Interview with JEMi
- In Her Heels
Inmyheels.com is the go-to site for comfort, support and encouragement. It was created by JEMi who made the site to cope with her own personal loss. Instead of wallowing in sorrow and grief, she turned her attention to the needs of others. Her writing style is so comforting that every post is like a personal letter to you, the reader. Loaded with self-help and how-to guides her site will keep you reading. Money problems? Read her post “25 Terrific Tips to Help You Conquer Your Money Struggles.”
She has touched the lives of others and has given us a reason to look at our lives with confidence. In one of her recent posts, “Self Fulfilling Prophecies: Getting Your Life Back,” she reveals the keys to thinking differently and learning to love yourself. Her primary goal is to make a difference in someone’s life, if you read the comments from her readers, she has done just that. Meet JEMi your new best friend.
The Interview
Name: JEMi
Location: New York
Occupation: Blogger
My pocketbook has my aresenal of goodies that I treasure and comes with me wherever I go. I never feel like I am without because it always contains:
- Bible
- Wallet
- My keys with store cards for everywhere I frequent including two gyms!
- Schedule book
- Workout training log
- The perfect lipgloss and mascara
- Visine
- Lotion
I am fortunate right now in that I have the opportunity to just be a college student slash blogger. This means I am a nomad with my laptop. I write wherever I want to write and sometimes that means bed while other times it means in the library at the local medical school.
To be honest, I don’t have an answer to this question and for that I am grateful! I used to think that my incompletion of a practical nursing program was my greatest failure however looking back, I realize I was going through some extraordinary matters and did well for me. I picked up so much that I apply to my life right now and if anything - I feel 10x more capable because of it. Who would’ve thunk it!
www.InMyHeels.com hands down. It allows me to help others on a regular basis. It is also completely reflects my personality and creativity. It is opening doors that I never thought existed AND it is only the very beginning of the quest for my career which includes the title Writer. It excites me. The readers are so valuable to me and I secretly think they give me more than I could ever give them - an overflowing gratefulness for them 
My mom inspires me. You know what gets me? For years people would say “You two are SO much alike. You look alike, act the same, etc” and we would both look at each other and say “We don’t get it.” I am honored to be her daughter. She’s strong, beautiful, positive, cheerful and if she’s any indication on what I’ll be like in 20 years - well I’m one lucky gal!
My readers also inspire me! Sometimes I receive letters from readers that touch my heart so deeply and fill me with such a sense of happiness. To know that the purpose of this site has served at least ONE person - it means the world to me. And sure enough, people reach out. All this to validate THE inspiration who is–
My late husband. Losing him catapulted me into an unfamiliar world of hopelessness. I was mortified by the impact of the grief and I thought to myself “Oh my God.. some people actually FEEL like this on a regular basis!” Writing allowed me to feel like I contributed to this world on his behalf as well as mine to help others feel the good side of life. Writing allows me to feel like I am with him. I promised myself that he would not have died for nothing - that I’ll do this for the both of us.
So here I am!
Learning to live in the present moment and giving the very best of me for each task - menial or otherwise - filled me with a rich sense of aliveness that I don’t want to lose. It allows me to chase passions without feeling like I am always without because the current moment ALWAYS counts!
“Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change” - Wayne Dyer.
That quote was life changing for me.
My weaknesses - Cold Stone’s ice cream!
I tend to be very trusting although I don’t see it much as a weakness.. just something to be mindful about.
My strengths - my love for happiness in life. I smile quite often and am considered warm by others. Also showing empathy and writing!
- I want to make it into medical school so that I can get into the field of mental health
- Publishing books that people love because it truly serves a need
- A-list blogging
- The transformation of my physique!
- Finding that true love again
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June 10th, 2008, 12:02 pm
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June 10th, 2008, 3:48 pm
yea..way to go jemi.. keep rocking ppl’s worlds!
June 10th, 2008, 6:45 pm
Chan, I’m glad you enjoyed JEMi’s interview!
Please come back for more inspirational interviews!
June 10th, 2008, 4:00 pm
What a cool interview! I’m a fan of JEMi’s blog and it was fun to read more about her. I loved how your interview sounded like a friendly chat.
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June 10th, 2008, 6:43 pm
Thanks Sara! I love all your comments that you have posted! It really made my day!
June 10th, 2008, 4:25 pm
Awesome interview! I can’t wait for the first JEMi book to come out!
June 10th, 2008, 6:40 pm
I agree with you Mike! Her blog is amazing too and I love it!
June 10th, 2008, 5:21 pm
Im one of jemi’s elementary friends and I have to say Im nothing but proud of her..she has the potential to do so much and I know she will succeed. I know times can be rough but jemi shows everyone what a strong black woman can achieve. im so proud and ill see you at the hospitals..lol love ya
June 10th, 2008, 6:38 pm
Thanks Ashley! I share the admiration you have for JEMi. She is a remarkable woman, and she gives us the advice to be remarkable in our own way!
June 10th, 2008, 8:18 pm
What a fabulous interview with smiling JEMi
I’m a huge fan of hers and absolutely love her blog. It really doesn’t surprise me that she’s going into the field of mental health. For anyone who reads her blog, you know she’s already helping many.
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June 11th, 2008, 10:28 am
Hi Barbara! I love her blog too! When JEMi gives advice on her posts, it feels like she’s talking to you, like a close friend.
June 10th, 2008, 11:36 pm
Boy do I feel the love <3 Thank you Christina for having me on your site and my deepest appreciation to all the wonderful folks who stop by
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June 11th, 2008, 10:30 am
JEMi- Thanks for inspiring us by your interview!
June 11th, 2008, 11:39 am
Jemi is a wonderful person more than a human being i do read her blogs. She has great depth in her writings,,,,,,,all comes from heart. Inmyheels is really inspiring and getting back on life…
She is an angel on earth. need people like u dear,,,,,,,,,,,
Keep going on with the good work,,,,,,,,,,,,
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June 11th, 2008, 2:51 pm
Hi Pravish! You’re right we do need people with a positive attitude like JEMi!
June 11th, 2008, 12:06 pm
Great interview! It’s nice to know a little bit more about the Jemi behind the blog. =)
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June 11th, 2008, 2:53 pm
Thanks Jonathan! I’m glad you enjoyed JEMi’s interview!
June 11th, 2008, 1:09 pm
oh, she’s such a cutie-pie!
June 11th, 2008, 2:55 pm
Hi Nicole! She definitely is a cutie and very endearing!
June 16th, 2008, 2:53 pm
I am your walking billboard JeMi…she is an energy…a positive energy…when is her book coming out…seriously?!
June 16th, 2008, 4:06 pm
Hi Lucky Charm!
Thank you for stopping by and showing your support! Please come back to visit!!
I’m glad you share my sentiments about JEMi! About her book, I’m waiting for it to come out as well… very anxious about it!
June 17th, 2008, 1:51 pm
JEMi is my favorite and I’m so delighted to see her interviewed by this nice blog. She shows great hope to those women who have to start their life all over again. She shows compassion and grace to everyone who get to know her. She is the best.
Shilpan
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June 17th, 2008, 2:08 pm
Hi Shilpan!
I’m glad you enjoyed her interview! Her outlook on life is definitely positive. I admire that about her. Starting over again is always tough, but it is possible. She genuinely cares for each of her readers! You have an amazing blog as well! I like your ideas and thoughts about success. I visit your site daily!
July 22nd, 2008, 9:37 am
Hi,
Jemi, you’re a true inspiration. I like someone who tries to make something
meaningful out of a tragic death like that. Do what you do in loving memory
of your husband. In her shoes (or heels), none of us truly know how we
would have reacted, but Jemi surely provides a great role model for us.
Many Thanks
Mia
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July 22nd, 2008, 10:30 am
Hi Mia!
I’m glad you found Jemi to be a great role model! I definitely agree with you. She is a woman of great strength and we all can learn so much from her situation.
I love her site InMyHeels.com, she shares everything she knows. And I have found great comfort in many of her posts. I would love to have you part of our community, please subscribe to see more inspirational interviews like Jemi’s. Hope to see you around Tivate more!