I am a communication enthusiast who finds fulfillment in helping others authentically and effectively convey their truest ideas.
I LOVE WORKING WITH GROUPS
I've taught interpersonal communication and public speaking at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and North Carolina A&T State University. My belief is that while there are many extraordinary theories, assessments, philosophies, and logical approaches that can help us improve our internal and external communication, our practical knowledge can be enhanced by a commitment to authenticity and spiritual practices.
I have found that my most effective personal and professional encounters have been those through which
the vast spiritual world has been acknowledged and leveraged.
My work reflects these values.
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Ms. Nxumalo is an amazing teacher. She brings greatness to the minds of others who were not thinking about it. I wish other teachers would follow her lead. She really cares. It felt as if I was more than just a student in her class.”
GREENSBORO COLLEGE
Joining this Voice and Verse poetry class as a judge was an inspiring reminder of the power of our words. These students are brilliant.
No one tells our story better than us.
WINSTON SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Women of Color have unique struggles with standards of beauty. It was such an honor being part of this group of lovelies as a panelist for Our Beauty Matters. This crew was magical.
hayes-taylor memorial ymca
Hayes-Taylor's Black and Latino Achievers (BLA) Program focuses on youth leadership development. I was invited to speak as the keynote for their 2016 annual breakfast. The youth spoke about their "future selves." Relax... We're in great hands.
flamebuilders
Working with this group of incredible young adults was transformative. Leadership development and spiritual formation are two of my favorite subjects. Flamebuilders brought both together in a unique and powerful way. What a dream!
“If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.”
Cool accomplishments
Named one of the 2016 Triad Business Journal's 40 Leaders Under 40.
Performed African, Caribbean, Haitian, and other ethnic dance forms in Jamaica, South Africa, Los Angeles, and throughout the United States.
Co-founded Thrive.0 (thrive | point | oh), an after school program teaching non-cognitive skills like self-awareness and mindfulness to high school students in preparation for life after graduation.
Received a full scholarship to Google's Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute in New York City.
Published short stories, feature articles, poetry, personal essays, and research-based web content.
Completed my B.S. in Business Management from Guilford College, my M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), and my Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from NCA&TSU.