Dr. Sharon Arrindell

A Voice of Faith, Resilience, and Restoration

Dr. Sharon Arrindell—fondly known as Dr. Sharon—is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker and Coach, Licensed Christian Marriage & Family Therapist, Pastor, Counselor, Professor, and Best-Selling Author. With a life shaped by resilience and restoration, she powerfully inspires audiences to “pick up the pieces and become whole” through her signature message, “Redemption Song.” Drawing from the soulful lyrics of Bob Marley’s classic, Dr. Sharon embodies redemption, healing, and hope.

Originally from Jamaica, West Indies, she relocated to the United States in September 1970 and has since lived a life modeled after the powerful inscription she once saw on a Harlem church wall: “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.” This motto became her life’s mission. After a successful career in the fashion industry, Dr. Sharon transitioned into education, counseling and speaking. She served in New York’s public schools, working with autistic children, before relocating to Florida with her two young children. There, she continued her work as a school counselor for over a decade and provided professional development training to educators. Since 2007, she has served as an adjunct professor at several universities and currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology and counseling at Indian River State College (FL) and Montreat College (NC).

As the CEO of Inspired Wholeness Enterprise, Dr. Sharon develops coaching programs for couples, as well as for women seeking personal transformation. Her digital courses serve women, especially Christian women in leadership, pastors, and church leaders. A globally recognized voice, Dr. Sharon is a sought-after speaker with Global Women Speakers, C-Suite for Christ Bureau, and Christian Women Speakers, with engagements spanning the U.S., Caribbean, Paris, and Spain—always staying true to her unwavering faith. She is the creator and host of The Marriage Makeover podcast and has been featured in numerous magazines, including New York Weekly, also on local TV, and various podcasts and media outlets. Her inspiring story and work have graced several magazine covers.

Dr. Sharon holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Management, a Master of Science in Counseling (MSC), and two doctorates: a Doctor of Biblical Counseling (DBC) and a Doctor of Education in Leadership (EdD). She is the author of numerous books, including:

• Simple Ingredients of Prayer

• Armored and Victorious: Memoirs of a Crossover Season (Amazon Bestseller)

• Weapons for Victory: Memoirs of a Perfect Storm

• Christian Divorce Wars

• 31 Days of Wholeness

• Newbies in the Kingdom

• Embracing Our Queenly Anointing (1st & 2nd Editions)

• The Shepherd’s Call

She also contributed to the international bestseller, The Fiercely Unstoppable Entrepreneur. She is also developing a collaborative anthology: From Cocoon to Soar: a compilation of Unstoppable Female Leaders, scheduled to launch in December 2025. Dr. Sharon serves on the pastoral board of All Nations Life Development Christian Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and describes herself as “a pastor with a church beyond the walls.”

Ordained in 2019 under Federation of Independent Revolutionary Ministries (FIRM), she is spiritually covered by Apostle Samuel E. Beasley of Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Sharon is joyfully married to her best friend and dream partner, Keith Arrindell, and together they have a blended family of five children and eleven grandchildren. Learn more or connect at: drsharonarrindell.com or inspiredwholenesscounseling.com

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Your signature message, “Redemption Song,” resonates deeply with themes of healing and hope. What pivotal moment in your own life most shaped this message, and how do you see it transforming the lives of those you serve?

My signature message, “Redemption Song,” was birthed from one of the most painful seasons of my life—the moment I lost everything to a hurricane in 1999, including getting divorced after 13 years of marriage. What felt like devastation at the time became the soil where God planted seeds of renewal, resilience, and purpose. I discovered that redemption is not about erasing the pain, but allowing God to transform it into hope, healing, and a new beginning.

This message now flows into everything I do—whether I am coaching women who feel stuck after loss, empowering female leaders to rise into their God-given calling or speaking life into couples struggling to reconnect. When people hear “Redemption Song,” they are reminded that no matter how broken the melody of their life may seem, God can rewrite it into a symphony of wholeness, strength, and hope. It is a reminder that your story is not over—the best is yet to come.

You’ve worn many hats—fashion industry professional, counselor, professor, author, and global speaker. Looking back, how did each chapter of your journey prepare you for your current mission of inspiring wholeness and restoration?

Every chapter of my journey has been part of a divine preparation for the work I do today. In the fashion industry,

I have learned creativity, discipline, and the power of presentation—how what we wear can reflect and even reshape how we see ourselves. As a counselor, I have gained the tools to walk with people through their valleys, helping them confront pain, loss, and brokenness with compassion and wisdom. My years as a professor has taught me to educate, empower, and equip others with practical knowledge while nurturing confidence in their own abilities.

As an author, I have discovered the power of storytelling—how our words can unlock healing and give voice to experiences that others may be too afraid to articulate. And as a global speaker, I have seen firsthand the universality of hope: no matter the culture or background, people everywhere long for restoration.

Each role was not a detour, but a steppingstone, equipping me to inspire wholeness and restoration. Today, I stand at the intersection of creativity, wisdom, and faith, using my voice and experiences to remind others that every chapter—no matter how difficult—can prepare us for a greater mission.

As someone who coaches leaders, couples, and women of faith, what is one piece of advice you would give to someone who feels broken or stuck, but is longing to “pick up the pieces and become whole”?

The first step I would share is this: wholeness begins when you stop seeing yourself as broken beyond repair. Feeling stuck or shattered doesn’t mean your story is over—it means God is inviting you into a new chapter. Just as a mosaic is made of broken pieces arranged into something beautiful, your life can be reassembled with even greater purpose.

I encourage anyone in that place to pause, breathe, and surrender the fragments to God. Don’t try to put the pieces back together in your own strength. Instead, invite Him to realign your vision, restore your hope, and remind you of your worth. Surround yourself with mentors, community, or coaches who can speak life into you during the rebuilding process. Wholeness isn’t about perfection; it’s about embracing restoration. You are not defined by what broke you—you are defined by the One who can make you whole again.