Dr Shante served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and retired honorably in 2022. She is a combat veteran and wounded warrior. She is a known criminal justice expert paralegal who knows about redemption. She is a mental health advocate, and trauma informed, Military Sexual Assault survivor, and advocate. She received her Ph.D in Christian Administration, and a Doctorate in Education and Leadership while serving as a full-time, active-duty leader and Mother of two lovely daughters.  

She has a heart for community as evidenced by her two Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards for sustained superior performance in community service and leadership. She is an award-winning speaker, author, recovery facilitator, and entrepreneur. Dr Shante believes that courage is not the absence of fear but taking action in the face of fear. Since people had a front-row seat to her tragedy and triumph, she earned the trust of her peers and leaders. People would knock on her office door, call her work phone, and her phone asking for her expertise. Word got around about her talent to help others as she was affectionately called “coach.” Her relatability and wisdom became prevalent after one of her worst moments. 

​

She now coaches’ women who are in transition; Women in career transition from the workforce to entrepreneurship, women who are transitioning from abusive relationships, and women in transition from the military to civilian life. She understands because she has had similar mountains to climb. Clients have testified that her coaching is honest, passionate, and affirming. Her no-nonsense approach brings results that have positively changed the trajectory of her clients’ lives. If you would like to accelerate your future, connect with Dr. Shante Destiny! You can walk in your purpose and destiny as you face your fears while Doing IT Afraid!