From the Cover: Michelle Padgett on Turning Pain Into Purpose, and Purpose Into Power

For much of my life, I walked a road few could imagine – one marked by trauma, betrayal, and loss. It was not a journey for the faint-hearted. For years, I wore the mask of being “okay” while silently battling fears of rejection, injustice, and loneliness. On the outside, I appeared strong and accomplished, but inside, I was still the little girl longing for safety, love, and a place to belong.

My turning point came when I realised that silence was not a sign of strength. I was not created to hide but to use my voice as a trumpet – a voice of truth, healing, and empowerment. No matter how messy my past seemed, my story mattered. My voice mattered. My faith in Jesus Christ became the guiding light that led me from merely surviving to living with purpose.

I discovered that healing is not a moment but a journey – a shedding of the old, a rebuilding of faith, and a reclaiming of the identity God designed for us. This revelation birthed my mission and brand: Victorious Michelle.

Today, what once were wounds have become keys of wisdom. After years of determination, training, and “failing forward”, I now stand as a transformational life coach, global speaker, writer, and humanitarian. My heartbeat is to help women and children step out of silence, break free from cycles of fear and insecurity, and boldly step into their God-ordained purpose.

Everything I teach, speak, or write is anchored in one theme: you are not defined by your pain; you are equipped by it. Your story doesn’t disqualify you; it positions you to walk in victory.

This passion led to the creation of the Miraculous Breakthrough Academy, a faith-based platform offering workshops, journals, coaching, and leadership training. Through programmes like Flourish: Transformation for Your Soul, I guide women in discovering their true identity and transforming their lives from a state of victimhood to one of victory. My work has been featured on international stages, in global magazines, and in best-selling books, including Women of Purpose, Creating a Better World, and Transforming Pain Into Purpose: Inspiring Tales of Empowerment.

But beyond titles and platforms, my mission is simple: to help others know that their voice matters, their healing is possible, and their future is filled with hope. If you’ve ever felt silenced, unseen, or broken, I want you to know – you don’t have to walk this road alone.

Your past may have shaped you, but it does not define you. Like me, you can rise from pain into purpose, and from purpose into power. That is the heartbeat of my work and the invitation I extend to you: step into your victory story.

Building Beyond the Brand

What many people don’t realise is that beyond the coaching sessions, courses, and books, I’ve been quietly building brands and businesses that reflect every aspect of who I am.

VictoriousMichelle.com has become a sanctuary for women seeking healing, hope, and growth. Hero Kids Lead (Hero Kids Academy) has evolved into a dynamic curriculum for schools, homeschoolers, and families who believe that leadership should be nurtured from childhood.

Every venture ties back to my mission: to heal, empower, equip, and inspire.

I’ve reached a season in my life where my choices are guided by one simple rule: if it doesn’t light me up, I don’t do it. The work I engage in now – whether it’s guiding a woman through her breakthrough, watching a child discover their leadership gifts, or writing my memoir, Never Judge a Book By Her Cover – all comes from the fire within me, born from finally embracing my purpose.

It has never been about seeking validation or chasing fame. My life goal is simple: to make a positive impact and leave a legacy of transformation.

A Word for You

If there’s one message I want you to take from my story, it’s this: don’t wait until life or a traumatic experience forces you to change, or until the pain becomes so unbearable that the years slip away. Choose today to heal, rise, and step into the very best version of yourself.

That is the heartbeat of Victorious Michelle. It’s why I’ve dedicated my life to raising leaders, healing hearts, and creating world changers, one soul at a time.

Your Next Step

If this message speaks to you – if you’re ready to begin your own journey of healing – I want to make that first step simple and accessible. That’s why I created She Is Safe Now, a guided journal – a powerful resource designed to help you release what no longer serves you and step into the freedom God intended for you.

By starting this journey today, you are already taking steps towards the freedom, healing, and wholeness that await you. Take that step now and begin your path to becoming the best version of yourself. You can download She Is Safe Now for less than the cost of a takeaway meal and start your transformation.