Kathei McCoy, affectionately known as Coach Kathei, is a dynamic Minister, Author, Speaker, Facilitator, and Life Coach with a fierce mission—to empower women to live boldly in truth and freedom. Through sermons, coaching, workshops, and writing, Kathei shares the transformative principles that led her to radical self-love and liberation, tackling the deep-rooted issues that keep women bound. She stands on the unshakable truth: “Who the Son sets free is free indeed.” Her life’s work is dedicated to helping others step fully into what it means to be “free indeed.” Kathei serves as a personal & leadership development coach, facilitator, and spiritual guide to people and organizations seeking healing and restoration. As a survivor, she is devoted to the healing, wellness and joy of Black mamas who’ve lost children to gun violence. But Kathei’s purpose was forged in fire. After enduring the tragic murder of her only child, K’Breyan Clark, she turned her pain into power, launching Save Our Sons, a movement dedicated to supporting Black mothers raising Black sons. As the founder of One Fierce Mama, she curates sacred spaces where Black mothers can heal from trauma, generational wounds, and the weight of the world so they can mother from a place of wholeness—and their sons can thrive. Kathei believes, “When a mother heals, so does the world.” She is also the author of To Mothers Raising Sons: How to Love Them to Life Instead of Death, a powerful guide for mothers navigating the unique challenges of raising Black boys. Committed to restorative justice, Kathei was a founding Survivor Advisory Board member and now serves as a HEAL Circle Facilitator for Collective Justice, a Seattle-based organization that creates spaces for healing and accountability for all impacted by harm. She is also an intercessor for Mother of Black Boys United, an organization whose mission is to provide information and support to moms of Black sons and to promote positive images of Black boys and men. Beyond her work, Kathei is the faithful wife of 26 years to her loving husband, Raymond McCoy, and the proud Mama to her adorable grandson, KB. She lives, loves, and leads fiercely, embodying the very freedom she helps others claim.