The EmpowerHER Mentor
I do this work because I know what it costs women to carry what was never meant to be theirs alone. Healing, to me, is not a trend or a moment, it is a sacred recalibration. And leadership, at its healthiest, grows from wholeness, not exhaustion.
The Why:
My calling took shape at the intersection of faith, leadership, and close observation. I’ve spent years working alongside women who were capable, gifted, and deeply committed; yet quietly stalled by unhealed wounds, chronic over-functioning, or the belief that their past had quietly disqualified them from more. I’ve also seen the damage caused when faith is offered without emotional care, or when healing is pursued without spiritual grounding.
That tension became my assignment.
Today, I guide women through intentional, faith-led mentorship that honors both the soul and the body’s wisdom. Through structured reflection, spiritual anchoring, and steady movement, women learn to release what has weighed them down and step into lives marked by clarity, courage, and alignment.
The result is not just personal restoration. It is renewed vision, strengthened leadership, and women walking forward with discernment and resolve; ready for the work they were always meant to do.
- Jennipha L. Ricks, The EmpowerHER Mentor
What Makes My Work Distinct
My approach is attuned, anchored, and deliberate.
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Trauma-aware: I understand how past experiences shape nervous systems, decision-making, faith, and leadership. Healing here is paced, respectful, and non-invasive.
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Faith-centered: God is not an accessory in this work. Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit are woven in naturally—without theatrics or pressure.
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Strategic: Insight is paired with direction. We name what’s true, then build what’s next.
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Psychologically safe: This is a space where women are not rushed, shamed, or spiritually overridden.
At the core of this work is my SHIFT framework—a five-part process that guides women from internal fragmentation to lived alignment: Surrender. Holy Spirit. Intimacy. Faith. Transformation.
Rooted in Care and Discernment
Who This Work Serves—and Who It Doesn't
This work is designed for women who are:
Ready to tend to their inner life with honesty and courage
Open to faith as a grounding force, not a performance
Drawn to leadership, influence, or purpose-driven living
Willing to move slowly enough for healing—and steadily enough for change
This may not be the right space for those seeking:
Quick inspiration without integration
Spiritual language without personal responsibility
Constant urgency instead of sustainable growth
This is not a rescue mission. It is a partnership.
I don’t believe your past is a liability.
I believe it holds information.
Professional Grounding
I, Jennipha L. Ricks, The EmpowerHER Mentor
Founder & CEO of Jae Elle Consulting, LLC
Author of SHIFT Happens: From Broken to Bold,
Christian Coach, Speaker, and Mentor
Over 18 years in education, leadership, and organizational development
Experienced in trauma-aware leadership development and strategic support
My work is shaped by both professional training and spiritual discernment, held together by integrity, intentionality, and care. It is also prayerfully led and guided by the Holy Spirit—so discernment, direction, and next steps are approached with care, trust, and spiritual sensitivity rather than assumption or haste.
When that information is met with faith, wisdom, and support,
women don’t just heal, they become steady, clear, and ready.