Exclusive Interview With LaWanna Bradford: The Visionary Entrepreneur Transforming Industries And Empowering Communities
LaWanna Bradford is a formidable force in entrepreneurship, a visionary leader, and a catalyst for change. With 30+ years of strategic expertise, she drives growth and market positioning for federal entities, private organizations, and aspiring entrepreneurs. As COO of The Bradford Group, a renowned mortgage brokerage, and Principal of The Bradford Group Consulting, an esteemed business management firm, LaWanna spearheads the industry revolution using a customer-centric perspective. If you are looking to take things to the next level, she is known to effectively guide businesses and entrepreneurs in adding zeros to their bottom line.
LaWanna has received high accolades, including government award-winning financial analyst and strategic planning from government and private industries, 2023 NextGen Entrepreneur of the Year, and a 2023 winner of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for over 4,000 volunteer hours dedicated to the advancement of women entrepreneurs. Recognized in major media outlets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, USA Today, Market Watch, and Business Trendsetters, LaWanna regularly appears on Cyrus Webb Presents Blog Talk and The Mortgage Voice, and Business Innovators national radio shows.
As a trailblazer and licensed Diversity Equity and Inclusion trainer, LaWanna has ventured into television production, launching three groundbreaking shows. Power of the Pen, Choose to Challenge, and Business & Financial Raw Talk enable LaWanna to amplify women’s voices, challenge restrictive societal norms, and inspire viewers to transform into their best selves.
She is a 5x best-selling author, international speaker, trainer, philanthropist, who is on a mission to unleash the untapped potential of strategic thinking, empowering individuals to turn their dreams into reality. She advocates for positive transformation one strategy at a time. She believes that we are all gifted with divine genius and the time is now to be the change we wish to see in the world.
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