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In addition to running her consulting business, Jennifer shares her big business experience through content created for JLM & Associates Consulting's Enlightened Leadership Blog. In 2023, Jennifer expanded the Blog to include insights from award-winning author and small business owner Cortney Donelson.
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Cortney Donelson is a small business owner and award-winning author. As founder and principal writer at vocem LLC (Latin for "voice"), Cortney offers ghostwriting and editing services with the mission of giving voice to stories that matter. Her own books include a memoir, a faith-based book, and a mystery/crime novel called The Billionaire's List. When she's not writing or reading, she's traveling, hiking, and paddle boarding with her family.
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The most recent year I can find comprehensive writing statistics related to teenagers is 2019. That’s half a decade ago. Today, a simple online search reveals pages of statistics on teenagers and their use of social media,…
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Read MoreAn Interview with Cortney Donelson This month, we go behind the scenes with Jennifer Musser, the founder and owner of JLM & Associates Consulting. We live real lives filled with visions and realities just like you. Okay,…
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Read MoreEnlightened Leadership Blog | How Collaboration between Small Businesses Leads to Growth | June 2023
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Read MoreDo you run your own business? Are you on LinkedIn? Good. If you aren’t, then join the network today. Why? Because you are missing out on potential connections and information that could help you grow your business. …
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To explore writing or promotional inquires, reach out to Jennifer via email. Follow @jlmaconsulting on Instagram to learn more.
Contact Jennifer
To explore writing or promotional inquires, reach out to Jennifer via email. Follow @jlmaconsulting on Instagram to learn more.
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