Who is Jenequa Eldridge and what makes your story special?
I am a woman of God who is dedicated to showing people how to aim their gifts at their goals. So many people believe that if they could only fix their weaknesses, they could achieve success. This is the furthest thing from the truth, weakness fixing may prevent some failures but a focus on what you do well is what leads to success. I had to learn this the hard way. I was in a position where I was operating from a depleted space. I was burnt out, frustrated, sick, and tired. When I say sick, I don’t mean that figuratively…I suffered a stroke due to the stress that accompanied my quest to show up like my predecessor had and to do things the way she had done them. It wasn’t until I discovered my talents and invested in them to become true strengths, that I achieved true success in my role and became the award-winning change agent for my organization whose impact has outlived my tenure with the company.
What is your favorite affirmation?
Today I will enter every space knowing that I am competent and capable to make valuable contributions that will leave them better than I found them.
What does ‘Save Yourself’ mean to you and how have you done this in your lifetime?
I believe that saving yourself means that you proactively guard your wellbeing. I refuse to be complicit in my own demise, so I am intentional with my presence and my energy. If we are not valued in a space, then we will not show up.
How does the work that you do help women to ‘Save Themselves’?
I help women get to know themselves so that they can disrupt burnout and operate from a place of strength.
What have been your greatest barriers or struggles in life, business, and personal growth and how did you overcome them?
My greatest struggle has been my tendency to silo my struggles and challenges by only sharing the good stuff. I have been intentional to overcome this by creating accountability partnerships with women who share my passion for impact and legacy. We have curated a safe space where we can be vulnerable and open about our challenges.
What advice would you give to your younger self about wellness, selfcare, and prioritizing yourself if you could go back in time?
No is a whole sentence, and you don’t need anyone’s permission to prioritize your own wellbeing.
What would you say to a woman who is struggling to find balance in her life between herself, family, and career?
I would tell her that balance is an unrealistic goal. Harmony is a more realistic aim. Also, harmony is what feels good to you and your family. Unimpacted individuals don’t get a vote.
What are your favorite ways to pour back into yourself mind, body, spirit?
I pour into my: mind with silence or a good book, body with a good swim, and spirit with good music.
What can readers expect from you in the upcoming months?
In the upcoming months my accountability partners and I are launching an app that will connect individuals who are looking to build impactful accountability partnerships.
How can readers connect to you and support your work on social media and other platforms?
