Meet LeAnn Hendrick

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful LeAnn Hendrick. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with LeAnn below.

LeAnn, we’ve been so fortunate to work with so many incredible folks and one common thread we have seen is that those who have built amazing lives for themselves are also often the folks who are most generous. Where do you think your generosity comes from?

I would have to say that my generosity comes first and foremost from God and secondly from my mother. I was taught at a young age that the greatest gift that you can bestow upon another person is the gift of giving of yourself to others through deeds and actions. True generosity comes from a pure place from within the giver. It is unconditional and genuinely shows compassion and caring for another.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Dr. LeAnn Cerise Hendrick, (h.c.) is the founder, visionary and owner of Beyond The Call, Inc. and Beyond The Call, LLC has been serving people and communities with love for more than two decades. LeAnn Hendrick, affectionately known as Peaches, is a native Washingtonian, a mother, a grandmother, a mentor, an author, a motivating FORCE and committed servant of the Lord who firmly believes in family, community, and ACTION!

LeAnn was taught that one of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon someone is the gift of serving others, while treating everyone with love and respect. LeAnn’s character exemplifies love, grace, perseverance, and kindness. LeAnn is an independent financial service professional and a notary public who is dedicated in assisting individuals, families, and business owners in securing their financial goals and preserving their legacy.

LeAnn assists the unhoused community, returning citizens, victims of domestic violence as well as individuals in need by providing essential items necessary for them to make it day by day. LeAnn also assists those who face food insecurities including but not limited to clothing, toiletries, school supplies, home cooked meals, etc.. Just this past year Beyond The Call distributed over 5,000 meals which consisted of sandwiches, beverages, snacks, and even hot dinners. During this past holiday season Beyond The Call distributed over 200 toys to children who otherwise wouldn’t have had anything on Christmas day. In addition to the children being blessed, every mother of a child received one of Beyond The Call’s Signature Smile Bags too. Beyond The Call has partnered with several domestic violence shelters to provide essentials. Beyond The Call has helped furnish several transitional homes. Every week LeAnn distributes 200lbs clothing to individuals in need and has partnered with other organizations to provide clothing, shoes, and other essential items as well.

LeAnn is a distinguished member of ForbesBLK. LeAnn was recently honored by the Bound For Better Organization for Women’s History month for her outstanding contributions and efforts for women and children affected by domestic violence; she was recognized as a 2024 Honoree at a special recognition awards ceremony for Newsome Kings and Queens and the New Royal Family for her community efforts. In September LeAnn will receive the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award signed by President Joseph Biden.

LeAnn has appeared several times on the podcast S.H.I.F.T. to discuss domestic violence. LeAnn was one of the speakers on a panel at The Miss Congo USA 2023 Leadership Conference. LeAnn was crowned the 2023 Ms. Violet Victorious of the Pink Purple Survivors Pageant and won the ACHI Magazine’s 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year award which was held in Norfolk, Virginia. LeAnn also received a Businesswoman of the Year award in recognition of her community and outreach work from her community as well. LeAnn has also received the Silver Service Award, the Listen Linda Woman of Excellence Award, the Volunteer of the Year award from TP Ministries, the SpeakUp Sis Good Heart and Giver Award, the Real Resilient Woman of the Year Award, and the Beauty in You Award.

Although LeAnn has been an entrepreneur for over 28 years, LeAnn has extensive experience in office management and is also the published best selling author of multiple books. LeAnn’s spare time consists of travelling, having fun outdoors, cooking, spending time with her friends, serving in local churches and catering to the needs of others. LeAnn is the owner of Sacred Praise Dance Ministry where she is a minister in dance. LeAnn is also an advocate of domestic violence, a motivational speaker, and the outreach coordinator for another organization as well.

LeAnn currently resides in the metropolitan area where she continues to serve the community and renders assistance to other non-profit organizations throughout the metropolitan area and beyond. Many know LeAnn as the humble yet outspoken, energetic, and determined young woman who is committed to anything she is a part of but also someone who has a servant’s heart, where she jumps in full force to meet the needs of all people wherever life would place them.

LeAnn is a woman of faith who stands firm in the belief that it takes a grassroots effort to invoke change because for over 25 years she has been a behind the scenes pillar in our community ready to jump in. LeAnn’s integrity has allowed her to gain a strong group of earthly angels who believe in her and are always standing by, ready and willing to assist her with whatever task is at hand.

LeAnn’s personal mantra is “If you can reach one, you can teach one which can ULTIMATELY UPLIFT ONE.” LeAnn knows firsthand that life can shift in an instant and that tomorrow is not promised. As such, LeAnn works diligently to provide for others the assistance she often lacked herself through some of her toughest life’s adversities. Instead of lamenting the challenges of life, LeAnn is creating the change she desires to see.

LeAnn is keenly aware that the work it takes to build a brighter future doesn’t happen by discussing ideas on a call, however the labor of love that happens always goes BEYOND THE CALL!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

The three most important ingredients that were impactful in my journey are as follows:

1. My spiritual belief with my Lord. This relationship has allowed me to stay grounded and focused.
2. The foundation that my mother established when I was a child. My mother was my first real life example of what love, dedication, and service looked like. She served others with excellence and therefore impacted my life.
3. My third but not final quality came from my willingness to want to do right by people and make an impact in the lives of others. The love I have for mankind and the desire to make a difference to the point that it causes someone to say because of you and your walk in obedience according to God I held on and refused to give up.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

When I am feeling overwhelmed I turn to prayer and meditation. I also use this a time to self reflect and journal. Journaling has been a staple in my life as it gives me the opportunity to write out how I feel, what I want to see and also clears my mind.

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