Shakira Hemphill

Project Manager and Motivational Speaker in Washington, DC

Shakira Hemphill

Project Manager and Motivational Speaker in Washington, DC

Shakira Hemphill is a bold, purpose-driven woman of God that believes in the power of prayer, faith, and connection. She is a sought-after author, purpose coach, transformational leader, and inspirational speaker. One of her most important roles is being a mother to her Young King Elijah.

Shakira is committed to helping women overcome burnout, embrace their worthiness and reconnect with faith so they can fearfully experience infinite opportunity and live out their purpose. committed her life to serving women.

She has been guiding her clients to their purpose through coaching for the past 8 years. In working with Shakira as a Purpose Coach and Strategist women have ignited a life of infinite possibility through the discovery of their purpose.

Shakira began her work in education over 18 years ago. Shakira is the Principal/Founder of Women of Worth (WOW), Inc., a 501© faith-based nonprofit based in Washington, DC. Women of Worth, Inc.'s mission is to educate, empower, and engage teenage girls and women in identifying their WOW EFFECT™. WOW Inc., provides inspiration and resources for women and young girls to "Fearlessly Live Out Your Purpose.”

WOW was birthed out of a place of isolation, pain, and fear. At that time in Shakira’s life, she was struggling to find her purpose. In her search for purpose, Shakira found herself forced to grow--alone and fearful, but surrounded by God's power. The place of emptiness forced Shakira to seek God authentically and commit to living out into her purpose FEARLESSLY. Shakira has committed to healing the world one young lady and woman at a time as they walk in their WORTH.

Shakira’s go-to scripture is Luke 1:45 AMP“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Shakira believes that God’s promises are directly connected to our “WHY.” Our “why” defines the essence of our purpose and shapes our destiny. Shakira knows the fabric of her purpose is to inspire radical self-discovery through a journey of love and faith allowing all to unapologetically live a life of infinite possibility.

Connect with Shakira on social media on Instagram @thewomanofworth, or on Facebook at Shakira Hemphill, The Woman of Worth.

Join our Woman of Worth Tribe by texting "women of worth" to 202.932.8110 for your special WOW Moments of inspiration, faith, and hope as well as WOW Wednesday reminders.

  • Work
    • Women of Worth, Inc.
  • Education
    • Spelman College
    • George Washington University
    • Cornell University