“What good is it to have professional success but my relationships are a personal mess?” Those are the stirring words echoed by Brooklyn born, U.S. Army veteran, marathon runner, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and 3x Amazon Best Selling author Mrs. Audra R. Upchurch. Audra is the proof positive evidence that not only are their lemonade transformations but the powerful turnaround to…sparkling champagne. A marathon runner, Audra understands what it takes to prepare your body, mind, and soul for that individual race. It’s not difficult, but it does take commitment, training, focus, and determination. In spite of severe life struggles such as teenage homelessness and teenage pregnancy, Audra stepped out on faith and decided to make a course correction. Her incredible life story and message for us today is “We Can Too.”
The PAST IS JUST THAT…THE PAST, LET’S TALK “FUTURE”…
No matter how hard it is, life is all about choosing the right …choice! Audra’s origins are humble; born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, in an extremely unstable household to a mother who suffered in silence with mental illness. As a result, she found herself homeless at the age of 15, a single-mother at 17 with a straight shot down a dark path. Now here’s the good news, through prayer, a new community and daily positive beliefs, SHE KNEW that she deserved more. Fast forward, she earned her Bachelors degree, her MBA and NOW living her best life! There’s more, not only is she married to an amazingly wonderful man but together they have six adult children and four beautiful grandchildren. Today, she and her husband, Tony, are the CEO and CIO of The UPFAM Group, LLC, an organization that captures their philanthropic, mentorship, and community-based activities.
AUDRA’S PASSION & VISION HELPS AUTHORS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES…
Owning and sharing our individual stories is an important ingredient for those of us looking to leave a lasting legacy. As a 3x Amazon bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur Audra helps women find their voice, shape their stories, and navigate the book collaboration process to deliver a meaningful manuscript. Using her own success as a model, she is passionate about helping brand-ready women with a clear vision create and produce high-level author collaborations that change lives. Not only are these book collaborations educational and unique, they have proven their profitability for the lead and co-author teams.
AUDRA’S BOOK PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS
2019: Fiercely Speaking Anthology, Powered by Audra R. Upchurch
2018: Unchain My Legacy Anthology, Powered by Audra R. Upchurch
2017: “Driven Success”, powered by Aprille Franks-Hunt, CEO/Founder of Coach, Speak & Serve
2017: Unchain Me Mama Anthology, Powered by Audra R. Upchurch
2016: Collaborator, Shift Anthology, powered by Nikki Woods, Executive Producer of the TJMS
SERVING MY COMMUNITY IS A BIG PART OF WHO I AM….
A powerhouse in her community, Audra supports programs that help women, families, and youth who are struggling with mental health issues and homelessness. It’s an honor for her to invest her heart, time, and treasure to support several programs that help women, families, and youth who are struggling with mental health issues and homelessness. Once such program that is dear to her heart is the Hampton Roads affiliate of Stand Up For Kids. In fact, under her successful leadership, Audra raised over $3K, in under 60 days, for the Hampton Roads affiliate of Stand Up For Kids’ one of their largest donations.
