MARSHAWN EVANS, J.D., has garnered a reputation as an inspiring, articulate and intelligent orator. The journey for Marshawn Evans stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine's and USA Today's top women in America. As an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS.

With her savvy business brawn, Marshawn attracted the attention of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump whom handpicked her as a cast member on NBC's popular show The Apprentice, and enabled her to lead Trump's all-women team to their only victory as the project manager. Her elegant style, which won her the interview and talent phases of the Miss America competition and catapulted her to the Top 5, places her in high demand.

Through a robust consulting practice Marshawn Evans Unlimited, a soon to be released motivational clothing line geared towards women and her next book Skirts in the Boardroom: A Woman's Survival Guide to Success in Business & Life. Marshawn continues to attract attention from the world's leading corporations, professional associations, churches, and universities to call on her as a consultant, host, speaker, and executive seminar presenter.

Known for her engaging mix of education and entertainment, Marshawn challenges women groups, executives, sales teams, athletes, students and clients to evaluate their attitude, habits, and perception of self to become a peak performer personally and professionally. Marshawn's presentations are driven by a nine-step peak performance model called HABITUDE. Some of her most popular presentation topics include: Style & Substance "Life Lessons for Leading Ladies"; He Said, She Said: Gender Differences in Communication; Behind the Scenes: Media Influences on Women's Self-Esteem; Corporate Diversity: Value Differences via Different Values; and Executive Edge: How to Make Your Mark.

A native Texan and a former Harry S. Truman Scholar, Marshawn finished her undergraduate studies magna cum laude at Texas Christian University and graduated Georgetown University Law Center debt-free by obtaining over $200,000 in scholarships. She has practiced law with one of Atlanta's most prestigious law firms. Her pro bono legal work and reputation as a passionate, no-nonsense advocate has created a buzz in Atlanta's legal community.

Driven by faith and dedication to service, Marshawn serves on numerous boards including Jamie Foxx's Learn Through Laughter Foundation and the T. Meredith Brito Foundation for Women. Marshawn believes in strengthening the esteem of women while erasing stereotypes, and has committed the use of her voice to make that happen.

SKIRTS IN THE BOARDROOM:

A WOMAN'S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SUCCESS IN BUSINESS & LIFE Skirts in the Boardroom is designed to equip women with 12 powerful strategies necessary to combine confidence and compassion, style and substance, and, of course, beauty and brains. A must have for all women looking to maximize their professional potential, Skirts in the Boardroom offers refreshing and inspiring business advice that is savvy, sensible, straightforward, and long overdue!

HIGH HEELS: MIXING STYLE & SUBTANCE

Many years ago, women were simply eyepieces - something beautiful to look at. After the women's movement, women became mouthpieces, and beauty was undermined if not despised. Now, where do we stand? What does it mean to have the total package, and is it really possible to do it all? Marshawn addresses the challenges, insecurities, and complexes facing all women - and young girls - today. As a former Miss America finalist and an attorney, she shares lessons in leadership, maintaining balance, and keys to mixing style and substance. (Adaptable for Teen Girls & Leadership)

SHARP & SAVVY - COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN:

For decades, gender stereotypes and power dynamics have shaped expectations about proper behavior and communication in the workplace. Women were told to walk softly and carry lipstick, but those days are over! However, lingering stereotypes remain. Can a woman be assertive without being labeled aggressive, and competent without being labeled as conceited? Yes. Through an interactive presentation, Sharp & SavvyT equips professional women with lessons in confidence, image, body language, and the skills necessary to overcome communication barriers with both genders. It provides proven strategies for becoming more effective and efficient communicators.