Meet Jonelle
Jonelle Marie Carter is a keynote speaker, coach, and author who helps individuals and teams find and use their voice with confidence and courage. With thousands of stage appearances, her work centers on mindset, self-belief, and authentic communication as tools for leadership and connection.
After losing her voice to cancer, Jonelle was forced to redefine what confidence truly meant and how powerful our voices can be when we choose to use them. That experience shaped her message and leadership, grounding her work in courage, vulnerability, and the belief that confidence is not something you’re born with, but something you build.
Today, Jonelle brings this perspective to schools, organizations, and women’s communities, empowering people to speak authentically, trust their voice, and create meaningful change in their lives and the lives of others.
Jonelle Marie Carter is a singer, songwriter, best-selling author, and speaker whose journey exemplifies resilience and authenticity. Her keynote presentations focus on mindset, confidence, and self-talk, equipping teams and leaders with practical strategies to overcome obstacles, foster positive change, and unlock their full potential.
A serial entrepreneur, Jonelle has established two brick-and-mortar businesses and multiple ventures in music, podcasting, and blogging. She sold her first service business after more than a decade with nearly 100% team retention and scaled her second business, a wellness company, to six figures. Her work emphasizes people-first leadership, courage, and trust, empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate deep confidence and a resilient sense of self-worth through the transformative power of the ASK method and positive self-talk. This empowers individuals to courageously launch their careers and lives forward, inspiring growth, leadership, and positive ripple effects that benefit not only themselves but also the lives of others and the wider community. She has published three books that inspire and empower readers to embrace their true selves and go after what they truly want.
Currently, Jonelle is playing and recording full-time with her band, River Road Trio, co-hosting the No Stage Lights Podcast, and speaking nationally on confidence and cultivating a growth mindset.
Work with Jonelle
Jonelle creates experiences that help women and girls build confidence, find their voice, and lead with courage. From keynote stages to school communities and self-paced learning, her work inspires audiences to recognize their potential and use their voice to create meaningful impact.
Jonelle delivers engaging keynotes and presentations centered on confidence, authentic leadership, and the courage to use your voice. Through powerful storytelling and practical takeaways, she helps audiences move beyond self-doubt, communicate with confidence, and create meaningful connection and change.
Through GLOW by JMC, Jonelle brings high-energy, confidence-building experiences directly to schools. Designed for girls and young women, these interactive programs help students strengthen their self-belief, embrace their individuality, build leadership skills, and recognize the power of their own voice.