Tradara McLaurine

Entrepreneur, Motivational Leader & Author of "I Want a Nickname"

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Tradara McLaurine Biography

Tradara McLaurine is a three-time alumna of Indiana State University with two bachelor’s degrees one in accounting, one in legal studies and her master’s degree in student Affairs and Higher Education and her certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship from eCornell. She has over 15 years’ experience working in higher education in the areas of career advising, academic advising, student conduct, conferences and events, programming, teaching, and residential life.

McLaurine currently holds certifications as a Certified Diversity Professional from the Institute of Diversity Certification, Certified Trainer for Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students from Bridges Out of Poverty and a certified Predictive Index Practitioner. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, board member for Junior Achievement and United Campus Ministries. McLaurine has articles published in the American Association for Employment in Education Job Search Handbook and Diversity: Recruitment Partners in Education.

In July 2017, she published two children’s books titled "Why Mommy Works" and "Why Daddy Works". In November 2017, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce recognized McLaurine as 12 under 40. McLaurine is also the owner of the World’s #1 STEAM Program, Challenge Island-Hamilton County. She has spoken and served as a keynote speaker for various leadership and regional conferences. Her third children’s book "I Want a Nickname" was released in July 2022. She loves spending time with her family, crocheting, watching tv, reading and learning.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/03/2024.

Tradara McLaurine Speaking Topics

  • Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your Leadership Roles

    During this session, I engage the audience on how to lead in a variety of leadership roles simultaneously. I talk about perception, adapting, how to ask for help, dealing with failure and how to find comfort with it all. From heels to flats to boots, being a boss never goes out of style. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel confident in their leadership roles without sacrificing themselves because my speech will show how I maintained an executive position while being a mom, working full time and building a business.

    The audience will leave with:

    • The Power of No.
    • Unplug the way YOU know how.
    • D.A.R.E (Do Assess Reflect Enjoy).
    • Learn Your Team.

  • Unlocking the Gates to Your Potential

    During this session, attendees will be introduced to the four gates (fear, compromise, bitterness, ownership) that often hinder one’s potential. We will discuss the barriers of these gates, how to unlock them and how to move through them. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel empowered to remove the barriers holding them back from success.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Introduction to the four gates.
    • The Golden Key to Success.
    • Control Vs. Influence.

  • How Many Doors Are You Locking? The Keys to Employee Development

    The keys to employee development starts with the supervisors. As a supervisor, we have the opportunity to serve our campuses, our communities and the future workforce by developing our employees. These intentional interactions are rewarding yet challenging. In this keynote, Tradara will share her story as a student employee and supervisor to show how she developed employees to aid in their success and increase productivity of the department. After attendees hear me speak they will feel less overwhelmed to devote time and energy to professionally develop their entry level employees.

    The audience will leave with:

    • More time on the front end equals less time on the back end.
    • Prep for the next step.
    • Embrace the trainings.
    • There's a difference between worker and employee.

  • Evaluating Your Possible Lives: Career Exploration

    During this presentation, participants will evaluate their passions and influences to identify what they are looking for from their career. After participants hear me speak they will feel energized to achieve their career goals.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Career Development Plan.
    • What You Bring to the Table and Why Someone Wants it.
    • Evaluation of Giving and Taking.

  • Job Searching 101

    During this presentation, participants will develop a job search plan to locate their next opportunity. After participants hear me speak they will be equip to effectively begin their job search.

    The audience will leave with:

    • What is a dream job?
    • Application material tips.
    • Job Search techniques.

Tradara McLaurine Videos

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Tradara McLaurine Books

  • I Want A Nickname
    I Want A Nickname
  • Why Mommy Works
    Why Mommy Works
  • Why Daddy Works
    Why Daddy Works

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Tradara McLaurine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your Leadership Roles, Unlocking the Gates to Your Potential, How Many Doors Are You Locking? The Keys to Employee Development, Evaluating Your Possible Lives: Career Exploration and Job Searching 101. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tradara McLaurine for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Tradara McLaurine generally travels from Indianapolis, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are A'Lelia Bundles, Fran Hauser, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alana Andrews and Bridgett McGowen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tradara McLaurine for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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