Meet the Founder & Executive Director

I'm Charndra McKay, the Founder and Executive Director of She Soars Empowerment Initiative.  I’m a woman of faith, a devoted wife and mother, a certified global strengths life coach, and a passionate entrepreneur—but before any of that, I’m someone who knows exactly what it feels like to carry the weight of too much for too long.

Like so many women, I’ve lived the reality of managing careers, caring for family, and holding everyone else together while silently struggling to hold myself up. I’ve walked through the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the anxiety, and the quiet ache of knowing something needed to change, but not knowing where to begin.

That turning point came when I met a life coach who saw me. In her presence, I finally had space to slow down, be honest, and reconnect with my voice. With her support, I stopped surviving and started intentionally shaping a life rooted in my strengths, values, and purpose. That experience didn’t just change me, it called me into something greater.

I founded She Soars Empowerment Initiative to create that same transformative space for other women, especially working mothers, caregivers, and women in underserved communities who often put themselves last.

Through coaching, workshops, and powerful partnerships, SSEI equips women with the tools, confidence, and community to rise, not by doing more, but by living more fully aligned with who they truly are.

Today, I work alongside women and mission-aligned organizations to spark lasting change from the inside out. Whether you're navigating a transition, rebuilding your confidence, or seeking a partner to bring life-changing programming to your community, I’m here to walk with you.

Because when women rise, whole communities soar.