Ilesha "Coco" Graham
M.A., CACLC
CA, USIlesha Graham (affectionately known as Coco) is a gifted speaker, writer, life coach, and educator. Like you, she has seen her fair share of unexpected trials and tribulations. Having withstood homelessness, abuse, and trauma as a teen before becoming one of the youngest school administrators in Sacramento County, she knows firsthand what it means to beat the odds. Considered by some to be a resiliency expert, Coco’s greatest desire is to empower and equip others to live above the circumstances that threaten to weigh them down.
Unlike many speakers, Coco’s 20 years as a teacher-leader compel her to provide her audience with more than just inspiration. She strongly believes that inspiration must be combined with education in order to produce true transformation. You and your audience will leave with practical strategies that can be used immediately to drive change.
Coco’s most requested topics are centered on the power of education, life balance for women, faith, resiliency, and diversity.
Ilesha Graham (affectionately known as Coco) is a gifted speaker, writer, life coach, and educator. Like you, she has seen her fair share of unexpected trials and tribulations. Having withstood homelessness, abuse, and trauma as a teen before becoming one of the youngest school administrators in Sacramento County, she knows firsthand what it means to beat the odds. Considered by some to be a resiliency expert, Coco’s greatest desire is to empower and equip others to live above the circumstances that threaten to weigh them down.
Unlike many speakers, Coco’s 20 years as a teacher-leader compel her to provide her audience with more than just inspiration. She strongly believes that inspiration must be combined with education in order to produce true transformation. You and your audience will leave with practical strategies that can be used immediately to drive change.
Coco’s most requested topics are centered on the power of education, life balance for women, faith, resiliency, and diversity.
Today's Woman Many Hats
The woman of today finds herself precariously juggling more and more hats as she serves in more and more roles. Learn how to move from juggling to balancing the competing demands of life. Move from just surviving to thriving in womanhood.
(Can be a breakout workshop, as well).
The Power of Education
Through honest testimony, Coco shares the story of her transformation from being a homeless, abused and troubed teen to becoming one of the youngest and most successful school administrators in her county. Because of caring educators in her life that pushed her see life beyond her circumstances, Coco was able to beat the odds stacked against her. "Education is the greatest weapon to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
The Power of One
Recognize the power that you alone have to make a powerful change in the world. You were created for a specific purpose and it's time you recognize that the world is waiting for you to do what only you can do.
Gifted and Called
No matter what life has thrown at you or what detours you have taken, the gifts from God and the calling on your life remain unchanged. Though you may be caught off guard, God was not. It's time that you step into your gits and callings - it's never too late.
Go Deeper
We often hear “bloom where you are planted”, but before we can bear fruit, we must go deeper in our relationship with Jesus Christ, the Root. Whether we are dealing with complacent Christianity or are weathering a difficult storm, the solution is the same – Go Deeper! Audiences will be encouraged and equipped to deepen thier relationship with Christ, as Ilesha (Coco) shares her journey to adopt a young man from Jamaica.
A Drop of Grace
A triumphant story of hope and healing, as Coco shares her testimony of going from pain to purpose. Audiences will be encouraged, empowered and equipped to live a life on purpose in Christ. Issues of faith, forgiveness, healing, and restoration are explored.
Sailing Stormy Seas - how to successfully navigate difficult seasons of life
All of us encounter difficult circumstances & have to sail through devastating storms. How we navigate these times will determine how we emerge on the other side. Learn tools for surviving, & thriving, unexpected events & circumstances
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