Dr. Andrena Phillips
Dr. Andrena Phillips is a Certified Master Life Strategist, Transformational Speaker, and Leadership & Professional Development Expert. She is the CEO and Founder of KeepMovinWithAndrena, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering high-achieving minority women and small business owners through leadership development, confidence coaching, and life strategy. With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and extensive expertise in mindset transformation, Dr. Phillips combines her healthcare background with evidence-based coaching methods to help clients break through self-limiting beliefs and step fully into their purpose. She is widely recognized for her mantra, "Own Your Greatness," which guides her approach to personal and professional growth.
Throughout her career, Dr. Phillips has helped clients achieve transformative results in both their personal and professional lives. She is a certified Coach Trainer through Portable University, a Master Strategist, and a Master Coach, running an ICF-aligned coaching certification program that supports new coaches in building thriving practices. Her areas of specialization include leadership development, mindset building, confidence coaching, life strategy, and business consulting. By integrating principles of behavioral psychology, strategic planning, and executive presence, she equips individuals with practical tools to create sustainable success and meaningful impact.
Dr. Phillips holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Capella University, complementing her hands-on experience in nursing and corporate leadership. In addition to coaching, she is an award-winning speaker, published author, and founder of nonprofit initiatives supporting women and single mothers. Passionate about service and empowerment, Dr. Phillips leverages her expertise to create lasting transformation, inspire growth, and guide others toward realizing their full potential in life and business.
• Certified Master Life Strategist
• License Practical Nursing
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - CSSYB
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - CSSGB
• Capella University - PhD
• Excellence in Professional Speaking (EPSY) 2023; Award Winning International Speaker
• The Single Mom Journey
• The Single Mother’s Journey
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to consistency, resilience, and legacy. Motivation can fade, but showing up consistently and bouncing back from challenges has allowed me to grow my brand and business. The wisdom of my late husband, Danny Phillips, and the love of my children—Aneka, Akita, Akeem—and my granddaughter Julianna, inspire me to keep going. I am driven by serving others and empowering them to embrace their journey and own their greatness.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is simple: show up. Whatever you’re called to do, you already have the skills and strength to succeed. Showing up is the first step toward achieving your goals. Trust in your purpose, have faith in your abilities, and believe that your efforts will align in your favor. Confidence and commitment make all the difference.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide me in both work and life are service, empowerment, and legacy. I am passionate about helping people step fully into their purpose and “own their greatness,” because witnessing that transformation is truly powerful. At the heart of everything I do are my children and granddaughter the reason I show up every day and the legacy I am building for future generations.