About Charla
Charla is a top school motivational speaker and leading youth speaker with years of inspiring others through her personal story of persistence. Charla wears many hats as wife, mother, daughter, attorney, leader, speaker and friend. Charla can deliver high-impact student assemblies, peer counseling instruction, professional development keynotes, moderation of panel discussions and education conference sessions to improve behavior, morale, engagement and environment. If you are looking for a speaker who is on the rise and soon to be one of the most sought-after educational speakers and top youth speakers in 2026, you found the right match.
I seek to inspire youth and professionals to pursue growth, persistence, and purpose on every path – those that we choose and those that are chosen for us!
I’ve faced many obstacles — overcoming poor self-esteem, surviving sexual trauma, navigating teenage motherhood, dropping out of college, surviving domestic violence, enduring divorce, saving my home from foreclosure, and failing forward in entrepreneurship. Through each setback, I found strength and purpose. Today, I am licensed attorney with celebrated accomplishments. My journey is proof that if we are purposeful, growth can come from our toughest challenges.
Sincerely,
Charla
Services
Keynotes, workshops, panel moderation, peer counseling education and coaching sessions designed to help students and young professionals overcome hardship and maintain momentum in the face of changing environments.
Programs blend storytelling with practical growth steps, offering actionable strategies to build resilience, adapt to change, and pursue ambitious dreams.
Upcoming engagements:
March 26, 2026 * Atlanta * Leadership Institute For Women of Color Attorneys – General Session & Workshop: Who Knows Your Name? Strategic Networking and Authentic Brand Building and Professional Development
April 6, 2026 *Jacksonville, FL * Jacksonville University College of Law – Black Law Student Association Solo Practitioner Event
May 23, 2026 * Bradford County, FL * Instigate Love, Inc. – Mentors in Medicine (invitation only event) – Session and Workshop: Funding the Dream. Paying for your path to a career in medicine.
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Charla Mcklevey. Top Youth Motivational & Inspirational Speaker. 