Latonya Howell | Speaker Bio

Latonya Howell is a sought-after keynote speaker, certified trauma-informed and Christian life coach, and executive-level HR professional with over 15 years of experience creating inclusive workplaces and empowering women to rise with purpose. Her voice bridges personal healing and professional leadership, making her a powerful presence on both corporate and community stages.

A survivor of childhood trauma, foster care, and the devastating loss of her infant daughter, Latonya’s story is one of faith, resilience, and purpose. Through her platform, CoachHER Life, and her bestselling book The Trauma Was Necessary, she equips women and leaders to turn their pain into power and lead with bold, authentic confidence.

Latonya has delivered impactful talks for women’s empowerment conferences, leadership retreats, churches, schools, corporate events, and professional associations. She is known for her ability to speak truth with compassion, challenge with grace, and leave audiences with practical tools and lasting hope.

Her signature talks include:

• The Trauma-Informed Leader – Empowering executives, HR teams, and organizations to lead with empathy, create psychologically safe spaces, and support trauma-impacted teams.

• From Tragedy to Triumph – A vulnerable and faith-filled message about healing after loss, navigating grief, and rediscovering identity and purpose through spiritual resilience.

• LeadHERship Redefined – A transformational experience for women who want to lead from a place of wholeness, confidence, and calling—without compromising their values.

• Beyond the Buzzwords: Reimagining Inclusion Through the Lens of Lived Experience - A human-centered approach to DEI. Drawing from my personal journey, growing up in foster care, navigating loss, and leading in HR. I challenge leaders to rethink inclusion beyond metrics and buzzwords. This talk explores what it truly means to create cultures of belonging by embedding empathy, safety, and soul into the workplace.

Whether on stage or one-on-one, Latonya speaks life, faith, and leadership into every room she enters.