Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Speaker

LaShanna is an award-winning quintessential polymath. She’s mastering a wide range of skills in health, arts, and human services. She is a degreed and certified holistic health practitioner, performing arts educator, mentor and faith teacher.
With igniting energy, skill and wisdom LaShanna helps people navigate their way to living well and whole through speaking, consulting, retreats, cohort support and organizational training.
LaShanna hosts the Wholistically Speaking podcast and serves organizations including Nomi Network, 21Ninety, The Holistic Collaborative and University of Houston.

on being a bridge builder

The words that come quickest to my heart are the words from Isaiah 1:17

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”

We are on the earth to serve

We exist to show the love of Christ in every way

Our lives are not just for ourselves

Over the years I have volunteered with various organizations. I have also birthed a few. Below are those programs and their purpose. I encourage you to seek your heart on where you may feel connected to join, volunteer and/or work.

Abiding Bible Study

I established the Abiding Bible Study as a way to create community for women who desired to study the word of God. Uniquely taught for believers and non-believers it is important to me to teach the bible in a way where women can see themselves reflected, loved and empowered.

It is critical to have accurate knowledge and understanding of the word of God because that is our source of strength, grace and power. I invite you to join us and watch your life change and your walk with God deepen. No one knows like a woman the necessity of centering life. To abide with God and in God is the way we stay anchored. Connect with this community by subscribing in the box below.

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Grace for the Woman

GFTW is a ministerial organization open to all women who desire sisterhood, personal growth and spiritual enrichment.

GFTW enriches the lives of women through volunteerism, gatherings, workshops and recreational enjoyment.

Need Grief Support? We have a special support group called Grace for the Grieving Woman. We want to ensure a holistic experience in your life.

The YWWOE Scholarship Fund

Young Well Women of Excellence

Inspired by mother Dorothy Ellis-Leonard the YWWOE Scholarship Fund supports the academic and entrepreneurial of women of color.

The Scholarship rewards women of color who meet the criteria and exemplify commitment to community, career and their cause.

Scholarship cycles every Sprng and Winter.

Learn more..

The Spring 2024 scholarship application starts February 10th!

She Who Flies

Holistic Care for Girls Exiting Human Trafficking

I began my volunteerism and raising awareness of human trafficking in 2010 after watching the documentary Half the Sky.

January 2023 | founded SWF (She Who Flies), a holistic program for safe houses and organizations of girls exiting human trafficking. We provide wellness support through health screenings, artistic programs, mentorship, special forums and volunteerism.

Learn more...

Call 888-373-7888 to report suspicious activity or if you need help

Read the Trafficking in Persons Report-June 2023

We also stand with and support the following organizations:

Nomi Network, Dallas

2nd Cup Coffee House

Free the Girls

We have received training under the special division of Houston Police Department