September 2007: Devin Cofield
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 29
Occupation: Motivational Speaker and Author
Status: Single
Children: 1
A victor and not the victim, a survivor and a woman of favor!! She has overcome many challenges in her life and is now ready to share them with the world, in hopes to bring women out of what she has overcome. Ms. Cofield, a motivational speaker for young women and aspiring author, speaks to women of all ages empowering them to step out of their comfort zones to find that "better" thing in their lives. Ms. Cofield is a Certified Diversity Awareness Trainer and a Certified Women's Issues Trainer, she is also a member of The Professional Woman's Network International Speaker's Bureau. Please visit her web site for more information at www.trinityconsultingservices.org.What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment thus far, is stepping out on faith and accepting the challenge God gave to me by starting my own business in hopes to help empower women, not only in my surrounding area, but the world as well to increase their emotional well-being.
Name your favorite movie?
The Color Purple, Bad Boys, Something New, Brown Sugar, Love & Basketball
Describe your personal diva style.
It changes from day to day...but whatever I have on, I also have on heels, make-up & hair are in place, and I do look my best! Appearance is everything.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Dream big and never give up!
You look mah-valous! what is your secret??
I use Mary Kay's 3-in-1 Cleanser & Moisturizer daily.What's one dream you look forward to coming true?
I look forward to having my organization becoming a world-wide household name.
If a movie was made about your life, what actress would play you and who would your leading man be?
Kerry Washington & Will Smith
What 3 adjectives would your best friend use to describe you?
Persistent, intelligent & focused
What makeup/beauty essential can you absolutely positively not live without?
Mary Kay foundation, eye liner and lip gloss/lip stick
What's playing on your CD player right now?
Compilation of gospel music
What is the one thing you wish more people knew about you?
I have a sense of humor :)
What is your opinion, is the formula to success?
Keeping God the head of my life, having passion, determination and staying focused
What motivates you?
Seeing other successful people & people that TRY to discourage me from fulfilling God's vision!! WOW!!!!
Complete the sentence" One year from now, I would like to....
have traveled the world empowering women and giving them hope that they WILL succeed in every area of their life and be a blessing to those around them. Also one year from now, I would like to be a published author.Sum up your personal philosophy.
Stay focused on the vision God has given you, be determined and never give up for anything or anybody!
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