Terri Clay

As the expert in “living a life on purpose”, Terri Clay is theCEO of Terri Clay Enterprises, a multi-purpose company inwhich the uplifting of individuals is a lifestyle. Terri’scommitment to supporting others has catapulted her into asuccess story that is beyond compare.Before realizing her destiny, a 14-year-old Terri entered a life riddled with bad decision-making. Her choices would transpire into an early adulthood of struggle as a single parent. At 21 years old, the mother of four faced domestic abuse and soon after, homelessness. While this would keep many from persevering, Terri would learn how to handle several predicaments at once, and empower herself for the work that would lead her to entrepreneurship.Terri realized her purpose, to motivate others with positive words. With an unyielding love for young people and a passion for travel she began taking the youth of her church on various trips worldwide. With the support of Magazine Street Church in Louisville, KY, Terri came up with ways to raise funds in order for children to travel. Young people were now given the chance to see different people, place and ideas, and a non-profit organization, Steppin’ Out of the Box, was born.Her willingness to help her community has led her to motivate more of the general public, as Terri emerged into a dynamic inspirational speaker. She describes her bad choices of the past when speaking to crowds; choices she says created a domino effect of her life. Additionally, she is the host of a radio show, “The Talking with Terri Show” where she uses her voice to push listeners towards their destiny.She continues to inspire, writing "Walking in Your Purpose” as a featured author in the book 99 Tips to Transform Your Business Today, a collective work of other female entrepreneurs compiled by business strategist Saideh Browne. Terri will soon release her own book, From Fab to Fierce, in September 2011. Her FIERCE clothing line will complement the book launch.Born in Chicago and raised in Louisville, KY, Terri credits her close-knit family with her ability to inspire the masses. Her household was raised to believe in God attending church on a weekly basis. Today she continues to serve God as the mother of four, Lakeisha Louise , Daniel Wayne, D'Lorian Dont'e and Cherell Marie, and the grandmother of 3-year-old Alysha Aaliyah. Terri currently resides in Atlanta.