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Welcome to Marvelous University!

Marvelous University offers life coaching and success planning for young people, specializing in leadership development for girls and young women.

Founded by educator, speaker, and author, Shanterra McBride, Marvelous University’s purpose is to mend, motivate and empower people, young and young at heart, to believe they are, without reservation, absolutely MARVELOUS! Through life coaching, leadership development, and success planning, Marvelous University helps students embrace their full potential and navigate life with purpose.

Shanterra’s work spans schools, colleges, leadership camps, and youth programs across the globe. She has spoken in countries including Morocco, Peru, and South Africa, delivering workshops on self-worth, healthy relationships, and creating safe, inclusive spaces. Her approach blends humor, honesty, and heart—meeting students where they are and guiding them toward who they can become.

Marvelous University also equips adults—parents, educators, coaches, and mentors—with the tools to support young people through the complexities of adolescence. Topics include navigating peer pressure, fostering positive identity, building meaningful friendships, and encouraging thoughtful decision-making.

As the author of Love Your Jiggle: The Girls’ Guide to Being Marvelous and co-author of Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Important, Brave, Life-Changing Conversations about Race and Racism, Shanterra brings a wealth of experience and insight to every conversation.

At Marvelous University, we believe young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—they’re the leaders of today. Our mission is to help them rise.

Take a few moments to meet Shanterra, watch her in action, and then send her a note to say hello. She would love to hear from you!

To learn more about how Marvelous University can help you, click here.