Signature Talks
Shift Forward
Schools/Educational Settings
Anntwanique delivers an engaging keynote that empowers middle, high, and post-secondary students to shift their doubts about academic success to unshakable personal confidence. Edwards addresses the impact of various societal, social, and relational factors that undermine their belief in their preparedness to succeed. She shares real world insights, relatable stories, and practical tips to encourage youth to take action steps. Through her passionate delivery, students are reminded of their ability to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams. This session is designed to help students of all ages to shift gears, equipping them with the tools and mindset to thrive.
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Churches/Faith-Based Organizations
Youth and young adults shift away from the status go. Participants are inspired to live authentically and to be "uniquely you." Edwards motivates attendees to shift away from societal pressures and trends, focusing on personal gifts rather than following the crowd. Groups will discuss how peer groups, emotions, trends and other norms shift but the Word of God remains an anchor from day to day. Participants walk away with renewed confidence, believing it is ok to shift forward to accomplish greatness.
LET'S CONNECT:
Single Purpose
Other Featured Talks
based on Anntwanique's books
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Churches/Faith-Based Organizations
Discover the immense value of being single and reasons to embrace your current marital status. Anntwanique will help attendees recognize how this season can be a meaningful time for growth and development. Participants walk away with knowledge of God's principles for marriage and noting divine purpose where singleness serves as a foundation for the future. Explore how your single years can prepare you for personal fulfillment and readiness for potential relationships. Dr. Edwards will share personal insights as described in her book, Single Purpose.
Where is Thy Faith?
​Churches/Faith-Based Organizations
Youth and young adults make connections and build faith as they explore the importance of maintaining faith during life's challenges. Audiences compare and contrast real life scenarios with situational examples from Anntwanique's acclaimed book, Where is Thy Faith? Discussion reveals need for faith during challenging times. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and motivated to trust God as their source of strength and perseverance during difficult times.
Why Youth?
The Speaker's Passion for Our Future
Edwards is the eldest of three children, favoring her role as a loving sibling to her younger twin sisters. During childhood, she encountered the impact of her father's alcoholism and long-term health issues with Multiple Sclerosis. By her middle and high school years, Anntwanique became acutely more aware of the growing gang and gun violence concerns in neighborhoods. Before graduating high school, she became keenly more aware of the brewing crack epidemic taking place in North America. Even more significant was her survival as the teenager of an attempted rape. These among other personal encounters played a role in her development as a good citizen, thoughful helper, compassionate counselor and servant leader.
Dr. Edwards' high school yearbook notes her aspirations to become a child psychologist or business administrator. To date, her career decisions seemingly combined both. She has worked for a runaway shelter, mental health counseling center, and directed a diversion program for juvenile offenders. She also served as a substitute teacher, middle and high school counselor and public school administrator. Additonally, she could be found within church serving as a Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior, youth prison ministry leader, and more. She has held many roles in ministry, including jurisdictional youth department president, regional youth leader, pastor and so much more. Anntwanique is devoted to helping youth and adults become healthy, productive citizens. She believes the future of our society rests in the hands of our young people and we should all invest in equipping them to excel.
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Above all else, it is worth mentioning the ease with which she draws in people, especially youth and young adults. She is known for sharing unique demonstations during her speeches and weaving in humor. She quickly connects and inspires young people to take action. Like adults, young people can be found after her signature talks, asking questions and snapping photos with this transformative leader.
Dr. Edwards can customize keynote messages and workshops for your organization.
