We had the good fortune of connecting with Jennifer Ettinger and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jennifer, what matters most to you?
What value or principle matters most to you? Why?

I believe in the Leadership Principle known as Holistic Ethical Leadership.
This is a journey towards authenticity and impact, the importance of doing the “right” thing while investing in yourself and others in the “whole” sense of the word: Body, Mind, and Spirit.

My Why: This leadership philosophy is essential because when I began my career, I found myself in my version of”The Devil Wears Prada.” It was a very toxic environment that ultimately led me to become ill from the stress. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I was bedridden for one year. I vowed I would never allow myself to be treated in such a horrible manner or to treat anyone in my life in that same way.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I believe “what sets me apart from others” is that Holistic Health and Leadership attributes are how I lead my life: in body, mind, and spirit. They are ingrained in my DNA.

I am a woman who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and created a life built on faith, passion, and purpose. I found a way to navigate my dark times into the light. Serving others is most important in all that I do. Not only do these core values serve me in my personal and professional life both in the holistic health and well-being space ( My first company was established in 2003 called Fit Your Style: A Fitness and Holistic Health Company), but they also lead our social media agency, Pink Dreams Inc established in 2017.

By becoming an active member of a social community, by engaging and speaking my truth, I was able to create an additional “dimension of self” role in the entertainment space. I like to share that one Facebook Post changed my life. One Tweet changed my career. I have had the privilege to work at nearly every major red-carpet event and create social communities for some of your favorite TV shows over the last ten years. Every day is truly a gift.

At my agency, we look at things “differently.” We lead with heart, not metrics. We seek to align our clients with people who have passion, confidence in their selves and their brands, excitement, and genuine interest in being a part of a community. This “recipe” is where the magic happens! The desired metrics will follow.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well, this is easy as Cleveland rocks. 🙂 We would go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, followed by a delicious lunch in Little Italy- cannoli anyone?! We would then get lost in the beautiful art at the Cleveland Museum of Art—one of the world’s global leaders among museums. The next stop is the Cleveland Public Library to view the reading room art murals. My father’s work is proudly on display. “Night Sky, c. 1978” by Christopher Pekoc is on the west wall. Last, we would head to Tremont, Cleveland’s artsy urban village made of visitors, artists, entrepreneurs, and a vast amount of cultural history known for its boutiques, restaurants, galleries, bars and churches..

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to shout out Mr. Brad Bessey. He gave me my “big break” in the entertainment industry as a social media correspondent. Today, I am proud to call him a friend, mentor, and client. He is the epitome of a Holistic Leader. A man who leads in faith lifts others and faces adversity with a calm and confident demeanor.

Website: https://www.jenniferettinger.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fityourstyle/

Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fityourstyle

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fityourstyle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferEttingeratFitYourStyle

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jenniferettinger

Other: https://www.instagram.com/pinkdreams.inc

Image Credits
Hilliary Photography- photo 1 Khamp Media – Photo 2

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