Mattie Stanford Johnson is a luminous mentor and motivational preacher/speaker for this generation and those to come. Her bravery as a leader has given her the nickname #moderndayharriett. She can be found in odd and mundane places helping many out the grip of devious influences. Receiving a B.A. in Business Administration, Masters in Education, and currently finishing up her Doctoral Degree of Education in Organizational Leadership, she uses her education as well as experience to create new standards of personal and professional development within various areas of life. Mattie is the Co-founder/ Executive Director of Back 2 the Basics Organization, an emerging organization that believes in building foundational leaders throughout various homes, neighborhoods, communities, cities, and eventually globally. Mattie has decided to live by choice NOT chance. She passionately help individuals move to higher ground in an inspired and uplifting way. She is a breath of fresh air that whispers, "Be motivated, and not manipulated." As a mentor-Mattie has inspired hundreds of youth and others by listening and filling knowledge gaps that speaks to the soul. Mattie is the mentor that not only provides direction, advice, and encouragement but pushes the mentee to act upon what is given. As a motivational speaker, she has helped changed many people profoundly on an emotional and/or mental level while assisting in personal and professional growth to all that have encountered her wisdom.