Lavada S. England is a mother, mentor, author, business owner, mentor, and visionary leader whose life’s work is dedicated to empowering women, building leaders, and amplifying voices. She is the author of Travailing: A Journey Through Depression, Motivation, Frustration, and Resilience and The Art of Remaining: Unlocking Your Growth and Success with Emotional Intelligence (Samella England), sharing her wisdom on resilience, transformation, and purpose-driven living.

With a firm yet open-door leadership style, Lavada teaches that the foundation for a thriving future lies in intentional actions today. Her work revolves around guiding women back to their elevated selves—reclaiming mental, spiritual, and emotional connections to uncover authentic truth and inner power. Lavada’s personal journey is a testament to the power of overcoming. From teenage motherhood and battling functional alcoholism to becoming a successful entrepreneur and championing mental health and leadership, she has turned struggles into strategies that uplift others. She pioneered The Potted Plant Method, a transformational tool that helps women align emotional intelligence with personal growth, empowering them to navigate life with self-assurance and purpose.

A Bay Area (San Leandro) native with a deep-rooted faith, Lavada’s impact spans over two decades of mentorship, guiding single mothers, young women, and future leaders toward personal and professional success. She has served in substance use disorder recovery, led fashion shows that build confidence, and spearheaded community food drives during the COVID-19 crisis. As the founder of House of Restoration Community Connection (HRCCConnect), she has educated, empowered, and encouraged thousands of women, earning a Proclamation from the County of San Diego declaring November 18 as House of Restoration Community Connections Inc. Day in 2023.

Now, as the driving force behind Your Passion, Your Purpose, Lavada is amplifying voices on a global scale, helping high-profile leaders, emerging speakers, and CEOs align their Talent, Time, and Team—The Trifecta Effect—to make a lasting impact. Whether through mentorship, speaking, business strategy, or faith-based empowerment, her mission remains unwavering: to ignite transformation, elevate purpose, and position individuals for global influence.