My Mission
My mission is to empower, encourage, and enlighten individuals to overcome obstacles, promote suicide prevention, support disability empowerment, raise mental health awareness, foster healthy relationships, and address various forms of violence.
Breaking the Silence: Empowering Domestic Violence Survivors
Standing Up Against Bullying and Violence: Advocacy for Change
Advocating for Drug and Alcohol Prevention: Building a Healthier Future
Empowering Change: The Role of a Motivational Speaker
Disability Etiquette and Advocacy: Fostering Respect and Inclusion
Raising Awareness for Trauma & Mental Health: Advocacy for Healing and Understanding
Getting to know Ishaunna
Ishaunna Gully is a native of Laurel, MS. She is a mother of one son. She attended Jones County Junior College where she obtained her Associate Degree and later attended William Carey University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Ishaunna was paralyzed from the waist down in a domestic violence incident in March 2002 at the tender age of 20 years old. She faced many obstacles in the years that followed but her faith in God and his mercy saw her through.
Shero Awards
Congrats to all the winners!
Stay humble. Stay in your lane. Treat people the way you want to be treated. When you keep your heart clean and your intentions pure, God will make sure you’re never forgotten or ignored. He will allow your purpose to speak louder than your pain and your character to shine louder than any crowd. ✨
I’m honored and grateful to be named Shero of the Year. This isn’t just a title… it’s a testimony. To God be the glory, because HE kept me when life tried to break me. I’ll keep serving, loving, and standing not for attention, but for impact. 💪🏾👑
News & Information
Working Together to Support Others
My name is Ishaunna Gully, and for a long time, I thought my story would end in silence. Here are my thoughts, but please read…
Domestic violence can leave invisible scars that extend far beyond the initial trauma. The experience can deeply affect a person’s sense of safety, self-worth, and mental health, often leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In a world full of challenges and uncertainty, one of the most powerful tools we have is our mindset. Our perspective not only influences how we handle day-to-day life but also shapes the trajectory of our future.