Saundra’s Story
I’m Saundra Gilliard—a gifted storyteller, experienced coach, and seasoned strategist in personal transformation. Over the past three decades, I’ve dedicated my work to supporting individuals, particularly women, to identify and release the unconscious beliefs that hold them back. These unconscious beliefs, like self-doubt, diminished self-worth, and buried potential, are thought patterns that quietly influence how we make decisions, relate to others, and see ourselves—often without our even realizing they’re there.
My journey began in my mother’s kitchen, listening to stories of capable, confident women who felt unfulfilled despite outward success. Later, as I sat in classrooms and boardrooms—having proven my capabilities—I too felt something was missing. I realized I wasn’t living my full story; instead, I was living the socialized narrative of who I was “supposed to be.”
That realization led me to found Femininely Free, a training and coaching service that integrates my formal education, practical experience, and deep belief in the power of story to fuel sustainable transformation.
I stand at the intersection of storytelling and change, guiding ambitious, capable women to reclaim their agency, authority, and authenticity. I help them rewrite the narratives they were taught so they can step confidently into leadership, collaboration, and personal fulfillment.
My work aligns with research that shows stories shape the brain and the future. In every coaching session, workshop, course, and keynote, I extend an invitation: step into authoring your own life.
To support my mission, I earned dual master’s degrees—in Organizational Change Management and Personal Transformation—and am certified in social and emotional intelligence. I’ve led change initiatives for a global consulting firm, facilitated hundreds of transformation circles, held safe spaces for self-discovery, guided experiential retreats, and partnered with organizations to build collaborative, aligned, and empowered leadership teams.
I believe transformation begins with the story we tell ourselves.
My journey began in my mother’s kitchen, listening to stories of capable, confident women who felt unfulfilled despite outward success. Later, as I sat in classrooms and boardrooms—having proven my capabilities—I too felt something was missing. I realized I wasn’t living my full story; instead, I was living the socialized narrative of who I was “supposed to be.”
That realization led me to found Femininely Free, a training and coaching service that integrates my formal education, practical experience, and deep belief in the power of story to fuel sustainable transformation.
I stand at the intersection of storytelling and change, guiding ambitious, capable women to reclaim their agency, authority, and authenticity. I help them rewrite the narratives they were taught so they can step confidently into leadership, collaboration, and personal fulfillment.
My work aligns with research that shows stories shape the brain and the future. In every coaching session, workshop, course, and keynote, I extend an invitation: step into authoring your own life.
To support my mission, I earned dual master’s degrees—in Organizational Change Management and Personal Transformation—and am certified in social and emotional intelligence. I’ve led change initiatives for a global consulting firm, facilitated hundreds of transformation circles, held safe spaces for self-discovery, guided experiential retreats, and partnered with organizations to build collaborative, aligned, and empowered leadership teams.
I believe transformation begins with the story we tell ourselves.
If you’re ready to rewrite your story, let’s connect.
