Lakesha Raynor

About Lakesha Raynor

I show up on LinkedIn to help workforce leaders and entrepreneurs connect the dots between strategy, innovation, and social capital—because relationships are the new currency, and I spend mine wisely.As the Chief Inspiration Officer of Leading with LaKesha, I use the mic—and the moment—to shift mindsets. I don’t just speak to audiences, I activate them. With 28+ years across manufacturing, education, and entrepreneurship, I bring football analogies, fearless leadership, and faith-forward energy to every stage I step on.By day, I lead workforce innovation at Dallas College—building bridges between education and industry. I manage multimillion-dollar grants, guide a powerhouse team, and create employer-driven training models that connect talent to opportunity.And through MOCO Vibe Productions, I’m producing content that captures what happens after the mic drops: legacy-building, mindset-shifting, and the conversations that move culture forward.Whether I’m behind the podium, in the boardroom, or in the studio, I’m here to help people lead louder, connect deeper, and build with purpose.

Experience

1. Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer

   Leading With Lakesha

   Feb 2024 — Present · US

   Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer at Leading with LaKesha - Transformative Speaker specializing in Leadership Excellence, Lifelong Learning, and Living Your Faith. With 28 years of experience, I\'m passionate about inspiring positive change through engaging narratives, football analogies, and dynamic presentations. Join me on a journey of growth and success!Led transformative leadership sessions that inspired measurable growth in professional development across diverse audiences, with a focus on fostering leadership excellence and personal growth.Delivered dynamic presentations that consistently drove high engagement and resulted in positive organizational change, with feedback showing a 95% satisfaction rate among participants.Simplified complex leadership concepts using football analogies, resulting in a 20% increase in participant comprehension and practical application of leadership principles.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management

  2020 — 2022

• Cedar Valley College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Business

  2016 — 2018

• Spelman College

  Psychology

  1993 — 1993

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  International Honors Certificate, Global Entrepreneurship

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Corporate Training
• Grant Administration
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Contract Management
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Human Resources
• Leadership Development
• Program Coordination
• Business Strategy
• Business Relationship Building
• Networking
• Higher Education
• Time Management
• Organizational Development
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Small Business Development
• Training
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Accounting
• Federal Grants Management
• Program Evaluation
• Government Contracting
• Relationship Building
• Advertising
• Small Business Marketing
• Process Improvement
• University Teaching
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Benefits