About Victoria M. Brantley,

Victoria M. Brantley’s story is a testament to the power of compassion and the drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. A proud mother to her son, Zion, Victoria is a Central Florida native and graduate of Colonial High School, where, in her words, “it is great to be a Grenadier.”

In 2011, she made the life-changing decision to pursue higher education at Everest University. Despite the challenges of balancing life as a single, working mother and full-time student, Victoria found time to volunteer and serve her community. During her tenure, she was elected President of the Student Government Council, Igniter Ambassadors’ Leadership Student Council, where she organized countless community outreach events—experiences that would later prepare her for the leadership roles she holds today.

In 2015, Victoria graduated with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. As a strong believer in practicing what one preaches, she used her own journey of transformation and empowerment to inspire others. She launched her mentoring program, Crown & Cupcakes, LLC, focusing on adolescent girls and equipping them with self-development and cognitive life skills. She also began serving women reentering society after incarceration by providing case management services and guidance for successful reintegration.

As a single mother, Victoria has managed to juggle the demands of parenting while maintaining her community commitments. From feeding the elderly weekly, to mentoring troubled youth, to operating her program daily, she continues to live out her mission of service. In 2020, she was recognized as a “Mompreneur of the Year” by Lip-gloss & Real Estate and honored by Dress for Success Greater Orlando for her dedication to empowering women to thrive personally and professionally. Today, Victoria serves as a Board of Directors and Career Services Director, helping young women access the resources, tools, and life skills needed to pursue their academic and career goals where her main target is teen prevention and teen advocacy.

Overcoming obstacles and facing challenges head-on has shaped Victoria into the strong, independent woman she is today. She is also a two-time published author—first as a co-author of Not Just Another Story but Her Story, where her chapter “Heartbroken to Outspoken” details her upbringing, and later through her own 21-day devotional, Journaling for H.E.R., which provides readers with life skills, coping tools, and daily reflections for navigating life’s journey.

Never forgetting where she comes from, Victoria lives by the motto: “Going Places, Going Strong.” She strives to be the voice for those who have yet to discover their own, and through her work and faith, she continues to transform lives and communities.