Aria Craig Motivational Speaker from University Park, IL

Born and raised in a south suburb of Chicago, Aria Craig lived a life full of hardships being raised by a poor single mother without a father. In her early 20's, she became a single mother herself. However, Aria was determined to strive through the challenges and excel against the 3 s's of single motherhood: stigmas, stereotypes and shame. Aria went on to earn a Bachelor of Technical Management and Masters of Business Administration. Her most influential role, nonetheless, is that of a single mother to her son. Being an expert in co-parenting, Aria was compelled to share her tips on being a successful and educated single mother. She has supported other ambitious moms in leadership and building successful strategies that will propel them personally and professionally through coaching, consulting, training (webinars, workshops, and programs) and speaking engagements. Aria Craig is a: - Amazon Best-Selling and Award Winning Author - Certified Coach - Experienced Consultant - Transformational Speaker In her empowerment and leadership book series, The Single Mother Diaries™, Aria offers tips and wisdom for moms in improving parenting strategies, becoming business savvy in Corporate America or as an entrepreneur, and cultivating healthy relationships with their significant others…the themes of all three volumes. Aria has been featured in podcasts, magazines, and blogs (including The Female Solution Radio Show, RollingOut and Black Enterprise). She is a member of The BOSS Network, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and Aglow International – Matteson Single Moms Group. She has also served as the Professional Development Chair for the MetroBoard Auxiliary of the Chicago Urban League. Aria is also the founder of The M.I.L.E. Movement (Mothers Influencing Leadership & Empowerment).