Motivational Speaker Ms. Toni Washington

Published: Nov. 22, 2012, 7 p.m.

b'Special Guest: Motivational Speaker|Toni Washington, affectionately known as \\u201cMs. Toni\\u201d by the youth and as an \\u201cInner City Guru\\u201d by her team and professional leaders alike, has been an advocate for youth development for over 20 years. Ms. Toni resides in Orlando, FL and is very active in the community. She also represents NBA superstar Dwight Howards mother (Sheryl Howard) who I would like to come on the show as well.\\xa0 Ms.Toni, also host the youth seminar at the \\u201cTom Joyner Family Reunion\\u201d event every year in Orlando, FL. I hope this is something we can make happen, as it is a topic that is being swept under the rug.Ms. Washington is a certified State of Florida Guardian Ad Litem, a nationally certified ARISE Life Skills Master Trainer, a certified State of Florida Behavioral Health Technician, and a certified State of Florida Supreme Court Mediator. She is currently the President and CEO of \\u201cMy Rules...My Reality, Inc.\\u201d where she designs and implements her own curriculum geared towards parents, youth programs, child advocates and community leaders. Ms. Washington is also the Chief VisionarOfficer of \\u201cReaching Da Streetz, Incy .\\u201d a not for profit organization utilizing Ms. Washington\\u2019s strategic plan of bridging barriers for youth and family involvement. On a national level, Ms. Washington\\u2019s tireless community service efforts continue to be an impactful critical component in cultivating our youth toward academic excellence, self-empowerment, and a healthy lifestyle.'