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Hello and welcome. I’m Lavern P. Oliver, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I am a Trauma-Informed Empowerment Coach, author, speaker, inspirational content creator, and founder of both VernExpressions and Ready-to-Win Coaching. My passion is helping women heal from childhood trauma, rebuild their self-worth, and move forward with confidence, purpose, and peace.

My journey has taught me that many women become experts at appearing strong while silently carrying emotional pain, disappointment, fear, and self-doubt. I know what it feels like to navigate difficult seasons while continuing to show up for everyone else. Through my own experiences, faith, healing journey, and personal growth, I discovered that our past may influence us, but it does not have to define us.

 

The Story Behind VernExpressions

VernExpressions was born from a simple desire: to encourage, inspire, and empower others through authentic storytelling and meaningful conversations.

For years, I found myself sharing lessons learned through life’s challenges, faith, personal growth, and resilience. Whether through writing, speaking, creating videos, or encouraging others one-on-one, I realized that my experiences could serve as a source of hope for someone else.

VernExpressions became the platform where those messages could live — a place dedicated to healing, empowerment, transformation, and authentic expression.

At its heart, VernExpressions exists to remind people that their story matters, their voice matters, and their journey still has purpose.

 

The Story Behind Ready-to-Win Coaching

As VernExpressions continued to grow, I began meeting women who needed more than inspiration — they needed support, guidance, and a safe space to heal.

Many of these women appeared successful and strong on the outside but were carrying unresolved childhood trauma, emotional wounds, fear, and self-doubt that continued to impact their relationships, confidence, and overall well-being.

I created Ready-to-Win Coaching to provide that safe space.

Ready-to-Win Coaching was founded on the belief that healing should never be rushed, pain should never be minimized, and women deserve support as they reclaim their worth and rebuild their lives.

Through a trauma-informed and faith-guided approach, I help women move beyond survival mode so they can heal, grow, and ultimately win forward in every area of their lives.

My Mission

My mission is simple:

To create safe spaces where women feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered to heal from their past, embrace their worth, and confidently move into the future God has prepared for them.

I believe healing is possible.

I believe your story matters.

I believe it is never too late to begin again.

And I believe that when healing comes first, winning becomes possible.

Welcome to VernExpressions and Ready-to-Win Coaching. I’m honored to be part of your journey.

Coaching, it’s not about your coach, but about this relationship of trust that we create to propel you where you want to go, to who you want to be.

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Our Team

Lavern P. Oliver
Founder & CEO | Empowerment Coach
Bede Ugbaja
Healing & Transformation Specialist
Kazi Ramjan Ali
Web Developer | SEO Expert

THE VERNEXPRESSIONS TEAM

At Vern Expressions, we are united by one mission: to empower women to heal, thrive, and win.

Led by Lavern P. Oliver, Founder & CEO, we bring a powerful combination of coaching expertise, creative storytelling, and heartfelt support to everything we do. Lavern guides the vision of VernExpressions, as an author and speaker she uses her personal journey of healing and transformation to inspire and empower women everywhere.

Through her Ready to Win Coaching Program, empowering events, and impactful content, she guides women toward healing, self-discovery, and living with purpose. Lavern’s passion is rooted in creating safe spaces for women to feel heard, seen, and empowered to win in every area of life.

Healing & Transformation Specialist

Our Healing & Transformation Specialist is dedicated to guiding clients through the process of releasing past pain, overcoming trauma, and embracing new possibilities. This role combines compassionate support with proven coaching strategies to help individuals move from surviving to thriving, creating lasting change in their personal and professional lives.

WHY CHOOSE US

Together, we are more than a team—we are a movement dedicated to creating spaces where women can find their voice, embrace healing, and walk boldly into their purpose.

Our YouTube Channel

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Meet Lavern P. Oliver

Lavern P. Oliver, MBA

Trauma-Informed Empowerment Coach | Founder & CEO of VernExpressions

11-Time Best-Selling Author

Helping women heal, rebuild self-worth, and step into their winning season.

I believe healing is possible, your story matters, and your past does not have to determine your future. Through Ready-To-Win Coaching and VernExpressions, I help women move beyond fear, emotional pain, and self-doubt toward peace, purpose, and confidence.

My Story

From Hurt to Healing

My journey has not been defined by perfection but by perseverance, growth, and healing. I understand what it feels like to navigate pain while still showing up for others, carrying responsibilities while quietly facing emotional battles of your own.

Through my own experiences, faith, personal growth journey, and commitment to helping others, I learned something powerful:

“ Our experiences may shape us, but they do not have to define us. ”

That realization inspired me to create Ready-to-Win Coaching, a safe space where women can heal, rediscover their worth, and move forward with confidence.

Why I Do This Work

My Purpose

I am passionate about helping women heal from childhood trauma and emotional pain so they can stop merely surviving and begin truly living.

  • 🤍 Healing is strength
  • 🤍 Your story deserves compassion
  • 🤍 Growth happens one step at a time
  • 🤍 It is never too late to begin again
  • 🤍 You deserve peace, confidence, and purpose
Meet the Heart Behind VernExpressions

More Than Coaching

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Certified Life Empowerment Coach

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Inspirational YouTube Content Creator creating messages centered on healing, empowerment, faith, and transformation

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Founder & CEO of VernExpressions

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Christian woman grounded in faith and purpose

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11-Time Best-Selling Author

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Daughter of the King, committed to walking in grace, purpose, and the identity God has spoken over my life

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MBA and Human Resources professional

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Speaker and Encourager

VernExpressions on YouTube

Healing, Empowerment & Growth

VernExpressions on YouTube was created as an extension of my mission to inspire healing, faith, growth, and transformation. Through encouraging messages, real-life reflections, and empowering conversations, I create content designed to remind women that they are seen, valued, and capable of moving forward.

Playlist

3 Videos

Featured Videos

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Speak It Until You Believe It

Speak It Until You Believe It | Women’s Empowerment Affirmation Circle

A powerful reminder that the words you speak over yourself matter, designed to encourage women to affirm healing, confidence, strength, and purpose.

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Still Hurting? There Is Nothing Wrong With You.

Still Hurting? There Is Nothing Wrong With You.

A gentle reminder that carrying pain does not mean something is wrong with you — healing takes time, and your experiences do not diminish your worth.

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You’re Not Behind; Trusting God’s Due Season.

You’re Not Behind, You’re Becoming; Trusting God’s Due Season.

An encouraging message for anyone feeling delayed in life, reminding you that God’s timing is intentional and your journey is still unfolding.

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“ Because healing is not only something we work through, it’s something we continue to live out every day. ”

The VernExpressions Team

Meet the Team Behind the Mission

Behind VernExpressions is a team committed to creating a supportive experience that helps women move forward with confidence. Each role contributes to the vision of creating a safe, empowering space centered on healing and transformation.

Voices of Healing & Transformation

Healing is not about becoming someone new; it is about rediscovering who you were always meant to be.

Lavern P. Oliver
Founder & CEO | Empowerment Coach Lavern P. Oliver, MBA

Lavern leads the vision and heart behind Ready-to-Win Coaching and VernExpressions. Through coaching, authorship, faith-centered encouragement, and empowerment, she helps women heal from childhood trauma, rebuild self-worth, and move forward free from fear and emotional pain.

Bede Ugbaja
Healing & Transformation Specialist

Provides support in helping create experiences, resources, and guidance that encourage healing, personal growth, and emotional wellness.

Kazi Ramjan Ali
Web Developer | SEO Expert

Responsible for maintaining website functionality, enhancing user experience, implementing updates, and optimizing site performance.

My Approach

Safe • Calm • Empowered

My coaching approach is trauma-informed, faith-guided, and centered on creating emotional safety. You can expect:

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Compassion without judgment

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Encouragement without pressure

Gentle accountability

A supportive environment where healing is honored.

Featured Book

Late to the Game But Winning

Have you ever felt delayed, discouraged, or as if life moved forward without you? This book was written as a reminder that your timing does not determine your purpose.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

Healing begins with one decision — choosing yourself.

You don’t have to walk the journey alone.