Our visionary CEO, Jessica T. Fauntleroy, MSW, LCSW-C is a West Baltimore born and raised childhood trauma survivor, clinical social worker, author/blogger amd mental health provider that founded J'elle Inspires with the goal of assisting women and girls with overcoming obstacles to pursue their destiny.
As an innovative changemaker, she is a founding co-chair of the newly formed Coalition of Black Leaders in Education, a black led grassroots coalition dedicated to education equity for children in the state of Maryland.
She recently opened Restoring Destiny Mental Health Services, a mental health practice focused on helping men, women and children to overcome challenges and traumas to restore their God given destinies.
Vision J'elle Inspires, Inc. was founded in 2014. The vision of J'elle Inspires, Inc. is to assist women and girls with recognizing their royalty based on 1 Peter 2: 9 that exists inside of them regardless of life's adversities and to pursue their dreams. We call that learning to " Live Royal".
What does it mean to "Live Royal"? It is the ability to overcome obstacles such as poverty,low self esteem, depression along with other issues and step into your destiny. It is based on the bible verse 1 Peter 2:9.
*We also teach workshops on topics such as: overcoming poverty building self esteem coping with life's transitions surviving divorce and other topics. These workshops can be taught in schools, churches, conferences, etc. If you are interested in working with J'elle Inspires, please email us at JessicaTFauntleroy@gmail.com with your specific requests including: date, time, type of request, location and topic.
J'elle Inspires presents "The Live Royal Blog" where writers share their transformational stories of overcoming adversity to "Live Royal! "
Choosing to Live Royal: A West Baltimore Story
This writer shares her story of growing up in West Baltimore in a family crippled by teenage pregnancy, addiction, poverty, trauma and mental illness.
It details her journey from severe child abuse, poverty, neglect, suicide attempts and trauma to educational success, freedom from the bondage of her past, recognizing her own royalty and becoming the woman that God created her to be.
Currently available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com.
Our Books
Restoring Broken Wings, A Redemption Story
This is the personal memoir of a young woman as she experiences domestic violence, depression and a devastating divorce.
After this season of emotional trauma, it follows her journey to redemption and a renewed relationship with God.
It will empower any individual that is in need of a reminder that God is always present and capable of turning any situation around for His good. Currently available on Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com.
Interviews with J'elle Inspires CEO, Jessica Fauntleroy