Cozette Gaston, Ph.D.
ABOUT
You must develop an Alpha and Omega mindset because your beginning may have been rough, but it does not predict your end!
As a first-generation high school, college, and doctoral graduate, Dr. Gaston has experienced many negative presuppositions that could have derailed her from her dreams, and resulted in a life-long poverty-stricken mindset.
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Beating the odds, Dr. Gaston continuously strives to help people transform their mindset by identifying and employing clear strategies to overcome deep-rooted issues that can ultimately halt personal and professional growth.
After battling situational depression, Dr. Gaston learned how to view failure as stepping stones to greatness. She sought the renewal of her strength in an effort to experience the fullness that God had in store for her. She has a winning attitude and a captivating voice to engage any audience.
Dr. Gaston delivers energetic and interactive speaking sessions to empower people to dream BIG!
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She is Grit Girl!
Cozette Gaston, Ph.D.
Rejecting the Lies and
Living Your Truth
The Ghetto is a Lie
Are you ready to be the anomaly of your community by truly living your best authentic life? If so, in this book you will learn to:
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Reject generational curses that plague your family.
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Redefine your true sense of self despite naysayers.
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Rededicate yourself to your community.
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Reactivate your dreams to experience the fullness of life.
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Refuse to settle for less.
Learn how to embrace failure and be bold about being the author of the next chapter in your life!
​Grit Girl ...
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Is eager to share strategies to help others live the life they were designed to live.
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Loves energetic and interactive speaking sessions.
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Will push people into dreaming BIG.
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Empowers people to be reflective practitioners.
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Is an experienced professional developer.
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Is a consummate leader (has held leadership positions since 1997).
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Has a winning attitude.
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Has a captivating voice to engage any audience.
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Wants to send the message that "You matter!"
GET GRITTY AND STAY GRITTY
SPEAKING TOPICS
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Dr. Cozette Gaston, aka "Grit Girl," is an energetic, passionate, and personable speaker. Always keeping people engaged, she is well-versed in speaking to audiences from all walks of life. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or background, Dr. Gaston captivates listeners with real-life, personal stories.
Dr. Gaston's dedication to education has always been evident. She is known for her ability to change the trajectory of student success by empowering youth to be vigorous in their pursuit of academic excellence. Her efforts were recognized nationwide, landing her a spot on "Dropout Nation," a PBS special where she was spotlighted for helping a student graduate on time, despite him being two years behind on credits and his mom facing deportation. Click below to watch the special and follow Dr. Gaston (then Church) as she takes a student from trials to triumph.
Develop an Alpha and
Omega Mindset
Learn How to Get Gritty and
Stay Gritty
Dream Like You are a Product
of Your Environment
TESTIMONIALS
Dr. Gaston is a motivational speaker who is passionate about making change. She engages with her audience and speaks about life challenges and obstacles to be successful in all that you do.
TAMARA BARNEY
Dr. Gaston is one of the most dynamic speakers that I have heard. She has touched so many lives through her motivational speeches and creative storytelling.
DR. THERESA DEGRUY
The audience will be on the edge of their seats as she speaks truth to knowledge!
ITANYA HEARD
Inspiring, thought-provoking and spirit-filled, Dr. Gaston is an awesome orator encouraging diverse audiences into action and setting a great example for other educators and mentors.
DR. PRISCILLA CLARK