Author of - Black Gold - An Audible Original, Dream With Faith, Legacy Poetry, (Self-Published) (Officialteresaedwards.com)Speaker, Consultant, Clinician and Special Appearances. From the small town of Cairo, Georgia to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and everything in-between; my experiences have been enriched with different cultures, and the nuances that bring about positive changes.I support and advocate for girls and women on and off the playing fields as we soar to new heights of acceptance in the sporting world every day. Sharing hard-won lessons is paramount to the explanation of attributes that are needed for overcoming challenges. Competition is healthy but not always necessary for achievement.That's why I now work with schools, colleges, and coaches to assist with identifying goals for the purpose of fulfilling dreams. I was fortunate to have compassionate coaches who were both tough and supporting mentors. I'm inspired to ignite the flame of empowerment using the tools I've learned along my journey. And... maybe I will gather a few more from the new relationships I aim to develop, because, it's my turn, and, I want to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs, athletes, and world leaders. I have a few Olympic Medals to my credit, I just want anyone who's aiming for the Gold to know that; "You've got what it takes, just understand that it will Take everything you've got" to get yours.