
A sought after and accomplished Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur and Domestic Violence Advocate, Valerie Hodge Lane’s purpose is to “Get to the Root of The Problem” and to inspire others to move pass their past and progress into a world of hope, triumph and accomplishment.
She has spoken to thousands of people from all walks of life on those topics that range from personal and professional growth to the development of healthy relationships and love. Valerie has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master’s of Science degree in Human Services.
Over the years Valerie has taken on a multitude of roles because of the challenges that have come into her life. And while she was conquering those obstacles she realized that she must share with the world the tools she was given.
She has lectured on the Collegiate level as well as conducting open forums for men, women and teenagers. She has facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, most notably her “Making Peace With Your Past” therapeutic support groups.
Valerie served as a Vice-President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Co-Chair of the Lee County Domestic Violence Coalition Of South Carolina and the Lee County Center Teen Advisory Board. She has developed and implemented workshops for “A Better Way: Project GO “Gang Out”. She also worked as a Victim’s Advocate for SisterCare of South Carolina.
Valerie has spoken in front of large audiences, such as the National Organization For Victim Assistance ® (NOVA) national conference and as the keynote speaker at the National Mean Girls Conference. She has presented to smaller audiences such as the South Carolina School Counselor Association amongst many others.
Valerie is the founder and owner of Positive Image Consulting Firm.
The circumstances of life change when you change - Valerie Hodge Lane
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Valerie Hodge Lane, B.S., M.S. is well-known for her interactive speaking style.
She manages to effectively connect the audience to the topic while entertaining them. Her mission is to help individuals passionately pursue their purpose and work to achieve their goals and dreams. She has been described as one of the most captivating, eloguent, passionate and engaging speakers of our time.
Valerie has been mesmerizing audiences for more than 10 years, and she is only getting better. If you haven’t had the pleasure of sitting in her audience, prepare to be entertained, challenged, inspired, educated and moved from where you are, to where you need to be.
Yes, Valerie is that good. Her message is real, relatable and actionable. You can benefit from her common sense, street smarts, and business know-how and communication savvy to take your business and personal life to the next level.
Her professional career has spanned 10 years in Public Relations, Community Outreach and Counseling experience combined with 15 years in the Corporate setting.
All Valerie’s presentations - always tailored to specific audience demographics and client objectives - relate to her favorite quote “Be the change that you want to see”. They all affect the vital characteristics, behaviors and strategies that lead to personal and career growth.
One of her renowned presentations - whether a keynote or breakout session - would be a perfect fit for your audience. And with Valerie as your speaker, you can rest assured that the messages will resonate for months, and even years, to come. Ensure rave reviews by bringing in one of the best of the best!
Please take time to review each of the presentations Valerie has to offer.