The Ivy League Coach

Name: The Ivy League Coach
Address: 1340 W. Tunnel Boulevard Suite 400, Houma, LA, 70360, US
Telephone: +19856280000
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The Ivy League Coach

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Development & Coaching She emphasizes “leading from the center” a rite of passage to becoming an authentic leader.

Aronda is an experienced personal development coach, business owner, consultant, speaker and a veteran subject matter expert (SME). Her professional focus is in: leading from the center, program design and implementation, organizational innovation and personal effectiveness. She is known to equip leaders by introducing the practice of Appreciative Inquiry and System Thinking into their leadership

philosophy. Aronda’s down to earth approach has enabled her to inspire and encourage people from all walks of life. Clients and audiences alike are drawn to her candor and the use of humor. She’s pragmatic, thought-provoking, and transparent. Sharing her personal and professional challenges has enabled her to gain the trust required to co-create the journey. Aronda is an honorably discharged Army veteran; she deployed during Desert Shield-Storm as a medic with 3rd Armored Division 45th Support Battalion. Aronda’s Unit received the Valorous Unit Award

03/16/2026

Join Us! Her Story Her Journey - Women's History Event
March 21, 2026 530p-800p Plantation Inn Houma, La.
Tickets: https://square.link/u/Qixt1mUD

02/26/2026

For four years, The Ivy League Coach, Aronda Smith, has presented HER Story HER Journey, creating space for truth, courage, and connection right here in our community.
This is more than an event. It is a room filled with real women sharing real stories of resilience, leadership, loss, faith, growth, and becoming. Each year, dynamic women from our own community step forward with vulnerability and strength, and each year we leave better, stronger, and more connected.
When one woman tells the truth about her journey, she gives another woman permission to rise.
Join us for the 4th Annual Her Story Her Journey. Come listen. Come learn. Come be inspired.
Food & Drinks included.
Ticket Purchase: https://square.link/u/Qixt1mUD

01/10/2026

Save the date.
The Ivy League Coach presents the 4th Annual Women’s History Event: Her Story Her Journey.
Join us on March 21, 2026 as we honor the narratives of women in our community. This event creates space for women to share their journeys with honesty, strength, and vulnerability, because our stories matter and they deserve to be heard.
This has become a powerful annual gathering rooted in reflection, resilience, and connection. Each year, local women take the stage and remind us of the courage it takes to keep going and the impact of owning your story.
Speaker announcement coming soon.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Move with Purpose and Intention.

10/04/2025

Ready to launch or level up your nonprofit? 💡 Join us for The Nonprofit Blueprint Workshop — where vision meets strategy and passion becomes impact. 💚
REGISTRATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/non-profit-blue-print-workshop-tickets-1772605724439?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/10/2025

📚✨ Nonprofit Blueprint Seminar!

We spent the day diving into the essentials of building a strong, mission-driven organization from how to start and legally structure a nonprofit, to running effective operations, securing funding, and so much more.
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our phenomenal presenter, Stephanie Booker, MS, Founder of AHARI (A Home Is a Right) in Philadelphia, and our dynamic co-facilitator, The Ivy League Coach, Aronda Smith, MSOD 🎓💼 for delivering powerful expertise, real-world strategies, and inspiring stories that empowered participants to launch and sustain impactful organizations.
🙌 Special thanks to every participant for your energy, engagement, and commitment to building change in your communities.
A heartfelt thanks to Tia Campbell for the delicious meal.
💡 Knowledge is the blueprint — action is the build. Yesterday, we didn’t just talk about it… we started building it!

08/06/2025

Join Stephanie Booker of A Home Is a Right—a Philadelphia-based grassroots organization serving homeless veterans and families. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, has raised $2.2 million for her cause, and brings over 20 years of experience as a certified HUD landlord, specializing in rehabbing blighted properties into safe, stable housing.

She’ll be joined by Aronda Smith, Founder of One Terrebonne Community Center, U.S. Army veteran, and Ivy League–trained community strategist. With over two decades of experience in leadership, nonprofit development, and community advocacy, Aronda is known for equipping emerging leaders with the tools to launch sustainable, mission-driven organizations that truly transform lives.

This dynamic, one-day training is designed to help you turn your vision into a sustainable, community-impacting organization. From legal formation to fundraising and board building, you’ll get the tools, strategies, and inspiration needed to start strong and lead with purpose.

Click the link to register:
https://form.jotform.com/252176926784167

🗓️ Don’t miss your blueprint to lasting change.

03/11/2025

🌟 **What an Amazing Day at Our 3rd Annual Women’s History Month HER Story HER Journey Event!** 🌟

Presented by The Ivy League Coach - Aronda Smith, this event was a true celebration of the strength, resilience, and unstoppable spirit of women from all walks of life. From powerful speeches to honoring the incredible work of servant leaders, the energy in the room was truly electric.

We heard empowering stories of overcoming obstacles, following passions, and breaking barriers. It was a beautiful reminder that no dream is too big, and no challenge is too great. 💫

A special thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Anastasia Montgomery, and Guest Speaker, Sarmona Miller, for sharing their wisdom, courage, and authenticity with us. Your stories weren’t just inspiring—they were a call to action for all of us to rise, support one another, and make our voices heard. 🙏

Councilwoman Kim Chauvin, we truly appreciate you taking the time to join us and share your story. To our honorees, Erika Wolfe and Raegan Duplantis Creppell, we salute the incredible work your non-profits are doing in our community. 👏

A huge shout-out to our Mistress of Ceremony, Terri Ricks, for bringing so much energy and life to the event! 💃 And a heartfelt thank you to my amazing team—Brandie Holliday Moore, Terri Ricks, Tracy Castle Alexander and Christie Howard—for stepping up and making the event a success in my absence due to COVID.

Most importantly, we truly appreciated everyone in attendance for supporting these phenomenal women!

Let’s keep the momentum going! Together, we are unstoppable. 💖

02/17/2025

Get Your Tickets Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1203981764869?aff=oddtdtcreator
Come join us for an inspiring event celebrating women's stories and journeys at the Plantation Inn. Hear from amazing speakers, connect with like-minded individuals, and empower each other. Whether you're a student, professional, or stay-at-home mom, this event is for you! Let's come together to support, uplift, and inspire one another. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something special. See you there!

01/27/2025

Check out our Guest Speaker from Last Year's event Laura Stanley...A story of Recovery and Resilience
Video courtesy: Kenneth Johnson, Jr | KrankitUp

To purchase tickets for this year's event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/her-story-her-journey-tickets-1203981764869?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawIEt65leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHa_2AJz1vhCR5T9I4BILmDmSycUrIIDxTfXuxd8Gvg9-tOviUf-5yh3Nbw_aem_0dDkDodcDorRZq2noTLcZw

01/26/2025

LISTEN to our KEYNOTE SPEAKER from LAST YEAR
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH EVENT - Her STORY Her JOURNEY!
Video courtesy: Kenneth Johnson, Jr | KrankitUp

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1340 W. Tunnel Boulevard Suite 400
Houma, LA
70360

Telephone

+19856280000

Website

http://ivyleaguecoach.com/

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