Chandra D. Jarrett’s story is one of faith, resilience, and redemption; a journey that bridges corporate America and ministry.

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A graduate of Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chandra spent more than fifteen years in the automotive industry with companies such as General Motors, Chrysler, and Saturn Corporation. While she was building cars, God was quietly building something in her. 

 

In boardrooms, Bible studies, and training rooms, Chandra naturally found herself mentoring and developing others. Over time she realized that what she loved most wasn’t the machines. It was helping people grow as leaders.

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As she often says, “I spent fifteen years building cars. Now I build lives.”

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After two years of journaling and seeking God about her purpose, Chandra made the courageous decision to leave corporate life and follow a deeper calling: helping believers live victoriously and lead authentically.

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Through Joy Consulting Group, as an executive coach and consultant, she has walked alongside countless individuals navigating seasons of brokenness, guiding them toward healing, purpose, and restoration in Christ. During this time, she also founded Sister Strengthening Sisters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging, equipping and empowering women heal, grow, and lead from a place of wholeness.

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Today, Chandra coaches and consults leaders across corporate, nonprofit, and ministry environments, bringing both strategic insight and spiritual wisdom to the leaders she serves.

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Her work focuses on helping leaders grow in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and leadership clarity so they can build healthy teams and thriving cultures.

 

A storyteller at heart, Chandra’s transparency and warmth invite others to believe that no detour is wasted and no wound is too deep for God to redeem.

 

Her message also flows through her writing, including her books:

• What I Wish I Knew About Abortion

• How Cancer Saved My Life: Rediscovering Life in a Deadly Place

• Shatter Your Glass Ceiling: 30 Days of Spirit-Led Affirmations for Christian Women in the Marketplace and Ministry

• Lipstick, Lattes, and Leadership: Love Letters to Women Who Live, Love, and Lead with Faith

 

Chandra is the proud mother of one son, Marcus Shute, Jr. He and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters, London and Milan, who bring her immeasurable joy.

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