“Toshia Shaw is a quadruple threat – transformational leader, harrowing speaker, global change agent and all around good human. From the stage to the boardroom to a one-on-one coaching session, and everywhere in between, Toshia has the unique and very special ability to bring people with diverse backgrounds and competing interests together, make them feel heard, make them feel safe, and above all else, make them feel healed. Through her powerful example of overcoming sex trafficking and a history of gendered violence, Toshia is showing women how to reclaim power in their lives, make peace with their pasts and write their own beautiful next chapters. She is a woman to watch…and to have in your corner.”
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”Anyone can get in front of a room and speak to groups of people, however, not many can be transparent. Transparent and compassion are two words that came to my mind when I heard Ms. Shaw speak on this epidemic that has robbed the innocence of young girls and women, a virus called “sex trafficking” and its constituent prostitution. To be transparent and share the dark, horrific pain of your own life takes courage and boldness….she connected with every face present among the room. Even those that silenced their pain out of fear or embarrassment, it was as if she was holding every one’s hand, imparting hope, strength, and faith.”