Made for This

About Made for This

Made for This is a compelling, courageous memoir about what it truly takes to lead a life of purpose and impact.

DeAngela Burns-Wallace, EdD, takes you behind the titles, roles, and accolades to reveal the real story—one of grit, clarity, resilience, and alignment. From her childhood in the Midwest to global leadership roles in diplomacy, education, and government, she weaves personal stories with timeless leadership truths.

This is not a book about checking boxes or chasing promotions. It’s a book about showing up for the life you’re meant to live. Through triumphs and setbacks, mentors and milestones, Made for This delivers a powerful message: your story matters, and the world needs what only you can offer.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, or someone simply looking for what’s next, Made for This offers both inspiration and strategy.

Burns-Wallace breaks down how discipline and faith can carry you through uncertainty. She explains why self-awareness is non-negotiable in leadership. And she challenges readers to lead lives anchored in values, not validation.

With authenticity and insight, she shares lessons learned from decades of public service, global travel, family legacy, and high-stakes decision-making. Her message is clear: you don’t have to be perfect to lead—you just have to be intentional.

Made for This is filled with actionable wisdom for anyone navigating growth, leadership, and legacy in an increasingly complex world. 

It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about being the most grounded one. It’s not about proving yourself to others. It’s about honoring who you’ve always been—and who you’re becoming. And the greatest legacy is creating space for others to rise. 

In every chapter, you’ll find the courage to look inward, the language to own your story, and the motivation to lead with clarity and conviction.

This is the book to read if you’re tired of performance-driven leadership models and ready to build something lasting. Moreover, it’s for those who lead with their whole lives—not just their résumés.

It reminds us that our purpose is not measured by personal success, but by how boldly you lead, the doors you open, and the legacy you leave through others.

If you’ve ever felt the pull to do something greater, speak up more boldly, or walk your own path—Made for This is your permission slip to start now.