Author Spotlight: Kendra Hall

Kendra Hall, passionately champions for young women and other at-risk populations who are entering into adulthood, through her writing, mentoring, and avid connectivity to resources that she shares to uplift and prosper others. Her state career began working for the judiciary as a state-worker in 2001. She has since worked for the State of New Jersey for over 17 years. Kendra is the mother of four children (3 of whom are now adults). She is a devoted advocate for young women, sharing her own life experiences like being a teenage mother of three children by the age of 18 years, overcoming homelessness and domestic violence.

Additionally, she is best known for her helping and tenacious spirit and is very comfortable sharing her own life experiences with others on a one on one basis to help young women connect to the resources they need. She is also very good at creating relationships amongst people from all walks of life and giving good business and life advice providing creative solutions for problems. The former teen mom is driven by her faith and the belief that she can make a positive difference in people’s lives to share her countless personal successes and inspire and instill hope in the people she mentors who are striving to rise above their current circumstances.

Passionate about helping others move forward in life and helping them to find the value in themselves, Kendra is always researching ways to improve herself, as well. Ms. Hall is a professional member of the ColorComm network, an advocate for UNICEF and a member of Toastmasters. In her work, she shares what she learns through her affiliations and self-exploration, adding to her professional experience to help others find their purpose and use that purpose as a tool to reach their goals.

As a current resident of New Jersey, she works to resolve hopelessness locally and throughout the country with the goal of obtaining her life-long mission of leveling-up in life by inspiring others with her triumphant story. Kendra has written her first self-help book entitled, “Droppin’ Jewelz: Guiding Principles to Help Girls Live Their Best Life”, available on Amazon. She is spreading hope through the understanding that the power to succeed comes from within and not without, and by letting young women know that support is available. By teaching philosophy of hope she inspires others to maximize their life, no matter the obstacle. Kendra hopes to help as many young women as she can succeed in life. Meet the new author below.

Fancy: How would you describe your swagher? What makes Kendra, Kendra?

Kendra: My swagher is activated because my life isn’t dictated by the moods and thoughts of others. I am both an individual and an extension of the Cosmos. Through independent thought and analysis, I take a proactive role in my life by bearing the responsibility of my choices. What makes Kendra, Kendra? My life is dedicated to developing the talent/gifts of others.

Fancy: So you were a teen mom of three by 18. What was life like for you?

Kendra: Life for me as a teen mom by the age of 18 was very difficult. I had to juggle so many responsibilities,s and I had little time for myself. I remember riding the bus with my three babies – one in the stroller, one holding onto the stroller, and one in my baby carrier and going to get groceries from the store. My mornings were especially busy, as I remember having to be up by 4 am each day in order to: do a light workout, get bathed and dressed; bathe and dress my children; cook breakfast; straighten up my apartment and then get out the door in time to catch a series of buses in order to drop the children to daycare/ school and then to get to work on time. It was an exhausting time that built up my character, strength, and perseverance.

Fancy: How did you change your situation, like what steps did you take to bring about more stability?

Kendra: I changed my situation when I embraced the mindset that I am a beautiful, purpose-driven child of God. I had to realize that I had the power within me to command greatness. The world does not define who I am. God has given us the key to freedom; however, we must be willing to put the key into the lock and turn it for ourselves.

Fancy: What led to you writing your book, “Dropping Jewelz: Guiding Principles to Help Girls Live Their Best Life” and can you tell us a little about it?

Kendra: I wrote my book because as a teen mom, I did not have a lot of support. I wished I had the methods to get myself out of situations that I felt trapped in. I met a lot of young women along my journey who were also looking for support and direction. I wrote this book for them.

Fancy: I know the word “girls” is in the title, but would you say the book is a good read for women as well?

Kendra: I have received amazing feedback from not only teens (girls and boys), as well as men and women.

Fancy: Do you have a writing routine?

Kendra: I do have a writing routine. I start off with prayer and music to help center and balance me.

Fancy: How do you practice self-care?

Kendra: I practice self-care by exercising, reading, being in nature, and spending ample alone time to meditate and pray.

Fancy: You do a lot within the community as well. How do you balance your work and your life or do you seek harmony instead?

Kendra: I must consistently assess my projects and self-given responsibilities weekly in order to ensure I am using my time and energy wisely. I think its important to do introspection often in order to maximize your results.

Fancy: Do you have any upcoming events or projects that you care to share?

Kendra: Yes, I do! I am giving a keynote speech at the First Annual Black Author Book Drive on February 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite!

Connect with Kendra below.

Website: www.droppinjewelz.com

Instagram: @justusjewelz

Facebook: DroppinJewelz By Kendra Hall

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