We’re looking forward to introducing you to Sheridan Meriwether. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Sheridan, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? When have you felt most loved—and did you believe you deserved it?
I have felt the most loved by my children over the years. Their love is unconditional and pure. At times, no I do not think that I deserve their love, as I do not always believe that I am the best mom. On the days that I am “not up to being” a mom, my kids love me harder which causes me to push through whatever I am facing at the time. Their hugs, kisses, and “I love you, Mom” fill me with so much love and joy that’s beyond perfect.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Originally from Owensboro, KY, Sheridan’s journey is one of resilience, perseverance, and purpose. Despite facing significant challenges in her youth — including periods of homelessness — she rose above every obstacle through hard work and determination. 🌟
A proud graduate of Delaware State University, Sheridan earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work, going on to serve children and families across Hampton Roads as a Therapist, Adoption Competent Specialist, and Social Work Supervisor. She is currently pursing her license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is also a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider.
In 2022, she launched her own business — The Compassionate Connection, LLC — offering virtual assistant, mobile notary, field inspection, and tax preparation services, all while continuing her passion for therapy part-time. 💼✨
Today, Sheridan uses her administrative expertise and compassionate leadership with various nonprofit organizations to include Paint Me Perfectly Pink (PMPP) breast cancer foundation. As Secretary, she works to ensure the organization’s mission of awareness, education, and support is known throughout the community.
Beyond PMPP, Sheridan proudly serves as President of the Hampton Council PTA and is also a member of the Eta Eta Lambda Women’s Society. When she’s not serving others, she enjoys spending time with her two children and traveling. 🌍❤️
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I grew up believing that my voice didn’t matter to the people I was connected to. For years, I held myself back—silencing my feelings and locking away my trauma because I truly thought no one cared enough to understand the weight I was carrying.
But through relationships with healed and whole individuals, I began doing my own inner work. Slowly, I rebuilt my confidence and embraced a truth I had overlooked for far too long: I matter. My voice matters.
Today, I stand in the fullness of who I am, knowing that I have so much to share with the world.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I stopped hiding my pain when I began working for a therapeutic foster care agency in the Hampton Roads, VA area. My supervisor at the time encouraged me to share my story with the foster children I served, using it as a tool to empower them—to help them see that survival, healing, and success were possible for them too.
I didn’t grow up in foster care, but I understood what it meant to live with a family that wasn’t biologically mine. I knew what it was like to have a mother battling addiction. I understood the grit, drive, and determination it takes to chase your dreams in spite of the odds. And I knew the power of having people in your corner who see greatness in you long before you see it in yourself.
My supervisor, A.B., gave me the courage to stop running from my pain—and to start using it as purpose.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that my children really matter to me. The ultimate reason that I created my business was so that I could have more flexibility and to be more present in their lives. During the pandemic, it dawned on me that I was giving more time to other children and not providing enough care to my own children. That alone was an ah-ha moment for me.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace knowing that my children’s needs, and most of their wants, have been met. I also feel most at peace sitting by a body of water. I often lose myself sitting by the ocean, deep in thought, and visualizing where I want my life to go. Sitting near a body of water allows me to release my fears and anxieties, knowing that I have given it all to God.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: compassionate_connector
- Linkedin: Sheridan Meriwether
- Facebook: The Compassionate Connection, LLC
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