A native of Virginia Beach, VA, Destini Ann grew up in a military family and knew from an early age that she wanted to help people. She earned her bachelor’s degreein psychology from Regent University and started working in the Hampton Roads school system.
But it was becoming a mother herself that truly transformed the way she understood behavior, discipline, and connection. Navigating the emotional highs and lows of parenting led her to seek out tools that centered empathy and emotional intelligence—tools she hadn’t been taught in school. That journey inspired her to study at the Jai Institute for Parenting, where she received her Professional Parent Coaching Certification. Since then, she has helped thousands of parents learn to discipline, communicate, and connect with intention.
Destini had a recurring segment on Ellen’s Bubble called “Ask Destini,” has been featured on Momsplaining with Kristen Bell, and is a TEDx speaker. She is also the author of Very Intentional Parenting, and is a trusted voice in the conscious parenting space.
She is currently studying Social Emotional Learning at National University to deepen her impact within schools and educational communities. Her philosophy—parent yourself first—guides everything she teaches, blending psychology, compassion, and real-life strategies to support families in creating homes rooted in grace, empathy, and emotional safety.
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