Discover how birds inspire faith and resilience in navigating life's uncertainties. Towanna Bazile explores trusting God's plan while finding courage to take flight toward your future.
Influential Woman · Global Security, Total Wellness
Towanna Bazile, BSPA, MBA, CFI
Sr. Manager Global Security, Founder
Houston, TX
35Years experience
1Article published
4Awards received
Her Story
About Towanna
Towanna Bazile is recognized by Influential Women for her powerhouse contributions in the corporate world, particularly for her leadership in global security and investigations, workplace safety and fostering strategic partnerships across public and private sectors, driving growth, civic engagement, community involvement, and well-being through trust, empowerment, and collaborative efforts. She has excelled in executive roles, leading enterprise-wide initiatives that fortify compliance frameworks, mitigate organizational risk exposure, and optimize asset protection to ensure alignment with corporate, local, state, and federal safety and regulatory standards.
Towanna is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) qualified retired peace officer. She earned a master peace officer certification and instructor’s license while advancing to sergeant. Her experience across public bureaus, Fortune 100/500 companies, and nonprofits has shaped her expertise in community engagement, strategic relationships, safety, security, investigations, and coaching, as featured in multiple publications. She is an International Association of Interviewers (IAI) Wicklander-Zulawski Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI Legacy Evolved) and the inaugural Chair of the IAI South Chapter. She leverages her established and trusted professional network, broad community, social impact, and academic foundation to drive professional and personal success.
Towanna has dedicated years of volunteer service to the Texas Southern University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) and held leadership roles as president of the school of public affairs chapter, member of the board of directors, mentor, and chair for community engagement and professional development. She led mentorship programs, alumni panels, bipartisan political forums, and community service initiatives, earning two-time Chapter Member of the Year honors.
Additionally, Towanna is centered by her strong faith foundation and founded the platform For Mindfulness Sake®, where her mission is to empower. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker on empowerment, women’s leadership, professional development, and total wellness. She’s certified in life coaching and mindfulness and is a published author emphasizing resilience and spiritual growth.
Her signature speaking topics are:
•. Strategic Community Engagement
• Career Readiness & Leadership
• Empowerment & Professional Growth
• Spirituality, Wellness and Mindfulness
• Public–Private Sector Partnerships
• Building Trust in Complex Environments
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Towanna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my faith and to showing up – understanding the assignment, producing, and consistently delivering with excellence. Knowing my talents makes room for me, and moving about my day without trying to force anything, because God has shown up for me in ways that I could not show up for myself. I trust in His divine protection, guidance, and timing.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be confident and know that you are capable. That’s why you were selected.
Be humble and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Especially from those that you lead.
Get a good mentor. Your mentor can be from any industry or field. A good mentor or leader can lead anyone..
Know you won’t please everyone. No matter how well you perform or lead, it won’t be enough for someone.
Help someone else crossover, especially women. Never forget someone helped you.
Stay ready! An opportunity can arrive at any time.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Character, integrity, respect and accountability are of equal importance to me.
Her Content Hub
Articles by Towanna
Take Flight
Navigate life's uncertainties by trusting in faith and taking flight toward your purpose, just as birds soar with confidence and vision.
Frequently in life, one ponders what lies ahead. Consider the birds, which take to the skies, navigating their surroundings with ease as they soar to great heights or descend to lower altitudes. Notably, one certainty about birds is that they must take flight in order to fly, whether at high or low altitudes. Birds positioned at higher elevations typically have a broader range of vision than those below.
If uncertainty about one’s future path persists, reflecting on the bird’s ability to adapt and navigate may provide insight—much like a skilled aviator who knows where he is headed, but for now, simply flies. God is with you wherever you go. Just take flight.
Proverbs 3:5–6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Towanna Bazile, through For Mindfulness Sake®, inspires you to be the best version of yourself—mind, body, and spirit.
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