Serita Jakes Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	18/08/1955
Age	69 years
Birthplace	Bud, West Virginia, United States

Bio/Wiki

Other Name	Serita Ann Jamison
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Hometown	West Virginia, United States

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	A degree in Dramatic Arts and Mass Communication
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	29/05/1982

Family

Father	A Coal Miner
Mother	Virginia Jamison
Siblings	Brother - Aldo Ray Williams (deceased)
Spouse	T. D. Jakes
Children	3 Sons: Jamar Jakes, Thomas Jakes, Jr., Jermaine Jakes; 2 Daughters: Cora Jakes Coleman, Sarah Jakes Roberts

Career

Overview	Serita 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.
Television	Serita has been featured on numerous talk shows including The Dr. Phil Show and Oprah’s Next Chapter, and has appeared on major news channels.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/seritajakes/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/firstladyjakes
Twitter	https://x.com/firstladyjakes

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.