Lakeisha McKnight MSW, DSL (2012)

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Lakeisha McKnight Quick Facts

Main Areas: Christian Spiritual Growth, Children & Families, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Leadership
Career Focus: Speaker, Author, Business Owner
Affiliation: Power4 Life, Kingdom Expansion Enterprises Inc, NDHS, Maximize Leaders, National Association of Professional Women

"Life is like a box of chocolates; You never know what you gonna get."

-Forest Gump (from the self titled movie)

"Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”

- General George S. Patton

Lakeisha is an author, social worker, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and preacher. Lakeisha knows what it takes to rise from victim to victor growing up in a Christian home. She was raised in Paterson, New Jersey (twenty minutes from Manhattan, New York). Lakeisha excelled academically while being a victim of sexual abuse as a child. The hand of God was upon Lakeisha’s life, enabling her to excel academically despite traumatic life setbacks.

Lakeisha graduated from Rosa Parks High School as a drama major and was honored as valedictorian of her 1999 high school class. Lakeisha was named Who's Who among high school students in 1999. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with BAs in both political science and psychology. Lakeisha received over 40 awards and recognitions for her academic achievement and community service involvement. Lakeisha was honored by former president Bill Clinton in 1999 for her academic achievement.

Lakeisha developed a passion to help the less fortunate her relationship with God. It wasn't before long that she was called into the ministry as a minister of the Gospel. Upon walking her in calling, she received many attacks in her health. The negative reports of chronic diseases did not deter Lakeisha off her life path nor discourage her. Through the development of a strong-prayer life, the doctors could no longer find a problem with Lakeisha's health. God soon gave Lakeisha a vision for ministry, which includes winning souls for the kingdom, working with families, and developing leaders throughout the world. Lakeisha desires to encourage those who are experiencing hard times to overcome their problems, keep their eyes on their goals, and become the leaders they were predestined to be.

Lakeisha now lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, with her husband Keith. She graduated from Norfolk State University May 2009 with a Master's in Social Work and is currently a doctoral candidate (2012) within the DSL program at Regent University. Lakeisha is the CEO of a nonprofit founded in 2008 named Kingdom Expansion Enterprises Inc. Lakeisha currently is a covenant partner with at Mount Sinai Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakeisha has been listed among Cambridge Whose who for business leaders, a member of Maximize Leaders (under the leadership of Dr. B. Courtney MacBath), and a member of the National Association of Professional Women.

Lakeisha has published one book entitled GOALS: Guidelines on Achieving Life Success. She is working on two additional book projects, which are forthcoming. The subject matters for those projects involves a portrait of Lakeisha's life, information on key topics as well as guidance on how to overcome the odds you find yourself against in your personal life, family, job, or in school. These projects will touch the lives of many as we all face difficult trials in our lives. These projects along with short stories and poetry are featured on Lakeisha's empowerment company Power4Life, started in 2009.

Lakeisha's life story proves that your past does not dictate your future. Your age also does not determine your destiny. It does not matter what your life background is composed of, your race, or your age; you have a life purpose. The key to having a successful life is having faith in God and never giving up on your dreams. Everyone has a life purpose. It is up to you to learn it, live it, and love it!

Popular writings by Lakeisha McKnight

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Short Stories

My First Love by Lakeisha McKnight
John encourages the church of Ephesus to go back to their first love. I remember my first love and that will never change.

Forgiving Our Fathers by Lakeisha McKnight
Father's day has passed and many people try to blot this day out of their memories due to the pain of an absent father. Let this story encourage you.

Authors Divine Inspiration by Lakeisha McKnight
Have you wondered how Lakeisha wrote GOALS book and why?

God Always Provides by Lakeisha McKnight
Need a solution for unemployment? I may have what you need in this story. This story will inspire you and may provide you with the solution to your current problems.

How Lakeisha McKnight Started Writing by Lakeisha McKnight
How did this 27 year old African American female begin her writing career?

Healed by the Blood! by Lakeisha McKnight
How did Lakeisha overcome three illnesses including one which was terminal? Read further... It was because of the B.L.O.O.D. of JESUS!

Lakeisha Empowered by the Holy Spirit by Lakeisha McKnight
While I was a student at Pennsylvania State University, I discovered who I was when I became empowered by the Holy Spirit. I pray this story blesses you and encourages you to draw closer to God.

Poetry

Power4 Life by Lakeisha McKnight
Need divine power to move you further in life? Read this!

Never say never by Lakeisha McKnight
No one should say that they will get through life easily. Hard times will come. Here is encouragement to get you through those times.

Let God ARISE! by Lakeisha McKnight
God is our father. He is our everything and this poem demonstrates that. Read further!

The Land of the Free by Lakeisha McKnight
Do you need to be reminded of your freedom as a U.S. citizen? Read further!

The Progressive WORD by Lakeisha McKnight
Is there anything words can't do? This also speaks of the Word, Jesus Christ, as He came to give life. Read further.

He lives today by Lakeisha McKnight
this poem quenches any doubts that Jesus is alive today! Read further!

The POWER to RELATE by Lakeisha McKnight
Speakers, Preachers, Authors and the like must be able to relate to their audience in order to gather interest and to greatly impact the lives of others. Without further or do, "The Power to Relate."

Life's Path by Lakeisha McKnight
Need to decide the right path to choose in life? Read this poem for encourgement!...

Authors True Success Defined by Lakeisha McKnight
What really defines a successful author/writer? This poem sums it up in a nutshell!...

J.E.S.U.S. by Lakeisha McKnight
What has J.E.S.U.S. really done?

Virtuous Woman by Lakeisha McKnight
Want to become a virtuous person? Read this poem about a virtuous woman.

POWERFUL is the Word by Lakeisha McKnight
How powerful exactly is the Word? Check this poem out! It gets to the bottomline of the answer to that question.

RISE by Lakeisha McKnight
We must press on forward to do the will of God in the midst of hard times. We can be encouraged to know that in the end, we will rise. Let this poem encourage you to be not weary in well doing.

WE ARE HEALED!!! by Lakeisha McKnight
Don't fret my brothers and sisters if you are ill. This poem deeply expresses that with His Stripes, WE ARE HEALED!!!...

The Real YOU by Lakeisha McKnight
Have you been withholding the real you from the world? Do you need encouragement for being yourself. Read this poem. It will bless you!

Something About That Name of Jesus by Lakeisha McKnight
If you love the name of Jesus or desire to know why is the name of Jesus so powerful, read this praise poem.

It Was Love!! by Lakeisha McKnight
What caused Christ to come on Earth, suffer, be crucified, and rise from the grave? It was Love!

Judgement Day by Lakeisha McKnight
Do you want to go to Heaven? This poem is an eye opener. Read it and you'll see.

It's Time by Lakeisha McKnight
Need a booster to get you moving on decisions you've putt off for a while? Check this poem out!

Articles

Five Steps to Salvation by Lakeisha McKnight
Are you wondering how you can begin a relationship God, the Creator of the World? Read this.

F.E.A.R. Exposed by Lakeisha McKnight
What is fear all about? How do you recognize it and get rid of it? Read on......

LAKEISHA MCKNIGHT AUTHOR'S KIT by Lakeisha McKnight
Do you desire to obtain a more complete information on Lakeisha as an author and speaker.

History of Mental Illness by Lakeisha McKnight
What is the history of mental illness in the U.S.? Read below!...

Adolescent Risky Sexual Behavior Research by Lakeisha McKnight
How risky is adolescent sexual behavior? Check out some research that I made on the topic.

History of African Americans in the U.S. Army by Lakeisha McKnight
What exactly is the historical account of African Americans within the U.S. Army.

Social Work Theory Guide by Lakeisha McKnight
Lakeisha provides a social work brief guide to understanding theoretical frameworks. May this benefit men and women in social work and related fields.

Don't Cover the Wound! Treat It! by Lakeisha McKnight
How do we heal families, communities and nations? The answer? Read this!

Faith is Now by Lakeisha McKnight
We have heard it times before of what Faith is. Lakeisha breaks it down short and sweet!

God, Where are You? by Lakeisha McKnight
Are you wondering whether God has heard your prayers and where God is in the midst of your situation. Let this article encourage you.

Having A Title with No Car by Lakeisha McKnight
Be aware of everyone who say they are church leaders with titles! This article will discuss a large concern within the church: those who are called by God verses those who get themselves titles.

10 Keys to Successful Goal Setting That Guarantees Results by Lakeisha McKnight
Are you struggling to be successful in setting achievable goals in your life? Allow Lakeisha to shall 10 keys to successful goal setting!

Social Work Theoretical Overview by Lakeisha McKnight
Need further help understanding social work theories? Continue to read further and upload the attachment of this article.

The Greatest Barriers to Accomplishing Something Great by Lakeisha McKnight
You must get rid of all barriers before accomplishing great things. This article discusses these barriers and encourages you to be set free from them.

A Touch of Reality by Lakeisha McKnight
Are you engaged, heading into marriage and need to know what you are about to walk into? Become aware of what marraige and relationships are about with "A Touch of Reality.'

What Marriage is and What Marriage isn't by Lakeisha McKnight
Do you currently dating and need a better understand of what marriage really is? Check out Lakeisha's article on marriage!

What is Couples Coaching? by Lakeisha McKnight
Do you know of a couple that can benefit from counseling but feels it may not work? Recommend them to try Couples Coaching!

A Letter to You from Satan by Lakeisha McKnight
A letter was passed around about the possibility of what Satan is thinking. Read this! It will make you think!

Always the Middle Man by Lakeisha McKnight
You can never know more than all people. There will always be someone who either knows less than you or more than you. You will always find yourself in the middle.

Other Programs & Highlights

Seminar/Workshop and Keynote Speaking Topics:

Child Abuse & Neglect

(What is it, how to report it, what is needed during intake, & a faith-based perspective on addressing its traumatic effects.

Goal Setting

(How to set and achieve goals in every area of life)

Dare to be a leader

(Providing an empowering message on the kind of leader God desires in the home, schools, church and workplace)

Stand Out! A Charge for Today’s Youth

(Addressing adolescents concerns including: peer pressure, risky sexual behavior, and career development)

Family Stabilization

(What to do in times of family crisis, how to reconcile family relationship problems, what resources are best in addressing particular family concerns)

Becoming an academic scholar

(How to excel academically in high school, college, and graduate school; what internal traits increase the odds of academic success; what external resources are needed to guide academic success.)

Women in Leadership

(Are women capable of providing great leadership?; what does history reveal about women’s ability to lead?)

Defying All Odds

(Empowering message on overcoming life obstacles such as unemployment, abuse, neglect, and addictions)

Becoming a Teenage Entrepreneur

(Tools that can empower teenagers to start their own businesses; Empowering message for teenagers to have BIG thinking that can lead to BIG actions)

Becoming a Writer/Author

(How does a person become a writer? What resources are available to guide someone who desire to write nonfiction book?)

God’s Kingdom & the Workplace

(How to influence the workplace with God’s way of doing things or His culture; Recognizing and overcoming obstacles that may develop while trying to influence the workplace with Kingdom culture)

Audiences:

Churches
Faith-based Organizations
Small Businesses
High Schools
Colleges & Universities
Mental Health Agencies

Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Lakeisha McKnight

"If God be for you, who can be against you."

-Bible Verse

"If you can think it, you can achieve it."

-Wise Saying of Old

"You are your greateat enemy."

- By: Lakeisha McKnight

"The greatest barrier to goal achievement is yourself."

By: Lakeisha McKnight

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Getting Started With Lakeisha McKnight

Lakeisha's Philosophy

Life is found only in God. Apart from God, we are nothing and can not do anything! So, while we are journeying on this Earth, we should all trust Him!

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What Are Others Saying About Lakeisha's book GOALS: Guidelines On Achieving Life Success?

GOALS Guidelines on Achieving Life Success (Paperback) (Book) - July 14, 2009
The book helps walk you step-by-step in a simplistic way on how to achieve your goals and become successful. It is an excellent book for those who are high school and college students who are inspiring to live a healthy, balance, and purposeful life. It inspires you to be all that you can be! Chapters are short and to the point. Lakeisha’s thoughts are organized. The book contains quotes that can be used in your journey of setting and accomplishing your goals. You are able to access where you currently are and give tools on how to get where you are destined to go. It gives great tools to help you overcome complacency and reach your goal. The wisdom keys are very helpful. They make you think and are right to the point.
— C. Crandell of Norfolk Department of Social Services in Virginia

GOALS Guidelines on Achieving Life Success (Paperback) (Book) - June 28, 2009
GOALS is a powerful book that can help anyone striving for greatness. GOALS can be used as a guide for one’s journey to self-discovery. The author of GOALS, Lakeisha McKnight, has masterfully presented principles and guidelines on achieving success by knowing one’s destiny, dreams, achieving desires, obstacles to achievement and, yes, goals. After reading GOALS, I have loaned my book to my clients that I counsel on basic life skills, and I am also thinking of presenting GOALS to some of my students who need direction in their lives. GOALS should be required reading for anyone who needs direction, motivation, or simply striving for greatness!
—Ralph Hughes is the President and CEO of Bizzolutionz, Inc. He is also a college professor and author of The Leadership Quick Reference Guide (TLQRG)

GOALS Guidelines on Achieving Life Success (Paperback) (Book) - 2/28/2009
Dang you got me wanting to make some more GOALS. Excellent Excerpt and you definitely are passing on the right knowledge because you have to have a plan to go anywhere in life. Best Wishes & Keep on inspiring!
— Chris Wright, Authors Den Writer- Title Town, GA

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The best way to learn about Lakeisha is to connect with Lakeisha on Twitter (LakeishaMcKnigh) and facebook (AuthorSpeaker.LMcKnight). Updates on Lakeisha can also be found on her Power4 Life website (www.power4lifesite.com). Power4Life has products and services that visitors and supporters can purchase and/or read.