From Cancer Survivor to Empowerment Coach: Jonelle Marie Carter

In this episode of 'Unseen 2 Unstoppable', host Ilene Carol speaks with Jonelle Marie Carter, an entrepreneur and cancer survivor. Jonelle shares her transformative journey from battling a rare form of cancer to becoming a motivational speaker and coach.

She discusses the importance of self-belief, the creation of her GLOW events aimed at empowering women, and her holistic approach to wellness. The conversation delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship, the significance of community, and the need for women to recognize their worth and find their voices.

Jonelle emphasizes the importance of authenticity and connection in both personal and professional realms, inspiring listeners to embrace their unique journeys.

Takeaways

• Jonelle's cancer diagnosis led to a profound transformation in her life.
• She emphasizes the importance of turning pain into purpose.
• The GLOW event aims to empower women by creating a safe and authentic space.
• Building relationships and recognizing individual gifts are key to staff retention.
• Jonelle's holistic wellness approach combines her medical background with her passion for beauty.
• She believes in the power of community and connection among women.
• Navigating perceived value in business is crucial for creatives.
• Women should surround themselves with supportive people to feel safe using their voices.
• Authenticity is essential in social media and public speaking.
• Jonelle encourages women to remember their worth and importance in the world.

Chapters

00:00 Jonelle's Journey: From Cancer Survivor to Empowerment Coach

03:55 Transforming Pain into Purpose: The Birth of GLOW

09:21 Building a Business: Leadership and Staff Retention

12:10 The Balancing Act: Recovery and Delivery in Public Speaking

15:53 GLOW Events: Empowering Women Through Community

22:54 Perceived Value: Navigating Worth in Creative Industries

25:36 From Grief to Action: The Birth of a Magazine

28:21 Empowerment Through Authenticity: The GLOW Project

30:43 Navigating Social Media: The Comparison Trap

34:05 Creating Unique Spaces: The Glow Event Experience

39:10 The Journey of Writing: Books and Beyond

41:56 Finding Your Voice: Advice for Women

46:38 Future Aspirations: Speaking and Connecting

Connect with Jonelle: https://www.jonellemariecarter.com

Host Ilene Carol: https://www.instagram.com/unseen2unstoppable

Women's Quarterly Magazine: https://linktr.ee/wqmagazine

About Ilene Carol

Ilene Carol is the Publisher of Women's Quarterly Magazine, CEO of ICE Media Entertainment, a Career Development Mentor for students attending Virginia Commonwealth University and an Advocate for ALS.

She enjoys reading, listening to music, journaling and living a healthy lifestyle.