Inspire Professional Services

07/16/2025

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07/15/2025

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07/03/2025

“Doing the Work” A Real Conversation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)Women in Leadership

Being a BIPOC woman in leadership is not for the weak.

No one really talks about it not the unspoken expectations, the invisible labor, or the weight of being “the only one” in the room. Not the exhaustion of always showing up, holding it all together, advocating for everyone else, and still wondering: Who’s advocating for me?

We’re leaders. We’re caretakers. We’re problem-solvers. We’re often the backbone of our family and organizations. But too often, we carry the title without the support. We’re expected to keep the peace, carry the load, and make it all look easy even when we’re on the verge of breaking inside. This is not sustainable.

Leadership isn’t always empowering sometimes, it feels like survival. And that’s not okay.

Wellness cannot be an afterthought. Self-preservation isn’t selfish it’s necessary. And if we’re going to lead, we have to be well. We deserve to be well.

➡️So let’s talk about it. No filters. No performance. Just truth.
➡️Who else is ready to have a real, open, and transparent conversation?
➡️ Who else is tired of surviving leadership instead of thriving in it?
➡️When is wellness part of the leadership strategy?
➡️When do we get to be whole, not just. high-performing?

Who’s ready to Do the work together?

I have an idea. A space. A vision. For us.
Let’s reclaim our wellness. Let’s center our voices.
Let’s lead differently starting with ourselves.

Are you in?

06/04/2025

New date!
✨ 2025 is calling. And sis… we’re answering together. We're no longer doing the work independently, we're doing the work together.

This year is about more than goals. It’s about growth. Alignment. Real transformation. Moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. And I’m inviting YOU to do the work alongside me.

Join me and Ambitious Vibes Candle Co for a powerful Wellness Candle Workshop, rooted in my Do the Work Journal. This will be a space where you’ll do the work, reflect, reconnect, and rise.

💫 Create a candle with intention
💫 Connect with your vision
💫 Do the inner work in community
💫 Connect with like-minded women
💫 Leave with more clarity, peace, and purpose

Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, or just ready to pour back into YOU this is for YOU.

🪑 Seating is limited, and spaces will fill up fast.
Don’t wait. Let’s light the fire inside and Do the Work together.

🎟️ Reserve your spot:
👉 https://ambitiousvibescandleco.com/products/do-the-work-a-wellness-candle-workshop

05/22/2025

Are you registered? Sis, if not, what is the holdup? Queen, can we converse? What happens when the crown gets heavy?
Register using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVKrWvxDgVbIjxIHotzV3qHXEi85gwKyoSKm6nOeyS5klhCg/viewform?usp=header

05/22/2025

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05/22/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This year, MHA's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action."

This month serves as a reminder to prioritize well-being, seek support when needed, and extend kindness and understanding to others. "In Every Story, There’s Strength."

This is your reminder to take care of yourself not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This season is calling for reflection, accountability, and transformation.

2025 feels like the year of rapid change and repositioning. We’re being challenged on every level: policies/politics, health, relationships, business, employment, finances, loss/grief, and clarity around connections that no longer serve us. It may feel like you’re constantly breaking instead of moving forward but sometimes the breakdown comes before the BREAKTHROUGH.

So take a breath. Do the work. Stay grounded.
Treat people with kindness, not convenience. Don’t mishandle or misuse others; it's not a good look, and it’s not aligned with where you say you’re going. Be the same love, grace, and forgiveness you hope to receive. You never know the unseen battles someone may be facing, so lead with empathy.

Don't make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions. Check the data of your life before making moves. Be authentic. Be consistent. Give grace. This is not the season to ride emotional rollercoasters, especially not ones others didn’t sign up for. Facts over feelings.

Audit yourself. Change starts within. You can’t expect new outcomes if you’re recycling old habits. Growth begins with honesty and alignment. Leave people better than you found them because you look so much better when you lead with integrity and love. Move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

Do the Work. Be the change. And remember: healing isn’t linear, but it is always worth it. Ensure you're incorporating wellness and remember that your professional quality of life matters.

05/16/2025

Look who is on pages 19-20.

https://www.flipsnack.com/7DFF66BBDC9/may-edition-2025/full-view.html?p=19

05/14/2025

I am bursting with happiness and excitement for my supervisees! This Saturday, three of them are graduating, two have officially met their licensure requirements, and every single one has achieved a major professional milestone, whether it’s securing employment at their internship site, earning a promotion, or stepping boldly into private or group practice. One even gave me a tour of their brand-new office what a full-circle moment!

They’ve put in the work, stayed the course, and now they’re reaping the rewards. Watching them grow into confident, compassionate mental health professionals has been a true honor. And the best part? The best is still yet to come for them.

Today, I begin a new chapter with a fresh group of supervisees. I can’t wait to support them, champion them, and witness their own journeys unfold. What a privilege this work is.

05/02/2025

Happy Amazing Friday, Village!

I’m beyond grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown, and I need you to continue to Do the Work with me!

If you have your copy of Do the Work, please take a moment to leave a 5-star Amazon review. Reviews help more people find this life-changing journal!

If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, what are you waiting for?

This journal is:
Used in university counseling centers
Helping clients Do the Work in therapy sessions
Guiding church women’s groups
Bringing friends, families, and communities together to heal, reflect, and grow

Ways you can support the movement:

➡️Purchase your copy: https://a.co/d/21FLbgR
➡️Grab the new Notebook Version: (https://a.co/d/egvQi4r)
➡️Leave a powerful Amazon review
➡️Share this journal with your circle
➡️Use it in your book club or small group
➡️Book a Do the Work Workshop (virtual or in-person)
➡️Grab your family, get together, and Do the Work!

Do the Work has won 5 International Book Awards in:

💜 Inspirational
💜 Motivational
💜 Self-Help
💜Christian
💜Female Empowerment

Thanks to you, I was nominated for an Author of the Year Award and invited to Hollywood!

So what’s next?

➡️ In-person & virtual workshops
➡️Speaking engagement
🔜 The Do the Work Connecting Series
🔜Do the Work retreats
…and so much more to come!

Let’s keep healing, growing, and doing the work together.

For bookings or questions:
www.inspire-ips.com
Email:Lakeshaj@inspire-IPS.com

It takes a village — and I’m so proud you’re mines!

03/27/2025

Wellspace MKE, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your tireless efforts in supporting professionals in our field and the community at large. Since joining the Wellspace MKE family in 2023, I have had the pleasure of being part of an incredible experience. I eagerly anticipate our continued collaboration and the impactful work that we will accomplish together.
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Lakesha Jones is a licensed professional counselor, national certified counselor, and a highly respected approved clinical supervisor based in Wisconsin. With extensive expertise, she holds licensure as a clinical substance abuse counselor and independent clinical supervisor. Lakesha is also certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional and is an award-winning author of Do the Work Journal. Passionate about empowering mental health professionals, she provides tailored supervision, training, and guidance to help clinicians enhance their skills, build confidence, maintain wellness, and make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Through her support, Lakesha fosters growth and excellence in the mental health field, ensuring that professionals are equipped to transform lives.

03/15/2025

I am deeply humbled and thrilled to be nominated for the esteemed Lead Her award at the 4th Annual Phenomenal Woman Empowerment Luncheon and Awards. I am overflowing with gratitude, thankfulness, and blessings for this remarkable honor. I am simply passionate about empowering women, fostering collaborations, and inspiring women to reach new heights. When we Do the Work amazing things happen. Join me by purchasing your ticket below.

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual tickets: $55

Table of 8: $400

https://tinyurl.com/2025PhenomenalWoman