The key to my Success was my relationship with God.

I am a mother of two — Loghan and Levi. It is my calling to inspire my children and others by being vulnerable and sharing my journey. I recently released my first book ‘Degraded to Elevated: Five Steps to Leave the Strip Club and Walk in Your Purpose.’ This book is my gift and a guide to all of the young women who feel like they’re stuck and failing life.

I too once felt stuck. I was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. I grew up in a household with a single mom and a dad who was in-and-out and dealt with alcoholism. Later in life, I went from being an exotic dancer, to being in a three-way relationship with a married couple ending in a murder-suicide, to gaining the strength to change my lifestyle and walk in my purpose.

In strengthening my relationship with God, I knew that he would direct my path. Not only did I change my career path, but I was able to obtain a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Coppin State University and a Masters of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Baltimore. I am currently finishing my Life Coach Certification, so I can expand my reach and help others who feel stuck and do not know what to do to begin walking in their purpose.

My life has been filled with twists and turns, but I’ve managed to end up on top. I am Lacresia — mother, author and life coach.