Today we’d like to introduce you to Bernail Jarita Fluellen.
Hi Bernail, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Bernail. I am from a small town in South Georgia. My loving parents are hardworking individuals, who instilled in me at an early age Christian values and strong work ethics. Life thus far has led me on an exploratory voyage where I’m discovering purpose and creativity through my faith, inspirational writings and art. As a young child, I always desired to be more creative, often wondering what was on the other side of my seemingly limited exposure. Little did I know, stepping out on faith would cause my education, creativity, and curiosity to rise to the forefront; colliding me with passion and purpose. Graduating with a degree in Agricultural Sciences specializing in Food Science, I had the privilege of working in corporate America with a Fortune 500 company as a leader in Quality Assurance Management. Taking this corporate opportunity catapulted me to the big city of Atlanta, where I spent the next 13 years working on what I call my “next level”. Being planted in a new city encouraged me to build and embrace new community, specifically a faith-based community. I welcomed greater levels of faith, purpose, identity, confidence, healthy relationships, growth and so much more in the new environment. A true sense of healing, freedom, and transformation found me; symbolic of a colorful butterfly. This atmosphere was an incubator for childhood ideas to bloom and innovative creativity; birthing entrepreneurship, design, ministry, and more.
Later, in 2015, I was called to the global mission field to serve underrepresented areas of youth and adults in Jamaica and parts of Africa. This was an exhilarating time, it was more than I could’ve imagined to be a conduit of light, encouragement, hope, joy, and a change agent in the lives of others. Sharing my passion for crafts and jewelry design in teaching creative workshops and offering prayer to those in need of a friendly presence were gifts I was happy to give in the local community. These encounters only reaffirmed my calling for ministry, missions and entrepreneurship. Moments like this, in part, are legacy builders for the impact I want to leave in the world.
In the years to follow, I launched Women Letting God Move, Inc. and BeFaith Inspirations LLC., global brands that integrate ministry and daily inspiration to encourage women through prayer, teaching, community gatherings, authentically crafted designs, and overall creative heart expressions. These initiatives were conceived to impact the everyday woman – moms, working professionals, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone that can benefit from the joy, healing, and empowerment they seek to provide. I am a firm believer that once we have been empowered, we have the full privilege of empowering others. This is part of my personal commitment, and I won’t stop until every person I have the opportunity to touch is courageously walking in their own purpose-filled destiny.
“You + Faith = Sweet Melodies” – Bernail
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
The road has certainly not always been smooth, but I’m finding joy and peace in the ability to see options before me and make the wise choices that are right for me. Through it all, I’m gaining confidence, my voice, getting comfortable in my skin, and staying true to the identity I have in Christ. Life has dealt me a fair share of loss and challenge that created inner struggles and tough emotional battles, but God had a plan for it all. The trials have seeded me with resilience, love and compassion. I now run with greater understanding of how to build and impact others through their own life struggles.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
BeFaith Inspirations, LLC. is an inspirational product brand and e-commerce manufacturer seeking to bring a new twist to handcrafted designs with an innovative fun-filled “techie” component and sparks of inspiration. Our signature personalized abstract touches are poised to influence and inspire every woman in all avenues of life to unbox their own creativity, uniqueness, and believe in endless possibilities through faith. We desire to leave a lifelong impact with women around the globe with our sustainable and environment-friendly products. Because our desire is to ensure every woman is afforded an opportunity to achieve and experience their greatest hearts desires, a portion of the proceeds from selected custom BeFaith accessory lines will support both local and global missions in underrepresented communities. Our mission is to help women and youth illuminate, create, speak, and step in faith with innovative ideas, visions, and dreams wholesomely from the inside out.
“When you walk boldly into owning and expressing your unique creative style of expression; greater confidence, purpose and inner joy follows…you didn’t have to change the original you after all, and that makes our hearts smile!”
– BeFaith Inspirations
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memory was always spending time with my family, playing with my siblings and cousins on the country roads, and in our backyard playhouse my father built. We all enjoyed riding go-carts, four-wheelers, jumping on our trampoline and sprinting up and down the yard. Our parents would often drive us to our grandparent’s house where we would spend time with them learning about life, our history, and getting inspired. We also enjoyed eating some good old-fashioned fresh home-cooked meals and scrumptious desserts fresh from grandmas’ kitchen. Other highlights from my youth were playing sports, taking piano lessons, participating in pageants, singing in the choir while serving in my home church, Girl Scouts, the Optimist Club and entering my crafts in our National State Fair winning both 1st and 2nd place surprisingly. In the end, through all my years of traveling, exploring and living, there is still no place like home.
“Have fun and cherish the fond memories you have in your childhood and with family often. You never know the impact it will have on your present and future destiny.” – Bernail Fluellen
Contact Info:
- Email: befaithinspirations@gmail.com
- Website: www.befaithinspirations.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/befaithinspirations
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/befaithinspirations
- Twitter: @bernailfluellen
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eEdiClf-SF1H4SJ6wk7UA
Image Credits
Photos by Sarah Rodriguez
