Tradara McLaurine

Tradara McLaurine

Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Motivational Leader & Author of "I Want a Nickname"

Tradara McLaurine Biography

Tradara McLaurine is a three-time alumna of Indiana State University with two bachelor’s degrees one in accounting, one in legal studies and her master’s degree in student Affairs and Higher Education and her certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship from eCornell. She has over 15 years’ experience working in higher education in the areas of career advising, academic advising, student conduct, conferences and events, programming, teaching, and residential life.

McLaurine currently holds certifications as a Certified Diversity Professional from the Institute of Diversity Certification, Certified Trainer for Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students from Bridges Out of Poverty and a certified Predictive Index Practitioner. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, board member for Junior Achievement and United Campus Ministries. McLaurine has articles published in the American Association for Employment in Education Job Search Handbook and Diversity: Recruitment Partners in Education.

In July 2017, she published two children’s books titled "Why Mommy Works" and "Why Daddy Works". In November 2017, the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce recognized McLaurine as 12 under 40. McLaurine is also the owner of the World’s #1 STEAM Program, Challenge Island-Hamilton County. She has spoken and served as a keynote speaker for various leadership and regional conferences. Her third children’s book "I Want a Nickname" was released in July 2022. She loves spending time with her family, crocheting, watching tv, reading and learning.

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Tradara McLaurine Speaking Topics

Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your Leadership Roles

During this session, I engage the audience on how to lead in a variety of leadership roles simultaneously. I talk about perception, adapting, how to ask for help, dealing with failure and how to find comfort with it all. From heels to flats to boots, being a boss never goes out of style. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel confident in their leadership roles without sacrificing themselves because my speech will show how I maintained an executive position while being a mom, working full time and building a business.

The audience will leave with:

  • The Power of No.
  • Unplug the way YOU know how.
  • D.A.R.E (Do Assess Reflect Enjoy).
  • Learn Your Team.

Unlocking the Gates to Your Potential

During this session, attendees will be introduced to the four gates (fear, compromise, bitterness, ownership) that often hinder one’s potential. We will discuss the barriers of these gates, how to unlock them and how to move through them. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel empowered to remove the barriers holding them back from success.

The audience will leave with:

  • Introduction to the four gates.
  • The Golden Key to Success.
  • Control Vs. Influence.

How Many Doors Are You Locking? The Keys to Employee Development

The keys to employee development starts with the supervisors. As a supervisor, we have the opportunity to serve our campuses, our communities and the future workforce by developing our employees. These intentional interactions are rewarding yet challenging. In this keynote, Tradara will share her story as a student employee and supervisor to show how she developed employees to aid in their success and increase productivity of the department. After attendees hear me speak they will feel less overwhelmed to devote time and energy to professionally develop their entry level employees.

The audience will leave with:

  • More time on the front end equals less time on the back end.
  • Prep for the next step.
  • Embrace the trainings.
  • There's a difference between worker and employee.

Evaluating Your Possible Lives: Career Exploration

During this presentation, participants will evaluate their passions and influences to identify what they are looking for from their career. After participants hear me speak they will feel energized to achieve their career goals.

The audience will leave with:

  • Career Development Plan.
  • What You Bring to the Table and Why Someone Wants it.
  • Evaluation of Giving and Taking.

Job Searching 101

During this presentation, participants will develop a job search plan to locate their next opportunity. After participants hear me speak they will be equip to effectively begin their job search.

The audience will leave with:

  • What is a dream job?
  • Application material tips.
  • Job Search techniques.

Tradara McLaurine Videos

Tradara McLaurine: "Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your ...

How do I book Tradara McLaurine to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Tradara McLaurine for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tradara McLaurine, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tradara McLaurine are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tradara McLaurine, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tradara McLaurine speak about?

Tradara McLaurine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Female Leadership, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Education and Finance.

Where does Tradara McLaurine travel from?

Tradara McLaurine generally travels from Indianapolis, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tradara McLaurine?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tradara McLaurine for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tradara McLaurine for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tradara McLaurine or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tradara McLaurine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Female Leadership and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tradara McLaurine for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tradara McLaurine generally travels from Indianapolis, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are A'Lelia Bundles, Pauline Nguyen and Fran Hauser. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tradara McLaurine for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Tradara McLaurine Speaking Topics

  • Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your Leadership Roles

    During this session, I engage the audience on how to lead in a variety of leadership roles simultaneously. I talk about perception, adapting, how to ask for help, dealing with failure and how to find comfort with it all. From heels to flats to boots, being a boss never goes out of style. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel confident in their leadership roles without sacrificing themselves because my speech will show how I maintained an executive position while being a mom, working full time and building a business.

    The audience will leave with:

    • The Power of No.
    • Unplug the way YOU know how.
    • D.A.R.E (Do Assess Reflect Enjoy).
    • Learn Your Team.

  • Unlocking the Gates to Your Potential

    During this session, attendees will be introduced to the four gates (fear, compromise, bitterness, ownership) that often hinder one’s potential. We will discuss the barriers of these gates, how to unlock them and how to move through them. After attendees hear me speak, they will feel empowered to remove the barriers holding them back from success.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Introduction to the four gates.
    • The Golden Key to Success.
    • Control Vs. Influence.

  • How Many Doors Are You Locking? The Keys to Employee Development

    The keys to employee development starts with the supervisors. As a supervisor, we have the opportunity to serve our campuses, our communities and the future workforce by developing our employees. These intentional interactions are rewarding yet challenging. In this keynote, Tradara will share her story as a student employee and supervisor to show how she developed employees to aid in their success and increase productivity of the department. After attendees hear me speak they will feel less overwhelmed to devote time and energy to professionally develop their entry level employees.

    The audience will leave with:

    • More time on the front end equals less time on the back end.
    • Prep for the next step.
    • Embrace the trainings.
    • There's a difference between worker and employee.

  • Evaluating Your Possible Lives: Career Exploration

    During this presentation, participants will evaluate their passions and influences to identify what they are looking for from their career. After participants hear me speak they will feel energized to achieve their career goals.

    The audience will leave with:

    • Career Development Plan.
    • What You Bring to the Table and Why Someone Wants it.
    • Evaluation of Giving and Taking.

  • Job Searching 101

    During this presentation, participants will develop a job search plan to locate their next opportunity. After participants hear me speak they will be equip to effectively begin their job search.

    The audience will leave with:

    • What is a dream job?
    • Application material tips.
    • Job Search techniques.

Tradara McLaurine Videos

Tradara McLaurine: "Change Your Shoes: Finding Comfort in Your ...
  • How do I book Tradara McLaurine to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tradara McLaurine for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tradara McLaurine, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tradara McLaurine or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tradara McLaurine for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tradara McLaurine, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tradara McLaurine are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tradara McLaurine, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tradara McLaurine speak about?

    Tradara McLaurine is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Female Leadership, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Education and Finance.
  • Where does Tradara McLaurine travel from?

    Tradara McLaurine generally travels from Indianapolis, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tradara McLaurine?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tradara McLaurine for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tradara McLaurine for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tradara McLaurine or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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