Dr. Rachel Williams-Smith is a master communicator and life lessons coach who loves to share thoughts, insights, and stories that encourage others and help them to flourish.In the New Edition of her memoir, Born Yesterday, she shares her incredible, profoundly moving life story of growing up in extreme circumstances. From living in a bus without modern conveniences and wearing long dresses and bonnets to earning two doctoral degrees, her life has been full of unusual twists and contradictions. She shares her story to nurture hope that transformation is possible, no matter the challenges.Rachel serves as Dean of the School of Journalism and Communication at Southern Adventist University. In addition to her many other roles as an author, speaker, consultant, coach, wife, mother, and grandmother, she has earned degrees in Communication (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership and Management (Ed.D.), English (M.A.), and Language Arts Education (B.S.). Her candid communication style allows her to speak openly and practically about her experiences, captivating audiences and enabling them to apply what she has learned to their own lives. Rachel's story challenges people to believe in God's amazing faithfulness, His redemptive power, and restorative loving care, providing hope for new beginnings. Please visit Rachel Williams-Smith's website to learn more about her background and expertise, request an interview, or book her as a speaker.