Women OF THE MONTH

Lynneia R. Perkins

Lynneia R. Perkins has over 15 years’ experience in the insurance arena. She is responsible for educating clients and the public about finances, retirement planning, college planning, debt elimination, and life insurance. She’s currently an agent with American Classic Agency while building her own independent firm, LRP Financial Services LLC. Lynneia belongs to Women Inclusion Network and Blacks Uplifting in Leadership Development. She enjoys being with her family, cooking, shopping, and traveling. How did you get started in your field/industry?

I started in the insurance industry due to dealing with health issues. I was working as a cosmetologist. One day I left work with a terrible headache and woke up the next morning unable to move my right arm.

Jessalyn G. Wininger is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jessalyn works with children, adolescents, and families via Youth in Need, a nonprofit organization in St. Louis, Missouri, and also sees individual private clients via BetterHelp. She specializes in human growth and development, neuropsychology, trauma therapy, and LGBTQ+ populations. She also provides clinical therapy training to fellow clinicians and participates in civil-rights advocacy within her organization. Jessalyn earned a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in English Literature from Washington University of St. Louis in 2016. She earned an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of MissouriSt. Louis in 2019. She belongs to Alpha

After more than 30 years of teaching, Dr. Maureen Marshall-Jeffers retired from the New York City Department of Education in 2015. She taught elementary and middle school and had various responsibilities including teaching, mentoring, and serving on school committees. Dr. Marshall-Jeffers is a lifelong educator and administrator. She began her educational career in Trinidad/Tobago teaching early childhood education. She migrated to St. Croix, US Virgin Island where she met and married Edme, and had two sons. Dr. Marshall-Jeffers studied piano music, both theory and practical, which trained her to be very focused and disciplined. She strongly believes that children should be exposed to various disciplines in the arts

Owner, Insurance Agent, Financial Advisor LRP

Financial Services

That was when I found out I had multiple sclerosis. After recovering from an MS exacerbation, I needed to find employment and pay my bills. Due to the unpredictability of my hands I had to retire from doing hair and make a career change. I worked in customer service for a major insurance company, and in 2012, became a licensed agent offering auto and homeowners insurance. In 2015, I decided to build my portfolio by getting my life and health license. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Being a woman who juggles a lot from day to day, it seems like there’s not enough time in a day to tackle every task. Being in a male-dominated industry means you have to work twice as hard to get the recognition that your male counterparts receive.

Licensed Professional Counselor | Youth in Need

Sigma Lambda Honor Society, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the National Counselor Association. In her spare time Jessalyn enjoys reading, writing, knitting, and playing video games. How did you get started in your field/ industry?

I got into my field very early. My family has been serving high-risk populations for the past three generations. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

My biggest challenges have been being a high-risk, low income youth myself. I worked an average of 80 hours a week while in undergrad and grad school to support myself and my family. Additionally, my mother became terminally ill during my final semester of grad school and passed shortly after graduation. What does the word empowerment mean to you?

Empowerment means to encourage growth, natural strengths, and talents in order to use them to their best advantage. It means looking away from the box we have all been put in to find our individual and unique strengths to create our lives and the impact we want to see in the world.

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Educator, Administrator (Retired)

including instrumental music, singing, dance, and drama, as it helps them to be socially well-rounded.

Dr. Marshall-Jeffers received a B.S. in Education from CUNY Medgar Evers College, graduating in three years. In her senior year, she participated in a protest for daycare and equality for women students at the college, which resulted in victory. She has a M.Ed. in Elementary/Special Needs from Long Island University, Brooklyn campus, and an Ed.D. in Education.

Dr. Marshall-Jeffers belongs to the N.E.A. She is an entrepreneur and an avid philanthropist. With an inquisitive appetite for learning about international cultures including their basic lifestyle, culinary food, music, religion, and education, she attributes her passion for travel to her high school years studying world history. She has traveled extensively to most Caribbean countries, Italy, Belgium, and throughout Europe. Dr. Marshall-Jeffers visited her parent’s birthplace, Grenada, and reunited with her aunt, who celebrated her 100th birthday in 2022. Her birthplace, Trinidad/ Tobago, was the next port of call where she united with her siblings and their offspring.

Professional Organization Of Women Of Excellence Recognized

WHAT IS P.O.W.E.R.?

P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is both a women’s organization and a magazine.

P.O.W.E.R.

Organization

P.O.W.E.R. is an organization and networking website designed to empower hardworking women from different backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. The women of P.O.W.E.R. work in various industries and professions and represent those who have achieved success as well as those looking to advance their careers. Through networking on our website, webinars, special events, and other unique opportunities, P.O.W.E.R. connects like-minded professional women, facilitates networking opportunities, and helps women gain the recognition they deserve. P.O.W.E.R. believes that by collaborating with like-minded professionals and building positive relationships, there is nothing women can’t achieve together!

P.O.W.E.R. MAGAZINE

P.O.W.E.R. publishes a print and digital quarterly magazine featuring our amazing P.O.W.E.R. members as well as celebrities and “icons.” The pages are full of inspirational biographies and empowering information. The publication also features lifestyle articles keeping you up-to-date on the latest trends in fashion, health, and beauty, and includes book suggestions, delicious recipes and so much more!

YOUR P.O.W.E.R. MEMBERSHIP!

As a P.O.W.E.R. member you have exclusive access to services that can assist in taking your career to the next level.

Awards Gala/Charity Event

Join P.O.W.E.R. members for a red carpet evening celebrating women. This exciting night is filled with live entertainment, great food and drinks, and fun raffle prizes. Mingle with other P.O.W.E.R. members and some of the celebrities and icons that have graced P.O.W.E.R. Magazine’s pages. A portion of the proceeds of the event go to a breast cancer charity.

Travel Club

The perfect way to mix business with pleasure. Join President and Editor-in-Chief Tonia DeCosimo and fellow P.O.W.E.R. members on exciting getaways that may include important keynote speakers, educational components, and fun activities.

If you are interested in being interviewed to get your story on social media, consider an in-person interview, podcast, press release, video, or possibly a Times Square billboard display through P.O.W.E.R. We can help get you the additional exposure you deserve to take your career to the next level.

P.O.W.E.R. TALK RADIO

Our podcasts are pre-recorded audio interviews which give our members the opportunity to convey a message or story. This is a great way to increase your exposure and market reach.

P.O.W.E.R. TALK TV

Set up your in-person interview through P.O.W.E.R. Talk TV. Allow others the opportunity to visually get to know you and your business.

Times Square Photo Recognition

Your photo, name, and company name are displayed on a famous Times Square billboard in NYC. Times Square is considered the busiest area in Manhattan with approximately 330,000 people passing through daily, many of them tourists. Over 460,000 pedestrians walk through Times Square on its busiest days. It is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and the world’s entertainment industry. It is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually. This is a great way to attract attention and high visibility for yourself and your company.

Press Release

A press release is a written public announcement covering your business and personal accomplishments designed to enhance your exposure and market reach. This newsworthy communication is distributed to print, radio, broadcast and social media sites. A press release can include your photo or company logo as well as a hyperlink to your company website so readers can instantly learn who you are and what your company offers.

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