By Krystle J. Bailey
Growing up in Atlantic City, Leslie Jespersen was the child of entrepreneurs. Her parents, who orchestrated festivals, sat on community boards, and owned businesses, often brought young Leslie along for the ride. From sitting in board meetings as a child to working at her parents’ bookstore during her teenage years, Leslie credits much of her work ethic to her entrepreneurial upbringing. As the oldest of five siblings, Leslie learned about responsibility, hustle, and business at a young age.
The mother of two, who now resides in Brigantine, is the founder of Marsolluna + Co. Among several other endeavors, Leslie is also the founder of “Volume Up! with Leslie Jespersen,” a podcast created to help women evolve, grow, and find inspiration both personally and professionally.
Her journey to self-love, acceptance, and unapologetic living has not been an easy path. In 2012, while raising two young children, Hurricane Sandy destroyed her home and ultimately led to a divorce, undesirable living situations, and a great deal of life changes. Inventory from her direct sales business was destroyed. She never stepped foot in the house that she once called home again. Being the resilient woman that she is, Leslie got to work to rebuild a life that she could be proud of for her and her children. While Leslie’s life has not looked the same since 2012, the changes that followed ultimately molded her into the woman and leader that she is today.
Leslie is passionate about helping women to find their voice, take back their power, and level up in life. She uses her various platforms to connect with women in meaningful ways, helping them to let go of self-doubt and live confidently in their truth. She is the host of several women empowerment events and speaks publicly on the topics of divorce, resiliency, co-parenting, self-love, and self-confidence. Using her own story in combination with the voices of those she has met along the way, Leslie wakes up every day with the intention to use her story, her passions, and her gifts for good.
In 2016, with her communications degree, social media experience, and time as a radio host under her belt, Leslie launched Marsolluna + Co. With her mother as a safety net, Leslie took a leap of faith and has not looked back since. Marsolluna offers social media consultation, ad design, digital marketing, and public relations services.
Through the stress of losing her home, divorce, and trying to find her way again, Leslie eventually found herself physically sick and exhausted. When her body began to shut down, she was challenged to see herself differently. Through forgiveness, therapy, intuitive eating, and a lot of self-work, Leslie found a new voice within. Her story was ever-evolving and she wanted to share what she was learning about life, body image, and womanhood with others.
Leslie launched her “Volume Up! with Leslie Jespersen” podcast as an avenue to connect with women in a deeper way. From her podcast to her “Unapologetic Lifestyle & Inspo” Facebook group, Leslie is dedicated to changing the narrative around women’s bodies and self-image.
This August, Leslie is hosting a Hot Girl Summer: Self-Love Party and Mini Retreat. The five-hour self-love pool party, being held on August 21st, is catered to women who need to escape and take a deep breath. Activities are centered around self-acceptance and positive body image including self-love hypnosis, healing mirror work, a dance party, and an empowering photoshoot.
The day will include a full spread of delicious food and snacks, a champagne shelf, a DJ all day, and luxury transportation from the meeting location to the pool.
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Visit www.LeslieJespersen.com for event details, podcast details, women-empowered blogs, and so much more.
Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet.
Connect with Krystle on Instagram @thedailybailey5
