About

Gloria Ewing Lockhart is a testament to the power of resilience—her journey of reinvention ranges from conquering the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro to creating a sustainable future for the underserved and disadvantaged.

Changing the face of effective leadership in difficult environments, Gloria has been a gracious, lifelong advocate for the less fortunate members of our communities by helping thousands of families find access to social services, youth programs, and programs for girls in lock-up facilities. She was named Woman of the Year for her professional accomplishments, exceptional service, and compassionate community involvement.

Gloria was born in Eudora, Arkansas, and raised in Lansing, Michigan. She earned her master of social work degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University.

Today, Gloria resides in the community of San Pedro, California where she works with special needs children, is a motivational speaker on forgiveness, and active in her church. She is the proud mother of a talented daughter and enjoys spending time with family, writing, fitness, and advocacy work.

How Many Times Do I Forgive? is her second published book. Her first book, Unmasking: A Woman’s Journey, is a memoir of courage, hope, forgiveness, and healing.
Through her 39 years of social work, Gloria has been the executive director of a multi-service, non-profit organization; worked in foster care and community organizing; advocated for homeless women and children; and served as a spokesperson in the field of violence prevention. Appointed by former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Gloria also served as a Commissioner of the Harbor Area Planning Commission. She has received commendations from the Los Angeles City Council, the County of Los Angeles, the LAPD and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

As a single mom, Gloria raised her daughter who now resides in New York as a successful singer/song writer, and producer. Lockhart currently resides in the sunny seaside community of San Pedro, California, where she focuses her considerable energies on life coaching, motivational speaking, and advocacy. She is active in cross fit, swimming, reading, and volunteering for her church and various organizations.

Gloria has appeared at a variety of venues to share clips of her book and do signings, these are just a few:
  • Beacon House—Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration—“Keeping Our Dreams Alive”
  • Friends of San Pedro Library & Grand Vision Foundation—“Wonder Women”
  • Global Awareness Summit Conference by TruEvolution, USC Riverside—“Our Journey”
  • Harbor Interfaith Family Shelters, San Pedro—“Overcoming Barriers”
  • N.A.A.C.P. Santa Maria/Lompoc—“Celebrating Life’s Struggles & Victories with Prayer”
  • New Birth Church, Richfield, MN—“Forgiveness & Healing: A Rise to the Top”
  • Port of Los Angeles, Crafted—in Celebration of “Women History Month”
  • San Pedro High School—Career Day, Pedro Action League—“A Career in Social Work”
  • Terminal Island Prison, “Forgiveness & Healing”
  • Taper Avenue Elementary School—“Anti-Bullying” Campaign
Holding a Masters in Social Work, Gloria Lockhart has spent 39 years working in a variety of fields.

She has experience as the director of a non-profit organization; as an advocate for homeless women and children; and as a community organizer.

She’s received numerous awards and commendations from organizations in the Los Angeles area.

Gloria has built her life around advocacy so that she can help others improve their situations and be given a chance to find the joy and happiness that she has.

She is active in her community and enjoys swimming and reading. She does regular volunteer work for her church and other organizations and is always willing to help people who are in need of assistance.

Gloria stands apart from other life coaches and authors in one crucial way: She’s experienced all the stories in her book herself. Her business is located at 860 W 29th Place #C, San Pedro, CA, 90731.

Interested parties looking to book Gloria for an event can contact her at gloriaelockhart@gmail.com.

Whether you’re interested in one-on-one life coaching or a workshop for peers and colleagues who may be considering going into social work, Gloria is a highly reputable choice. You’ll appreciate her preparation and will be pleased with all you’ve learned about life and existence.

Services

Gloria offers a broad array of services that will help individuals of all ages find their true purpose in life.

Here is a brief overview of the excellent services that are available:

Coaching:
Gloria recognizes that making your way through life is like climbing a mountain. Although there may be some rocky outcrops and large boulders blocking your path at various points, the key is to keep moving forward little by little. She works closely with everyone she meets with to ensure that each individual learns how to unlock his/her potential.
Speaking:
Gloria is available for speaking engagements at various locations and with various entities. She is perfectly comfortable speaking at universities, colleges, high schools, and churches. No matter what your cultural or religious background, she is devoted to assisting people in their quest to overcome bullying and abuse so that they can reach the pinnacle of their own lives sooner rather than later.

Workshops:
Workshops are meant to be interactive events where attendees can gain experience trying on new hats and working through their emotions. Her workshops are focused on bullying, and younger men and women who have recently come through difficult experiences with their peer groups will find them to be especially beneficial.

Gloria is happy to conduct workshops in both secular and religious settings. Her Personal Story as Inspiration: Gloria’s book, Unmasking: A Woman’s Journey, tells a highly personal story of a girl-turned-woman who has been through trying circumstances in life and has gone on, with the help of God, to build a wonderful life for herself.

The book discusses the bullying she experienced in childhood and the perseverance she demonstrated in overcoming it. Book reviewers have consistently given the book high marks for its honesty, integrity, and sound advice.
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