Biography
Millicent Martin Poole is a speaker, bestselling author, women’s ministry professor, Training Executive and Founder of Upgrade Your Life. Rich with wisdom and fresh insight, Millicent has spoken to corporations, conferences, professional organizations, women’s retreats, national radio and TV shows, inspiring and empowering countless people, from CEOs to the homeless, with the Word of God.
Millicent is the author of What Are You Really Running From? a nonfiction on the life lessons learned from the historical Egyptian slave, Hagar. In her latest book, Be the Answer NOW, an Amazon bestseller, Millicent shares her journey of how she overcame playing small most of her life and shows her readers if you unearth the courage, commit to your dream, and trust in God, you can be and do anything.
She is a recognized leader in management consulting, accounting and corporate training; as well as a certified corporate trainer and member of the Association of Talent Development.
Millicent earned her Master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and holds an M.B.A. from Alabama A&M University.
Millicent’s authenticity and talent for bringing out the best in others has led to her becoming a popular keynote speaker at corporate and church events.