do the inner work, even when it hurts

My letter to you . . .

Dear Purposeful Woman (DPW) started as a social media post I wrote back in 2015 to inspire women during a painful season of my life. I felt like everything was falling apart because, in many ways, it didn’t “look” like I thought it would. Though good things were happening, I felt empty of many of the “God things” I had once dreamed about. I secretly felt behind while running on a time crunch to catch up. I had unresolved hurt and disappointment to work through while wrestling to overcome my insecurities and doubts. And though I struggled to figure out the finer details of my path, I knew deep down in my heart that I was still, in the midst of my pain, created for a purpose.

So I began sharing my journey with other women who, like me, were on a quest to uncover their most authentic selves. Women who were tired of hiding beneath their fears and settling for a bootleg version of their inner needs. I slowly but surely gained the courage to record encouraging videos, post more of my words online, host workshops, and now publish my first book, part of a 3-part series.

Dear Purposeful Woman became my love letter to fellow purposeful women to encourage us to do the inner work, even when it hurts. To wholly embrace the transformational journey and release the pressure we so often harbor when pursuing our God-given dreams. Dear Purposeful Woman is your authentic reminder to seek truth, freedom, and God’s voice instead.

I hope DPW always inspires you to unapologetically be you with courage and uncover purpose in the everyday moments of life, not just in the big things we do. I also hope you remember to enjoy the journey and embrace each unique step. Step one will lead you to step two, and step two will leave you to step three. Trust me, I know.

Shandice
xo

And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. Luke 1:45