You made me think things, feel things, see things.
This talk was life-changing for me.
Rodney Ruffin
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Embrace your
‘you-niqueness’, change your
narrative, transform your life
Unlock your full potential, share your story, discover who you’re destined
to be
Say yes to you and step into a life of purpose and possibility
Hi, I'm Nerissa
Before we dive into introductions, I want you to know that you're amazing and I believe in you!
For the longest time in my life, I never once thought I was amazing — or even good enough. As a kid, I was always told that everything about me was wrong, from the way I walked and talked to how I dressed and did my hair.
I tried to fit in, to make myself invisible, just so the bullying and beating would stop. But I failed every time. Eventually, I lost my voice, my confidence, and my light.
When I finally hit rock bottom, I realised I'd nowhere left to go
but up.
It took years of relentless deep work and countless breakdowns and breakthroughs to become the person I was born to be. But after that long, painful, and terrifying journey of self-discovery, I finally found the courage to come out to the world as my real, authentic and unapologetic self. Piece by piece, I rebuilt my confidence, claimed my truth, and discovered my voice.
And I haven't looked back since.
Now as an international keynote speaker, coach, and author, I empower leaders and changemakers to unlock their full potential and powerfully share their stories to transform and impact lives.
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So let me say it again just in case you didn't fully embrace it the first time — YOU are amazing, I believe in you, and I can't wait to dive into all the awesome things we're gonna do together!
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Nerissa empowers teams and individuals to...
Unlock their true potential and live a life of purpose and possibility
Everything you need is already within you. All you need to do is unleash your inner strength and tap into your true potential.
Stand, stay and soar in their truth
Your narrative is yours to write. It’s time to embrace your truth, own your power, and show up as your most authentic self.
Raise diverse voices, share powerful stories and transform lives
Your story has the power to change lives. When you rise in strength and share your truth with the world, you become a lighthouse of hope for others.
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Nerissa is super exciting to watch, the way they share their journey, victories, and trials alike. Their story is so beautiful not only because of the vulnerability and truth they express but also because this story is one that so many share and can relate to. And the way they put it together is delicious. What I love is how Nerissa's energy and flow captivate the audience and listeners while enabling them to stand, soar, and stay in their own truth. Nerissa has a real and outstanding ability; it is a pleasure to witness them serve and touch more lives. I am so glad that Nerissa found us and we found them.
Lisa Nichols,
Founder and CEO, Motivating the Masses
Nerissa combines powerful personal stories with actionable takeaways and an infectious positive energy to inspire teams and individuals to rise to their full potential, take meaningful action and create real, transformative change — both in their own lives and in the world around them.
Nerissa works with teams and individuals to help them break through negative beliefs, show up with conviction and unleash their true potential. Through 1:1 and group coaching programmes, they equip leaders, creators, and changemakers with the tools and confidence to raise their voice, powerfully share their story, and amplify their message to the world.
Nerissa is a natural storyteller and two-time international best-selling author. Their books, Growing Through and A Different Reality, offer a personal and poignant insight into Nerissa’s life and journey, and explore universal themes of queerness, identity, mental health, resilience and love.
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