Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed.,LPC

The I Define Me Movement, founded by Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC, is a powerful initiative that has been empowering individuals since 2002, establishing its presence locally, nationally, and globally. As an EmpowerNista, Tracie Berry-McGhee serves as a beacon for girls and women, leveraging her expertise as a social emotional learning expert, entrepreneur, licensed therapist, author, mentor, and international motivational speaker. She is also the producer, host, and creator of the PBS wellness talk show, Own Your Now. 

A native of Saint Louis, MO, and a proud graduate of the University of Missouri, Tracie travels across the country to advocate for mental health awareness, restorative justice for girls of color, relational aggression, social emotional learning, self-awareness, body image, anti-bullying, literacy, and the importance of mentoring through wellness circles. Her mission is to inspire others to make a difference in their communities. 

Tracie Berry-McGhee has been recognized as an NAACP Community Hero and is a 46th Image Award Winner, receiving numerous accolades for her contributions to mental wellness. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Alliance of Black Mental Health Professionals, a PBS nine network partner, and a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Saint Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter. In addition to her professional achievements, she is a devoted wife, mother, and lover of coffee and sunflowers.