About

Intentional Matters LLC was founded on the belief that true transformation begins with awareness and intentionality.

Born from a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with clarity and courage, the company emerged as a sanctuary for those seeking personal and professional growth. We are the trusted guide who provides room for deep, emotional work—where authenticity is welcomed, vulnerability is honored, and growth takes root. At the same time, we are the empowering catalyst who inspires clients to take purposeful, confident steps toward the lives they truly desire. 

Our mission is to empower individuals to live with intention—breaking through limiting beliefs, embracing authenticity, and creating meaningful change. We provide a safe and supportive space for deep emotional work while serving as an empowering catalyst for purposeful decision-making and life transformation.

About

Intentional Matters LLC was founded on the belief that true transformation begins with awareness and intentionality.

Born from a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s transitions with clarity and courage, the company emerged as a sanctuary for those seeking personal and professional growth. We are the trusted guide who provides room for deep, emotional work—where authenticity is welcomed, vulnerability is honored, and growth takes root. At the same time, we are the empowering catalyst who inspires clients to take purposeful, confident steps toward the lives they truly desire. 

Our mission is to empower individuals to live with intention—breaking through limiting beliefs, embracing authenticity, and creating meaningful change. We provide a safe and supportive space for deep emotional work while serving as an empowering catalyst for purposeful decision-making and life transformation.

Mission & Vision

Intentional Matters LLC is a life coaching and therapeutic writing coaching practice dedicated to guiding individuals toward purposeful transformation. Through personalized coaching frameworks and reflective writing strategies, we help clients uncover limiting beliefs, embrace authenticity, and make intentional choices that align with their true selves.

Our approach combines compassion, expertise, and innovation to foster clarity, confidence, and sustainable personal and professional growth. At Intentional Matters, we believe intentional living creates a ripple effect—empowering individuals to not only transform their own lives but also positively impact their communities and relationships. 

Values

A blend of COMPASSION, AUTHENTICITY, INTEGRITY, AND EMPOWERMENT IN A SAFE SPACE.

WHY A LIFE COACH?

When I first started guiding others,
I didn’t carry a title—I carried trust.

People naturally reached out to me when they were seeking clarity, a different perspective, or simply someone to listen and understand what was unsaid. I didn’t label it coaching—I called it showing up. Being present and helping others move from stuck to certainty. 

But over time, I realized: I wanted more than instinct. 

I wanted structure. 

I wanted a standard. 

I wanted to deepen the work I was already doing, with tools and techniques rooted in excellence and ethics. 

That’s when I turned to coaching certification.

Through the process, I gained more than a credential—I gained language for what I already knew, and a framework to expand what I could offer. The ICF’s Core Competencies—like cultivating trust and safety, evoking awareness, and maintaining presence—felt less like new ideas and more like coming home. Now, I coach with more confidence and clarity. 

Not just from the heart, but with a professional edge that honors both the person and the process. I’m not here to give you answers—I’m here to help you uncover your own. 

Coaching isn’t a shortcut. 

It’s a sacred partnership rooted in listening, growth, and intentional action. 

And for me, certification wasn’t about starting something new—it was about elevating what I’ve always been called to do. 

About

DR. MICHELLE KINDRED

Dr. Michelle Kindred is a Certified Professional Coach, credentialed by the International Coaching Federation and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches. As an Intentional Life and Therapeutic Writing Coach, she draws on over 30 years of experience in educational leadership, higher education, and personal and professional development.

Recognized for creating safe, transformative spaces that foster growth, self-awareness, and forward movement, Dr. Kindred empowers professionals, educators, and emerging leaders to navigate change, build confidence, and lead with authenticity.

Whether you’re transitioning careers, seeking greater balance, or stepping into a new leadership role, she provides a supportive space to grow with intention—and lead with impact.

Her book, My Story Your Hope: When Fear, Pain, Loss, and Grief Are Too Much to Ignore, is an Amazon Best Seller in two categories and available at Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million. Grounded in intentionality, mindfulness, and purpose, her therapeutic writing and life coaching techniques and philosophy reflect her passion for helping others embrace growth and overcome barriers to their fullest potential.

Additionally, Dr. Kindred is also the executive leader and owner of The Red Cardinal Experience, Inc., a nonprofit foundation supporting God-inspired visions and dreams of Black entrepreneurs. The foundation provides philanthropy and academic scholarships for high school seniors and adults pursuing education, psychology, and behavioral sciences.

TOP SKILLS YOU CAN EXPECT FROM DR. KINDRED AS YOUR COACH

Deep, Heart-Centered, Active Listening

Dr. Kindred creates a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, helping you uncover insights and patterns that spark meaningful change.

Powerful, Purposeful, Soul-Stirring Questioning

Through compassionate and insightful inquiry, Dr. Kindred invites you to uncover hidden truths with clarity and self-discovery, empowering you to connect with the deeper “why” behind your desires and decisions.

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy and Grace

With warmth and understanding, Dr. Kindred helps you navigate emotions with grace, build resilience, and move forward with confidence and compassion.

Strategic Goal Setting & Accountability and Aligned Action

Together, you’ll create realistic, purposeful goals, and Dr. Kindred will guide, offering encouragement and gentle accountability every step of the way, as you bring those intentions to life and turn your vision into reality

Mindset Shifting & Empowerment

Through reframing and intentional growth practices, she helps you quiet self-doubt, embrace your strengths, and lead your life with purpose and authenticity, reclaiming your power, and step boldly into a life aligned with your highest calling.