Story & Lesson Highlights with Rondelle Martin

We recently had the chance to connect with Rondelle Martin and have shared our conversation below.

Rondelle, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me consists of waking up and starting my day with prayer and devotion time. I have to spend that quality time with the Lord to set the tone for my day. After that, I will check my emails and tend to anything that is urgent or time-sensitive, as well as get some work done, before my son wakes up. Once my son wakes up, I make breakfast and we eat and chat with each other. We then start homeschool for the day and we do that for about 4 hours daily with a lunch break in between.

I take a short break after the homeschool day is done and then continue on with client work I need to do. I’ll also use this time in the afternoon to tend to any personal matters that need attention. This may include me cleaning or doing laundry, walking to the local market, or taking the bus to run errands. Around this time my son may play with the kids in our neighborhood when they’re outside. After 6pm I’ll start making dinner and we begin winding down for the evening.

Once we finish eating dinner, my son gets ready for bed and goes to sleep. I use that quiet time in the evening to unwind by listening to a podcast or music, journaling, or just scrolling briefly on social media. I end my evening with prayer again and then I go to sleep. That’s how a typical day looks for me.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland—two places that shaped my foundation, my resilience, and my drive. Today, life has taken me on a bold new journey: I now live abroad in Guyana, South America, while traveling back and forth to the U.S. as I build a life and businesses that reflect my deepest values of purpose, freedom, and flexibility.

I am an entrepreneur at heart, and I wear a few hats that all connect back to my passion for helping others grow and thrive. I’m the founder of R. Martin Virtual Assistants and Consulting, where my team and I specialize in helping small business owners and up-and-coming creatives solidify and streamline their operations so they can focus on their zone of genius. What makes us unique is that I’m not just a consultant—I’m also a creative entrepreneur myself. I know firsthand the struggles of balancing vision with execution, and I’ve built my business to meet those needs with empathy, excellence, and strategy.

I also lead Kingdom Girl Collective, a community organization that’s very close to my heart. Our mission is to be a sisterhood and safe space for Christian women to grow closer to God authentically and vulnerably. We’re intentional about creating a culture of prayer, encouragement, and accountability where women can come as they are and leave empowered in faith, purpose, and life. For me, it’s more than a community—it’s a movement of women who are learning to walk boldly in their calling without pretense.

At the core of everything I do is my belief in designing a life aligned with purpose. I’m a huge advocate for freedom and flexibility, and I embody that by living abroad in Guyana, homeschooling my son, and pursuing entrepreneurship for over 10 years. My story is one of choosing courage over comfort, and I want others to know it’s possible to create a life that doesn’t box you in but instead sets you free.

Right now, I’m working on several exciting projects, including a collection of digital products designed to help people in three areas: navigating the process of moving abroad, streamlining their business operations with plug-and-play templates, and discovering practical ways to earn money from anywhere in the world. I’m also laying the groundwork for a new community that will serve those who are interested in becoming expats in Guyana, offering resources, connection, and insight into what life abroad can really look like.

Beyond the titles and businesses, I see myself as a purpose coach, a creative, a mother, and a woman who is committed to walking in alignment with God’s calling. My journey hasn’t always been easy—I’ve experienced challenges like single motherhood and even seasons of losing everything and starting over—but those experiences fuel my passion to help others rise with courage and live life on their own terms. Whether through business consulting, community leadership, or fellowship, my mission is to remind people that their dreams are possible, and their purpose is worth pursuing.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I struggled with feelings of rejection and the belief that I wasn’t enough. It wasn’t something that stemmed from home—my foundation there was solid—but rather from navigating different spaces outside of the home where I often felt unseen or out of place. Those early feelings planted seeds that, for a time, caused me to settle for life below the bar in certain areas and led to challenges later on.

But as I grew, I realized those beliefs were never the truth of who I am. It wasn’t until I truly dedicated myself to drawing closer to God, blocking out the noise of outside voices, and intentionally surrounding myself with kingdom-minded connections that my mindset began to shift. My relationship with God renewed my mind and reshaped my identity.

Today, I no longer see myself as rejected or inadequate. I know without a doubt that I was born for this time, equipped with everything I need, and more than enough to walk boldly in all that I am called to. What once felt like a wound has become a testimony, and has given me the grace and empathy to inspire others to release false beliefs about themselves and embrace the fullness of who God created them to be.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me lessons that success never could. Success is beautiful, but it can sometimes make you forget the depth of your own resilience. My seasons of suffering—whether it was navigating single motherhood, walking through personal losses, starting over after setbacks, or even making the bold leap to move abroad—taught me things that no achievement ever could.

Suffering taught me how to depend fully on God, not just when things are going well, but when everything feels uncertain. It taught me that my identity is not in titles, accomplishments, or even the roles I play, but in being God’s daughter, chosen and equipped. It gave me compassion and empathy for others, because I know firsthand what it feels like to break, feel abandoned, and I also know what it feels like to rise again.

What suffering has given me that success never could is perspective. It taught me that freedom, peace, and purpose are far more valuable than accolades. It reminded me that my story is not just for me—it’s a tool to encourage others who may feel stuck, broken, or overlooked. Success can affirm you, but suffering transforms you. And in my case, it refined me into a woman who now embraces both the mountaintops and the valleys as part of the journey.

That’s why I lead Kingdom Girl Collective with such intentionality—because I know what it feels like to need a safe, prayer-filled space to heal, grow, and rediscover your worth in God. It’s also why I built R. Martin Virtual Assistants and Consulting—because I understand the weight entrepreneurs carry, and I wanted to create a business that lightens that load so they can flourish in their calling. Both ventures are born out of my own journey through hardship, and they stand as living proof that suffering doesn’t disqualify you—it qualifies you to lead, to serve, and to uplift others from a place of authenticity.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes—the public version of me is the real me. I strive to remain authentic in everything I do so that what you see is what you get, whether I’m in public or in private. For me, that’s important because I never want to build a brand or a community on a version of myself that isn’t true.

That said, there is always a balance of discernment in knowing what to share and when, especially when it comes to my brands and the different hats I wear. I’ve learned that authenticity doesn’t mean you have to bare every detail of your life—it means showing up as your whole self without pretense, while still protecting the sacred spaces of your personal journey.

My goal is always to show the real me as much as possible, because I am not a monolith. I am a woman, a mother, an entrepreneur, a believer, a creative, and so much more—all coexisting in one person. By embracing that and sharing it openly, I hope to tear down the boxes we often try to place people in, and instead create space for true authenticity. At the end of the day, I believe my transparency helps others see that they, too, can live out their life without apology or pretense.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, I could give everything my best even if no one ever praised me for it—but I won’t pretend it wouldn’t be difficult. One of my strongest love languages is affirmation, so naturally, I value acknowledgment. In the past, when my efforts went unnoticed, it was easy to slip into feelings of being undervalued.

But over the years, I’ve grown tremendously in this area. I’ve learned not to do things with the expectation of affirmation, but instead to do them because I genuinely want to and because they align with my values, my purpose, and my faith. I’ve learned to count it all joy, even when the applause is silent.

Now, my perspective is this: if I’ve done my very best, then I can rest assured that I’ve truly done my part, whether or not anyone else notices. My fulfillment doesn’t come from the praise—it comes from knowing that I showed up fully, gave it my all, and did it with integrity. And that, in itself, is enough.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.rondellemartin.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offiicalrondellemartin
• Other: www.rmvaconsulting.com
  www.kingdomgirlcollective.org