India McCleod is a minister, motivational speaker, coach, and consultant who empowers individuals to unleash their potential to live in their purpose. India started her journey as an entrepreneur in 2010 when she founded I. McCleod Salon, specializing in hair care and hair loss. She also produced hair care and cosmetic products. During the years in which India operated her hair salon, she noticed the calling on her life was far beyond the chair. In 2020, India closed the physical doors to her salon but continues the work to inspire others. India is devoted to sharing her passion for the beauty industry and continues to teach and mentor beauty professionals and those of the next generation through her Cosmetology Summer Workshop and other learning opportunities.
In 2020, India founded I. McCleod Consulting where she provides Project Management, Operations and Human Resources consulting services to her clients.
Although she has always ministered to others in various ways, India accepted her call to preach the gospel in 2019 and is a licensed Associate Minister at the New Psalmist Baptist Church. She is a Pastoral counselor, a facilitator for small groups, and works to provide the local community with support through missions and outreach.
India is a graduate of Towson University. 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 from Liberty University. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. India is the honored wife of Minister Devron McCleod and proud mother of Chloe and Isabella.