Michelle Poitier - US Navy Veteran - Jacksonville, FL
Michelle Poitier served in the United States Navy from 1990 until 2003. She has served her Nation and the State of Florida honorably.
Ms. Poitier was nominated and selected to attend Former First Lady Michelle Obama's United State of Women's Initiative 2016 for her work in the Jacksonville, FL community; recipient of a letter of recognition from the Governor Rick Scott (Sept 23rd, 2016) of Florida, for her Jacksonville, FL community contributions. Additionally, Ms. Poitier received a letter from The White House (March 16, 2016) for selection/participation in the Mission Continue (Women’s Veteran's Leadership Summit).
For nearly 6 years Michelle Poitier has utilized her talents for public speaking, her unique life experiences and her ability to craft messages that resonate with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of others. A respected Navy disabled veteran, successful entrepreneur, and powerful advocate for victims of military sexual trauma and other forms of abuse she is known for her transparency, authenticity, and ability to turn one’s suffering into surviving and thriving. Michelle Speakz has provided the means to expand her global vision for healing and strengthening women into a multi-tiered platform of change and action through events, focused content & speaking.
Ms. Poitier was nominated and selected to attend Former First Lady Michelle Obama's United State of Women's Initiative 2016 for her work in the Jacksonville, FL community; recipient of a letter of recognition from the Governor Rick Scott (Sept 23rd, 2016) of Florida, for her Jacksonville, FL community contributions. Additionally, Ms. Poitier received a letter from The White House (March 16, 2016) for selection/participation in the Mission Continue (Women’s Veteran's Leadership Summit).
For nearly 6 years Michelle Poitier has utilized her talents for public speaking, her unique life experiences and her ability to craft messages that resonate with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of others. A respected Navy disabled veteran, successful entrepreneur, and powerful advocate for victims of military sexual trauma and other forms of abuse she is known for her transparency, authenticity, and ability to turn one’s suffering into surviving and thriving. Michelle Speakz has provided the means to expand her global vision for healing and strengthening women into a multi-tiered platform of change and action through events, focused content & speaking.
Ms. Poitier also founded and operates Future Impressions LLC, Founded in 2014, a veteran-owned small business. What started out as a hobby assisting job seekers and business professionals flourished into a business dedicated to helping clients package their projects in a professional manner. My staff and I have extensive experience in writing and administrative services. Ms. Poitier has volunteered to serve her country for 13 years, since then, she has been serving the State of Florida thru business, civic, community and personal improvements to the lives of many. Educated in business, she is a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, life coach and advocate to women veteran issues.
Education and Training Accomplishments:
Professional and Employment History:
Michelle Poitier, CEO:
For nearly 6 years Michelle Poitier has utilized her talents for public speaking, her unique life experiences and her ability to craft messages that resonate with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of others. A respected Navy disabled veteran, successful entrepreneur, and powerful advocate for victims of military sexual trauma and other forms of abuse she is known for her transparency, authenticity, and ability to turn one’s suffering into surviving and thriving. Michelle Speakz has provided the means to expand her global vision for healing and strengthening women into a multi-tiered platform of change and action through events, focused content & speaking.
Services/Products Provided:
Areas of Expertise:
Michelle Speakz takes the time to understand your message and intent. Whether voice-over, public speaking or any of our diverse offerings our focus is on crafting a message worthy of your brand.
Personal & Professional Development Strategist, Life Coach, Veteran Mentor
Ms. Poitier provides:
Future Impressions LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
Our mission:
To offer the highest level of virtual administrative support and professional writing services.
Our goal:
To provide exemplary service at affordable prices.
Professional Certifications:
Advocacy on Behalf of Veterans:
Michelle is an advocate, activist, author and inspirational speaker. She takes you on a journey to healing and wholeness. If you're seeking words of hope and encouragement and release from pains of the past, join Michelle in her voice of commitment as she advocates for survivors of domestic & sexual abuse, homelessness among female veterans, and those battling with Post War Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Michelle's own journey to healing from sexual and domestic abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD was the catalyst for her passion to assisting others on their journey to healing. Her works include the following:
Television/Podcast Appearances:
Books/Blogs/Articles:
Keynote Presentations:
Panel Speaker:
Civic Activities and Contributions:
Healing Women Healing Nations of NE Florida Inc. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization focused on meeting the unmet needs of female veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress secondary to military sexual trauma, have encountered homelessness and are in need of resource referrals, wrap-around services and support to assist them on the journey to becoming successfully reintegrated within their communities. Healing Women Healing Nations NE Florida Inc. provides individual coaching, helping you to "Redefine Your Life-Path" through an 8 week standard or a 16 week intensive program. Healing Women Healing Nations NE Florida Inc. provides social service referrals focused on eight areas of continuum of care: Family Strengthening, Behavioral Health & Wellness, Substance Abuse counseling (if needed), Education, Financial Literacy/Management, Legal Assistance Counseling and Employment Readiness & Training, Volunteerism. Workshops, one-on-one individual counseling and referrals provide these services to collaborative agencies/service providers.
Michelle Poitier is a published author. Here are her two books:
Awards and Honors:
Eagle Award Recipient - 2018
Written Narrative:
Michelle Poitier volunteered to serve her country for 13 years, since then, she has been serving the State of Florida thru business, civic, community and personal improvements to the lives of many. Educated in business, she is a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, life coach and advocate to women veteran issues. I met Ms. Poitier in Washington DC recently during a 7-day post war PTSD program. Immediately I recognized her professional communication skills, her integrity, her passion for her mission and her dedication to helping women veterans. After spending a little time in conversation with her, I had confirmed that my initial impressions were accurate. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Ms. Poitier touches many lives through television, radio, the Internet and public speaking appearances. She is an asset to her community as a whole and the individuals she coaches and counsels. She has dedicated her life as a Christian to God and His service.
I am very pleased and blessed by having met Ms. Poitier. She is an inspiration to all of us.
David L. Rose
Secretary - Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Society
Testimonials:
Michelle Poitier hosting her own radio talk show:
“Ms. Poitier is a prolific and dynamic speaker capable of engaging large audiences in thoughtful discussion. She would make a great speaker at conferences, high school assemblies, and government or business meetings.”
Timothy Pfeil, Instructor, Missouri State University
"Michelle presented to our guests of Hilton Head Health.. She imparted important "pearls of wisdom" from her very own life experiences that every person can take with them. She was both thought provoking and entertaining."
Carol Stratford, Hilton Head Health
“I have had the pleasure of hearing Michelle speak on several occasions and I can say without hesitation that her content and delivery are wonderfully and powerfully compelling. This is a woman who has lived a remarkable life; gained intense experiences and is now connecting with audiences in a meaningful way. I would encourage any and all to jump at the chance to witness Michelle in person.”
Jeff Evans, Founder, Mountain Vision
Education and Training Accomplishments:
- University of Phoenix, B.S. Business Management
- Boot camp - Pensacola 1990
CTR A-school Ft Devens, MA
CTR C-school Pensacola, FL - Graduate Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities
- Graduate No Barriers Warriors’
- Graduate Warfighter Advance
- Alumni Associations:
University of Phoenix The Mission Continues
- NSGA Pyongtaek, Korea
- NSGA Galeta Island, Panama
- NSGA Northwest Chesapeake, VA
- USS John F. Kennedy Mayport, FL
- USS Spruance DD963 Mayport, FL
- NLSO Mayport, FL
- End rank CTR2 (SW) Michelle Poitier
Received Honorable Discharge after 13 years of service.
Professional and Employment History:
Michelle Poitier, CEO:
For nearly 6 years Michelle Poitier has utilized her talents for public speaking, her unique life experiences and her ability to craft messages that resonate with people of all backgrounds for the betterment of others. A respected Navy disabled veteran, successful entrepreneur, and powerful advocate for victims of military sexual trauma and other forms of abuse she is known for her transparency, authenticity, and ability to turn one’s suffering into surviving and thriving. Michelle Speakz has provided the means to expand her global vision for healing and strengthening women into a multi-tiered platform of change and action through events, focused content & speaking.
Services/Products Provided:
- Voice-Over Talent
- Public Speaking
- Workshop/Conference Facilitator
Areas of Expertise:
- Esteem Building & Personal Growth
- Professional Leadership & Development
- Organization Building (Advocacy Programming)
Michelle Speakz takes the time to understand your message and intent. Whether voice-over, public speaking or any of our diverse offerings our focus is on crafting a message worthy of your brand.
Personal & Professional Development Strategist, Life Coach, Veteran Mentor
Ms. Poitier provides:
- Personalized guidance to achieve specific goals & overcome obstacles to personal growth.
- Personalized guidance to improve performance in a particular skill or focus area.
- Assisting veteran clients with making tactical decisions in their life.
- Improvement in a client's performance, targets, and goals.
- Increased openness to personal learning and development.
- Increased ability to identify solutions to specific issues.
Future Impressions LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
Our mission:
To offer the highest level of virtual administrative support and professional writing services.
Our goal:
To provide exemplary service at affordable prices.
Professional Certifications:
- NAMI Peer to Peer Facilitator, 2017
- NAMI Recovery Connections Facilitator, 2017 NAMI In Our Own Voice
- Presenter, 2018 NAMI SMART Advocate, 2018
- Expert Rating, Life Coach 2019
- Basic Finance, 2019
Advocacy on Behalf of Veterans:
Michelle is an advocate, activist, author and inspirational speaker. She takes you on a journey to healing and wholeness. If you're seeking words of hope and encouragement and release from pains of the past, join Michelle in her voice of commitment as she advocates for survivors of domestic & sexual abuse, homelessness among female veterans, and those battling with Post War Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Michelle's own journey to healing from sexual and domestic abuse, military sexual trauma and PTSD was the catalyst for her passion to assisting others on their journey to healing. Her works include the following:
Television/Podcast Appearances:
- Action Jax News, - Jacksonville
- River City Live, WJXT 4 - Jacksonville, FL
- It's A New Day - Comcast - Jacksonville, FL
- Around Our Town - TBN Jacksonville, FL
- A Kind Voice - Podcast
- Toneal Jackson - Podcast - Chicago, Illinois
- Michelle Speakz - Podcast
- The Reality w/Judith Foster - Boston, Massachusetts
Books/Blogs/Articles:
- Releasing the Pain - Author
- Random Thoughts From the Heart. A Collection - Author
- Triggers - Blog
- Personal & Professional Transformation - Article (Queendom)
- Restoring Your Inner Resiliency - Article
- Will You Be Made Whole- Surviving Sexual/Domestic Abuse
- Recovering All - Article (Program Success Magazine)
- The Journey Continues - Article (No Barriers USA Online Blog)
- The Road to Recovery - Article (No Barriers USA Online Blog)
- Sistas Helping Sistas - Article (Queendom Magazine)
- Why Am I So Driven (Program Success Magazine)
- Fear (Program Success Magazine)
- Bringing Hope Where There is No Hope (Program Success)
- An Endangered Species Hate Crimes Against African Americans on the Rise (Queendom Magazine)
- The Journey to Unconditional Love (Queendom Magazine)
Keynote Presentations:
- Ladies Night Out 2018, 180 Investment & Development Group (Jax, FL)
- Unmasking Stigma, Mental Health Matters (Ocala, FL)
- AFTER I PRAYED...NOW WHAT? Mental Health Awareness Workshop (Jax, FL)
- Redefine Your Life Path 2019, Bethune Cookman University (Daytona, FL)
Panel Speaker:
- Service Above Self - Missouri State University (MSU)
- Pyramid of Military Honor - MSU
- Sexual Assault on College Campuses - MSU
- Race Relations - Continuing the Conversation - MSU
- Beauty Cult/Teenagers & Body Image - MSU
- Women in the Military - Jacksonville, FL Key Note Speaker
- The Mission Continues Gala (St. Louis Missouri)
- Hilton Head Health Spa (South Carolina)
- No Barriers Warriors (Fort Collins, Colorado)
- Wells Fargo (Jacksonville, FL)
- Honoring Women Veterans 2018 - (University of North Florida)
- Real Talk, Real Change XI - (Eagle Soaring Management)
Civic Activities and Contributions:
- Edward Waters College, Schell Sweet Community Resource Center ~
- Community Awareness/Engagement National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) ~
- Mental Health Awareness/Ending Stigma
- Mental Health America (MHA) ~ Anti-bullying
Healing Women Healing Nations of NE Florida Inc. is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization focused on meeting the unmet needs of female veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress secondary to military sexual trauma, have encountered homelessness and are in need of resource referrals, wrap-around services and support to assist them on the journey to becoming successfully reintegrated within their communities. Healing Women Healing Nations NE Florida Inc. provides individual coaching, helping you to "Redefine Your Life-Path" through an 8 week standard or a 16 week intensive program. Healing Women Healing Nations NE Florida Inc. provides social service referrals focused on eight areas of continuum of care: Family Strengthening, Behavioral Health & Wellness, Substance Abuse counseling (if needed), Education, Financial Literacy/Management, Legal Assistance Counseling and Employment Readiness & Training, Volunteerism. Workshops, one-on-one individual counseling and referrals provide these services to collaborative agencies/service providers.
Michelle Poitier is a published author. Here are her two books:
- “Releasing The Pain”
Michelle's God given burden is to bring hope to those who are hopeless. In essence, Michelle is the Lord's "chain breaker" to lost souls. She uses her God given gift to tear down strongholds and break the chains of spiritual bondage off the lives of those that the world has labeled "unworthy" and "unsalvageable". - “Random Thoughts From The Heart”
This collection encompasses conversations with God on heartfelt issues that I could not take to anyone else. During these conversations with God, He softened my hardened heart. At that moment I allowed my heart to be malleable in His hands. My heart was no longer stone but flesh. In that moment, I came out of the desert because the water had broken.
Awards and Honors:
Eagle Award Recipient - 2018
Written Narrative:
Michelle Poitier volunteered to serve her country for 13 years, since then, she has been serving the State of Florida thru business, civic, community and personal improvements to the lives of many. Educated in business, she is a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, life coach and advocate to women veteran issues. I met Ms. Poitier in Washington DC recently during a 7-day post war PTSD program. Immediately I recognized her professional communication skills, her integrity, her passion for her mission and her dedication to helping women veterans. After spending a little time in conversation with her, I had confirmed that my initial impressions were accurate. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Ms. Poitier touches many lives through television, radio, the Internet and public speaking appearances. She is an asset to her community as a whole and the individuals she coaches and counsels. She has dedicated her life as a Christian to God and His service.
I am very pleased and blessed by having met Ms. Poitier. She is an inspiration to all of us.
David L. Rose
Secretary - Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Society
Testimonials:
Michelle Poitier hosting her own radio talk show:
“Ms. Poitier is a prolific and dynamic speaker capable of engaging large audiences in thoughtful discussion. She would make a great speaker at conferences, high school assemblies, and government or business meetings.”
Timothy Pfeil, Instructor, Missouri State University
"Michelle presented to our guests of Hilton Head Health.. She imparted important "pearls of wisdom" from her very own life experiences that every person can take with them. She was both thought provoking and entertaining."
Carol Stratford, Hilton Head Health
“I have had the pleasure of hearing Michelle speak on several occasions and I can say without hesitation that her content and delivery are wonderfully and powerfully compelling. This is a woman who has lived a remarkable life; gained intense experiences and is now connecting with audiences in a meaningful way. I would encourage any and all to jump at the chance to witness Michelle in person.”
Jeff Evans, Founder, Mountain Vision