Jill Mercer
BA, UNO
LA, USFrom the heart of service to the soul of success—rooted in purpose, fueled by community, and inspired by New Orleans. Jill brings 35+ years of business leadership in hospitality to energize audiences with real-world strategies for service-based success. A John Maxwell Certified speaker and coach, she empowers growth through leadership, communication, and connection.
Jill Mercer is a New Orleans native, entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach with over 35 years of experience in hospitality, wellness, and weddings. She has owned multiple successful businesses, including a wedding design firm, a historic event venue, and a Diet Center. A married mother of seven with a degree in Education from the University of New Orleans, Jill brings warmth, wisdom, and a passion for service to everything she does. As a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, she inspires audiences and clients through powerful storytelling and practical strategies for growth. Her mission: to help people lead with heart, serve with purpose, and grow through connection. Jill’s work reflects the soul of New Orleans—full of energy, resilience, and joy.
Jill Mercer is a New Orleans native, entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach with over 35 years of experience in hospitality, wellness, and weddings. She has owned multiple successful businesses, including a wedding design firm, a historic event venue, and a Diet Center. A married mother of seven with a degree in Education from the University of New Orleans, Jill brings warmth, wisdom, and a passion for service to everything she does. As a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, she inspires audiences and clients through powerful storytelling and practical strategies for growth. Her mission: to help people lead with heart, serve with purpose, and grow through connection. Jill’s work reflects the soul of New Orleans—full of energy, resilience, and joy.
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