Member Spotlight: Rolanda Wheeler

Her current profession…

Retired Military (U.S. Army)

Who influenced her career…

My father, I wanted to make him proud.

A challenge she is facing right now and how she’s dealing with it…

Starting the next chapter of my life after the Military is what I am currently working through. I am able to cope through prayer and keeping busy.

What she believes she was put on Earth to do…

To serve and help others. This is my passion.

What influenced her decision to become a member of Purpose In Pumps…

I thought the ‘Mission’ of PIP was to the point, no fluff. Also, after meeting N. Renee (Co-Founder) and learning what the organization offered, I felt this would be a great organization to be a part of.

What she does to relax/unwind…

It all depends. Exercise, eat ice cream, go to a quiet place, sleep, pray, have a cocktail.

What excites her…

I love shopping!

Who she admires most…

I admire my parents.

If she could be any fiction character, it would be…

Wonder Woman

How she defines purpose…

Living an intentional life – doing those things we are destined to do.

How she wants to be remembered…

I want people to remember that I was a loving, kind-hearted person.

Her greatest fear…

Failing at what I’ve set out to accomplish.

Her biggest cheerleader…

My youngest son.

If she could go back and speak to her younger self, she would say…

Don’t be afraid to say “no.”

Three items she cannot leave home without…

My phone, my GPS and money.

What she loves most about herself…

My compassion for others.

How she describes her personality…

I am outspoken with a sense of humor.

Her hope for all women…

That we experience ‘GENUINE’ love and unity.

Her favorite “power pump”…

I don’t have a favorite as of now – I wore Army boots for 23 years!

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