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TURNING PAIN INTO PURPOSE

Rooted in her story

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About Rooted in Her Story

Every woman has a story worth telling.

Barbara’s journey has been forged through profound personal trials—losing her father at 17, shouldering adult responsibilities too soon, surviving domestic violence and a racially motivated attack, navigating deep grief, serious health battles, and early menopause. And yet, through it all, she found the strength to rebuild, reinvent, and rise.

Meet Barbara

Award-winning Entrepreneur, wellness advocate, motivational speaker 

Signature Talks

Each of my talks is rooted in lived experience, compassion, and a deep desire to spark personal and collective transformation. Whether I’m speaking to a room of professionals, students, or community members, my message is always the same: you are more powerful than you think. Explore my three signature talks below.

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Turning Pain Into Purpose

In this powerful and personal talk, I take audiences through the winding road of my life, from profound loss and trauma to reinvention and entrepreneurial success.

Breaking Down Barriers

Born out of my own experiences with racism, exclusion, and survival, this talk offers a deeply human approach to equality and inclusion.

The Power of One

This timely and soulful keynote is a call to action, not through protest or politics, but through personal integrity, kindness, and courage.

Female Speaker

Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.

Michelle Obama

One-to-One Sessions with Barbara

Gentle support. Soulful connection. Space to reset, reflect, and grow

Sometimes, we just need space.
To pause. To speak. To be heard without judgment.
These one-to-one sessions are your invitation to do just that—with care, compassion, and gentle guidance from Barbara.
Whether you're looking to reset your self-care routine or explore your next chapter in life, each session is tailored to meet you exactly where you are.

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Self-Care Reset Session

A calming session to help you reconnect with your body, rhythms, and daily wellbeing.

Coaching Session – Let’s Talk About You

A soulful conversation to explore where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s waiting to bloom inside you.

Motivational Speaker

Our Testimonials

Dr Janet Baah - client giving testimonial for rooted in her story

Barbara is a force of inspiration.  Her authenticity, strength, and compassion shine through every word she speaks.  She doesn’t just tell her story – she invites others to find healing and power in their own. I’ve seen firsthand how Barbara uplifts rooms and transforms hearts. Rooted in her story isn’t just a brand – it’s a movement.

Dr Janet Baah, PhD,  CEO Manna Nexus

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