Lydia M. Douglas is a Motivational Speaker/Author with a desire to help others realize that they all have a well of untapped resources, unfulfilled dreams, and desires within. She is retired from her job of 26 years.  She lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Publications Stepping Stones to Success is a collection of essays that will reveal new paths and directions to motivate and inspire the readers to reach their highest goals. She is a Columnist for the Spanish Lake Word newspaper in St. Louis, MO Conferences & Presentations University City High School, St. Louis, MO - Presented a perseverance and steadfast workshop for high school youths Keynote speaker for Victorian House of Agape for pregnant teenage girls Many church youth groups Affiliations Toastmasters International Member-2003 Education Forrest Park Community College Florissant Valley Community College