Award-Winning Consultant | Leadership Strategist | Storytelling & Public Speaking Expert
Mothyna James-Brightful is a dynamic force in leadership, nonprofit strategy, and transformational storytelling. With over 20 years of experience, she has trained more than 100,000 individuals and worked with over 300 companies, helping leaders, nonprofits, and businesses amplify their impact. Known for her energetic, passionate, and inspirational approach, Mothyna began her career as a Community Educator, rising to become a Director on the senior leadership team of a statewide nonprofit. Over her career, she has developed a reputation for curating high-performing, mission-driven teams. Her ability to build cohesive teams, create strategic frameworks, and design engaging learning experiences makes her a sought-after consultant. A Leader in Nonprofit Excellence As the CEO of MeRise LLC, Mothyna works with social impact organizations to increase understanding, reduce opposition, and drive meaningful change. Her firm specializes in leadership development, strategic planning, governance, and storytelling for impact. She is a licensed consultant with the Standards for Excellence Institute®, helping nonprofits implement ethical and accountable best practices. Previously, she co-founded Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. (HWHN) in 2004, an organization that empowered women and reached over 2 million individuals before closing in 2021. Storytelling & Public Speaking Mastery
A recognized authority in public speaking and storytelling, Mothyna has been featured in publications such as The Daily Record, Ebony Magazine, Be What I Want to Be Magazine, and The Afro-American Newspapers. She is the author of the Amazon Bestseller Engage Inspire Prevent: Strategies for Educating Teens on Sexual Violence and co-author of Speak Up: The Ultimate Guide to Dominate the Speaking Industry. Through MeRise LLC’s flagship brands, Stage Ready Speakers® and NisaNOVA®, she trains leaders to own their voice, command the stage, and transform their audiences. Why Leaders Work with Mothyna Organizations and changemakers turn to Mothyna when they are ready to go from mediocre to magnetic—whether in leadership development, team dynamics, public awareness, or engagement strategies.
If you’re looking for a consultant who transforms ideas into impact, strengthens leadership, and crafts narratives that move people to action, Mothyna James-Brightful is the expert you need.
