Check Out Cordea Reid’s Story

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Cordea Reid.

Hi Cordea, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Cordea was born in Kingston Jamaica, on her journey from a single mom to now a wife, mother of four, and a grandma. Her hard work and dedication helped her to climb to success, true love, and happiness. As of now, she is a Recognized Inspirational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and CEO of Cordea Writing Academy LLC.

Cordea Reid is a “get it done” author and coach who helps you get the first draft out of your heart and onto paper in record time. She has written and published her story. Cordea also guided others to share their pain into their purpose by writing their story.

Cordea has shared her story on several platforms, such as local community channels, in her area, and through speaking engagements. Cordea wrote/self-published her book Courage & Perseverance. Available on Amazon. (Amazon bestseller) It’s a transformative journey about overcoming adversity and emerging stronger. Cordea’s real-life experiences of hope and resilience. Cordea has received several awards in the last four years.

✅100 Women Of Color 2021
✅I am Her International Philanthropist of the Year 2022
✅Black People Rock – Woman of Integrity 2022
✅ Phenomenal Women In Business Authentic Leader 2022
✅You are a Survivor 2019
✅Supportor of the Menstrual Hygiene Coalition Initiative
✅Blackity Black Humble Hero Award 2022
✅Lady Flava “ You Rock “ community service award
✅Black Family Magazine

Cordea is a woman of faith and a prayer warrior. She has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is currently pursuing her real estate license in Connecticut while establishing her non-profit organization.

Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Loss of job – When I reflect on the past, now I can see the shift in my life. God was making room for changes. At first, I was worried about how I was going to survive, raising two boys and providing the necessities of life for my family. God provides for me daily.

Abusive relationships – imagine being five months pregnant with your child and making a decision to walk away. To this day, I don’t regret the choices I’ve made to end this narcissistic relationship.

Bad credit – I messed up big time in college. Apply for all those cards. I’ve worked hard to repair the damages, once I’ve learned how important it is to have a good credit rating.

Food stamp benefits – Without a job for a while, I had to rely on government assistance to fill the gap until I got back on my feet. It wasn’t easy, looking back now, the stigma that individuals who rely on these programs are failures.

These individuals are not failures, we are individuals trying to survive, trying to take care of families in rough times. Some assistance is warranted. The times we’re living in now, sometimes, I wish I could get assistance even though I’m in a better financial position.

Single mom raising two boys – my thought process was is this a cycle for me, a young mom, with no other parental responsibility for my boys? Teaching boys to be a man, working two jobs to survive and save for your family’s future. Statistics show that we currently have 9.8 million single-parent households. Wow.

The trials and tribulations were challenging and painful at times, but I persevered, hence my book title. I gotta break this chain over my life. In doing so, I prayed daily for a spouse and helped meet. God answered my prayers two years later.

Today, I’ve been married to a loving, dedicated, hardworking, genuine man for seventeen years. My life hasn’t been easy, but I made it through with God’s grace and favor. She was once broken and shattered to his finding life and fulfillment. She is me, Cordea Reid.

I appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Cordea is currently a Finance Director in the Waste Industry. Cordelia loves to empower individuals through their trials through her testimony. Cordea is an author, coach, and motivated speaker who shares her experiences with others to find their purpose through their struggles.

Cordea aids individuals in writing their stories of trauma, abuse, and homelessness and sharing thoughts through poems. She gives freely, her love, her time. Why??? She knows what it’s like not to feel loved. Not having that friend to comfort you in times of trials. She prays for all she comes in contact with. She’s a genuine and authentic person.

What do you think about happiness?
My happy place is home. My spouse and our four children and four grandchildren are my happiness. I used to read a lot of books when I was younger. That was a form of therapy for me. I love retail therapy, especially on my down days.

Decorating and redecorating our home. I get bored easily, therefore I can and will transform our home in the blink of an eye all seasons. More importantly knowing that my families are covered, loved, and secured in the arms of God.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.cordeareid.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cordea_writing_academy_?igsh=MXVwMmRidjd2YzgzMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cordea.reid?mibextid=LQQJ4d