LaToya T. Newman, M.S.
LaToya T. Newman, Associate Therapist
I LOVE IT HERE! YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE, AND I'M GLAD YOU ARE, TOO!
Two of my greatest joys are being a mother to 3 adult children and a wife to an AMAZING husband--second time has been a charm! You'll have to book me for more details of how I managed to set goals for myself and rebound from a failed marriage and a few other relationships to become the woman I've always been...ALL THAT I AM 2 BE...ItsNMe2!
I recognize the parallels of life experiences women manage, especially that of Black women. I am no exception! I am a Life Coach who cares about your goals, your relationships, aspirations, and your healing! With the tremendous number of hats we wear, I will help you set goals you can achieve. I will support you as you learn to put those hats in its respective place, and together, we will celebrate your accomplishments. You will NOT be alone!
Admittedly, you’ll set the pace, but don't worry. This is a SAFE SPACE to admit you are not okay. This is a SAFE SPACE to admit that you want MORE out of life. This is a SAFE SPACE to allow yourself to heal and grow. I will cheer you on every step of the way and show you techniques you can use daily. I want you to succeed and evolve into the best version of YOU! As Nelson Mandela once said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done!” So, if you’re ready, so am I…
The Mission of ItsNMe2 is to uplift, support, and empower Black Women to be the best version of themselves.
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My Coaching Story
Why was ItsNMe2 created?
I knew someone who cared for EVERYBODY, but sometimes, caring for others gives us an excuse NOT to care for ourself. In May 2010, his unexpected death left me questioning the essence of time, the quality of life, and the impact of death. It took some time to come to terms with the fact that I had mismanaged my time and would forever be without someone I truly cared for. I never thought about time nor death until then, but my ignorance of time led me on a 10-year journey of discovering ME...
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Later the same year, I started a book club where women came together to discuss "good" books. Our conversations always seemed to evolve around the real-life stories of our own lives. We were a group of Black Women; the pain felt familiar, and its presence was so eminent that there were no words; we simply understood it. The familiarity of shared experiences was reminiscent of a thesis proposal I submitted in grad school in the early 2000's. My interest centered around victimization among Black Women and re-victimization among the same population. I hypothesized that re-victimization is ongoing among Black Women because we are not taught about healing and mainly relate to pain. Having a book club brought about a realization that we (Black Women) are rarely equipped with the resources or coping skills to address our traumatic experiences. Instead, we normalize our pain and pass it onto our children, then our children's children, and ultimately our communities--continually repeating the cycle of pain and victimization.
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What my pain brought to the forefront to share with other women, resulted in the evolution of ItsNMe2! Through our shared experiences, we can support one another, uplift one another, and empower one another to take back the ability to manifest life as we desire it to be. We have a responsibility to share our stories and support one another's healing journey.
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What are the benefits of having a Life Coach?A Life Coach will work with you to identify obstacles or barriers that are keeping you from reaching your goals. A Life Coach can assist you with identifying your strengths and developing a realistic plan of action to reach your desired outcomes. A Life Coach is an ally that will hold you accountable with completing projects and reaching goals.
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How will you know if you are ready for a Life Coach?Are you able to receive feedback and try new strategies for success? Will you invest the time and effort into the actions that are needed to reach your goals? Are you willing to hold yourself accountable for making progress? Are you a serial procrastinator who is ready for change? Do you believe your traumatic experiences have held you back in life?
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What happens during a session with a Life Coach?During a Life Coaching Session, you will discuss accomplishments, challenges, and priorities. You will be empowered to choose the primary topic for your sessions. Your Life Coach will work with you to explore new strategies and/or shift your perspective. You will identify obstacles and determine what actions are needed to reach your goals. Your Life Coach may provide additional assignments to assist with accountability.
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What makes ItsNMe2 special?ItsNMe2 is no ordinary life-coaching business. It's the place where you are reminded of your importance!! Our holistic approach addresses "ME"--physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This is the spot where we can talk about relationships--the ones with our mom, our boyfriend, our girlfriend, our church, and most importantly with ourselves. ItsNMe2 will also have support groups that address the traumas that have impacted your choices, your behaviors, and ultimately your life! We will inspire you, motivate you, support you, and challenge you to always choose "Me" becasue the time will come when it will be your turn to teach. The lessons learned, the work you did, and the vision of who you chose to be will the very motivation our next Sis to identify her ItsNMe2!
I know you're tired...but say this with me, "The most important part of the equation is Me!" You've been mom, sister, "wifey", friend, and everything else, but have you been YOU?
All the times you've been there for them, I know you've wondered, "Who's got ME!?" "Who can I depend on?" "I have things going on in MY life..."
-LaToya T. Newman, M.S.
Stefanie W.
My name is Stefanie W., and I have known LaToya Newman for about 6 or 7 years. We both worked at a professional establishment, but what struck me about LaToya was her attentiveness to customers and the innate skills she possessed to de-escalate situations. She seemed to understand the person she was speaking to and knew how to help others manage conflict.
In 2021, my husband was diagnosed with Covid. Not only was I devastated, but the fact of losing 1/2 of our household's income was worrisome, to say the least. I contacted LaToya for prayer for the trying times my son and I had been experiencing. During that call, I sought her Coaching services, and the rest is history.
During the five months was husband lay in the hospital, we developed a plan that resulted in me finding a better paying job and making the necessary arrangements to function in my household with the limited resources I had. This plan made life a bit more manageable and allowed me to focus on one of the most important persons in my life -- my husband.
LaToya provided support through her services, encouraged me along the way and her patience and prayer helped me through. I am most grateful that I could depend on ItsnMe2 and LaToya Newman when I needed help the most.
Caleb M.
Hello to all of you!
I am not sure where to begin with my testimonial, but the ending was all worth it.
I was raised on an island, and talking about your issues and trama was not something we practice, especially a man; we usually hold things in no matter the consequences.
I now realize that it is all unhealthy.
A cloud of shadows was the forecast of my life, and to be honest, if it wasn't for my coach ending, it would be taken under consideration. I did not realize how much I owe myself to get better until she opened my eyes and made me remember who I truly am. I was lost for months and was going on a dark path. With this coach, I learn to first calm the mind/ quiet the mind and dissect each problem at the appropriate pace.
Now there is much to say, and I will add my story soon at my own pace. I want to thank my coach Latoya Newman for helping me find myself again.
I will say that currently I am not happy, but her words taught me that it will come with time. But I can truly say that I am at peace.
So again, thank you, LaToya.
I will guide women to see themselves outside of past hurts and current circumstances.
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It's not magic; it's not an overnight process, but it's the investment in self that every woman deserves.
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If she is willing to put in the work, I promise to take the steps with her through the journey of self-discovery of her true value.
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- LaToya T. Newman, M.S.