Tererai Trent Dr.
Author, The Awakened Woman; Internationally Recognized Voice for Women and Quality Education
Biography
Dr. Tererai Trent is one of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment. Gifted with natural charisma that inspires people from all walks of life, Dr. Trent’s compelling story motivates people to fight for their own dreams, as well as the dreams of others, as she demonstrates in her new book, The Awakened Woman – Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams (Atria/Enliven Books), including a foreword by Oprah Winfrey. Rooted in humble beginnings, Tererai grew up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe, in a country known as Rhodesia under colonial rule, where cultural practices and a war that liberated her country charted the course of her life. Due to traditional women’s roles and cultural norms, Tererai did not have the opportunity to go to school. Undeterred, she still dreamed of an education and determinedly taught herself to read and write from her brother’s schoolbooks. Despite being married young and having four children by the time she was eighteen, she never lost sight of her dreams. As a young mother without a high school diploma, Tererai met a woman who would profoundly impact her life: Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer International. She told Tererai, “If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable.” With this inspiration and her own mother’s encouragement, Tererai wrote down her dreams of going to America for higher education, sealed them in a tin can, and buried them under a rock, ultimately redesigning the blueprint of her life. Dr. Trent could not have imagined that her steadfast determination, hard work and belief in her dreams would eventually earn her multiple degrees, and a prominent global platform with world leaders and international businesses and audiences where she advocates for universal access to quality education. A two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tererai was named by Oprah as her “All-Time Favorite Guest” and received a $1.5 million donation to rebuild her childhood elementary school in recognition of her tenacity and never-give-up attitude. With the firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty and a desire to give back to her community, Dr. Trent founded Tererai Trent International. Through strategic partnerships with Oprah Winfrey and Save the Children, Dr. Trent’s mission to provide universal access to quality education while also empowering rural communities is now being realized. Eleven schools are being built in Zimbabwe and education has been improved for over 6,000 children so far. And this is only the beginning.
Speech Topics
The Awakened Woman: Remembering & Reigniting Your Sacred Dreams
Join us to hear from Dr. Tererai Trent, the woman chosen by Oprah Winfrey as her favorite guest of all time and the embodiment of all she tried to convey through her 25 seasons of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Calling on both ancient and present-day knowledge, Dr. Trent leads you through nine essential lessons to uncover the deep well of power hidden within you—the power to forge a brighter path, both for yourself and for the world. You will embark on a deeply personal journey to join the sacred sisterhood and: explore who you are, lift your sisters up and be supported yourself, learn from the collective feminine and share your unique gifts, explore fresh ideas, embrace your tremendous power, step into your role as a leader and become an integral part of the awakened world order. Drawing from both the wisdom of her African roots, her extraordinary experiences in modern America and her travels around the globe, Tererai guides you into the depths of your heart and spirit to: discover (or rediscover) your dreams, identify the greater meaning in your life, tap into your courage and find the resources necessary to make your dreams a reality. Dr. Trent will lead you, encourage you and serve your trusted guide and mentor. The time is now. Let’s begin.
Achieving Dreams Against All Odds
The Power of Great Hunger – How it Defines Us
The Three Powers of Inspired Women’s Leadership: Passion, Mentorship & Giving Back
Education is a Human Right: Turning Oppression into Opportunities
Empowering Girls Through Education
University Commencement Speeches
Videos
Books
Testimonials
"The Symposium went off without a hitch today and we were BEYOND thrilled with Dr. Trent! She is such a special person, and left us completely inspired! I highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for a speaker with a message of hope, tenacity and courage."
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