Nika was professional and cooperative in every way. Her humor was subtle, yet effective. She is just so passionate about her outlook on life and in educating students. She spoke from the heart and definitely connected with our staff.

"Powerful speaker and perfectly relevant to what we are going through right now! It was a wonderful convocation." "She was WONDERFUL! Brought me to tears more than once. We appreciate ALL you have and are doing to make this go as smoothly as possible! I cannot imagine the hours and worry you have put into all of this." "I wish every single educator and parent everywhere could hear her speak. Such passion and such joy! Thank you for making this possible for so many at RCPS to hear this message!!!" "Perfect speaker for this year. Thank you."

Nika Maples is incredible. She speaks from her heart, her words touch people of all ages, and she leaves a lasting impression in your mind. We are still talking about her!

WOW ... There is no other way to put it. Nika had the entire audience in the palm of her hand. There was some laughter. There were tears. There were only fives on the evaluations. Nika Maples a true inspiration for all!

Nika Maples' story makes clear the need for careful and caring mentoring for new teachers. She is an outstanding speaker and kept our audience engrossed the full time. Months later, I am still hearing how motivating her speech was for our mentors.

Within a matter of minutes Nika had captured the hearts of our sales force and had them clinging to every word. She has a beautiful way of showing a transparent passion that is so contagious. Nika's passion for life just exudes from every word she speaks.

Nika Maples' story of overcoming her own physical challenges and her desire to help others touched the instructional staff across all grade levels. Her message moved the audience but was always a clear testimony to teaching being the profession of heroes.

It is impossible to listen to Nika Maples talk about her love for teaching and not have your spirit lifted, your passion for the profession kindled or rekindled, and your faith in the good things in life confirmed.

I was inspired by your story and enriched by spending time with you.

Nika speaks from the heart, from experience, with sincerity and eloquence! All 40 principals and other administrators marveled at her zeal toward life and education while she naturally reinvigorated our passion and commitment to serving our students!

She was absolutely AMAZING!!! Her message was exactly what we needed as a faculty and staff. If I can have her back at some point we are going to try to do it! Loved her! Although I was not surprised at all her book was PHENOMENAL!

As a book author and stroke survivor, Nika Maples has an inspiring story. She shared at our American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Luncheon. "Between the first word and the last word, there are 75,000 others. They matter just as much. Don't think so much about the end. Think about walking through the middle with faithfulness." She captured the audience and had them crying. She is a delight to work with and will make her presentation work for any message you are trying to give to your audience.

Nika was a complete HIT!! What a great motivational speech to hear prior to the beginning of the school year! Nika Maples was the best I’ve heard. We need more like her.