Success the Hard Way: From Homeless to Harvard
Lalita inspires audiences across the country with the remarkable story of her journey from homeless teen mother and welfare recipient to author, anti-poverty crusader, Truman Scholar, and joint degree candidate at Harvard.
At fifteen, Lalita was a runaway high school dropout struggling for survival on the streets. By twenty, her teenage marriage to a childhood friend was in shambles, and she was homeless again - this time with an infant.
Refusing to accept a life of homelessness and poverty, Lalita defied the odds, achieving success that surpassed her wildest dreams.
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Most Recent Speaking Engagements:
- Featured Speaker, Seminole Community College Dream Gala (February '09)
- Featured Speaker, United Way Women’s Leadership Council Conference (January '09)