Helping caregivers grow beyond their circumstanceswhile caring for individuals who are special needs. Hicks is a mother, singer, speaker, philanthropist, and fitness coach. She hosts 2 podcasts called Chit Chat and Chit Chat After Dark. Her drive to service the special needs community started in 2005. After complications from a traumatic birthing experience lead her oldest son to the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, Libra knew she wouldn't be able to return to a career in music. The care for her oldest intensified as new challenges presented itself. As Libra continued her studies of learning her son and his diagnosis, she discovered a lack of knowledge, self-worth, access to resources, etc. was different from her community. She couldn't get the answers needed, had to fight for information, and even challenge those in charge to provide her with documentation on their practices to ensure fair treatment for her son. As time grew, Libra decided to embark on a 501c3 that would aid her ability to fully assist her community with their needs the best way she could. In 2017 Libra's youngest son, Lyric Ja'Dore was diagnosed with Autism and since then, she's added another reason the morph Our Children's Story, Inc. into an entity that will be there to help families who are just like her. Libra's accomplishments are as followed:
- Fitmom Fitness Situation
- Sisterhood Private Facebook Group (offers programs and workshops to the women in the group who are moms)
- Ja’Dore Awareness Apparel
Libra is determined to bridge the unmet gap to ensure those within the special needs community are served relatively and to the best of her ability! has been in operation since 2017. Since its birth, we've served over 500 families across the united states. During COVID virtual has been the answer for continued services to families at a distance.
