Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Bryant.
Jennifer, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I have had my share of disappointments to include being fatherless during my childhood and spent my teenage years caring for a mentally ill mother – a time during which my only sibling was incarcerated. After going through domestic abuse in two different relationships during my twenties, I looked past my challenging beginnings and reached within myself and my reliance on faith to find strength. I realized that my burning desire to expand beyond the path that was set for my childhood, I wanted to pursue a career in public service. I found a day job working for the federal government and cleaned bathrooms at night in that same building. After graduating college, I moved up the ranks quickly going from a clerk-typist to senior management in my twenties, and later retired from the federal government as an executive with a Senior Executive Service certificate while working through my depression from the loss of my mother, my brother(my only sibling), and ending of my 18-year marriage. As I walked through my healing journey, I started embracing my abundant blessings in my life including my two lovely daughters, my second marriage, and a host of loving and supportive friends and family.
My stories of overcoming, reaching within ignited a fire within me to help others with their journey by launching my business, Reaching Within, An Empowerment Journey. Reaching LLC. It is our mission to supply coaching that inspires, empowers, and motivates clients to reach their career goals through using our well-versed techniques. I have over 25 years of industry experience, various credentials, and more that enables me to offer an array of specializations. Services include but are not limited to: personal development, resume critique, accountability calls, interviewing preparation, life coaching, and career counseling. In addition to a vast skill set, my company specializes in goal setting, leadership training, personal development, professional development, and effective communication.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I have had my share of disappointments to include being fatherless during my childhood and spent my teenage years caring for a mentally ill mother – a time during which my only sibling was incarcerated and later losing my loved ones and suffering from my own depression. After going through sexual assault and domestic abuse in two different relationships during my twenties, I looked past my challenging beginnings and reached within myself and my reliance on faith to find strength and self-discovery to build my confidence.
Please tell us about Reaching Within, An Empowerment Journey.
Reaching Within, An Empowerment Journey LLC services include providing personal and professional development coaching and consultation services to elevate women who will approach their next career with confidence, excellence, and purpose. Services include, but are not limited to goal setting, resume critique, accountability calls, life coaching, and career counseling. In addition to a vast skill set, the company specializes in leadership training, professional development, effective communication, interviewing preparation, and has a high volume of long term clients. Reaching From Within And Empowerment Journey, LLC, it is our mission to supply coaching that inspires, empowers, and motivates clients to reach their career goals through using our well-versed techniques.
What sets me apart from others: 25+ years of industry experience.
Credentials:
Nationally Recognized Coaching Certificate
Executive Leadership Certificate
Certified Senior Executive Service Member
Entrepreneur Trailblazer of the Year Award
Deborah Bulgin, Woman of Virtue, Woman of Excellence Mentor Award
ACHI Columnist of the Year Award
Amazon #1 Best Seller
Long-term clients
Specialize in leadership training, professional development, effective communication, & interviewing
Trustworthy reputation within community & industry
Podcast host on leadership expertise, goal setting, empowerment
Magazine contributor and features
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My favorite priceless memory from childhood was waking up to the smells of my mom’s delicious southern meals where we would gather for family meals, and later going on our weekly shopping trips where she ensured that I had matching clothing, shoes, and purses for the church. The aroma from my mom’s cooking permeated throughout our apartment. My mom’s legacy of preparing delicious meals set me up with a good foundation to have prepared meals for her years before her death. I also recall the times when my protective brother taught me in unconventional ways of showing me how to swim and ride a bike. Often times, I reflect on my wonderful, treasured memories with my mom and brother and my heart is full of joy and these memories have helped me through challenges in my life.
Pricing:
- Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities for Businesses and Speakers: $35 (commercial only); $50 (interview, commercial, promotional graphics with company logo, MP3 recording, E-Guide book); $150 (interview, 4 commercials, E-Guide Book, promotional graphics with company logo, MP3 recording, and company logo on Podcast directory)
- Ignite Your Fire Propel Your Professional Development Bundle: $497 (Resume review, Interview Prep, Mock Interview, Coaching Calls, Accountability Calls)
- Book: Overcoming Personal Challenges to Achieve Professional Success: $15.00
- Book: Igniting Your Fire to Propel Your Professional Development: $9.99
Coaching: Personal and Professional Development Coaching pricing is determined on levels of services required for entry, mid, or senior positions
Contact Info:
- Address: 12138 Central Avenue, Suite 496, Mitchellville, MD 20721
- Website: www.ReachingWithinEmpowerment.com
- Phone: 443-584-6028
- Email: jennifer@reachingwithinempowerment.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/ReachingWithin
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReachingWithin
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/ReachingWithin
- Other: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bryant-15a7a622/
Image Credit:
Picture with braids, Portraits by Sonny
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