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SubscribeWe’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Chesma McCoy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Chesma below.
Hi Chesma, thanks for joining us today. Alright – so having the idea is one thing, but going from idea to execution is where countless people drop the ball. Can you talk to us about your journey from idea to execution?
It all started with that turned passion into purpose. From growing up and serving in the church I saw a need that wanted to fulfill.
I received my life coach certification and founded Pastors’ Closet in 2018. Pastors’ Closet is a non-profit organization that seeks to provides a safe haven and wellness center for the church and community. Why Pastors’ Closet? “because every sheep needs a shepherd so as a shepherd needs a covering.” I’m not a pastor, nor am a wife of, or child of but growing up in the church and a believer of Christ I always wondered where do they go for counseling, restoration and rest. Then, it hit me. Pastors’ Closet was created for that purpose.
Through my platform, I am focused on empowering others to prioritize their lives in family and ministry. Self-care is essential in our daily lives and we want to encourage rest and relaxation. This will help eliminate stress, anxiety and depression. My purpose and passion for pursuing this mission is dedicated to the pastors and leaders who lost their lives to suicide and depression. Services will include spiritual retreats, wellness workshops, conferences, LIFE coaching, outreach services to the community in need all apart of faith-based and bible principles. Pastors’ Closet will also provide food and essentials to the homeless community.
I connected with several local business owners for vending opportunities. I’ve traveled to San Antonio and Houston as well as Austin surrounding cities.
Though business is mobile I am looking to expand into a brick and mortar. Currently, I’m looking for partnerships, sponsorships to bring my business to its’ fullest potential.
Networking and Collaboration is KEY!
You can also find me on Amazon.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
Chesma McCoy is an aspiring Author of OVERCOMER, VENCEDOR ( Spanish version ), BIG Girls Don’t Cry Story and Coloring Book, The Founder of Pastors’ Closet, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Christian LIFE Coach in Holistic Health and CEO/Owner of Kingdom Lifestyle N Apparel, LLC.
I am also a mental health and autism advocate.
What I like to do with my spare time…spending quality time with my family, journaling, binge watching my favorite tv shows, wine and ice cream and sleeping lol
Some of my favorite devotions, are Bedside Blessings by Charles Swindoll. Jesus Daily, just to name a few. I find inspiration in daily devotions and I wanted to learn how to write my own.
Writing is also therapeutic.
I contacted my business coach told her my goals and she connected me with a publisher. I wrote the my first book during the pandemic. It was published on my birthday on September 11, 2020.
How did you put together the initial capital you needed to start your business?
Proceeds from my books and merch
Have you ever had to pivot?
When I lost my job in 2010, shortly after I miscarried our second child, then we divorced but with time, prayer, counseling support we reconciled. Today we been married for 18yrs. Together we have two children, a son Cheston ( 18 ) who just graduated high school, and a daughter, Leandra ( 4 )
Recently, I lost my mother on April 1, 2021.
OVERCOMER 2: Grief N Loss was released on July 28, 2022 which was also her birthday. She would’ve been 74!!! She was my inspiration, prayer warrior and confidant. I love and miss her terribly. But GOD is in control!
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