Dr. La’Toya Edwards | Speaker, Trainer, & Consultant
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Trauma-Informed Keynotes & Leadership Development for Sustainable High Performance

Grounded in the EMERGE Method™, Dr. La’Toya Nicole Edwards partners with organizations, institutions, and leaders to transform burnout, pressure, and overachievement into clarity, capacity, and long-term success.

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Meet Dr. La’Toya Edwards

Dr. La’Toya Edwards, LCSW, BCD, SEP, RYT-500, is known for her integrative approach to emotional mastery and trauma recovery. With over 15 years of experience as a licensed therapist, speaker, and holistic healer, she blends advanced clinical methods with Afrocentric and ancestral wisdom.

She has spoken on stages for universities, conferences, and organizations nationwide, helping audiences move from surviving to thriving. Whether through keynotes, intensives, or retreats, Dr. Edwards inspires transformation that is both personal and organizational.

As the founder of Thriving Well Holistic Wellness Solutions and creator of the Sankofa Method™, she has been featured in publications and invited to lead conversations that bridge wellness, leadership, and liberation.

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WAYS I PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS

Let's curate a package specific to your needs creating maximum impact. Dr. Edwards offers 5 primary services to help you eliminate decision fatigue.  Also, serving as a panelist, coaching, and crisis debriefings are possible.

Dr. La’Toya Edwards | Speaker, Trainer, & Consultant

1. Keynotes

Best for: Conferences, summits, large audiences

High-impact keynote experiences grounded in the EMERGE Method™, designed to shift how leaders understand performance, burnout, and emotional sustainability. Dr. Edwards delivers thought-provoking, trauma-informed keynotes that challenge hustle culture while equipping audiences with tools to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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2. Speaking Engagements & Panels

Best for: Fireside chats, moderated conversations, thought leadership

Insight-driven speaking engagements that explore emotional mastery, high-performance trauma, leadership under pressure, and identity-aware wellness. Ideal for audiences seeking depth, reflection, and real-world application without performative motivation.

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3. Training & Workshops

Best for: Leadership teams, organizations, staff development

Interactive, skills-based trainings rooted in nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and sustainable leadership practices. Participants leave with practical tools they can apply immediately to reduce burnout, improve decision-making, and strengthen team culture.

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4. Strategic Development & Advisory

Best for: Organizations ready to go deeper

Strategic partnership for organizations seeking long-term change. Dr. Edwards collaborates with leadership teams to assess culture, address burnout patterns, and implement trauma-informed, emotionally sustainable systems that support performance and retention.

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Restorative Retreats – Step Away to Step Into Your Power

My retreats offer an immersive mind-body reset designed for leaders and high-performing teams. Through a curated experience of meditation, somatic healing, and strategic reflection, you’ll release emotional weight, reconnect with inner clarity, and develop a renewed sense of purpose. This is where personal and professional transformation begins.

What to Expect:
Deep emotional release and nervous system reset
Strengthened team cohesion and emotional alignment
Practical strategies for sustaining emotional clarity after the retreat

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What People Say

  • "As a fellow clinician, I enjoy Latoya's ability to consult with me. She is caring, kind and very knowledgable. She has great insight on how to work with client's and I appreciate her expertise."

    S. Ives-Williams, LPC

  • "Dr. La' Toya is an exceptional trainer, who has provided one-on-one and group training sessions for new clinicians; assisting them in gaining insight into therapeutic processes, and on strengthening their diagnostic skills. Latoya has exhibited strength in the areas of complex trauma and addiction.”

    K. Pender, LPC

  • "Dr. Edwards has a gift for making healing accessible. She doesn’t just teach, she transforms the room. Our staff left not only motivated, but with strategies they could implement immediately."

    Carmen J

  • “I came to Nicole for Hypnobirthing. It was so calm, relaxing and actually worked! I would recommend her over and over again.”-

    M.Crute

  • “Her ability to weave clinical knowledge with cultural and spiritual insights is unmatched. She gave us language and tools we didn’t know we needed.”

    — Tasha, Internal Family Systems Conference

  • “Our leadership team has been through plenty of trainings, but Dr. Edwards’ consulting was different. She shifted how we approach resilience and emotional safety at work.”

    Steven, Executive

  • “The Sankofa Intensive was life-changing. In just two days, I released years of stress I didn’t even realize I was holding.”

    Alicia, Intensive Participant

  • "Dr. Edwards redefined what wellness means for our organization. She gave us tools we’re still using months later.”

    — Akeya S, Corporate Client

  • “Dr. Edwards brings a presence that is both grounding and energizing. She is not only an expert in her field, but she truly sees people.”

    Denise, Wellness Conference

  • “Dr. Edwards speaks with a wisdom that resonates across generations. She connected with everyone in the room, from students to executives.”

    — Derrick, University Event

  • "I tried Reiki with Dr. Edwards. It was amazing and spot on! She really is the real deal. She revealed stuff to me I had told no one! Afterwards, I felt so relaxed, and had the best sleep of my life!"

    Reiki Client

 
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Feel Seen

When people are recognized as whole beings—not just titles or outputs—they feel valued.

Feel Supported

Strong cultures are built on care. By fostering emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience, individuals and teams can thrive together.

Feel Safe

Psychological safety is non-negotiable. Dr. Edwards equips leaders and organizations to create environments where people share openly and grow confidently.

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