Jori O'Neale

Jori O’Neale is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer with 18+ years as an educator. She’s the CEO and co-founder of IYH INNERTAINMENT LLC, a faith-based entertainment company building community through creative works. A 11-time published, 2-time best-selling author and publishing authority partner, Jori equips aspiring authors to turn life experiences into transformational books—without the overwhelm. After leaving a stable six-figure career to follow her God-given purpose, she now inspires others to stop settling and boldly share their stories. Jori now serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for The 1 And Only Publishing Company and is the Co-Founder of The 1 And Only Agency.

A bit of background

"In 2005, I graduated from St John's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. After working with non-profits in social services for 6 years, God prompted me to go full-time in the education field, and I went on to receive my Master's in Education from the City University of New York. Since then, I have been blending my love of God, love for the arts, and commitment to youth education through serving as a board member of multiple nonprofits, conducting workshops and training on student engagement, classroom management, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices.

Upon graduation, she went on to work with marginalized populations to better cultivate the heart of Jesus. While traveling across America doing community service, she encountered a homeless woman in Chicago that changed her life. Although she had no permanent address, she had what many home-possessing women lacked: clarity in her purpose. She knew who she was and whose she was. She knew her history and how it impacted her future.

“Her story reminded me of so many women's stories I've read in the bible and know personally. Stories that go untold are to be forgotten or overlooked. Her story reminded me also of so many other women I've encountered who know the reason for their struggle and are experiencing the reward for their faithfulness. History determined her story, but her choices determined her path.”