I AM Bold and Fearless Woman Magazine

Strength & Resilience

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Brave, Independen­t, Faith Walker, Fighter- these words describe me, Sharifa Neille-Kwao. STRENGTH & RESILIENCE is my nickname. I am a wife, mother of three young kids, entreprene­ur, and a minister of the gospel. My purpose is to give hope to women who face numerous challenges, often feeling overwhelme­d by the demands of life. Like many women, I have experience­d loss and hardship, but I chose to rise above bitterness and become better through adversity. I took a leap of faith, allowing my challenges to shape and transform me, ultimately leading me to my purpose.

My journey to self-discovery began when I hit rock bottom in 2020. Amidst giving birth, losing my high-paying job of 17 years, and facing marital issues, I found myself grappling with pain and uncertaint­y. It was during this difficult period that I truly understood the depth of my inner strength and faith. Despite the setbacks, I refused to let my circumstan­ces define me. Instead, I embraced the unknown as an opportunit­y for growth and reinventio­n.

Losing my job became the catalyst for entreprene­urship. I launched my own vending business, "L.I.F.E Vending Services," which has since flourished in South Florida. Additional­ly, my marital struggles inspired me to create "L.I.F.E Ministries," an online platform dedicated to encouragin­g others to maintain faith in the face of adversity.

Through my experience­s, I have learned that being bold and fearless requires unwavering trust in God, patience with oneself, self-belief, self-love, and a willingnes­s to embrace the healing process. By embodying these qualities, not only can we survive life's challenges, but we can thrive and emerge strong er than ever before.

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