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COVER STORY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JACKIE FLEMMING
What is the name of your brand/ business? Tell us about yourself and your business.
Jackie Enterprises/ Jackie’s Collection Clothing Boutique I am a wife, a mother of 3 children, a boutique owner, and a mentor. I am a sought-after international
While working in corporate America, as a section 8, leasing agent, the Lord moved upon my heart to walk away from my corporate job where I was making good money, to become an entrepreneur.
speaker, speaking at conferences, and empowerment events. I also conducts my annual conferences and events themed “A night of purpose”, as well as workshops and seminars in both business and ministry.
When did you know that business/entrepreneurship was something you would do?
In 2006 I realized my call into ministry and in 2012, I felt another transition occur in my life. While working in corporate America, as a section 8, leasing agent, the Lord moved upon my heart to walk away from my corporate job where I was making good money,
to become an entrepreneur. (Jackie describes the entire process and shares in great detail how God spoke to her to make this move and to launch out and follow her dream of becoming an author, a public speaker, and a conductor of workshops, seminars, and other events focused on empowering men, women, young adults, and children, to discover their Godgiven purpose in life
Starting seems to be a very difficult part of entrepreneurship, how were you able to finance your business in the beginning? The covid-19 pandemic sort of affected businesses the world over, what are those things you’ve done to keep your business running?
When the pandemic hit, I was able to obtain a building and open my clothing boutique. God upgraded me in the pandemic. Despite the pandemic, people from all over the world came to support the launch of my new business. The pandemic blessed me and my family.
What do you love most about being an entrepreneur?
Behind the scenes, God was giving me wisdom on how to gain capital for my business, I had to put some things on hold and follow His lead. Soon enough, I no longer had to use credit cards to purchase things, I was able to use cash to pay things off.
What has been the motivating factor for you?
Looking at the failure of my past has forced me to learn how to depend on God. My children are also big motivators for me.
What are the challenges you’ve faced as an entrepreneur?
The fear of not doing things God’s way is a challenge for me. I love that I can leave a legacy for my children, provide employment, and bless others.
How highly do you place God in your business and what values do you uphold?
God is number one in everything that I do. I let people know that my company is a Christian-based company.
What do you think you should have done differently?
Believe God sooner.
What is your worst failure as an entrepreneur, that lowest moment?
Trying to do things by myself and not bringing on a team, afraid to trust and partner with people. Not getting the proper help needed and being afraid to ask for help.
Okay, what has been your best achievement as an entrepreneur?
The best achievement for me was when I started seeing the accomplishments of my goals.
What will be your message to that college student who doubts his chances of success if he starts a business?
Don’t go through your journey alone by putting God in a box. You limit God’s way of success. Get your eyes off yourself and ask God for confirmation and be ok with your journey being different from other people’s journeys.
How can people connect with you?
Social media handles, email addresses, and phone numbers. Website (www.jackieflemming. com), Instagram (jackieflemming1), Email (jflemmingbookings@gmail. com), Facebook (Jackie Flemming)
