“To Thine Own Self Be True.” – William Shakespeare

Shakira Taylor is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, relationship and certified integrative coach. Having overcome shame, loneliness, and low self-esteem to the light of worthiness, confidence and empowered leader, Shakira’s story qualifies her to inspire others to self-love, healing, and peace. Shakira Taylor is a Licensed Minister serving at The Universal Truth Center for Better Living in Miami Gardens, Florida. At the center Shakira also serves as the platform lead chair, mentoring youth, and adults in honing their public speaking skills. As a prayer chaplain for over 10 years, she listens and holds sacred space with up to forty members monthly. She also teaches the Sunday lesson when called upon. Shakira believes our real work on earth is to discover and express our true selves so we can give others permission to do the same. She explains “I believe that within our habits, labels, and experiences, lay the gifts we must share with the world. When we heal and own our story, we gain access to an internal power and strength that supports us in living purposefully. My purpose is to encourage transformation and inspire divine connection within myself and others.

She attained a Master of Business Administration degree from Nova South Eastern University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Marketing and International Business from Florida International University.

Shakira is a Distinguished Toastmaster, passionate about the development of aspiring leaders and speakers in her community. During the pandemic, she served as District Director for District 47, a region spanning Southeast Florida and the Bahamas. An elected position that is responsible for directly overseeing and managing the District’s day-day operations, finance, and human resources. She led a team of fifty-five volunteers, completing her tenure as an award-winning District Director.

Shakira is married to D.E.E.P. Transformation Coach and Senior Minister of Universal Truth Center for Better Living The Reverend Charles M. Taylor (also a Distinguished Toastmaster). They are co-founders of Charles & Shakira Unlimited, the catalyst for what they call the Healthy, Inspiring, Purposeful movement.

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