LELA House
an intellectual sanctuary for Black women to reclaim the mindsets and methods that guided the 19th Century Black women who built the structures we stand on
About LELA House
LELA House advances the “Lineage to Legacy” framework to help Black women doctoral students, education leaders, and authors access ancestral mindsets and methods (from the 19th Century Black women who built the structures we stand on) to achieve modern outcomes: writing with authority, dismantling imposter syndrome, and crafting a leadership style rooted in self-care and community. LELA House’s philosophy is: We do not redesign the building; we recover the blueprint.
As a person who is very concerned about preserving and sharing history and historical perspectives that have been forgotten, neglected, and are being erased, I started LELA House to support Black women who magnify our stories. LELA House is built on the Life, Education, Literature, and Art (LELA) of our 19th Century foremothers, whose lineage helps us create our legacy. Through LELA House, I help you navigate and manage your processes, incorporate research in an authentic way that maintains and highlights your unique voice, and write your vision.
LELA House services
Sistahs on the Doctoral Journey (SDJ)
SDJ is whole person support for African American women in the dissertation phase of their doctoral programs. SDJ helps you see a path from your research to your academic voice.
Writing with Roshaunda
Writing with Roshaunda is book coaching that supports writers from ideation through the entire life cycle of their writing. Writing with Roshaunda helps you see a path from your manuscript to your impact.
I’m currently accepting fiction writers as clients. Click to learn more.
THRIVE
THRIVE (Toward Her Renaissance, Insight, Vision, Elevation) is executive coaching for higher education leaders. THRIVE helps you see a path from your daily stress to your legacy.
Reading with Roshaunda
Reading with Roshaunda is a reading club where past, present, and future LELA House clients gather through reading and community. Reading with Roshaunda helps you see a path from isolation to connection.
What people are saying
“Dr. Cade is highly-knowledgable, upbeat, supportive, and always has some words of encouragement. I am forever grateful for the coaching/guidance she provided me.” – Auriel C.
“Dr. Cade has been a major game changer for me.” – Nia H.
“Roshaunda was a ray of light!” – Robin E.
