Jill Mercer

Jill Mercer

BA, UNO

LA, US

From 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.