the visionary of focus 21
TERRANCE BERRY
Terrance Berry is a motivational speaker with over 12 years of public speaking experience. Terrance has owned several businesses with a focus in sales and marketing. As with every great leader, Terrance has experienced many highs and lows in life that he shares with his mentees openly and honestly. Terrance has experienced great success which has slowed him to learn many great lessons. Terrance enjoys sharing his “lessons learned” with his mentees about how he overcame the disappointments of bad investments, wrong decisions, disloyalty and civil injustices.
Terrance did not allow life’s disappointments to deter him, instead he allowed the lessons of those decisions to cultivate him into the dynamic leader that he is today.
Terrance has placed his life story on a platform to be used to inspire youth. As a mentor Terrance’s goal is to guide them through familiar choices and challenges that they too may face in life. As the Visionary of the Focus 21 Foundation, Terrance shares his life story to inspire youth to become focused, creative and authentic in their quest for success.
As a motivational speaker Terrance has a very honest and blunt approach that allows him to connect with multiple generations of people. During speaking engagements Terrance always allows time for open dialog where he is willing to answer questions about his life’s journey and the keys to success that he has obtained.
Terrance is a believer and believes that inspiration is not just about what he does; it is the foundation of WHO HE IS. Terrance channeled his life experiences into powerful points of inspiration, teaching how life’s changing seasons are to help us grow, inspire us, motivate us and develop us into great people of purpose.
Terrance’s personality is captivating, allowing him to connect to people of all generations and age groups. He challenges his audiences to find their identity and own their personal presence in this world. Terrance is unapologetic about the lessons his life has taught him. Terrance gladly serves as a visionary using his voice to encourage and teach others. Cultivating the next generation of successful leaders and entrepreneurs.
THE DREAM TEAM
KEISHA BRYANT
THERESA GODBOLD
THERESA GODBOLD
Keisha is a strong believer in the T.E.A.M model: Together Everyone Achieves More. Through mentorship - leadership can be cultivated and with proper motivation miracles can be born. “Faith without works is dead …”
James 2:14-26.
Kesha has over 20 years of experience in business management. Over the years she has owned, operated and collaborated with various business organizations. Kesha’s professional experience spans across product development, finance, forensic science, real estate and healthcare services. Kesha has a passion for people and a heart for service & community development.
THERESA GODBOLD
THERESA GODBOLD
THERESA GODBOLD
Theresa Godbold, coach, teacher and grant writer serves as curriculum developer for the Focus21 organization.
Ms. Godbold is the mother of two girls and enjoys helping the future generations reach their goals.
TIFFANY TOLBERT
THERESA GODBOLD
TIFFANY TOLBERT
Tiffany Tolbert joined the organization in 2017. As an avid reader, her vision is to ensure that every child becomes literate and develops a love for reading. She has over 15 years of experience in the Atlanta nonprofit community. Tiffany made her mark in Atlanta through her career with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and volunteerism with the Ryan Cameron Foundation. Her leadership has helped both organizations grow and further their impact in the greater Atlanta community.
Tiffany has been an Atlantan since 2004 and is originally from Cleveland. She earned a BA from Columbia University and a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University.