Speaking Engagement Testimonials: Schools

Hello,

I am pleased to recommend Tonia Allen Gould as a speaker for child related events -and adults as well.

I am a den leader for a group of Tiger Cub Scouts (first graders). Our meeting plan was how media is used to reach large audiences. I read about Tonia and her book Samuel T. Moore of Corte Magore on our neighborhood Facebook page and decide to contact her about speaking to the boys.

Tonia accepted and her presentation was more than I could hope for. The other dens (2nd and 3rd grade) joined us. She told the boys how she got the idea for her story, and how she turned the idea into an interactive and animated children’s book. She showed them the story that had music, narration and pictures. The story itself is wonderful for kids (and adults) about overcoming adversity to make your dreams come true and Tonia’s personal story is living proof. It was a great experience on many levels. All of the boys were engaged and interested. They were thrilled to meet an author and have signed books to take home.

I highly recommend Tonia and feel honored to know her.

Sincerely,
Victoria Turk

Congrats!
It was so nice to see you yesterday. It’s inspiring to see such a successful and kind person in such a positive place. Going to purchase your book for my little guy.
Wishing you nothing but the best!

Lisa Hothan M.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School

Tonia,
Thanks for coming out. I know the students and teachers felt the presentation was inspiring. Let me know when the next book comes out. We would love to have you speak again.

Kelly Borchard
Dean – Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School

Hi Tonia,

So great to have you in the office last week! Everyone had such great things to say about your fireside chat with Jeff (during #DevDay), and I know I can speak for everyone when I say you were one of the most inspirational speakers we’ve had to date.

Best,

Brittany Johnson, Cornerstone onDemand

Author: Tonia Allen Gould

About Tonia Allen Gould Tonia Allen Gould is a writer, public speaker, entrepreneur, and investigative voice who tells the stories most people are afraid to touch. She is the author of the award-winning children’s book Samuel T. Moore of Corte Magore and the CEO of TAGSOURCE, LLC, a 31-year-old marketing agency specializing in branded merchandise and consumer promotions. Her career spans national recognition as a top thought leader in the promotional products industry and a columnist role at InformationWeek, where she explored digital risk, corporate overreach, and organized fraud. Today, Tonia’s most powerful work emerges at the intersection of truth and trauma. A survivor of stalking, financial fraud, and systemic erasure, she uses her voice—and platform—to expose the systems that silence women who speak out. Her work-in-progress, Invasive Species, is an intense, genre-bending narrative of survival, hypervigilance, and reclaiming personal power. Through storytelling, advocacy, and an unflinching gaze, Tonia invites readers into a world where justice isn’t guaranteed—but the pursuit of it is relentless. Learn more at ToniaAllenGould.com TAGSOURCE.COM View all posts by Tonia Allen Gould