Meet Lillian Grant-Baptiste

March 24, 2025•1 min read

With a heart rooted in service and a voice that uplifts generations, Lillian Grant-Baptiste stands as a pillar of empowerment, leadership, and cultural preservation. Recently retired from her impactful career with the City of Savannah, Lillian led the creation of numerous community-building initiatives—most notably the Leadership Development Institute, a groundbreaking programme that continues to equip grassroots leaders with the skills to drive lasting, transformative change.

Now the founder and principal consultant of Baobab Speaks Consulting Group, Lillian continues to inspire on both local and national stages. Her empowering workshops on personal leadership and development resonate with audiences across all walks of life. As a motivational speaker, trainer, celebrant, and storyteller, she masterfully weaves narratives of healing, resilience, and hope—amplifying stories that deserve to be heard.

Her voice is not just heard—it’s felt.

Lillian Grant-Baptiste was honoured at the Woman To Woman Conference & Awards 2025 in recognition of her decades-long service to community empowerment, cultural storytelling, and the development of emerging leaders.

📍 Based in: Savannah, GA

Suzanne Peters

Suzanne Peters is a speaking development coach and business strategist for ambitious women. She is also the CEO of Woman To Woman International Network Inc., a global community dedicated to empowering women. As a coach Suzanne specializes in training ambitious women to leverage their story, knowledge, and voice to build their own 6 figure speaking and coaching business.

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