Dr. Straughn is also a 23-year Retired Army veteran, where more than half of that time she spent training & counseling soldiers. Her doctoral degree is in Organizational Leadership & Behavior. And, a BS & MBA where she specialized in Human Resources. Dr. Straughn founded RisingSTAR Coaching to disrupt the way women view themselves, heal their hearts and create a life of BLISS. She has been helping women and men transform their lives since 2009 via her books, workshops and retreats.