Dez is a humanitarian coach, a social entrepreneur, a people’s advocate, and a planetary activist.

Radiant Coaches Academy enhances lives through special events, holistic coach training and through the publication of books written by the academy’s coaches. The publications, available on Amazon, inspire readers to navigate life stages through reflection and growth.

The academy is currently training coaches in Central America, the United States, and South Africa and is expanding its international training locations. The academy aims to facilitate human growth and prosperity by focusing on quality of life, holistic pursuits, and personal empowerment.

Dez has coached professionally since 2005, and in 2012, founded Radiant Coaches Academy and has trained and certified over 500 students in over 10 countries. In 2014, her training school earned the prestigious status of offering accredited hours through the International Coach Federation (ICF). In 2017, ICF of Tennessee honored her and her institute with the PRISM Award for the advancement of the coaching profession.

She received her life coach certification from Guiding Mindful Change in 2005 and also holds an Associate Certified Coach credential through ICF.