Meet India
India McCleod is a minister, speaker, coach, and consultant who leads with authenticity and faith who empowers individuals to unleash their potential to live in their purpose. Through her work, she equips people with practical tools to break through barriers, build resilience, and walk boldly in their calling.
As the founder of I. McCleod Consulting, India blends her background in operations, communications, human resources, and project management to provide solutions to small businesses. Through consulting, she provides strategic guidance across industries by helping clients streamline operations, develop people first leadership, and execute mission driven events.
India’s mission to Enlighten, Inspire, and Empower drives her speaking engagements, workshops, and pastoral counseling/coaching practice. She is the founder and host of the Enlighten, Inspire, Empower Women’s Summit, a gathering that nurtures the spiritual and personal growth of women through impactful teaching and connection with subject matter experts.
In 2019, India accepted the call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In 2021, she became a licensed Associate Minister at New Psalmist Baptist Church, where she served as an associate minister, pastoral counselor, small group facilitator, and Village Ministry leader (ages 40-59). Her deep care for congregational wellness extended through her service to bereaved families by officiating funeral services and offering grief support. She also served faithfully in local missions and community outreach ministry to meet both the spiritual and practical needs of the community.
India currently serves as a minister and First Lady of Unity Baptist Church in Elkridge, Maryland. She remains committed to enlightening, inspiring, and empowering others through transformational learning experiences, coaching, and empowerment events.
She is the creator and host of the Enlighten, Inspire, Empower Women’s Summit, a dynamic gathering designed to equip women with the tools, confidence, and the spiritual foundation needed to walk boldly in their purpose and embrace their greatness.
India is a graduate of Towson University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations and holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. India is the honored wife of Reverend Devron McCleod and proud mother of Chloe and Isabella.
