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“Dawn’s commitment to make a difference is shown every time she hits the stage. She’s young, charismatic, and has a story that needs to be heard.”

Yolanda King
Author, Activist & Entrepreneur
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Hello Dawn…

I just want to say thank you soo much for having the guts to write your story and also for keeping a diary in the first place..

You are really an inspiration to us all, whether one is living on the streets or has a career in the courtroom or like myself, a single mother with twin boys…you really inspire and make me realise that I too can achieve all that I set out to achieve if I would but only FOCUS and use the difficult times as learning experiences or better still as a process of ALCHEMY…which I believe is what all your numerous PAINFUL experiences did for you….

As you rightly said in your book, all this was for a reason and thank GOD that reason and purpose is being played out today….

Like JOB in the BIBLE, even though things got really bad, you never gave up hope in GOD and whether you were aware of it or not, YOU had a brilliant relationship with HIM, because you kept communicating with HIM and HE was right by your side through every painful experience you encountered…..

I am SORRY you had to feel all that pain but I am THANKFUL it was for a HIGHER REASON…
GOD bless you and thank you…

Angela Awuku
London, England
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“Dawn is one of those rare individuals who takes her personal stories and life lessons and uses them as an example to promote change in others instead of promoting the victim mentality. Listening to Dawn speak will transform your audience and have them inspired to become victors not victims.”

James Malinchak
“Two-time College Speaker of the Year”
Contributing Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul
www.Malinchak.com

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“Dawn is one of the foremost authorities on self-esteem. She opens the pathway to healing and restoration for those who have been abused, abandoned, and have lost hope. Dawn is a living testament of personal responsibility, diligence, and consistency.”

Jonathan Sprinkles
APCA 2006 Speaker of the Year Recipient
www.jsprinkles.com

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“I cannot thank you enough for your participation in our “How Young is Prostitution” special. This event would not have been such a great success without your participation. Students and parents have expressed gratitude for the learning process of this event.”

In the interest of youth,

Brenda Sharp
Youth Development Services Coordinator
Contra Costa County Office of Education

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“Dawn is one of God’s true blessings! Her words are powerful, and her determination to be a part of the solution is astounding.”

Candace Yvette Cole – Author
“Scars: One Child’s Painful Cry for Love”

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“I thank God for you … You’re a true blessing in every sense of the word. May the Lord continue to give you wisdom to share with the world… a little Dawn in one’s life can make a world of difference.”

Jennifer Lewis

Los Angeles
University of Southern California (USC)

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“I had a lot of hate in my heart, but after hearing you speak about God and His promises to me, I feel like I can forgive my dad for what he did to me and start my own healing process.”

Yvonne Smith
Toronto, Canada

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“I want to thank you for opening up the harsh side of prostitution. So often we see it glamorized on television, but you opened my eyes to the reality that we do not see. More important, you opened the door for me to be able to talk to my two teenage daughters about a subject that I’ve wanted to talk to them about but couldn’t find the appropriate way to bring it up. You are truly a blessing for all young people”

Sally Carrington – Parent

Vancouver, Canada

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“Hey Dawn,

I just wanted to make contact with you and say “thank you” for coming out and letting my chapter, SDSU, adopt you into our group! It’s not easy speaking to a group of “know-it-all” engineers. Some are not as on point as someone like yourself.

Sincerely speaking, we adored your presence, and I personally felt as if you were family.”

Much love,

“Tre” Grady Gordon III – San Diego State University
San Diego
National Society Black Engineers – University PCI Chair

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“Dawn,

It was an incredible pleasure to meet you and your mom this past weekend. Both of you ladies are first-class people, and I am definitely motivated by both of your “testimonies” that each of you shared on Saturday night at dinner.

Thanks also for your kindness in snapping the pictures for everyone. You are already exhibiting the “ABM” strategy!”

LaKendrick Wilson
Tennessee

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“Dawn,

Thanks so much for the powerful force in my life. You took me under your wing.. and there are no words to express my gratitude. Since the day I have met you, I have been living well…”

Giana Young – President – Black Student Union
Recipient of the 2007 Malcolm X Leadership Award
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA

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“Dawn,

Of all the teleconferences that we have done, “How Young is Prostitution” is the one that people actually still call in for help. I wanted you to know that you played a major part in this, and we appreciate you for that.”

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Michele Jackson – Educational Partnership Community Liaison
San Pablo, California

Contra Costa College

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“Dawn taught me to stop living my life as a victim! The first time I asked Dawn to coach me; she turned me down because she said I wasn’t ready! When I finally convinced her that I was ready to change, she took my self-esteem to a place I never imagined! I now know how to establish and maintain successful relationship with my family and friends, and I owe it all to Dawn.”

John Heber

San Francisco, California

“Dawn’s willingness to expose her life for the sole purpose of saving teenagers from the streets sets precedence for the term “mentoring”. I commend this young lady for allowing her belief in God to sustain her through what some would consider horrific circumstances and prevail into the dynamic speaker known as The Self Esteem Queen. This book should be a part of every junior high curriculum across the United States.”

Yolanda King
Author, Activist & Entrepreneur
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Michael Starks
Suwanee, GA
www.starkseservices.com

I was truly captivated by [this] book. I just couldn’t put it down and I was sad when it ended.
First off thank you God for never letting Dawn give up on life no matter how challenging her childhood was. I was truly captivated by her book, I just couldn’t put it down and I was sad when it ended. [Dawn’s] book is a living journal of ones life from a hard life to an even harder life Dawn never gives up thus I see why Dawn’s so passionate about everything that she does today!
It just goes to show you once again that God wants & uses ordinary everyday people and transforms them into spectacular people if they just give Him a chance.
Dawn is a walking, breathing example of His greatness in this cold, dark & cruel World we live in today and we thank Him for that.
LaShawn McKinzie
Northern California
www.thesoleofshoelala.com

Dawn,

I am elated to tell you how much I enjoyed reading your book. It pulled at every emotion that I have; from laughter to sadness and everywhere in between. No matter the situation, you always seemed to have a positive outlook in the end, which displays strong and undying faith and belief in God! Your journey has made you a stronger person and has equipped you with the knowledge and experience needed to help others.

You are an inspiration and a living testament that through it all… God is STILL good. Thank you for sharing your story!

LaLa .”
“Hello Dawn.
I just want to say thank you so much for having the guts to write your story and also for keeping a diary in the first place. You are really an inspiration to us all, whether one is living on the streets or has a career in the courtroom or like myself, a single mother with twin boys… You really inspire and make me realize that I too can achieve all that I set out to achieve if I would focus and use the difficult times as learning experiences or better still as a process of ALCHEMY… Which I believe is what all your numerous PAINFUL experiences did for you.

As you rightly said in your book, all this was for a reason and thank God that reason and purpose is being played out today. Like Job in the Bible, even though things got really bad, you never gave up hope in God and whether you were aware of it or not you had a brilliant relationship with Him because you kept communicating with Him and He was right by your side through every painful experience that you encountered.
I am sorry you had to feel all that pain but I am THANKFUL it was for a higher reason. God bless you and thank you.”
Angela Awuku
London

Dawn, Thank you for sharing your past and present with all the World. Your book is phenomenal.
I could not put it down. I read it in one day and it’s already in the hands of another interested reader! The journey you made to get to where you are is such a testimony to your strength. From molestation, selling drugs, being suicidal, emotional neglect from people you loved, being homeless, losing your best friend, being a prostitute/ escort, institutionalized against your own will….. AND THEN to become a college graduate, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, and the HARRIET TUBMAN of teen prostitutes is your calling.
I’m anticipating your next book eagerly. I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet you. I am inspired by your grace. The closure you are now having with the great bond between your {family members} is God’s Favor. Self Esteem Queen, thank you for TRUTH!

Kim Carr
Altadena, CA

Dawn,
This is Adrienne. I’m here for you. Nothing but sister love for you. I commend you and will be your biggest supporter. I’ll be picking up a copy of your book!!! I’m glad it’s no longer cold for you. It’s sunny days with sunshine rays!!! Forgiveness needs to be practiced on a daily basis! I love it…… Thanks for these motivating words. I needed to hear this!! Love you!! I appreciate you for being able to tell her story as well as being strong and a front runner against these type of things. I’ll have my book club put this on the roster for the next month or so… The story must be told.
~ Adrienne Howell
Los Angeles, California
James Malinchak – Millionaire Speaker/Mentor
Las Vegas, NV
www.collegespeakingsuccess.com
www.BigMoneySpeaker.com
www.Malinchak.com

- Co-Author of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling book series Chicken Soup for the College Soul
- 2 Time Speaker of the Year

“Dawn is one of those rare individuals who takes her personal stories and life lessons and uses them as an example to promote change in others instead of promoting the victim mentality. Listening to Dawn speak will transform your audience and have them inspired to become victors not victims.”