// OUR VISION //
Investing in Vision. Empowering Communities.
The Red Cardinal Experience exists to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create opportunities that inspire lasting impact.
Founded by Dr. Michelle Kindred, the organization was established on the belief that access, encouragement, and meaningful investment can change lives. Through scholarships, grants, community initiatives, and strategic partnerships, we help individuals move from potential to purpose while creating pathways for growth and success.
Inspired by faith and driven by service, we are committed to uplifting the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and changemakers who are working to make a difference in their communities.
Every scholarship awarded, every grant provided, and every life impacted reflects our belief that when people are equipped with opportunity, they become catalysts for transformation.
OUR MISSION
To empower individuals through education, leadership, and community investment by providing resources, opportunities, and support that create lasting impact.
OUR VISION
To build stronger communities by investing in people, expanding opportunity, and inspiring purpose for generations to com
Founder story
DR. MICHELLE KINDRED
Dr. Michelle Kindred is an accomplished educator, author, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and transformational leader whose life's work is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and advancing educational excellence.
With more than 30 years of experience in education, leadership development, curriculum design, consulting and life coaching, Dr. Kindred has inspired students, educators, professionals, and emerging leaders to discover their purpose, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful success. She serves as a Professor of Education and Teaching Methods, where she continues to shape future educators and scholars while championing academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Dr. Kindred is the owner of Intentional Matters, LLC, a coaching and consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations navigate personal growth, leadership development, strategic planning, and transformational change. Through her work, she equips clients with the tools and confidence needed to move from uncertainty to intentional action.
She is also the founder of The Red Cardinal Experience, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting God-inspired visions and dreams of Black entrepreneurs. The foundation provides philanthropic support and academic scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners pursuing studies in education, psychology, and behavioral sciences. Additionally, the organization serves public schools throughout the United States, Jamaica, Eritrea, and Ghana by providing resources that support teachers, classrooms, students, and the communities they serve.
An Amazon bestselling author, Dr. Kindred penned My Story Your Hope: When Fear, Pain, Loss, and Grief Are Too Much to Ignore, a powerful and transparent account of resilience, healing, faith, and perseverance. Through her story, she encourages others to find hope in life's most difficult seasons and embrace the strength needed to move forward.
Dr. Kindred's unwavering commitment to service, education, entrepreneurship, and community impact exemplifies the essence of influence. Her legacy continues to inspire others to lead with purpose, serve with compassion, and create lasting change for future generations.
AN ANTHOLOGY OF HOPE
MY STORY, YOUR HOPE
When Fear, Pain, Loss, & Grief Are Too Much to Ignore.
My Story, Your Hope, Is not just an anthology but a project of cleansing, acknowledgment, and healing. Sometimes, we smooth over the pain of our stories and avoid reliving the details, or we block the connecting pieces that define our current state of being. We focus on the happy ending and eliminate the risk of opening old wounds or filling the gaps that connect the past and the present.
As the authors of each story were tasked with putting their stories to paper, they faced head-on challenges, demons, and fears as they not only relived each component of their story but also found themselves submerged in a myriad of emotions, readdressing issues and combating hidden truths. Some authors made pivoting connections and helped heal others within their stories. At the same time, others removed the blinders and found further healing for themselves.
Healing Our Core Issues Institute (HOCII) – whose one of three missions is to educate and offer healing solutions to individuals that are suffering from childhood developmental trauma. By offering workshops, online courses and resources for individuals to start their healing journey.
*All proceeds from the book go to the Mary L. Cooper Education Scholarship
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