
WHO IS

Faith-Fueled Leader | Purpose Strategist | Redemption Coach
Deandrea Shantele is a powerhouse voice for women navigating purpose after pain. As a faith-driven entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and business mentor, she empowers women to rise from life’s curveballs - whether that’s incarceration, failure, or brokenness - and confidently step into purpose, calling, and success.
A respected thought leader with over 25 years of experience in Corporate America, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, Deandrea is the founder of The PINC Project (Purpose INC), a movement created to uplift and equip women who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration or personal setbacks. Her work is rooted in transparency, spiritual resilience, and a deep belief that purpose still lives on the other side of pain.
Known for her raw storytelling and relatable delivery, Deandrea is the visionary behind the transformational production Monologues & Confessions: Real Life Conversations to Heal and Restore, and the creator of table21: A luxury experience that blend faith, sisterhood, and self-discovery for women ready to reclaim their lives.
Whether she’s mentoring a new entrepreneur, coaching a corporate team, or speaking on stage, Deandrea uses her lived experiences, biblical principles, and business savvy to inspire bold action and lasting change. Her upcoming memoir, Road to Redemption, shares the journey of how she turned 21 federal charges into a faith-led calling that now transforms lives across the country.
Today, she equips others to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally - proving that no matter what you’ve been through, God still has a plan, and you still have a purpose.