We had the good fortune of connecting with Shelia Malcolm and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shelia, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
I taught my sons from early childhood to respect themselves and all those in authority. I taught them to dream and dream Big because there is nothing they cannot achieve if they put in the work. I’ve been their biggest cheerleader in encouraging and empowering them to be authentic and love who they are. I have shared my personal journey – The mistakes I have made and the lessons I learned from these experiences. I’ve taught them to love, honor and respect God because He orders our steps. I taught my children to serve others wholeheartedly from a place of compassion. I taught my children to not give up but to be resilient in the face of all adversities.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As the Owner and CEO (Compassionate Empowerment Officer) of Look Within Life Coaching LLC, I uphold our Mission to teach women how to find their power within and live their lives with compassion. In 2013, after seeing so many women struggling through emotional setbacks I focused on becoming a Certified Life Coach.  After spending 25 years in corporate America, working with the Top Private Wealth Financial Advisors, my sole focus now is to serve women in rebuilding their self-confidence and rebooting their resilience for a strong comeback after divorce or other life challenges. As an International bestselling author of the book “Free Me From Me…Chains Were Meant To Be Broken” I speak, coach and teach the tools I used to reinvent my personal and professional life after my divorce.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take my friends first to one of the many Trails and waterfalls in GA. I love the outdoors. Then we would refuel at Twisted Soul Cookhouse in Atlanta. The next day we would chill at The Velvet Note enjoying my favorite 80’s and 90’s music. I am still learning the amazing places around town as I have only been in GA since April 2021.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
To my children John & Shanemattheu Patterson for their willingness to absorb and emanate the best practices I taught them as they were being raised.

To The John Maxwell Team for helping me in an impactful way to use my voice to add value to people.

To my grandmother, Jane Gardner who modeled resilience for me to have a roadmap today.

Website: www.Lookwithinlifecoach.com

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Image Credits
Studio Blu – Courtland Toney, Photographer 904-290-1776

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