With an uncanny ability to inspire peaceful engagement of people across diverse backgrounds, Jenise Brown possesses a gift for making purpose, ancient wisdom, and advancing humanity not only relatable but also practical and easily accessible. Her journey of transformation and inspiration has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands across the globe. At the age of 2, Jenise began sharing her determination to understand the universe by asking why even when adults tried to discourage it. By the age of 13, she intuitively offered insightful solutions to adults and peers overcoming challenges. Over time, she became a formidable presence, delivering impactful presentations for esteemed organizations such as the National Organization of Women, NAACP, Girl Scouts of America, and Girls for a Change (formerly Camp Diva). Born and raised in the USA to her southern African American parents, Jenise Brown was a shy and introverted child who always desired to make her parents proud and make a positive difference in the world. Her journals became her best friend. Jenise's life took a remarkable turn when her father encouraged her to run with him as he prepared for his annual  PT test with the military. During that time, Jenise began an awakening and reassessed the essence of what human connection and being successful meant ultimately aspiring to a life of fulfillment, impact, service, and passion. However, she wrestled with the challenge of integrating these aspirations into her life while living in a divided America. While in school, Jenise spent much of her ftime reading anything she could access including; encyclopedias, Nancy Drew mysteries, travel almanacs and philosophical discourse.  Pursuing a journalism major, Jenise recognized the potency of media in catalyzing change, co-producing the enlightening talk show Word from the Point. Her community engagement shed light on poverty, HIV/AIDS, and the complexity of race relations. Jenise remained driven by a deep desire to positively impact those around her. She felt uncertain about how her degree aligned with her purpose. It was then that Jenise embarked on working within outreach to be educated on what people really needed and how to assit them in obtaining it. Her otureach intorduced her to the necessity to truly create a lifestyle of wellness. After college Jenise delved into the ancient practices of breath and mindfulness, immersing herself in the timeless philosophies and sciences of the East. During this transformative period of self-discovery, Jenise realized that her life's calling extended farther beyond herself. She was determined to help others live in their passion as part of uncovering their purpose as she continued to lean into hers. After marriage, children and a lucrative career in banking, Jenise left corporate America- armed with a keen sense of the transformational power of storytelling in books, film and on the stage. Eventually she would study screenwriting and filmmaking at the Hollywood Film Institute. but first she was mentored in theater by renowned  director/actor Ernie McClintock. This would be the foundation for her life's work. In 2011, under the guidance of Marcia Weider, Jenise attended Dream Universit. It did not take her long to recognize the potential in bridging  the wisdom she gained from Dream U with the rapidly expanding world of people thirsting for meaning in their lives. Receiving her certification as a dream coach and purpose hunter through Dream U solidified her training as a life coach and facilitator toward purpose. With her passion stoked and her training under her belt, Jenise began teaching through artistic expression the necessity for societal equity, and the pursuit of self-actualization Jenise blends entertainment , humor and life experience with results-driven discourse that ignites inspiration across diverse platforms. Her creative endeavors have earned her acclaim, with her films premiering at prestigious festivals like the Afrikana Independent Film Festival and the Acapulco Black Film Festival. More than a speaker, Jenise is a humanitarian and dynamic force to effectively foster change in the advancement of civilizations toward unity.  As a professional workshop facilitator, and life coach, Jenise weaves narratives that intersect sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, race relations, and the intricate tapestry of identities. New York Times best-selling author Rachel Satiafa recognized Jenise's exceptional work and invited her to join the Love Locked Down Theater Project, a traveling stage play to inspire social activism around the world. PUBLISHED WORK Activism: The Moving Target, Bi Women Quarterly, 2021 Contributor, 40 Faces 40 Years, Virginia Poverty Law Center Journal 2018 Featured Writer, Say It Loud, VA Pride Guide, Summer Edition, 2017 Ask the Bisexual : Incomplete Guide to Identifying Bisexuals, 2014 DownLow Sister OnTop:Celebrating the African-American Bisexual Woman,  2014, 2023