Nina Motivates

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nina Monique Thomas “Nina Motivates” is a C.E.O, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, Presenter, Life Breakthrough Coach, Youth Advocate and Mentor. Nina, being born and raised in Chicago, believes she was born to help change lives and create positive mindsets.

Nina was born unique to her family, being the only known member to be born with a physical disability. Nina was born with a condition named “club hands”. Meaning, her thumbs were removed due to lack of bones, and her arms not properly developing. Nina quotes, “Although I have a disability, I do not consider myself to be handicapped because I do not limit or disable myself from doing anything needed and/or desired.”

Nina developed a not-for-profit organization, in 2005 named TOUCH (Touching Others Using Christ Help) and is now developing programs and services to enrich and encourage positive family bonds In 2010, Nina took a step forward to also pursue her speaking career with “Nina Motivates”. Nina Believes to develop self, you must develop others along the way! In 2012 Nina released her first e-book titled “From The Mind to The Mouth.” February 2013, her first paperback book “Because I Love Me” was be released.

January 2014 Nina released “I Choose” youth workbook to use it as a catalyst for coaching youth on being their authentic self in life. Coaching and speaking to youth is something Nina makes a priority. Nina also is a writer for “Speak It News” Online Magazine, Co-Host of Sunday nights "Motivating The Motivators" call and Co-Host of “Own My Own” Talk Radio show which airs every Monday morning on blog talk radio. Nina lives to inspire in any way possible. Once you get to know Nina, you will be inspired, motivated and you will know that YOU CAN achieve the impossible!

  • Work
    • Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, Non-Profit Mana
  • Education
    • Bachelors of Science