Maintain the Flame

With more than two decades of experience in multiple leadership roles across all levels of education, Dr. Nicole Bradford is recognized as an industry thought leader and subject matter expert. As an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Maintain the Flame, Dr. Bradford leverages her experiences over the years to inspire, motivate, and challenge audiences to shift their thinking toward living their full authentic selves while making a positive impact on others. Her latest book due to be released in August, Your Soul Is Not For Sale, is a self-empowerment hand guide leading readers on a journey deeper into their unique truth. Over the course of her career, Dr. Bradford is most proud of being able to work alongside youth to achieve their personal and academic goals. Through advocacy and relentless support, she has a tenured track record of helping countless students and families from disadvantaged communities to thrive in the face of adversity. As a first-generation college graduate and the first black woman to hold the title of Ms. Austin USA in the 90s, Dr. Bradford doesn’t believe we should live out the limiting scripts handed to us by others. She’s an advocate for carving out a journey that is aligned with our innate passions, allowing what we love to lead the way. In her personal time, Dr. Bradford enjoys spending time with her immediate family and children.