What Audience Participants Are Saying...

“I thoroughly enjoyed the entire energetic presentation – such wisdom.  I enjoyed hearing the concept of using the same vehicle to reach different destinations”
Sue Starks

“I enjoyed your energy and the clarity of your message!” 
Lisa Sims

“After this presentation, I will have to have more belief in my skills.  I thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Ode to Obstacles’ letter.”
Ann Romano

Kimaka Willis is the principal and founder of Refining Redefining, a Public Speaking, Training and Consulting Firm, based in Houston, TX.

She is one of America's most highly sought after female speakers and has trained and motivated people from all over the United States. As an instructor, Kimaka has established a reputation for delivering high-content programs that are engaging, authentic, fun, and insightful. Her audiences always leave with practical tips that they can use immediately to get results.

Her unique specialization is advancing the personal responsibility and accountability of professionals. She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, "Change the Reel: Understanding the Value of Personal Responsibility". She is also preparing to release a follow-up edition entitled “Reel Changes: Activating the Power of Personal Responsibility in Your Life”.

After a successful career as a petroleum geologist, Kimaka went into business for herself, building Refining Redefining in Houston, TX from a spare room in her home. Her vision was to “refine the way professionals redefine themselves” by providing training that not only offers tips to change behaviors, but influences participants to change the perceptions that lead to their old habits. Today, Kimaka’s clients include an impressive list of Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, and academic conferences.

Beyond her success as an entrepreneur and author, Kimaka has been featured in the news and on radio shows throughout the country.

Kimaka graduated from Fort Valley State College in Fort Valley, GA with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry. She continued her education, earning a Master’s Degree in Geology at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK before entering the oil & gas industry. Before forming her own company, Kimaka was a successful Senior Geologist with ExxonMobil.

Her combination of academic theory, field research, and practical life experience casts Kimaka in the leading role of advising today’s professionals on taking their personal responsibility and accountability to a higher level.