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Dr. J. Estrada I’m Dr. J, a higher ed leader, coaching expert, and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in leadership development, also known as Coach Estrada✨

I’m Dr. J, a higher education thought leader, coaching expert, and entrepreneur. I have over 20 years of experience in coaching and leadership development and I believe people should have access to tools that prepare them for seizing opportunities and becoming leaders.

Just a couple of legends hanging out 😉🏈You never know who you’ll run into! Had the pleasure of meeting Čám Ñēwtøñ this w...
09/14/2026

Just a couple of legends hanging out 😉🏈

You never know who you’ll run into! Had the pleasure of meeting Čám Ñēwtøñ this weekend at the Aggie-Eagle Classic! Beyond his incredible career with the Panthers, I really enjoy watching him flourish in the sports media industry with Funky Friday and 4th&1 with Cam Newton. Always great to cross paths with people who have made their mark on the game and continue building their legacy beyond it.

Cam, I’m wishing you continued success in everything that comes next. 🙌🏽🏈✨

Shoutout to my sis Sade Mangum!

He dedicado años a impulsar el desarrollo de las personas. Ahora, abro esta conversación a más espacios. 🎙️Estoy lista p...
09/02/2026

He dedicado años a impulsar el desarrollo de las personas. Ahora, abro esta conversación a más espacios. 🎙️

Estoy lista para llegar a nuevas audiencias, nuevos escenarios y nuevas oportunidades de generar impacto.

Durante casi dos décadas, mi trabajo se ha guiado por una convicción muy sencilla: las personas necesitan acceso para poder aprovechar las oportunidades. Pero el acceso es solo una parte de la ecuación — también hay que estar preparados cuando esa oportunidad toca la puerta.

A lo largo de mi trayectoria he trabajado en la intersección del liderazgo, el coaching, la educación, el deporte, el desarrollo profesional y el impacto social — acompañando a personas y organizaciones a crecer, dar lo mejor de sí, liderar con propósito y generar cambios que realmente importan.
Hoy, quiero llevar ese trabajo a más gente.

Liderazgo. Formación. Oportunidad. Influencia. Impacto. Legado.

Quiero hablar del desarrollo humano, de esa transición del potencial al rendimiento real, de cómo construir influencia genuina, de cómo navegar los cambios de carrera y de vida, de cómo se construyen culturas fuertes, y de cómo redefinir el éxito más allá de un título, un puesto, un empleo o un uniforme.

También quiero abrir espacio para hablar de las experiencias que moldean cómo nos presentamos ante el mundo: identidad, cultura, maternidad, resiliencia y representación. Y de lo que significa manejar la ambición, el liderazgo y las oportunidades sin dejar atrás ninguna de las facetas de quienes somos.

Como líder en educación superior, especialista en coaching, académica, emprendedora, consultora e ingeniera social, traigo conmigo mi experiencia profesional. Como afrolatina, madre y egresada de dos universidades históricamente afroamericanas (HBCU), traigo también mi historia de vida.
Si estás organizando una conferencia, una cumbre de liderazgo, un programa universitario, un simposio para coaches, un retiro organizacional o una experiencia de desarrollo profesional — hablemos.

Ya recorrí el camino y ya hice el trabajo. Ahora estoy lista para contarlo. 🎙️

Para contrataciones, contacte a:
[email protected]

𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🎙️I’m ready for more rooms, broader audiences, ...
08/25/2026

𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🎙️

I’m ready for more rooms, broader audiences, and new opportunities to make an impact.

For nearly two decades, my work has been guided by one simple belief:

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.

But access is only part of the equation. You also have to be prepared when opportunity arrives.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of leadership, coaching, education, athletics, career development, and social impact, helping people and organizations grow, perform, lead, and create meaningful change.

Now, I’m bringing that work to more people.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆.

I want to talk about developing people, moving from potential to performance, building influence, navigating career and life transitions, creating strong cultures, and defining success beyond a title, position, job, or uniform.

I also want to explore the experiences that shape how we show up. Identity. Culture. Motherhood. Resilience. Representation. And what it means to navigate ambition, leadership, and opportunity while carrying the many layers of who we are.

As a higher education leader, coaching expert, scholar, entrepreneur, consultant, and social engineer, I bring professional expertise to the table. As an Afro-Latina, mother, and two-time HBCU graduate, I bring lived experience, too.

If you’re planning a conference, leadership summit, campus program, coaches symposium, organizational retreat, or professional development experience, let’s connect.

𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁. 🎙️

For booking, click the link in my bio 🔗

Still reflecting on an incredible experience at the CMS Coaches’ Symposium, hosted at my alma mater Harding University H...
08/19/2026

Still reflecting on an incredible experience at the CMS Coaches’ Symposium, hosted at my alma mater Harding University High School! 🏆

I had the pleasure of moderating Women & Leadership in Sports, a powerful conversation on leadership, championship culture, mentorship, NIL, and preparing student-athletes for what’s next.

Grateful to CMS, our phenomenal panelists, and everyone who connected with me throughout the day. I’m excited to keep these conversations going and continue doing the work beyond the game.

01/13/2026

Happy Founders’ Day to my beloved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Celebrating 113 years of sisterhood, service, and scholarship feels especially meaningful as this April marks my 22nd year of membership, aligning with the 22 phenomenal women who founded this organization back in 1913. Grateful for the legacy, the sisterhood, and the opportunity to carry their vision forward with pride and purpose. Gamma Phi ‘til I die!

113 years strong. 22 years in. Forever Delta. 🔺❤️🐘

#113 #1913 DeltaSigmaTheta D9

11/12/2025

We’re breaking barriers for Black athletes through cheer, dance, and performance training 💪🏾. UFIT’s capital campaign is all about access, equity, and opportunity. Join us in supporting at the link in our bio!

10/28/2025

Before receiving my WSSU Alumni Achiever Award, .llc decided to capture a few of my thoughts.

It’s one thing to do the work, to pour into others, and to give your all. But it’s something special when that work is recognized and celebrated. 🥳

As read my bio during the Founder’s Day Convocation, I had to pause and just breathe it all in. I thought about everything and everyone who got me here, the lessons, the long days, the late nights, the prayers, and the people who believed in me even when I couldn’t see my own light.✨

This moment wasn’t just about an award. It was about impact. It was about growth. It was about knowing that everything I poured out came back to meet me right here, right now. I am so grateful to be seen, to be celebrated, and to stand in a moment that reminds me of my power and my purpose.

♥️🐏

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