Former Homeless Teen Mom Makes Global Impact (Jennifer Maggio)
August 3, 2011 by Jory · 6 Comments
When Jennifer Maggio found herself pregnant and homeless at only 17 years old, she had absolutely no hope of a future. Little did she know her winding journey would later inspire thousands. Jennifer climbed from a severely abused homeless teen mom to an 11-time Circle of Excellence Winner in Corporate America, all while parenting alone. Today she spends her time traveling the country sharing her story to inspire and encourage hurting women and single moms and to equip churches worldwide to do the same.
About Jennifer Maggio
Author/Speaker Jennifer Maggio is considered one of the nation’s leading authorities on single parents’ and women’s issues. Her own journey through severe abuse, homelessness, and multiple teen pregnancies fuels her God-given passion to see every woman live the life God intended. She runs one of the nation’s largest support groups for single moms and specializes in helping churches globally launch similar programs. She is a columnist with Halo Magazine and Single Parents Town and has been featured on countless radio and television programs. She is also author to the critically-acclaimed books, Overwhelmed: The Life of a Single Mom, and The Church and the Single Mom. For more information, please visit http://www.jennifermaggio.com.
Jennifer’s Success Tip
Recognize that your past does not define you. We all go through difficult times. These shape us. Your season of life is simply that — a season. Embrace it and enjoy it for it will pass far too quickly. Focus on putting one foot in front of the other during the tough times. There is much to be learned on the journey.
Jennifer’s Favorite Quote
Everyone has God-given passions and dreams. What are you doing to achieve yours?
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About Jory
Loved having you on Heart & Soul today, Jennifer. Your journey is inspiring to us all. May you continue to reach thousands with your message of hope and determination.
Bless you!
Jory
Re: today’s interview and your blogtalkradio show, I am not at all embarrassed or reluctant to express how much I like listening each week as you and Jennifer surmised might be the case for the “men” listening to your show. Enlightenment is enlightenment…..one “commodity” in which no one will ever corner the market. So consider this my declaration, without reservations of any kind.
Thanks, Richard! Always a joy to see your name listed in my Heart & Soul chat room. Delighted to know that the wisdom my guests share touches your life on many levels. We appreciate YOUR reflections as well!
Warmly,
Jory
This is my gravitar!
Love this post – so true the words of putting one foot in front of the other in those difficult times for life is a journey not a destination,
In love and light,
Nancy