I Wear Many Hats!
• Ylonda – The Courage Coach | Motivational Speaker, MC & Event Host
As Ylonda – The Courage Coach, I help individuals and organizations move through fear and into confident action. My work blends storytelling, strategic questioning, and lived experience to inspire growth, resilience, and courageous decision-making. As a motivational speaker, master of ceremonies, and event host, I bring warmth, professionalism, and engaging energy that connects audiences and elevates events from meaningful to memorable.
• Real Estate Agent | Licensed in the State of Texas
As a licensed Texas real estate agent, I guide clients through buying, selling, and investing with clarity and care. I am passionate about helping people make informed decisions, build wealth, and feel confident throughout the real estate process. Whether you are a first-time buyer, relocating, or planning your next investment, my approach is education-based, client-centered, and relationship-driven.
• Event Planner | DFW Pop-Up Shops & Community Events
I am an experienced event planner who curates and hosts pop-up shops and community-centered events throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. My events are designed to spotlight small businesses, creatives, and wellness brands while creating inviting, well-organized spaces for connection, shopping, and celebration. From vendor coordination to event flow and promotion, I bring vision, structure, and heart to every experience.
• Author
I am also a published author and an Amazon best-selling contributor to Spirit of Survivors, where my work appears in Chapter 11 and centers on the spirit of single motherhood. In my chapter, I share the journey of raising four daughters on my own while navigating not only personal and financial challenges, but also the judgment and assumptions placed on single mothers. I speak honestly about how others often assumed my children did not have a real chance simply because I was raising them alone.
Despite those narratives, my focus remained on creating stability, love, and opportunity. Today, my daughters are all adults, building their own lives and legacies, and we remain deeply connected, something I believe many single mothers quietly hold as the ultimate goal. My story affirms that success as a single parent is not defined by circumstance or outside opinion, but by raising resilient, capable, and connected children in an imperfect world.
• Board President | DFW Women’s Club
I proudly serve as Board President of the DFW Women’s Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and connecting women. The organization provides networking opportunities, business education, community events, and philanthropic initiatives designed to support women at every stage of their personal and professional journey. In my role, I lead strategic vision, community partnerships, and programming that creates spaces where women feel supported, celebrated, and equipped to thrive.
• Ordained Wedding Officiant
As an ordained wedding officiant, I create heartfelt, personalized ceremonies that honor each couple’s unique love story. Whether intimate or celebratory, traditional or non-traditional, my goal is to craft meaningful moments that reflect authenticity, joy, and connection. I believe every union deserves to be witnessed with intention, warmth, and grace.
• Belly Dance Instructor | Classes, Parties & Events
I offer belly dance instruction rooted in joy, body confidence, and cultural appreciation. My teaching includes basic belly dance and FCBD® Style (FatChanceBellyDance® Style), available for one-on-one sessions, group classes, birthday parties, and special events. These experiences are designed to celebrate movement, connection, and self-expression in a supportive and empowering environment. No experience required just a willingness to move and have fun.
“There was once a time in history where the sway of a woman’s hips was so beautiful that they set it to music.”
— Carolena Nericcio, Founder of FCBD® Style
For speaking engagements, event hosting, pop-up collaborations, real estate services, or wedding officiating inquiries:
I’d love to connect with you.
📩 Contact: coachcourage303@gmail.com
