Understanding first-hand of experiencing traumatic situations, Shawanda lives to help others realize that what one has experience is not who they are, but that part of the journey may become an integral piece in developing you for a future you would never expect. With her faith in God and learning to understand and rely upon his words, Shawanda has learned not to compartmentalize life, rather to seek God and his wisdom in everything that surrounds us daily. An author and the founder of DeeCilla Comfort Center, Shawanda uses her writings and teachings to help others to also stop compartmentalizing their life, realizing the wholeness of who they are. She aims to help change the perspective of those are in search of a New Beginning and rediscover their value while grasping a deeper relationship with God, seeing the world through his eyes. Shawanda has been featured on iHeart Radio shows such as the AME Experience, Advance Your Art, the international show Carry On Harry, and CWR Talk Radio. She has also been a keynote speaker for places such as the City of Goodyear. As a mom, Air Force Veteran, author, and philanthropist, Shawanda currently resides in Goodyear, AZ where she founded DeeCilla Comfort Center established to assist youth and young adults affected by sexual and domestic violence, and sex trafficking.