E27: C.R.O.W.N. Chronicles: Defying Conformity, Embracing Power with Jehnae Jasmine

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Jehnae's journey is a testament to overcoming adversity and empowering others. She shares her experiences with body image issues, imposter syndrome, and personal hardship. Her childhood was marked by her brother's illness, which taught her independence and emotional suppression. In her friendships and relationships, she struggled with vulnerability and expressing emotions. Recognizing the need for help, she sought therapy and has been working on personal growth. Jehnae's journey led her to participate in pageantry, where she found a supportive community and a platform to inspire others. She discusses her experiences with pageantry, representation, and embracing her true self. She shares her journey of being the only black person in her cohort and how she showed up authentically, inspiring others to do the same. She also talks about her program, Don't Adjust Your Crown, which focuses on empowering young women and men through workshops on mental health, racial discrimination, body image, and more. She has also co-authored the book 'Ladies in Technology, Changing the Face of Technology, Volume Two.' Her message is to own your truth, celebrate your joy, and never adjust your crown. Takeaways • Overcoming adversity and empowering others • The impact of childhood experiences on personal growth • The importance of vulnerability and seeking help • Finding support and inspiration in communities Embrace your true self and show up authentically, even if it makes others uncomfortable. • Create programs and initiatives that empower and inspire young women and men. • Address essential topics such as mental health, racial discrimination, and body image in workshops and discussions. • Celebrate your accomplishments, and never adjust your crown for anyone. Find Her: IG https://www.instagram.com/jehnaejasmine_phd/ Website https://jlj-consulting.com/dtc Ladies in Tech Vol. II: Changing The Face of Technology - Buy Here https://jlj-consulting.com/shop/p/litv2 Keywords journey, adversity, empowerment, body image, imposter syndrome, personal hardship, childhood, independence, emotional suppression, friendships, relationships, vulnerability, therapy, personal growth, pageantry, supportive community, inspiration, pageantry, representation, authenticity, empowerment, workshops, mental health, racial discrimination, body image, co-author, technology