in this ever changing world allowing them to add value to their family, community and the organization they serve.

Taylor, aka "The Self-esteem Dr.,  received her education in Psychology from California State University Dominguez Hills.   Since 1984 her passion, excellence and messages for successful living have  stimulated the minds, hearts, and actions of  men, women and youth to cope with  adversity and achieve success in their  personal, professional and spiritual lives.   Jewel is the founder of the Women on the  Grow, Super Goal Saturday Motivational  Seminars, the Don't Give Up Conference and Women's Paragon Leadership Training Series.  Jewel inspires and imparts a strong word for women on the topic of the "Many Faces of Eve" and "Women's 7 Dimensions of Living, Loving and Leading."

       This success life coach is a Washington D. C. native, born to a gemologist, now resides in Southern California with her family.   She is married with two adult sons.   Her church home is Faithful Central Bible Church (Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer is the Sr. Pastor.

     Jewel Diamond Taylor is the author of the popular books:  

.  Success Gems

.  Sisterfriends

.  You Are Too Blessed to Be Stressed

 .  The Main Thing is to KEEP the Main Thing the MAIN THING!

 .  You Deserve More: Desperation is a Terrible Perfume to Wear

Taylor is the author of the popular black history poem written in 1987 "I'm Not Giving My Black Back" included in her book Sisterfriends

      Many awards of recognition have been bestowed upon  this popular forerunner in the human potential movement.    The Self-esteem Dr. has empowered millions nationally and internationally in recovery facilities, college campuses, conferences, churches, government agencies and corporations.

    If you are planning a women's retreat (in the mountains, hotel, cruise or resort) Jewel Diamond Taylor has 20 years experience of facilitating one day or weekend retreats as a guest speaker and/or teaching and planning the activities for your entire retreat.

Taylor's articles have been in the Black Enterprise, Essence and Jet Magazines.  She is a contributing columnist for many magazines and web sites.

To inquire about speaker availability and rate call 323.964.1736 or e-mail Jewelmotivates@aol.com  

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