Janell Johnson (she/her)

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Who is Janell Essence, WPCC?
A Certified International Whole Person Professional Coach. Certified under Master Coach Feroshia Knight's Whole Person Coaching program, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

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Certified Professional Coach, Coach Training World
Whole Person Certified Coach, Coach Training World
Master of Management, Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Business Management and Organizational Behavior minor, University of Missouri - St. Louis
Trauma Studies Certificate, University of Missouri - St. Louis

But who is Janell Essence?

The credentials above represent what Janell accomplished. Janell’s accomplishments do not define who she is. Janell has been different versions at different times and continues to transform so that she always shows up as her authentic best self.

Janell is human, a black woman, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend, and confidante. Janell’s accomplishments indicate that she will complete her goals because she is a fighter and a go-getter. The Criminal Justice degree and Trauma Studies certificate were birthed from the strong desire to fight for those without a voice. Those who are tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, and need guidance. Because we are all human, we all fall short at times and Janell wanted to provide hope for those that may not have made the best choices and needed another chance. Not a second chance, but another chance. How many times did you hope for a do-over? We all suffer from trauma. Trauma affects us differently and shows up in different ways at different times in our lives. Studying the effects of trauma from the perspective of the victim and offender added insight and tools to Janell’s toolbox.

Have you ever been in love? Well, Janell thought that she was in love many times in life. It wasn’t until she birthed her daughter that she truly fell in love. Pregnancy complications resulted in the doctor recommending abortion but Janell decided to put it in God’s hands. Yes, HE did it! He blessed Janell with a healthy baby girl at seven months. The desire to be the best version of self resulted in Janell’s Master of Management, Certified Professional Coach certification, Whole Person Certified Coach certification, and Eye of Essence. The goal is to show her daughter that she can reach for the stars, grab them, and manifest any desire that allows one to be the best version of themselves.

Janell Essence is a respectful, insightful, optimistic, bold, and intentional life learner who sees the best in everyone she meets. She is consistently working on her whole person so that she can show up fully present to provide YOU with a confidential, safe, peaceful, and non judgemental space where you are seen, heard, and provided with the resources to manifest the best version of yourself.


Friends call her a confidante and have watched her overcome many obstacles in her personal and professional life. Janell Essence started Women Igniting Movement in 2007 to connect, strengthen, and uplift women. The women who would become strong enough to boldly manifest their best lives resulting in helping their families and communities. Janell Essence wanted to see this bold manifestation on a larger scale and this desire birthed Eye of Essence Coaching. Eye see the best version of YOU!

What does Janell Essence, WPCC do?
As a coach, Janell Essence will provide a confidential, safe, peaceful, and non-judgmental space for you to exhale, brainstorm, vent, gain clarity, explore the possibilities, and get to know yourself better.

Janell Essence will introduce you to tools that will help you evaluate where you are, your core values, strengths, resources, feelings, desires, where you want to go, who you want to be, and create realistic action items to move you closer to the best version of yourself.