Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacy P Burrell
Hi Stacy P, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a storm, wondering when it would end? If your answer is yes, you are not alone, even if it feels that way. This year, I lost aspects of my business, finances, health, freedom, and relationships in what seemed to be overnight. Life for me has been brutal to say the least, but my relationship with Christ has grown stronger. Honestly, I thought God had given up on me and that my life was over. The days were lonely, and the nights were dark, but I knew in my spirit that somehow, I’d make it through. Jerimiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This scripture helped me hold on to God’s plan when I had to surrender my own.
Every story has chapters, some full of excitement and victory, others carry grief and disappointment. What chapter of life is evolving for me? Some days I wish I knew the answer to that question. Trusting God is hard and losing control of my life feels like the end, or is it? Many philosophers believe that endings in life are simply beginnings and I’m working hard to loosen my grip on what life used to look like. What’s ahead of me will be better than what’s behind, but the only way to find out is to move forward.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
This road has been as smooth as Kroger crunchy peanut butter! Some days I sat in the corner of the room, praying for God to heal me. Other days I cried myself to sleep at night, asking God to help me. The moisture from my tears have saturated my face for 325 days.
I’m in a fight for my life daily, with no direction and no answers. In January of this year, I had to leave work due to a neurological illness that has yet to be identified. Major symptoms included blurred vision, stuttering, memory loss and a weakened immune system, just to name a few. In February, it was confirmed that I have 2 brain lesions that may be triggering an autoimmune response. To this day I have no clear answers or real solutions. I declined any additional testing and medication due to the risks and additional trauma.
After seeing numerous specialists, doctors and homeopaths, I found myself running out of money and options! On top of that, I have to take care of my children and my home. If you are curious about my battle, please watch Celine Dion’s Netflix documentary. Minus the money, the house, and her professional medical team, our health struggle is similar. Watching Celine perform at the 2024 Olympics gave me hope, a gentle reminder that God is the almighty redeemer. Jesus Christ has the power to heal us from our pain!
Every morning, I wake up with gratitude, while silently hoping to be completely healed and made whole again. I look in the mirror thinking, maybe this was a 12-month long nightmare, and this is the day I wake up. Disappointment follows shortly after, but I chose to walk in faith every day. This walk is full of tears, anger, stress and pain, but as Eric Thomas said, “we don’t’ cry to give up, we cry to keep going”!
We’ve been impressed with The Motivational Institute- TMI, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
One day my work will be a “spiritual” playground! I started a small business several years ago called The Motivational Institute, where I contract with agencies as a motivational speaker, public speaking coach and curriculum developer/advisor. I’m working full- time for a local non-profit in Las Vegas. Upon returning to work after my diagnosis, I felt a deeper sense of purpose to connect with people on a human level. Currently, I am the Training Lead for foster licensing courses and primarily responsible for public speaking coaching and curriculum development. My specialties are helping people face their fear of communication while transforming their self-image and self- confidence. I am most proud of my ability to people become the greatest version of themselves. My goal is to one day partner with businesses who are looking to invest in their leaders. In my heart I believe this passion is laying the foundation for profit, I just have to trust God and the process!
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
Dr. Dharius Daniels says, “when God calls you to fulfill a purpose, it will also reveal your inadequacies”. Don’t let your lack of skill, knowledge or resources stop you from answering that call. Whatever you need for this journey will be provided to you along the way, pay close attention. Just when you think you’ve run out of options and all hope is lost, He will send help in your direction. My help came in the form of family and friends who have been there for me every step of the way!
They say that seven is the number of completion, self-discovery and personal growth, something I welcome with open arms. Prior to this, my life lacked some compassion, humility and authenticity. I believe without any evidence, that this chapter of my life is ending! The suffering, pain and worry are all behind me. Finally, I recognize that this illness was not judgement or a punishment from God. This was grace.
My next life chapter is called redemption, and you’ll see guest appearances from prosperity, love, wisdom and joy! Psalms 30:5 says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning”. This is my morning! No matter what you are facing right now, keep your faith in God and trust His plan for your life. There will be mountains that He may not move, but He will give you the strength to CLIMB!
Pricing:
- Public Speaking Coaching- $85 per hour
- Presentation Preparation- $100 per hour
- Curriculum Development- $175 per hour
- Group Development- Contact for rate
- Keynote speaking- $500 per event
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