- Michelle Jewsbury is an American Actress, Author, and Humanitarian. She is known for her acclaimed one-person show "But I Love Him", which is now being turned into a memoir about her personal experience in an abusive relationship. She is a crusader against Domestic Violence and is a spokesperson and advocate for Domestic Violence survivors.
In the entertainment industry, she has worked in casting, as an agent, as a producer, and as an actress in television, film, and on the stage.
In August 2016, Michelle focused her efforts on ending domestic violence. Her desire to help victims of domestic abuse came from personal experience in such a relationship. In July 2017, Michelle founded Unsilenced Voices, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on inspiring change in communities around the globe by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual assault. She has since completed and published her personal memoir. But I Love Him is a painful yet inspirational true story of a strong, independent woman caught in the horrifying cycle of domestic violence and how she got out. You can receive a complimentary digital download of the introduction of the book by texting OBSTACLES to 267-86. Michelle coaches individuals and entrepreneurs to have tremendous breakthroughs by overcoming obstacles and defeating fear and failure. You can find more information about her programs at www.unsilencemyvoice.com
Recognized as a valuable resource in the speaking industry, Michelle Jewsbury is the go to professional speaker who uses her story of survival as encouragement and motivation for others. By using reflective techniques in her presentation, Michelle creates "A-HA" moments that lead to transformation. Attendees leave inspired, revitalized, and ready to pursue their journey with renewed focus. With a confident yet calming approach, Michelle's story makes a lasting impression on the audience and gives them the Power to Take Their Lives Back!- IMDb Mini Biography By: PR - Michelle left her position with Young Vision Africa in August 2016 to focus her efforts on ending domestic violence. Her desire to help victims of domestic abuse came from personal experience in such a relationship. Michelle was with her assailant for three years where she endured physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Michelle wrote, produced and performed a critically acclaimed play about her experience entitled But I Love Him. The play debuted at the largest Solo Festival on the West Coast, The White Fire SoloFest, with a nearly sold out performance in February 2016. The show, also staged in the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival, received multiple reviews and commendations. Michelle has had numerous appearances on talk shows, speaking engagements and workshops and has led multiple seminars on the harsh reality of violence against women. She recently was interviewed on KTLA and Good Morning San Diego and spoke at Moanalua High School and the Kiss The Mermaids Super Summit. She has since completed her memoir with the same title as her play. But I Love Him is a painful yet inspirational true story of a strong, independent woman caught in the horrifying cycle of domestic violence and how she got out. In this book, she shares the details of her struggle with genuine honesty, taking the reader on a twisted journey of love, pain and unyielding brutality that eventually leads...to peace. Mixing statistics, research and resource with her own account (and even some humor), Michelle shows just how far someone in her situation can sink, why it happens and how they can always pick themselves back up. Those who hear her story will walk away with a newfound understanding about the horrors of domestic violence, how to escape and how to build a new, healthier life. Her book is available on Amazon.com. In July 2017, Michelle founded Unsilenced Voices, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on inspiring change in communities around the globe by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual assault. The mission of Unsilenced Voices is to provide shelter and relief to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual gender-based violence worldwide. Unsilenced Voices has been operating in Ghana and Sierra Leone where they are working to implement shelters, sensitization programs, legal assistance, vocational training, medical and counseling to survivors. Michelle has been to Ghana and Sierra Leone multiple times and is raising funds to build temporary shelters for victims of domestic abuse and sexual gender based violence in both countries. The organization is developing essential partners in the United States to serve the greater Los Angeles area. They've partnered with Five Star Media Productions to create a nationally broadcasted television series to bring awareness to domestic violence and sexual abuse. The show will air in select markets and is News-Magazine style-- similar to Eye on LA. They are looking for marketing sponsors for the television segment. Michelle Jewsbury is an innovator with a remarkable ability to use her story to help others navigate through life. Her coaching package, Overcoming Obstacles, helps individuals have tremendous breakthroughs so they can have even more success in their business and personal life.- IMDb Mini Biography By: PR
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