Chanda J. Epps Consulting, LLC

10/13/2026

God has a wonderful way of preparing you without you realizing it.

For months, I’ve been reading my daily devotionals, watching sermons, and really being intentional about spending time with God. So when I got the call to be the Lay Witness Sunday Speaker at my home church, I was excited to share what I’ve learned over the past few months.

There’s something really special about being back in the church where you grew up. The memories flooded my mind. I couldn’t help being in awe of the moment. To think about how my faith journey began here and now having the opportunity to share how God has been working in my life made this experience so meaningful.

I still don’t have it all figured out and I’m taking it one day at a time. However, studying and writing my message gave me time to reflect on my personal and professional journey through the lens of Scripture.

It’s amazing how God works through our experiences to help us heal, grow, and learn about ourselves while equipping us to make a difference in the lives of others. As I reflected on my journey, I could see how those experiences have shaped my faith, strengthened my desire to serve, and helped me better understand how God can use every part of our journey for His purpose.

10/13/2026

Getting to help organizations build spaces for parent engagement is something that aligns with my purpose and something I truly enjoy!

Using family voice to shape engagement is essential. I love the discussion, planning, and development process. I’m so excited to work with G.I.R.L.S. Club’s new Parent Engagement Committee to support their efforts to establish this foundation for their organization.

G.I.R.L.S. Club is a community-based mentorship program for girls in grades 4–12. They support girls in their academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual development through mentorship and meaningful experiences.

During our planning meeting, we spent time reviewing the parent interest survey data and discussing the calendar of engagement activities for this school year. Their data revealed that families value practical support and opportunities to connect, learn, and spend time together.

This brought back memories of working with my former family engagement team and my parent/guardian advisory council meetings. It also made me realize how much I miss working with district teams.

I’m so grateful for this opportunity to work with G.I.R.L.S. Club to support their family engagement efforts!

09/15/2026

Help spread the word about this upcoming community event in Newport News, VA on September 19! The Launch Your Future Fair is a free career exploration and readiness event for teens, young adults, and families.

Registration Link:
https://www.launch-horizons.com/launch-your-future-fair-851493

09/11/2026

The past two years as a full time entrepreneur has stretched me but also strengthened my faith in so many ways.

So I’m very excited about this opportunity because I personally need this experience to be refreshed. I’m also excited about the opportunity to pour into others through a creative expression experience.

I’m truly honored to serve as the Creative Instructor at COME HOME: A REST Retreat for Black Women this October 16-18, 2026:

During this retreat, you can expect...

→ Stretch & Worship Class
→ Paint & Praise Experience
→ Personalized Rest Blueprint
→ 9+ Hours of Sleep Each Night
→ Cozy Lodging Nestled in Nature
→ Guided Rest & Wellness Sessions
→ Chef-Prepared Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
→ Private Relaxation Massage upon Arrival
→ Live Masterminds on Sustainable Rest + Success

Click the link in the comments to register for the retreat (use my code: CHANDA for $100 off - until spots are available).

08/21/2026

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to tap into my past experience as a former nonprofit founder. My nonprofit was created because of my love of creating art experiences for youth that allowed them to explore their creativity as an outlet for expression. For six years, I led an organization where I wrote grants, developed programs, managed budgets, and was also responsible for making sure the work happened.

I channeled all of that while facilitating the Grant Readiness Essentials virtual workshop for the Newport News Office of Community Safety. This session emphasized that before you begin grant writing, be sure to assess your organization’s readiness and capacity.

I enjoyed sharing examples from my own grant-writing experiences, strategies for breaking down a funding opportunity, and lessons I learned from being responsible for delivering the work described in those proposals.

Special thank you to the Newport News Office of Community Safety for inviting me to facilitate this session. I’m also grateful to everyone who participated, asked questions, and contributed to the conversation.

07/29/2026

This 2015 memory popped up today! This is a huge part of my history and leadership legacy as a former Title I coordinator of family engagement. Not too many people can say they have over 20 years of leadership experience in family & community engagement. In 2015, I transitioned my team from parent involvement to family engagement. That was a challenging process but a necessary shift that enhanced our work and impact.

During this interview, I spoke about a districtwide back to school event in collaboration with several community partners. I was always creating and thinking of new ways to serve my team, my families and community. I'm grateful for memories like this. They remind me of where I started and also allow me to see the growth and grace on my life and throughout my career.

On this edition of Wired In, we meet Chanda Epps, the Title I coord...

07/14/2026

Summer offers a natural opportunity to reset.

I'm excited to share something I've been working on.
Earlier this year, I facilitated a session called The Architecture of Light during a leadership conference. The feedback I received inspired me to develop it into a group life coaching experience.

This three-month virtual group coaching experience is an opportunity to reset with intention as you prepare for your next season.

Here's our journey:

July (Pause)
Take an honest look at where you are, what's shaping your life, and what deserves your attention.

August (Reflect)
Explore the beliefs, habits, priorities, and relationships that influence how you live and where you may want to make intentional shifts.

September (Build)
Identify the practices and next steps that will help you continue living with greater intention beyond our time together.

I'll guide a small group of women through reflection, conversation, and coaching. As this is a pilot experience, participant feedback will help me continue refining and strengthening the program.

If you've been looking for an intentional way to reset before the fall, I'd love for you to join us.

Registration for this free pilot experience closes this Friday.

The interest form is linked in the comments.

07/01/2026

After sharing a recap from a recent family engagement leadership session, I received this comment:

“You provided them the opportunity to truly reflect on what they’d like their families to experience and a blueprint to begin to cultivate it.”

This comment speaks to something I believe deeply about family engagement work. It should move leaders beyond planning the next activity and help them think intentionally about the experience they are creating for families.

Before schools can strengthen family engagement, they need clarity about the experience they want families to have. A meaningful blueprint begins with understanding what families see, hear, and experience every time they interact with the school. Those everyday interactions communicate far more than we often realize.

That is where engagement becomes more than programming. It becomes intentional design.

When schools are clear about the experience they want families to have, they can begin aligning their communication, relationships, events, feedback loops, and systems to support it.

If we want families to feel connected, valued, and engaged, we have to be intentional about the experiences we create and the systems that support them.

07/01/2026

When I travel, I pay close attention to the experiences people create. I’m always curious about what makes certain places memorable.

One of our first stops in Savannah was Clary’s Café for brunch. From the walk there to the atmosphere inside, it set the tone for our visit.

What stood out to me wasn’t just the food, although it was excellent. It was the warmth of the space, the way the staff greeted regulars, and how quickly my daughter and I settled in.

As I reflected on the experience, I found myself thinking about what made it so memorable.

It wasn’t one thing. It was the way every element worked together. The welcome, the interactions, the environment, and the attention to detail all communicated the same message: You belong here.

Whether it’s a restaurant, a school, a nonprofit, or a business, people begin forming impressions the moment they arrive. Long before a meeting begins, a presentation starts, or a service is delivered, they are already noticing the environment, the interactions, and the attention to detail.

The experiences people remember are rarely shaped by one moment. They are shaped by the many intentional decisions that come together to create a lasting impression.

What are people experiencing the moment they walk into your space?

06/18/2026