Belleville Chapter Meeting – GRIT Leadership! (Growth, Resilience, Intention, Tenacity)

Jennifer Bardot, Publisher, an author of “Deconstructing GRIT Collection” & “Owning Your G.R.I.T.” an International bestselling anthology in 8 counties and in the United States found in Target & Walmart. Earned her BA in Business Administration, two master’s Degrees in Secondary Education Counseling and Private Practice Therapy. She holds certificates Dare to Lead Trained by Brene` Brown, Coro Women in Leadership Class 72 & Leadership St. Louis by Focus St. Louis. Consultant for Health and Benefits for Willis Towers Watson. Jennifer was named top business banker six months into her banking career. Made the cover of St Louis Small Business Monthly as 2021’s Top 100 person to know to help grow, which was the first for any Enterprise Bank & Trust employee. Awarded President’s Circle by Enterprise Bank & Trust and accepted into Willis Towers Watson SheLeads Program. Co-founder of Thought Partners a virtual women’s group with over 450+ members. Volunteers as a mentor in many of startup-eco systems ITEN serving on the pitch committee, St Louis University serves on IMT committee, Washington University services as financial expert, volunteers on the board for the STL Fashion Alliance nonprofits, and is involved within construction and manufacturing associations. Served for the Chair of CycleNation in 2021 & 2022 on behalf of the American Heart Association. Dedicated mother and outdoor adrenaline adventurer.