AUTHOR | SPEAKER | WOMEN’S ADVOCATE

“Just me - a phenomenal woman”

Jazette English

Q&A

By Tony Smith Publisher | Editor In Chief, Indie Incogntio Magzine

Tell us about Jazette English, the early years Jazette was an ambivert (extroverted introvert). She found solace in being alone, daydreamed a lot (which she later realized she had been literally visualizing and creating her life’s story and experiences.) In her peaceful place she connected with a Power greater than she was and discovered that she was an artist and so much

more. She found God within herself.

When did you realize you were capable of great things in life? I was bullied as a child for a few years in school. It had a profound impact on my life because I couldn’t understand it. I got sick of it one day though. - And let’s just say that was the end of that. LOL! I never allowed that in my life again…to this day. By the way, karma is a B-I-T-C-H if you’re one first! LOL!

When did Women In Sports go from an idea to a realization? We (AJe’, my partner, and I) started SpeakEnglish5, Sports Communications Group, Inc in 2012 with interviews then a sports column for WIPS (Women Inside Professional Sports), then an annual conference in DC and a published book, then philanthropy and a nonprofit with a global network. We felt stifled in the pro sports culture. We reached out and found other WIPS felt the same as we did, so, we started doing something about it…see WIPS are always asked to give of themselves…a lot of themselves. WIPS feel depleted in the end sometimes...the end of a fundraiser, the end of a season, the end of a career, the end of a marriage. I say “feel” depleted because we never actually are, and we must always remember that. At SpeakEnglish5, SCG, Inc, our team, we focus on pouring into WIPS…fortifying WIPS. That’s what we do. How do we expand women’s networks to accommodate all women entrepreneurs? At SE5, SCG, Inc, we connect the dots…we connect WIPS with all women so that we “synergize” for the greatest impact. We find commonalities through our joy and pain. We come together to heal first and expand… expand and reach more…to shine not shrink in the shadows. Our pro sports platform is the draw but inclusion is the catch.

We have an event on December 4, 2021 to do just that. We have the support of WIPS from Off the Field, the NFL Wives Association: Ericka Lassiter, Romonda Jordan, Rachel McKenzie, and LaToyia Mayse. Keva Horry of our NBA family is co-chairing our silent auction along with AJe’ English-Wynn (COO of SE5, SCG, Inc). Lolita Ariza, Deshawn Snow, and Joumana Kid of our NBA family will be sharing powerful messages! Professional Boxer, Kali Reis will be the voice of our Indigenous family. We have so many incredible WIPS participating in our virtual event.

How do you balance your entrepreneur life with friends that don’t understand the challenges we experience?

I used to be concerned with that in my younger days but now as a grown ass woman I don’t concern myself with that task. It’s a distraction. If you know me…I mean really know me then you’ve witnessed my evolution on some level, so, you know me and my intentions and you know there are more pressing tasks at hand…So if I didn’t return your last call then I’m busy but you know I’ll come running with my wrath, my love, or whatever you need…just say the word because I’m ride -or-die like this. They know!

How have your priorities changed from when you first started? Our priorities haven’t really changed. Our mission remains the same…to fortify WIPS to make a global impact their unique and special way.

Knowing what you know now, is there anything you would have done differently when you were first starting out? No, I don’t see how we could have. We had the best intentions and have given it our best effort.

Jazette Lane-English

President/ Chief Executive Officer SpeakEnglish5, Sports Communications Group, Inc. (SE5, SCG) Certified Life Coach, Published Author, WIPS Unscripted

www.SE5wips.com

“RECOGNIZE! Recognize the universal language of WIPS, Women Inside Professional Sports.“

Reviews below are from verified purchasers of this book.

“This book defines the strength, tenacity, authenticity and courage of Women in Professional Sports. After reading the book, I felt inspired, encouraged and empowered! Great read!!!”

“This book gives insight into the lives of many women. It shows that the women are real. Some of the things they were able to overcome show how strong these women are and gave me encouragement in my own life.”

Join us virtually for a fireside chat at 9am in The Clubroom on Saturday, December 4, 2021. We will share candidly about various topics and inspire each other to push forward but remember that we are enough right where we are.

We will follow our conversation with a virtual business expo featuring businesses owned/founded by WIPS & affiliate entrepreneurs. Shop with WIPS this holiday season.

Standby for exciting announcements! More details to come. Follow @SpeakEnglish5Inc on IG for updates.

Indie Incognito Magazine is proud to be a media sponsor of this amazing event. We will cover the Wholeness Movement from beginning to end. Interviews with some of the panelists and attendees will be showcased in our Winter ( Feb 2022) issue.

We thank Jazette English of

SPEAKENGLISH5, SCG INC for granting us access to this monumental event.

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