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Lucille O'Neal

Author & Motivator

Author & Motivator

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Orlando, FL, USA
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Lucille O'Neal Biography

She may be the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, but Lucille O’Neal is much more than “Shaquille O’Neal’s mom.” Acquainted early in life with turmoil, O’Neal’s circumstances shaped her perspective, strengthening her resolve to overcome the challenges she would later encounter. She has endured poverty, rejection, abuse, addiction, and the illness of a child, yet today her faith and compassion for others is stronger than ever.

At the age of 12, O’Neal told God that she wanted to be a motivational speaker. A tall, skinny child, she always felt different—a feeling that caused her to have low self esteem throughout her youth. She eventually learned to drown those feelings with alcohol. After becoming a mother at the young age of 17—and eventually a wife and mother of three more children—O’Neal was married for 28 years, never letting go of her dream.

In addition to being an active parent and grandparent, O’Neal is involved in numerous youth-oriented and community projects. Her commitment and devotion to volunteer projects is reflected in her past and current involvement with various organizations such as the Orlando Chapter of the United Negro College Fund, the Reading is Fundamental Program, and Scholastic America, among many others.

Lucille O’Neal shares her life story candidly—and often humorously—in her book "Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go" as well as in her keynotes. Touching on her years of spiritual unrest and mental welfare, she shares her struggles and disappointments against the backdrop of her sweetest memories and proudest accomplishments. After 56 years, O’Neal has gained the wisdom to recognize her wrongs and guide other women down a different path. Her story is proof that it’s never too late for a new beginning.

In 1997, O’Neal fulfilled her longtime dream of going back to school. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration from the Adult Education Program at Bethune-Cookman University and received a master of arts in organizational management at the University of Phoenix.

She is president of the Mothers of Professional Basketball Players Association, Inc.; president of My Sister/My Friend, Inc.; and Southeast director of the Odessa Chambliss Quality of Life Fund, which is the fund established by her family to help raise money for educational needs and nursing scholarships. Some other organizations with which she is involved include the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Orlando, the National Education Association, Florida Hospital’s Foundation Gala and Celebrity Stroll, Trey Whitfield Foundation Scholarship Fund, Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association affiliated with Meharry Medical College Scholarship Fund, Boys and Girls Clubs of Orlando, Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Project, Central Florida Women’s Resource Center, and the YaYa Network.

Lucille O'Neal Speaking Topics

  • Can-Do Attitude

  • Access to Success

  • Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: Reclaiming Courage & Direction in Life

Lucille O'Neal Videos

  • LUCILLE O'NEAL Interview with Pavlina 2013 Boys & Girls Club ...

Lucille O'Neal Books

  • Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go
    Walk Like You Have Somewhere To Go

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Lucille O'Neal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Can-Do Attitude, Access to Success and Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: Reclaiming Courage & Direction in Life. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lucille O'Neal for your event is available upon request. Lucille O'Neal generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Malaak Compton, Dr. Tererai Trent, Victoria Rowell, Erin Gruwell and Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lucille O'Neal for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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