Serita Jakes Age, Wiki and Bio

Serita Jakes

Quick Info

ProfessionMotivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/08/1955
Age69 years
BirthplaceBud, West Virginia, United States

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSerita Ann Jamison
Zodiac SignLeo
HometownWest Virginia, United States

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeA degree in Dramatic Arts and Mass Communication
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date29/05/1982

Family

FatherA Coal Miner
MotherVirginia Jamison
SiblingsBrother - Aldo Ray Williams (deceased)
SpouseT. D. Jakes
Children3 Sons: Jamar Jakes, Thomas Jakes, Jr., Jermaine Jakes; 2 Daughters: Cora Jakes Coleman, Sarah Jakes Roberts

Career

OverviewSerita Jakes has built a multifaceted career as a motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She plays a crucial role at The Potter’s House Church as the Executive Director of Women’s Affairs, where she oversees the women’s ministry, WoMan-to-Woman, which aids women facing domestic violence.
Books
  • Her first book, The Princess Within, was published in 1999.
  • In 2003, she released Beside Every Good Man: Loving Myself While Standing By Him.
  • In 2011, she published a novel titled The Crossing, which deals with themes of domestic violence and trauma.
Programs
  • Serita runs the God’s Leading Ladies Life Enrichment Program, aimed at empowering women.
  • She leads the nationally recognized ‘Distinctively Debutante Program’ for academically gifted girls aged 10 to 17.
  • Her ministry 'Starting Over' helps women confronting various challenges like abuse and unemployment.
Productions
  • She has worked as a co-executive producer on stage plays such as ‘Woman, Thou Art Loosed’ and ‘Behind Closed Doors.’
  • Her film production credits include working as an assistant producer for the successful film Jumping The Broom.
TelevisionSerita has been featured on numerous talk shows including The Dr. Phil Show and Oprah’s Next Chapter, and has appeared on major news channels.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Growing up, Serita felt like an outsider and was teased for her weight.
In college, she struggled with fitting in, leading to experimentation with drugs and relationships.
The tragic loss of her brother to violence marked a turning point in her life, prompting her to seek change.
During a challenging time with an abusive relationship, she found strength through her faith after a transformative church experience.
Serita and T. D. Jakes started their marriage under financial hardship but persevered through adversity, leading to the establishment of The Potter’s House Church.