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Jennifer Brown

Teen Life Coach and Motivational Speaker

Jennifer Brown is a teen life coach and motivational speaker based in Dallas, Texas. In 2023, Jennifer founded Jenn Brown Coaching and became a certified Life Coach for Young Adults and teens through iPEC Coaching. She is passionate about guiding teens and young adults to build confidence, explore their intuition, and overcome challenges. Jennifer specializes in healthy mindsets, communication skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and personalized study styles. Her work has been featured in publications like Business Insider and Newsweek, and she appeared on NBC Texas Today. Jennifer has a master’s of education from the University of Texas at Arlington and over 16 years of experience in education.

Education

  • Bachelor of Education, University of North Texas
  • Master of Education, University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Achievements

  • Has over 1,000 hours of 1:1 coaching
  • Creator of Teen U, an eight-week program designed to guide teens from feeling unsure of themselves to building the self-awareness, acceptance, and empowerment needed for personal growth
  • Has a recurring role on NBC Texas Today, and has been quoted in Newsweek, Parents Magazine, and Business Insider
  • Writes regularly for a local Dallas magazine, where she shares practical tools and insights for parents and families
  • Person to Watch in 2025 - Lightbeamers Speaking School
  • Rising Star in 2024 - Teen Coaching Academy

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Teacher in Texas
  • Reading Specialist
  • Certified Professional Coach- IPEC
  • ACC Certified Coach- ICF

Favorite Piece of Advice

My favorite piece of advice is always connection over correction. When we slow down and focus on truly hearing our kids instead of just fixing them, we build trust that lasts far beyond the moment. The correction will come, but the connection is what makes it stick.

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Co-authored Articles (6)

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200+ Would You Rather Questions for Middle School Kids

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