Have you ever wanted something so badly that you would do anything to get it? Would go forego sleep for 4-5 days a week half a year? LaToya Rene did. She shares her sleepless journey to earn her degree and the valuable lessons she learned along the way. LaToya Rene is now an author, television music producer and world traveler as a result of her sacrifice and life lessons
LaToya Rene Robertson survive the struggles of being raised in an impoverished and drug infested neighborhood to become an accredited television and music composer, songwriter, property owner, philanthropist, world traveler and PhD Candidate.
LaToya Rene was raised in a tumultuous household. The lack of guidance and structure did not aware LaToya René a traditional upbringing which fostered a nomadic lifestyle for her. Despite her unfathomable challenges she has grown through being abnormally tall being bullied, living a nomadic lifestyle, the shame of have an unconventional family structure, the plight of having a mother with mental illness, and the challenge of growing up around drug activity she managed to be triumphant time and time again.
LaToya shares her experience with body image, struggles of self-worth, combating poverty, being woman in male dominated industries, pursuing goals, daring to stand out, overcoming adversity and finding ultimate happiness.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
