About Lady D
Lady D is a proud alumna of the foster care system and a woman of faith who exemplifies transformational life change through her advocacy and leadership.
With degrees in Criminal Justice and Law, Lady D champions the belief that “Nothing is impossible when pursued with faith and determination.” She has used her education and experience to serve on executive, leadership, and management teams in both local government and the private sector. Over the past three decades, she has been a tireless advocate for the underserved, making a lasting impact on individuals with challenging coming-of-age stories.
Lady D earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and a Juris Doctorate in Law from Whittier College School of Law. Currently, she serves as a mentor and positive role model with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps Training Program, where she inspires participants to achieve their goals—whether pursuing a high school diploma, gaining work experience, acquiring life skills, enrolling in college, or joining the military.
In 2023, Lady D founded Flyte Time Publications, reflecting her lifelong commitment to the principle “Each One, Teach One.” The company’s mission is to empower and inspire others through storytelling and practical wisdom.
Her debut book, It’s Time to Turn Up! No More Trauma, is the first installment in the transformative 3-part Life Change Series. It is available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats.
Readers' Favorite Book Review
In this insightful and straight-talking guide, Lady D explores the impact of trauma, including stress disorders, self- esteem, and mental health issues.
Lady D offers sage advice on using gifts, talents , and imagination to combat and triumph over the past.
Author Lady D offers a frank work that certainly makes mental health practices seem so much more accessible, taking away the mystical fallacy that only pills and professionals can help us and putting that power back into our own hands.
Overall, It's Time to Turn Up! No More Trauma is a must-read for those wishing to self- actualize and feel proactive in their mental health self-care.
Self-Publishing Review ★★★★
"An inspiring, faith-driven collection of powerful wisdom drawn from lived experience and hard-won healing. Both deeply personal and hugely cathartic for both author and reader, the clearly expressed and compassionate prose teaches readers to defend their autonomy and rebuild their sense of safety. The author continually reminds readers that healing is possible, faith is fundamental, and self-worth lies in our hands alone, resulting in a book that has the potential to enact real change."
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