Meet the Founder
James E. Earl II
FounderThe Sankofa Method was built from lived experience, not theory. My professional path and personal development have followed many of the same patterns my clients experience—starting strong, losing momentum, rebuilding consistency, and learning how to sustain real change over time. Because of that, my journey runs parallel to the people I coach. The difference is not distance, but perspective.
Transformation is not linear. It is a cycle of progress, setbacks, adjustment, and return.
I’ve had to learn how to build structure in my own life—through real demands, not ideal conditions. I’ve had to restart, refine habits, and reconnect with purpose more than once.
These are the same patterns I help clients navigate.
Because of this parallel experience, my coaching approach is practical and grounded:
I recognize patterns quickly because I’ve lived them
I help clients reframe setbacks as part of the process
I focus on systems that hold up in real life
I support consistency when motivation drops
I connect health to identity and long-term direction
The goal is not quick fixes—it’s sustainable change.
The Sankofa Method is not a one-way transfer of knowledge. It is a structured partnership where insight develops through action, reflection, and adjustment.
As clients grow, the method evolves. What I learn through coaching continues to shape how I guide others.
This is why the Sankofa Method exists: to reflect real life, support real change, and help people return to themselves with more clarity, structure, and strength each time they do.
Credentials & Experience
My work sits at the intersection of health, performance, education, and community development. Rather than building expertise in a single lane, I’ve developed a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates coaching, teaching, and community engagement to support sustainable transformation for the individuals and communities I serve. My approach is shaped by multi-potentiality—the belief that real expertise is not always linear, but often built through connected disciplines that reinforce one another.
Master’s of Public Administration UT-Arlington, Bachelor’s of Social Work, UT-Arlington.
NESTA Certified Personal Trainer & Biomechanics Specialist, Girls Gone Strong Women Certified Coach, Community Health Worker- Instructor, Reiki Level 1 Practitioner.
Community Impact
I serve on boards and advisory groups that align with my commitment to health, wellness education, and long-term community change. These roles allow me to contribute beyond coaching—helping shape systems that support healthier lives at scale.
Board & Advisory Roles
Texas Health Leadership Council (advisory)— regional, community-driven advisory board associated with Texas Health Resources. With iniatives addressing food security, increasing physical activity, and breaking down systemic barriers to healthcare for underserved populations.
Lifted KC/DFW (board member)-break the stigma surrounding men's mental health, provide accessible resources and support, and promote open conversations to empower men to prioritize their mental well-being and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Care Committee, Create and Collaborate (Co-Chair)- Supporting 1st generation college students to ensure timely,compassionate, and equitable support for students experiencing unexpected hardship—including, but not limited to, housing insecurity, abuse, food scarcity, academic barriers, and personal emergencies.
DFW Fitness Collective (Co-Founder)- Coalition of health and wellness professionals committed to providing safe supportive health and wellness experiences for all.
Featured Events & Speaking Engagements
Leadership Fort Worth
UTA Guest Lecturer