Theresa Exum-Lucas is a 26 year-old Wife, StepMama, Author, and business owner living in California.
She is the Executive Director of Happy Go Lucas, a coaching and organization business focused on helping millennials find and maintain a balance in their lives. In March 2020, she released her first book, With These Words: A Poetic Memoir of Love, Loss, and Self-Discovery.
Theresa earned her Bachelor’s degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University at the age of 20 and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs at 21 from the University of Southern California. Prior to working for herself, Theresa worked as a higher education administrator at a few different universities in the U.S.
After getting a divorce from her first husband after only a year of marriage, Theresa realized how much her depression and anxiety was impacting her ability to be successful. She began to be more vocal and transparent about being a young, Black woman living with Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, and PTSD. As she shared her story with other millennials, she began to see how empowering it could be.
Today, Theresa is proud of her story and is a strong advocate for taking care of your mental health and practicing self-care. In her free time, she enjoys working out, coloring, being in the water, and spending time with family.
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