At 5 feet tall, Dolly Parton was larger than life. Coming from humble beginnings, growing up “dirt poor” and “wearing rags” on a farm in a 2-bed cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee, as one of 12 children (6 boys, 6 girls), she taught us a masterclass of what it means to be a success.
Dolly Parton was more than an entertainer and outstanding human with Southern charm- she was a bold and brilliant businesswoman.
Through her sense of humor and bold faith, Dolly Parton shared battle-tested wisdom that she used to rewrite the success playbook. So, to honor the memory of a fellow petite woman who, like me, grew up in poverty and beat the odds, I decided to share some of Dolly Parton’s most inspirational quotes.
Dolly Parton quotes aren’t motivational fluff; they’re proven, hard-earned truths that shaped her 60-year career and that we can use to shape our own.
1. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.“
From early childhood and throughout our lives, we are told who we should be, and we’re expected to fit someone else’s mold. Dolly flipped that script early, refusing to edit her personality.
Loud, colorful, and unashamed, she’d tell the story of who she wanted to become:
“I’ve told this story before, but it’s the honest truth. I grew up way back in the mountains, and we only got to go to town every once in a while. But every time we would, there was this woman they called the town tramp. I didn’t know what any of that meant. I would just see this woman with this peroxide yellow hair piled on her head, bright red lipstick, long red nails, high-heeled shoes, and short tight skirts, and I thought she was the prettiest thing I’d ever seen. I said to my mom, ‘Oh, she’s so gorgeous.’ Mom said, ‘Oh, she’s just trash.’
And I thought to myself, ‘See, that’s what I want to be when I grow up.’ Cause I thought that was a word for how she looked, so I grew up to look just like it.
I think women were really jealous of her.”
If you want to succeed in the world of business, lean into your authenticity and build your brand around it. When you are clear about your identity and let your true colors shine, you become irreplaceable. In contrast, when you dilute yourself by playing it safe, you become forgettable.
You cannot build a lasting career, business, or brand on borrowed personality. Dolly Parton proved this- she was a unique blend of soft and strong, funny and serious, feminine and fierce, all at once. Her strategic authenticity made her one of the most successful women in the history of entertainment.
When you know exactly who you are, what you stand for, and what you will not tolerate, decision-making becomes simple. You don’t waste time on opportunities that don’t fit, and you do not second-guess those that do: you give yourself permission to move. As you refuse to shrink, the world will make room for you.
2. “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.“
Dolly Parton has many funny quotes, but I think they are all insightful because she expressed herself unapologetically.
She once talked about how her signature look landed her the title “worst dressed of all time.” Her reply:
“You know what? That’s all right with me. I have a good time. I bet I’m happier than that guy who wrote that. And I’m glad that he came out of his closet long enough to look in mine.”
The big hair, 5- or 6-inch high heels, glitter, rhinestones, push-up bras, and every cosmetic surgery were not about vanity – they were about branding.
Every performance, interview, and business decision aligned with the memorable brand she intentionally built.
She’s known for saying, “It’s a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen” and “I look just like the girl next door… if you happen to live next door to an amusement park.”
She knew many people thought she was over-the-top and theatrical, but she didn’t try to tone it down or make it more palatable; she played full-out, doubled down, and used it to her advantage. Being fully herself and letting the right people find her (without trying to be everything to everyone) was her competitive advantage.
I once saw an interview with Barbara Walters (her interviews haven’t aged well, have they?), where Dolly Parton tells her she’s not interested in fitting in. She never apologized for how she looked, dressed, or spoke.
Her “cheap look” was featured in the “Diamond in a Rhinestone World: The Costumes of Dolly Parton” exhibition hosted at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles back in 2019.
Her image was a business decision… based on originality, not conformity… and it worked! Dolly Parton inspired us to stop watering ourselves down to appeal to people who will never buy from us, hire us, or respect us.
3. “I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb, and I also know I’m not blonde.“
When you know exactly who you are, other people’s opinions have no weight.
Dolly Parton once shared:
“The night I graduated from Sevier County High School in Sevierville, Tennessee, back in 1964, we were all asked to stand up and talk about what we were gonna do with the rest of our lives. Everybody had a different story, and when it came my time, I stood right up there and said, ‘I’m going to Nashville, and I’m going to be a star.’ Well, the whole place laughed out loud. I was so embarrassed. How odd, why is everyone laughing – cos that’s what I’m gonna do. As bad as I felt, it didn’t shake me from my dreams, so I guess I showed them, huh?”
She sure did. Dolly Parton got on a Greyhound bus the next day, at age eighteen, to move to Nashville. That same day she met Carl Dean (who would two years later become her husband of 58 years) at Nashville’s Wishy Washy Laundromat. Soon, she became the “universal star” and “superstar” she always said she would be, since she started singing at age five.
“I just sensed there was something greater for me,” she often said.
Here are 3 examples she gave us:
- Dolly Parton separated her identity from other people’s perception
- Dolly Parton refused to waste energy explaining herself to people who were committed to misunderstanding her
- Dolly Parton let her work speak louder than her rebuttals
When you are secure in who you are, people can laugh at you, call you names, and judge or criticize you, and though it stings, you remind yourself that it’s just static!
4. “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.“
When Dolly Parton gave us 9 to 5, she gave us permission to pour ourselves “a cup of ambition.” I know she meant coffee, and I don’t drink coffee, but let’s take it literally. Ambition is not a sin, but without boundaries, it leads to emptiness.
Dolly Parton wrote over 3,000 songs, recorded global hits, performed on stages worldwide, was interviewed on the most popular shows, starred in movies and TV shows, produced albums, built for-profit and non-profit businesses, and had a beautiful and lasting love life with her husband, Carl Dean.
She stayed connected to her family, her roots, and her sense of joy. She didn’t fall into the trap of sacrificing her humanity on the altar of productivity.
Dolly Parton showed that:
- You can have an impeccable work ethic and still have a meaningful, fulfilling life.
- You can be disciplined and still rest and have fun.
- You can be driven and still be present for what matters most.
The key is to define success on our own terms instead of adopting someone else’s scorecard. The first step is to ask: What would a life I love look like?
And then take steps to build it!
5. “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
We all remember her smile and humor, but this Dolly Parton quote hits deep. This philosophy reminds us to acknowledge and accept that anything worth having comes with a cost, and we must be willing to pay it.
Dolly Parton said:
“Be careful. Do not confuse dreams with wishes. There is a difference. Dreams are where you visualize yourself being successful at what’s important to you to accomplish. Now, dreams build convictions because you work hard to pay the price to make sure that they come true. Wishes are hoping good things will happen to you, but there’s no fire in your gut that causes you to put everything forth, you know, to overcome all the obstacles. So you have to dream more and never, ever, ever blame somebody else if it doesn’t happen.”
If we dream of being successful, we must embrace difficulty and be willing to endure it.
A while back, Julia Roberts told a story about how everyone was complaining about the heat while filming on set, and she questioned a silent, unbothered Dolly Parton:
“I always dreamed about being rich and famous, and now that I am, I am not going to complain.“
Dolly Parton is aware of the heat (and the rain), but she’s going to stay focused and grateful, and turn her life experiences into timeless lyrics instead.
6. “The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball.“
Everyone can agree that Dolly Parton had a magical air about her. But she also believed that everyone has their own magic inside.
Many of us are waiting for
- permission
- a sign
- validation
- a guarantee of success, or
- proof before starting
Dolly Parton realized she didn’t need any of these – and reminded us that neither do we.
Just like Dolly Parton, we don’t wait for the industry to change; we change it.
Once we focus on the magic within, trust ourselves more than the circumstances and conditions, and apply sheer grit to our dream, we can get through every obstacle, rejection, and closed door.
Dolly Parton didn’t predict the future because no one really can, but as she said:
“Oh honey, nobody knows what’s around the corner, but I know one thing: If you keep yourself out of the game for fear of losing, there is no way on this earth you’re going to win.”
7. “The biggest compliment I get is when someone tells me, ‘You have not changed.’“
This quote reveals the biggest secret to Dolly Parton’s success. Think about it: Dolly Parton did not reinvent herself every five years.
What inconsistent people do: Shifting the message based on what is trending or who is in the room.
The Dolly Parton way: Saying the same thing in different ways for 60 years.
We trusted Dolly Parton because she stayed true to her brand, without chasing fads and algorithms. Her values and her voice stayed steady, becoming a constant in a world that changes every day. That’s iconic, isn’t it?
Through fame and fortune, she stayed rooted in her identity and became a timeless icon with lifelong loyal fans.
It reminds me of a quote that I once read:
“Don’t ever change yourself to impress someone, because they should be impressed that you don’t change to please others.”
Consistency is an underrated success skill that breeds trust. And trust is the foundation of every long-term career.
8. “You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.“
Dolly Parton left home at 18 with no plan, no connections, and no safety to fall back on. Actually, she seemingly had nothing but a guitar and a dream.
As someone who left home at 15 to pursue my dreams, I know that she had more than enough: courage and conviction.
We all love what she said: “If you spend all your time worrying about the bees, you’re never gonna get a chance to taste the honey.”
This Dolly Parton quote doesn’t mean she was fearless. Fear will come up, and that’s normal.
I relate to Dolly when she said:
“I love cemeteries. When I was growing up, it was one of the best-kept places, like a golf course. It’s like a peaceful, quiet place to go where Nobody but weirdos like me like to go hang out there. I don’t go there just to hang out with the dead. The dead don’t scare me; it’s the living. I love sitting under trees. I walk around, and I read the stories.”
Some people and situations can seem scary and be risky in business and every area of life. Dolly Parton left behind the life she always knew and the people she loved to make a name for herself, which led her to face industry rejection, sexism, public scrutiny, and everything that comes with being a celebrity.
I know by experience that the stings might be inevitable, but the honey will be worth it.
9.”I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.”
Dolly Parton was put down and underestimated. She heard that she was too flashy to be a serious actor, that she didn’t have the background to run a business, that she was too country to do pop or rock, that she should stay in her lane… and all sorts of messages to dull her shine.
With self-belief, she never let other people’s ceiling become her floor.
What others think is impossible is not our business. Their feedback comes from projection, not from proof.
People can’t fathom how a mountain girl can become a global superstar or a slum girl can become a global keynote speaker -and that’s okay. They cannot imagine doing what you are trying to do – and that’s okay. We don’t need their approval, their permission, or their validation. We just need to move on and trust the vision that was given to us.
Like Dolly Parton, let’s bet on ourselves and listen to our Creator more than we listen to our critics – even when they mean well.
As I always say: Don’t ask for directions from people who haven’t been where you are going. The moment you accept someone else’s definition of what is possible for you, you cap your own potential.
10. “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.“
Dolly Parton was always real. You knew that she was going to be honest, not perfect, and that was her power. Her vulnerability created relatability, respect, and trust. She laughed at herself and made us laugh right along with her.
Her authenticity made her an excellent leader. Her kind and gentle approach has made her one of the most beloved and influential figures in entertainment.
Dolly Parton built Dollywood into one of the most successful theme parks in the United States to bring joy and fun to others. The butterfly on the Dollywood logo was inspired by her philosophy that “love is like a butterfly… colorful and gentle.” This is how everyone describes Dolly Parton.
And maybe some think, who wouldn’t be smiling all the time when you’re rich, famous, won 11 Grammys, and have astonishing success? But Dolly Parton went through very hard times.
At one point, struggling with the inability to conceive, hormonal changes in middle age, and other family and emotional issues, Dolly Parton fell into a deep depression and even contemplated suicide.
“I looked at it a long time. Then, just as I picked it up, just to hold it and look at it for a moment, our little dog, Popeye, came running up the stairs. The tap-tap of his paws jolted me back to reality; I suddenly froze, and I put the gun down and prayed. I don’t think I’d have done it, killed myself, but I can’t say for sure. Now that I’ve gone through that terrible moment, I can certainly understand the possibilities, even for someone solid like me, if the pain gets bad enough.”
Dolly Parton shared that her Boston terrier was a “spiritual messenger from God,” and, I think we can all agree, so was Dolly Parton – so many people’s angel.
We can all be messengers of God for others by sharing a smile, a kind word, or the ministry of our presence.
11. “I know who I am; I know what I can and can’t do. I know what I will and won’t do. I know what I’m capable of and I don’t agree to do things that I don’t think I can pull off.“
Two stories stand out as remarkable for me from Dolly Parton’s life:
- When she wrote “I Will Always Love You” for Porter Wagoner as she refused to continue working in his show.
- When she said no to Elvis recording “I Will Always Love You” because he required her to forfeit her rights and royalties.
I always say that anything that requires you to abandon yourself is not loyalty; it’s slavery.
Even though Dolly Parton was grateful to Porter Wagoner for the platform he provided for her, and even though the honor of Elvis recording her song was almost an irresistible offer, she put her foot down… and chose herself.
Dolly Parton modeled how every decision, choice, or opportunity we make in business needs to align with our brand, values, and vision.
Saying NO is necessary to protect our time, energy, and reputation. We need to be selective with our YESes. Every YES needs to be a YES to ourselves – not out of fear, obligation, or people-pleasing.
“I’m old enough and cranky enough now that if someone tried to tell me what to do, I’d tell them where to put it.“
When you say NO to what doesn’t serve your long-term vision, you don’t dilute or overextend yourself. You can commit to that which only you can do because it’s your zone of genius. Boundaries help you execute at the highest level.
As you get clear on your mission, you start to filter every offer through this question: Does this serve that mission or distract from it?
12. “Storms make trees take deeper roots.“
This is probably the most popular Dolly Parton quote, and it explains her 60-year career.
I’ve been through every possible adversity (even dying), and there are two truths that I can attest to within this analogy:
- Storms are hard.
- Storms are inevitable.
Storms shake us, break us, and take part of us, and some of us are blessed enough to still be standing.
I don’t know how Dolly Parton meant this quote to go down in history, but my interpretation is not to be grateful for the storms, but to be grateful for our own strength to survive them.
When we recognize what we’ve been through and invest in our own healing, we can take deeper roots. We can stand solid in our identity and purpose and, slowly, rebuild and grow.
13. “I’ve always felt like my music was more than a ministry than a job.”
Dolly Parton proved that no matter what our gift is, we can use it and its fruits to bless others.
Dolly Parton grew up with a religious upbringing and credited her faith and her upbringing for much of her success. She was the granddaughter of Rev. Jake Owens, a Pentecostal preacher, and she sang in his congregation in the hills of Tennessee.
Though Dolly Parton was outspoken about her Christian beliefs, and her songs and interviews reflected her faith throughout her career, she is most remembered for how she lived them: “I just try to live it and be it.“ She “preached” acceptance and practiced kindness and forgiveness.
She beautifully said, “You don’t even have to believe in anything to be good to people. You should just know you should be a good human being.”
“It’s about the intent of the heart and the deeds. I’m not religious as much as I am bonded to that God that is so much part of me.”
Dolly Parton used her music to spread healing:
“Above all, I think the main thing a musician can do is to give people hope.”
Dolly Parton didn’t write songs to be a commercial success, but to move people, evoke emotions, and share meaning. Her timeless songs still resonate, and she used her success to create a legacy of advocacy and philanthropy.
“Every day I ask God to lead me, to direct me, and to bring all the right things and people in my life and take all the wrong ones out. I’m no angel, I’m no saint. I am just a seeker, just like everyone else. I just try to do my best, love people, find the God light, the goodness in people, and try to put whatever is good in me out there.”
14. “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.“
Dolly Parton changed the music industry with her creativity and authenticity. Without asking for or waiting for permission, she became the undisputed Queen of Country Music.
The most successful people create their own opportunities and their own legacy.
Dolly Parton became a cultural icon who has influenced generations of artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders who came after her. She’s been praised and covered by Carrie Underwood, Casey Musgraves, Pink, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and, of course, her goddaughter Destiny Hope, whom we all know as Miley Cyrus. Reba McEntire called her her hero over and over.
Dolly Parton often said, “I look like a woman, and I think like a man,” because she negotiated publishing rights, diversified revenue streams, and used branding to create a lasting empire beyond music.
As the founder of Dollywood Parks & Resorts, her approach was to lead with kindness, empower her team, treat people with respect, and build loyalty through consistency and authenticity.
“Sometimes I’m the only woman in a whole boardroom of meetings, but I say ‘get past the boobs,’ and listen to me because I think I can make us a lot of money.’ I believe that whether you are a man or a woman, white, black, green, purple, or alien grey, you should be allowed to be paid and treated with respect in what you’re capable of doing.”
As the philanthropist behind Imagination Library, she was beloved, admired, and respected.
And it will live on…
In 1987, a Dolly Parton bronze statue portraying her as a young woman playing her guitar was erected in Downtown Sevierville, and after her death on August 25th, 2026, the Tennessee Governor proposed that the Nashville airport be renamed the Dolly Parton Airport in her honor.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel will feature the 20,000-square-foot Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, a massive, permanent installation spanning the entire third floor of the hotel, dedicated to her life and career in the world.
And in 2027, her estate will host DollyFest, held in Nashville and London, and will bring her legacy to life.
When you have the courage to pave your own path, others can walk it, even after you leave this earthly plane. Legacy is not what you build. It is what other people build because of you.
15. “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
We see so much toxic positivity telling us we can control and create our lives. That’s just not true. The wind didn’t always go the way we want it to.
That’s life.
Dolly Parton faced rejection, mockery, loss, betrayal, and mental health challenges. She used songwriting to process her pain and turn it into healing for herself and others.
In “Jolene” (1973), we see her facing insecurity and jealousy in marriage;
In “Coat of Many Colors” (1971), we see her journey of choosing to see the beauty in what others ridiculed;
In “Tennessee Homesick Blues” (1984), we see her loneliness and longing to belong;
Life is not about ignoring or denying the painful parts, but about adjusting, adapting, and pivoting.
Control is not only an illusion, but it’s also a delusion.
In all areas of life, and certainly in business, flexibility is a power skill.
Dolly Parton showed us that we cannot control anything or anyone, but we can take a different approach: innovate, reinvent, rebuild.
As Dolly Parton would say, “I’m as old as yesterday, but I’m as new as tomorrow.“
16. “I count my blessings far more than I count my money.“
Dolly Parton was worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and she gave away hundreds of dollars to help others and hundreds of thousands of books to children from birth to age five in five countries. Meaning and money do not have to compete.
“I feel successful when I make people happy, when I’ve touched people, when I feel like I’m out there doing what God has given me to do. And the money is nice. I hope I make as much of it as I can.”
From an early age, Dolly Parton knew she wanted to be rich and famous, achieve astonishing success, and make an impact in her family, the community, and the world.
Dolly Parton didn’t choose: she lived a wealthy, purposeful, joyful, impactful life, and enjoyed beautiful relationships.
She believed: “If you’ve been blessed with a lot, you should pass it on.”
When we follow our dreams and achieve success, we can bless others.
For example, through the Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton promised $500 to students who would pick an accountability buddy in the 7th and 8th grades to motivate each other to graduate high school. The high school dropout rate in Sevier County dropped from over 30% to 6% because of the “Buddy Program.”
Dolly Parton built the Imagination Library because her father never learned to read and write, and that inspired her to care about literacy. She helped people in East Tennessee after a raging fire destroyed their home, donated to vaccine research, and funded scholarships and community programs.
When you do purpose-driven work that makes you rich in money, you can choose to give back:
“You can be rich in spirit, kindness, love, and all those things that you can’t put a dollar sign on.”
17. “You are enough, and anyone who tells you otherwise isn’t worth your time.“
I think this is a hard lesson to learn – at least it’s been that way for me.
Dolly Parton was always encouraging:
“You got this. Yes, I’m talking to you. Other people didn’t always believe in me. And in those times, I had to believe in myself. Plus, nothing’s better than proving people wrong. Make a list of the things you love about yourself. They can be big or small, like, I cook a mean chicken pot pie, or I’m a great mom. If you tell yourself enough nice things, eventually, you’ll believe them, too. Go in with confidence. You got in the door because you deserve to be there. Don’t forget that. And don’t let it hit you on the way in.”
These Dolly Parton thoughts are not empty motivational fluff. They are practical strategies to stay secure in your self-worth.
“I’m not afraid of failure because I never feel like a loser. Even when I’ve lost, I still feel like I’m winning because I am earning some sort of experience or something that I can use somewhere else.“
While everyone has value and worth, you don’t owe anyone access to you, and you don’t have to spend your time with or on them. Believe in yourself and invest in yourself!
18. “I’m a workhorse that looks like a show horse.“
Dolly Parton started singing and playing the guitar at the age of five, wrote thousands of songs, and played anywhere she could get booked. Though she made it look easy, it wasn’t.
“I’m just a working girl… I’m willing to get up early; I’m willing to stay up late. I just feel like it’s my duty; it’s my job and my joy.”
Dolly Parton backed her ambition with execution and grit.
“I don’t really think I’m a great talent. I know I’m not a great singer, but I know there’s no one who enjoys doing it more than me. What I lack in talent, I make up for in hard work and ambition. I believe you can do what you want to do.”
Success requires us to show up. Execution looks boring, feels repetitive, and is often more grueling than glamorous, but that’s what it takes.
19. “Don’t judge me by the cover cause I’m a real good book.”
Dolly Parton described herself as “a diamond in a rhinestone world.” She was judged and underestimated, but always knew that was part of the deal. That’s the price of shining.
She didn’t dwell on judgment:
“I said, I don’t care what you think about me. I do care what you think about me as long as you care enough to know who I really am. But if you’re just going to look at me past judgment without knowing anything about me, I don’t care about that. That’s your problem more than mine. But if you take the time to know me, if you care to, I think that, you know, I think you can see through most of that.”
She didn’t dwell on self-judgment:
“I try to look at my life as a series of events, and what other people would call a mistake, I wouldn’t. Sometimes what would look to be my biggest mistakes turn out to be my biggest blessings. I don’t regret things; I don’t go back, because I’ve never done anything that I feel I should have done exactly that way at exactly that time, so how can you say that it’s a mistake?”
The energy of judgment is not productive and does not move us forward in the direction of our dreams.
20. “When I’m inspired, I get excited because I can’t wait to see what I’ll come up with next.”
Dolly Parton followed her inspiration, her creative energy, and genius.
Enthusiasm is a big part of success.
As a word nerd, I love looking at the etymology for clues.
Enthusiasm comes from the ancient Greek word enthousiasmos, which means being inspired or possessed by a god.
en-: A Greek prefix meaning “in” or “within”.
theos: The Greek word for “god”.
entheos: Combining the two to mean “having the god within” or divinely inspired.
enthousiazein: The verb form meaning “to be inspired, rapt, or in ecstasy”.
Dolly Parton showed enthusiasm throughout her entire career. After she was inducted in the Rock n Roll Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, she initially hesitated and wanted to “respectfully bow out.” In 2023, she released her forty-ninth studio album, “Rockstar,” at age 77, collaborating with Ann Wilson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Linda Perry, and Miley Cyrus. This album was the highest-charting studio album in Dolly Parton’s music career, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.
Using your God-given gifts to create work you love and that serves others is one of the most powerful experiences in this life. I’m talking about the AI in all of us that we must all tap into: Almighty Intelligence.
As you do your work, stay curious, excited, and in love with the process.
The Dolly Parton Legacy
Dolly Parton gave so much to the world. We’re grateful for her prolific songwriting, her sweet voice, and, above all, her philanthropy, advocacy, grace, warmth, and glitter.
Her legacy lives on in the battle-tested life lessons she taught us: to be ourselves, believe in ourselves, pursue our dreams, give back, and never forget where we came from.
Rest in power and in purpose, Dolly Parton. We will always love you!
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Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results and help others do the same. Dr. Elayna Fernández is a single mom of 4, an award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 5x TEDx speaker. She has spoken at the United Nations, received the President’s Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award, and was selected as one of the Top Impactful Leaders and a Woman of Influence by SUCCESS Magazine. Connect with Elayna at thepositivemom.com/ef and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE.

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