Welcome to the Refuse To Lose Community
I’m Adell Harris. I help people transform their lives.
I believe in the power of the human spirit. I believe in you!
For me, the “Refuse to Lose” mindset was born out of necessity: I needed it to survive. My journey, while rewarding, has been quite challenging—from being abandoned at birth by my biological parents and sexually abused at the age of eight by a close relative, enduring a verbally abusive home, and dealing with death far too often. These events left me feeling internally broken, and alone.
“Refuse to Lose” was my declaration. Simply put, I declare that I am the author of my story, and I will never surrender that power. My purpose is greater than my pain. I will fight for my freedom over all limiting circumstances, situations, and events, because I am worthy.
My goal now is to help others move closer to this realization because I know that my story is one of many.
Everything we do at “Refuse to Lose” is done to INSPIRE people to declare victory over their adversity. I know first-hand that this is hard work, and sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s worth it. Whether via public speaking, group workshops, one-on-one coaching, or our courses and books, we will provide the tools, strategies, and inspiration to support your transformation.
Thank you in advance for believing in RTL and joining the movement.
Refuse to Lose
Welcome to RTL
I’m Adell Harris. I help people transform their lives.
I believe in the power of the human spirit. I believe in you!
For me, the “Refuse to Lose” mindset was born out of necessity: I needed it to survive. My journey, while rewarding, has been quite challenging—from being abandoned at birth by my biological parents and sexually abused at the age of eight by a close relative, enduring a verbally abusive home, and dealing with death far too often. These events left me feeling internally broken, and alone.
“Refuse to Lose” was my declaration. Simply put, I declare that I am the author of my story, and I will never surrender that power. My purpose is greater than my pain. I will fight for my freedom over all limiting circumstances, situations, and events, because I am worthy.
My goal now is to help others move closer to this realization because I know that my story is one of many.
Everything we do at “Refuse to Lose” is done to INSPIRE people to declare victory over their adversity. I know first-hand that this is hard work, and sometimes uncomfortable, but it’s worth it. Whether via public speaking, group workshops, one-on-one coaching, or our courses and books, we will provide the tools, strategies, and inspiration to support your transformation.
Thank you in advance for believing in RTL and joining the movement.
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What Are Others Saying?
“If there were a category higher than excellent, that is what I would choose! She was the first speaker to receive a standing ovation at our conference. The audience fell in love with her.” – Rachel Murie,
“Your speech was absolutely great and inspiring!”
“Adell Harris’ message of Refuse to Lose is real, relatable, and inspiring. Her personal story is authentic and vulnerable. Adell doesn’t just talk to your group, she engages with everyone. She has the ability to break through social, racial and cultural barriers in less than an hour. Most importantly, you will leave with a step-by-step game plan on how to turn adversity into your advantage. We are grateful for the gift of Adell Harris.”
“Our team spending half the day with Adell was one of the best decisions and experiences I have had in my role as Head Coach. She was able to demand the attention of the room and easily get us all in a place of understanding each other a little more as we start our journey and quest for this season’s goals. I’ve never felt better about a decision I’ve made as the leader of this program.”
“As Chief of Staff for Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Adell Harris was instrumental for ensuring all operations ran smoothly and efficiently. More importantly, her care and responsiveness to the athletes and their family members was outstanding. She went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure a consistent flow of detailed information for family members and took impeccable care of the athletes not only during basketball season but throughout the academic year. We will miss working with her. Thank you Adell for your leadership and love!”
