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Terri Huggins

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Terri Huggins is an award-winning journalist and editorial consultant who helps organizations navigate communication, media literacy, and conversations around identity, wellbeing, and culture. A two-time Ozzie Award-winner and contributor to major news outlets, she brings investigative insight and storytelling expertise to discussions on leadership, parenting, and health advocacy.

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Terri Huggins

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Journalist examining identity, media literacy, and parental wellbeing
Two-time Ozzie Award-winner for journalism on maternal health
Advocate for access and equity for marginalized and vulnerable communities

Terri Huggins is an award-winning journalist who helps people find their words and tell stories that create meaningful change. Based in New Jersey, Terri's work centers on identity, health advocacy, and the emotional lives of parents, particularly within Black and disabled communities. Terri has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, Real Simple, Parents, Good Housekeeping, and Essence. She has won two Ozzie Awards for her reporting on maternal mortality and mental health in motherhood. Beyond journalism, she is a Zumba instructor and former professional dancer who has interviewed hundreds of experts, from financial advisors to psychologists. Her book, Actionable Quotes: Your Favorite Quotes Don't Work Unless You Do, reflects her practical approach to personal growth. Terri brings fifteen years of experience navigating the intersections of race, health, identity, and communication. Her background in journalism allows her to translate complex topics into accessible insights. Whether addressing media literacy, community building, or maternal wellness, she combines research with lived experience as a first-generation American and mother. Audiences learn how to identify credible information in a storytelling-saturated world, to combat overwhelm, and practice self-care without requiring extensive resources or privilege. Terri provides actionable strategies that work for people across different circumstances and identities. Book Terri to deliver presentations that combine journalistic rigor with genuine connection and leave audiences with practical takeaways they can implement immediately.

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Learn To Find The Facts In A World Of Storytellers

Terri Huggins explores the growing challenge of separating fact from narrative in an era where nearly everyone claims to be a storyteller. Drawing on her experience as a journalist, she unpacks how stories are shaped, where sensationalism enters the picture, and how audiences can identify credible information. Through real examples and clear frameworks, Terri demonstrates practical media literacy skills that help individuals question sources, evaluate narratives, and approach modern information ecosystems with sharper critical thinking.

Moving Through Darkness: A Lesson On Hope And Community

Terri Huggins blends storytelling, reflection, and movement to explore how people navigate moments of uncertainty, burnout, and emotional strain. Using dance and physical expression as unexpected teaching tools, she illustrates the importance of rhythm, identity, and community support in maintaining wellbeing. The session examines the idea of the village and the role each person plays within it, offering practical ways to reconnect with purpose, engage community, and move forward with greater resilience.

Self Care Tips For Moms That Don’t Suck

Terri Huggins addresses the gap between common parenting advice and the realities many mothers face. Drawing from her reporting on maternal health and her own experiences within parenting communities, she challenges self-care guidance that assumes time, money, or support systems many families lack. Through practical, accessible approaches, Terri reframes self-care as realistic, adaptable habits that fit different circumstances while supporting emotional wellbeing, identity, and sustainable parenting.

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Terri brings 15 years of journalistic rigor to conversations about media literacy, identity, and wellbeing. Her Ozzie Award-winning reporting on maternal health provides tangible credibility to her insights, and she connects quickly with audiences navigating information overload, communication challenges, and complex conversations around inclusion and lived experience.

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