Dena Billups, MHS, CPLC, Founder 
Certified Christian Life Coach
John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach
Certified DISC Behavior Analysis Trainer
Certified ACE Trainer 
Trauma Healing Facilitator
License DEI Trainer
Member of ICF
Certified Brain Health Trainer
Certified in Strengthening Families- Protective Factors Frame Work











 

My Story

Have you ever heard the saying, "Life be lifing"? Life can often resemble a rollercoaster, full of twists and turns, like a vibrant quilt that continually surprises us. We frequently find ourselves at a crossroads, faced with a fundamental choice. Do we set our sights on the stars, demanding the best from life, or do we simply go with the flow and accept whatever life serves up? As I've engaged in deep introspection, I've contemplated the contents of my wishlist and what I'm content with, essentially delving into the inner workings of my own mind.

Now, let me be candid; I've taken on various roles throughout my life - wife, mompreneur, author-artist, motivational speaker, beauty consultant, trainer, and life coach. However, I wasn't always adept at navigating life's ups and downs. It wasn't until I wholeheartedly committed to personal growth, made it my mission to embrace life to the fullest, and recognized the importance of self-compassion that things began to shine truly.

One Saturday morning, I recall vividly as a single mom,  I had to bring my 5-year-old daughter to my art class. I was determined to complete my class session in pursuit of admission to an Art program in Philadelphia. Though things didn't unfold as planned, a remarkable moment occurred: my 5-year-old, clutching a paintbrush, transformed a blank canvas into a vibrant flower.

It was an epiphany of sorts. I realized that I could be the artist of my own destiny, discarding the labels society had imposed on me and embracing the boundless potential I had witnessed in my daughter's creativity, allowing her to lead the way. Twenty-five years later, I've cultivated transformative practices and proven strategies that have not only worked in my life but also for those I've trained and coached.

So, what's my current narrative these days? Well, I'm on a mission to bring crucial perspectives of freedom, liberating ourselves from the rusty old cycles that have held our families and communities hostage. We're achieving our goals, dismantling barriers that no longer serve us, and paving the way for a brighter future through coaching and training. Because, let's face it, life is a grand adventure, and it's even more extraordinary when we embark on it together. My ultimate vision is to witness the holistic healing of our most vulnerable communities and develop leaders to coach from a trauma-informed lens. 

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