Annvernette Graham is a writer; mentor to the youth, the abused, the mentally impaired and those who have lost their hope and confidence; personal and business etiquette coach; and a motivational speaker who speaks at various learning institutions, recreational centers, churches and seminars.

She is an active church member, plays the flute and teaches Sunday school. In addition, she is also a member of the Christian Business and Professional Women’s Club, Southern Christian Writer’s Guild Association and the New Orleans Chapter of the Louisiana Mentors Association.

Annvernette invites many of her protégés to perform “sit down rap sessions” in various locations with emphasis on self-worth, anger, morality, purpose, goals/vision and their destiny with great expectation. The purpose of her mission is to assist individuals in transforming their lives by the renewing of their minds with a positive attitude – instilling the value of self worth – “so a man/woman thinks, so is he/she.”

Annvernette obtained a degree as an Executive Assistant from Meadows Draughon Business College. Two years later, she graduated from the Model’s Guild College, which enabled her to launch her career as a high fashion model. Shortly thereafter, she became an instructor at the college, where she taught beauty culture, etiquette and integrity.  Later to further her education, she studied Business Administration and Accounting at Louisiana State University @ New Orleans (now UNO) and Southern University of New Orleans.  Annvernette is also a graduate from the Therapon Institute of Louisiana as a Certified Belief Therapist and the State of Louisiana Governor’s Program on Abstinence (GPA) as a certified teacher.

Presently Annvernette works for an Aerospace Industry in New Orleans, Louisiana where she works with the volunteer program, as well as the New Orleans Special Olympics and participates in community beautification projects.

Annvernette is a mother of three, a grandmother of three and resides in New Orleans, Louisiana,
with her husband David.

Annvernette Graham has been a
Mentor and Motivational Speaker
at the following institutions/organizations:

John Ehret High School
Abramson High School
McCaleb Educational Foundation
Booker T. Washington High School
Fannie C. Williams School
Village D’Lest Recreational Dept.
Live Oak Middle School
Palmetto Learning Center
Faith Christian Academy
St. Leo the Great
Pilgrim’s Rest Youth Ministry
Women’s Aglow
CBWC/After 5– Chairman
Faith Church – Member/Deaconess/Orchestra Member/Sunday School Teacher
St. Mary’s Academy
Xavier Prep High School
Meadows Draughon Business College –
Guest Speakers Graduation
Christian’s Women Business and
Professional Club - Chairman
Christian Southern Writer’s Guild Club - Member
New Christian Life Youth Meeting

Lockheed Martin Volunteer Program
Christmas in October
Hwy. 11 Cleanup - Volunteer
Special Olympics

Words of Encouragement from Annvernette:

It is amazing to me how many young people seem to have no hope for the future and absolutely no appreciation of their self-worth. No one—and I mean absolutely no one—is an accident or a reject, because God predestined us all before the world began. We have all been specifically and uniquely created. We are individuals. We have been adopted—hand-picked—to be a part of God’s family. We should feel privileged because God has preserved us! We are blessed.

No matter how old you are, it is never too late to live out the potential of your God-given abilities. It is time for young men and women to recognize who they are and the purpose for their lives. Life could be a source of tremendous joy if only we could see beyond the surface of what we call reality. The reality that we could do and be anything our heart’s desire once we recognize the potential and the greatness we possess.

You can achieve any goal you desire. It’s up to you. You must see yourself as a winner from the beginning. Begin your day by declaring, “I am a winner!”  Choose to rise above your limitations and soar to greater heights than you’ve ever gone before. Let nothing or no one take you off of your course with their vision for you.

Know who you are and when to say “No” will keep you in the driver’s seat of life and ultimately lead you to the manifestation of your vision. Maintaining control of the wheel is key. Don’t allow circumstances or people to guide you away from the preset path God has arranged for you. Stay focused so that you will make it to the finish line.

You have special and unique qualities to offer others. Your purpose in life can be determined by those gifts you possess and the things you excel in doing.

Try to see things from God’s perspective. Set goals, keeping the end result in mind. Write down your vision, then:

• See it
• Act on it
• Believe it will come to pass
• Live it

Let go of past hurts and failures once and for all. Purpose in your heart to deal with anger, misery and defensiveness immediately instead of allowing them to take root in your life. Continue to make Jesus the Source of your strength so that you can rise above the storms of life and after having done all…STAND!