“Every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve never seen it before. And we will applaud you every step of the way.” — Kamala Harris, Vice-President, United States of America

CHANGING A GENERATION

**WOMAN OF MANY HATS —**– Longtime Texas businesswoman Joie Rasberry is widely regarded for operating in a number of capacities, most notably as a well-respected international motivational speaker, best-selling author, and master speaker development coach, roles that are centered largely on empowering women to live their best lives and become better versions of themselves.

DALLAS — Given the remarkably brilliant strides she has made throughout the years in her chosen profession, it’s safe to assume Joie Rasberry’s life-altering defining moment unfolded sometime during her college undergraduate days.

“Competing in college with the Texas Southern University Speech and Debate Team and winning internationally prepared me to both win and compete on and off the stage,” Rasberry told Making Headline News this week. “Walking in rooms with people who are a different color, gender, and social economic status has prepared me to hone my own genius so that when I am at a negotiating table, those who are listening will know that I belong there.”

Indeed, she does.

Is it, in fact, due in large part to the poise, perseverance, and resilience Rasberry has demonstrated in her notable line of work that, much to her delight, have equipped her mightily to function in her featured endeavor.

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Rasberry is widely regarded for operating in a number of capacities, most notably as a well-respected international motivational speaker, best-selling author, and master speaker development coach, roles that are centered largely on empowering women to live their best lives and become better versions of themselves.

Having become a globally-acclaimed fixture for strategically empowering and equipping women with the tools to courageously share their unique voice, their story, and their subject matter expertise, Rasberry customarily provides specialized speaker training for both corporate and entrepreneurial women, particularly those who are ready to articulate their message in a manner that is clear, concise, compelling, and captivating, she said.

MAKING HER PRESENCE FELT

Whether the message is being shared in a boardroom, conference room, or media Room, amongst Rasberry’s notable beliefs is that every message has the power to create a shift in people’s thoughts and perspectives and, therefore, should be done with intention and strategy, she emphasized.

An accomplished Houston-based keynote speaker who has garnered international praise due to her fervent quest of routinely focusing on women and girl’s empowerment, Rasberry operates in a public speaking and presentation agency and is the mastermind behind the Rasberry Institute.

Generally, this empowerment endeavor is a professional and personal development training company that teaches Fortune 500 CEO’s, small business owners, nonprofit, and community leaders from all sectors of society.

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SO WORLD-ROUNDED

(Places Around The Globe Where Rasberry Has Left Her Imprint)

Paris, France

Rome, Italy

London, England

Munich, Germany

Johannesburg, South Africa

Vancouver, Canada

Moreover, Rasberry — the founder and CEO of Rasberry House of Hope, Inc. — serves as an educator of what is known as Speech and Debate and is former Public Affairs news radio host and business consultant who inspires organizations to discover the power of resilience.

In addition, she shares with global audiences the art and science of reinventing themselves, overcoming adversity, leading powerfully with grace, and empowering others in challenging times.

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**ON A MASSIVE MISSION —** “(My personal mission for operating in my chosen profession is centered on) empowering and transforming people, places, products, and performances with the extraordinary ability to woo with words,” Rasberry told MHN. “My parents willed in me that I could become anything, and my former collegiate Speech and Debate coach pushed me beyond limits to become a memorable speaker and prolific writer.”

To her distinctly unique credit, Rasberry’s entrepreneurial resume is such that she redefines the traditional role of keynote speaker.

Amongst the reasons is that she’s armed with more than four decades of experience, a career that is comprised of public speaking, writing, and radio and theatre.

Suitably known as a “communications powerhouse,” Rasberry has “pushed the envelope to its limits,” meaning a few people can exhibit well-rounded expertise in delivering strategic and powerful messaging solutions.

“She’s a resolute, refined idea generator who delivers results,” said a spokesperson for the Rasberry Institute. “She thinks. She speaks. She writes. She rocks. This savvy and sought-after communications professional shows clients how to win time and time again.”

A native of Houston, Rasberry is a graduate of The High School for the Performing & Visual Arts, where she acquired a diploma in Theatre.

Consequently, she enrolled at Southwestern Christian College, where she earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies.

Rasberry would finish her undergraduate studies at Texas Southern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication and minored in Broadcast Journalism.

HBC–UNIVERSAL IMPACT

Rasberry subsequently enrolled at Lamar University, where she acquired a Master of Education in Educational Administration.

Having become a fixture for arming speakers with the tools to deliver solid presentations, Rasberry has compiled over 25 years of experience in public speaking, classroom instruction, and presentation skill development, a trend that has afforded her the golden opportunity to educate speakers to communicate with confidence, clarity, and credibility.

Her unique approach to keynoting utilizes theatrical techniques and performing arts skills in addition to practical, real-world knowledge culled from coaching clients, most notably professional athletes, entertainers, celebrities, rising politicians, thought leaders, CEOs, and numerous Fortune 500 companies.

RASBERRY’S HOUSE OF HOPE: https://www.rasberryhouseofhope.com/

**ADJUSTING HER CROWN —** “Competing in college with the Texas Southern University Speech and Debate Team and winning internationally prepared me to both win and compete on and off the stage,” Rasberry told Making Headline News this week. “Walking in rooms with people who are a different color, gender, and social economic status has prepared me to hone my own genius so that when I am at a negotiating table, those who are listening will know that I belong there.”

Joie’s methodology, by all accounts, has greatly enabled her to empower speakers to capture the hearts and minds of their listeners, thus ignite their communication skills to win results and catapult their next talk to another level.

Rasberry’s itinerary includes an appearance at the 33rd Annual Ladies Symposium January 28 at Los Angeles’ Figueroa Church of Christ.

GOD-ORDERED STEPS

**GLOBAL IMPACT —** Having become a globally-acclaimed fixture for strategically empowering and equipping women with the tools to courageously share their unique voice, their story, and their subject matter expertise, Rasberry customarily provides specialized speaker training for both corporate and entrepreneurial women, particularly those who are ready to articulate their message in a manner that is clear, concise, compelling, and captivating, she said.

“(My personal mission for operating in my chosen profession is centered on) empowering and transforming people, places, products, and performances with the extraordinary ability to woo with words,” Rasberry told MHN. “My parents willed in me that I could become anything, and my former collegiate Speech and Debate coach pushed me beyond limits to become a memorable speaker and prolific writer.”

And the rest, as they say, is history.

Mission accomplished.

For more information about Houston Businesswoman Joie Rasberry, to schedule her for a public appearance, book signing, or speaking engagement, connect with her via social media under: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.rasberry/; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoierasberry/; Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoieRasberry; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59GaoaqeJHqTlhFES5mJrw; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-rasberry-ba4b3419. Also, send email to: [email protected].

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