Meet ValTrenda, the passionate owner of Ruth Catherine Women’s Institute, LLC (RCWI, LLC), dedicated to empowering and guiding women and girls aged 14 and beyond. Hailing from Tampa, FL, ValTrenda is a mental health counselor and a certified Master Life Coach, armed with a degree in Counseling and Human Services, alongside a background in Psychology from St. Leo University.
Her commitment to making a positive impact is evident through a multitude of national certifications, including expertise in suicide prevention, mandated abuse reporting, and Crisis Intervention. Furthermore, she has honed her leadership skills through a Women's Leadership Program certification from Yale University School of Management, a testament to her dedication to excellence.
A prolific writer, ValTrenda has authored six books, with her seventh, "But, Now What," eagerly anticipated. Her writing delves into topics that inspire, motivate, and provoke thought, reflecting her passion for personal growth and development.
Focused on fostering healthy and effective relationships, ValTrenda actively engages in hosting seminars, participating in panels, and offering personalized 1:1 and group coaching sessions. Beyond her counseling and coaching pursuits, she has showcased her talent as a performer, host, and actress, sharing the stage with renowned celebrities like Stokley from Mint Condition, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Coko from SWV, and Actor Tony Grant from Tyler Perry shows. Her exceptional hosting skills led to her selection as the host of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Fest for five consecutive years, adding to her accolades.
During her leisure time, ValTrenda indulges in reading and family movie nights while relishing the enchanting tunes of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, her cherished jazz vocalists. Nostalgic melodies of 70s, 80s, and 90s R&B also hold a special place in her heart. She warmly dedicates time to her mentees and supports her friends and family. Keeping her late paternal grandmother, Mother Ruth C. Hip'pard's legacy alive, ValTrenda lovingly prepares Sunday dinners, keeping alive the tradition of down-home southern etiquette and recipes.
Driven by a grand vision, ValTrenda's ultimate goal is to witness healthy relationships flourish worldwide. Her unwavering determination to fulfill her purpose fuels her relentless pursuit of creating positive change wherever she goes.
Her commitment to making a positive impact is evident through a multitude of national certifications, including expertise in suicide prevention, mandated abuse reporting, and Crisis Intervention. Furthermore, she has honed her leadership skills through a Women's Leadership Program certification from Yale University School of Management, a testament to her dedication to excellence.
A prolific writer, ValTrenda has authored six books, with her seventh, "But, Now What," eagerly anticipated. Her writing delves into topics that inspire, motivate, and provoke thought, reflecting her passion for personal growth and development.
Focused on fostering healthy and effective relationships, ValTrenda actively engages in hosting seminars, participating in panels, and offering personalized 1:1 and group coaching sessions. Beyond her counseling and coaching pursuits, she has showcased her talent as a performer, host, and actress, sharing the stage with renowned celebrities like Stokley from Mint Condition, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Coko from SWV, and Actor Tony Grant from Tyler Perry shows. Her exceptional hosting skills led to her selection as the host of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Music Fest for five consecutive years, adding to her accolades.
During her leisure time, ValTrenda indulges in reading and family movie nights while relishing the enchanting tunes of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, her cherished jazz vocalists. Nostalgic melodies of 70s, 80s, and 90s R&B also hold a special place in her heart. She warmly dedicates time to her mentees and supports her friends and family. Keeping her late paternal grandmother, Mother Ruth C. Hip'pard's legacy alive, ValTrenda lovingly prepares Sunday dinners, keeping alive the tradition of down-home southern etiquette and recipes.
Driven by a grand vision, ValTrenda's ultimate goal is to witness healthy relationships flourish worldwide. Her unwavering determination to fulfill her purpose fuels her relentless pursuit of creating positive change wherever she goes.