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In my past life, among a lot of things ; mainly I was a Biz Coach for 3K+ Female Entrepreneurs, I also Authored the book, "It's OK to Tell My Story", Surviving Common Law Domestic Violence, Co-Author of the Best-Selling Book Stand up and Speak Out Against Workplace Bullying, lover of Jesus, jalepenos-n-popcorn, painting and hiking ...

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Gwendolen Wilder is a faith-driven leader, Bible Bestie, and

Elevation Church Watch Party & E-Group Leader for San Antonio, Texas, on a mission to help women find

peace, purpose, and God’s presence

through Bible study and journaling

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After becoming a successful international Certified Business Strategist, Certified National Media Expert and Bestselling CoAuthor who has been featured by International 8 Figure Business Industry Moguls as a new up and coming industry influencer the world should watch due to her natural abilities in networking, collaboration and community activism for 16+ years- Gwendolen retired out of obedience to the Lord.

Gwendolen used to do guest speaks in front of crowds as large as 600+ discussing topics ranging from entrepreneurship, writing, self-awareness and abuse. She has been featured in various magazines, newspapers, websites and in TV interviews such as San Antonio Living, News 4, Fox 29, KSAT 12, Focus on South Texas, University of Texas Health Institute, Texas Veterans Commission, National Workplace Bullying Coalition, Influence Magazine, Female Entrepreneur Association, La Prensa, LA Wave Newspaper, Memoirs of a Good Thing, and she has been a guest on countless national and international podcasts like It Girl Radio with Jessica Nazarali, Novel with Jake Nicolle, Publish a Book Podcast, Info Track and more.

in 2018 she restructured her brand to not only help abuse survivors learn to be wilder, successful and non-negotiable so they can gain self-confidence, assertiveness and financial independence but, she began helping all women turn their awesome dreams into a profitable biz they love. Many of Gwendolen's clients have become a faithful fan, started businesses, writing books, gaining their own loyal tribes and more. Her signature coaching is built upon the foundation of

 

"Success Begins with ME" knowing "It's OK to Tell My Story" to "Build a Business Based on My Passion!"

 

Gwendolen started her business after experiencing years of childhood molestation, 20+ years of various forms of domestic violence in relationships/marriages, a workplace sexual assault, and dissolving a previous successful business where she was awarded a $5M Joint Venture Contract. After escaping her domestic violence abuser, as a divorced mother of one amazingly talented son and faithful dog; Gwendolen was left to support her family with only $100 in her bank account, a half of tank of gas, no food in the fridge and a simple passion to help other women learn from her life and professional experiences. So, she set out to teach others how to "Turn a Hot Ass Mess Crisis into a Profitable Opportunity!"

One year after starting her journey, she published her 1st book, "It's OK to Tell My Story, Surviving Common Law Domestic Violence" and Co-authored a best seller with the National Workplace Bullying Coalition which was featured on CNN,

 

"Stand Up and Speak Out Against Workplace Bullying"

 , she became a Syracuse University Business Management Graduate Program Mentor, is requested to guest speak with the San Antonio Mayor and Bexar County District Attorney as an domestic violence advocate, and other amazing accomplishments to include clients requesting bulk orders for my book i.e. 50, 100, 340, etc.

Currently, Gwendolen is living in San Antonio Texas, happily single, and a proud mother to her awesome and handsome son.

She shifted from helping women build profitable businesses

to helping them build a stronger relationship with God. Gwendolen now leads in-person Bible studies, journaling sessions, and church gatherings every week, guiding women to

find peace in the Word, deepen their faith,

and grow in their spiritual walk.

Her journey hasn’t been easy. Gwendolen is a

survivor of childhood molestation, 20+ years of domestic violence, workplace sexual assault, and the emotional toll of two divorces.

But because she remembered how, all she had was a fire in her soul to help others- and through it all, God never left her, this is why she shares the power of faith, obedience, and the Holy Spirit

to help other women find their way back to Him too.

Gwendolen’s Girls Trip to Peace™ movement was born out of her own spiritual peace journey—a path where she took her personal Bible study and journaling practices and turned them into practical spiritual tools to help other women surrender their struggles, strengthen their faith, and

seek God’s presence daily.

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While she no longer coaches women on business, her

passion for empowering women remains stronger than ever

. Instead of teaching sales and systems, she’s teaching Scripture and surrender. Instead of business strategies, she’s showing women how to boldly trust God with their lives

Gwendolen still has her 35K+ strong following of entrepreneurs; but she's now focused on building up a social media following of faith-driven women to join her for Bible studies, journaling, and powerful conversations about faith, healing, and obedience to God’s calling.

She believes in the Trinity—God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit—and while you don’t have to believe exactly as she does, you must believe in God and be open to reading His Word (her personal favorite version is KJV 📖).

If you’re looking for a real, relatable, and faith-filled community, grab your Bible and journal and join Gwendolen on this

beautiful journey of faith, obedience, and peace ✨

Come journal, study, and seek God with me—one verse at a time.✨

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HI YA BEAUTIFUL!

I'm Gwendolen

The rest of this page is about my old life for those interested from 2016-2024...This is important so you see how God has used my gifts to bless others and how I will use some of these same gifts to help women journal and bible study.

I was a biz coach/author from 2016 to 2024. During that time, I empowered 35K+ International online sistahood of overwhelmed female entrepreneurs (paid and free) that were determined to start and scale a business and tell their biz fears kicks rocks using my 3 signature biz principles (strong spiritual foundation, solid-proven biz strategy and supportive sistahood) so they could turn their awesome ideas and dreams into a profitable biz they love

I've added extra images throughout this page for you to use in assistance with media publications and journalism efforts. It is truly my joy guiding women to become more self-confident, financially independent and FINALLY say, "I'm Living My Best Blessed Life!"

I was on my Girls Trip to Success for 35+ years working in the world of Human Resources and Female Entrepreneurship. And even though I was able to receive a $5M joint-venture client contract within 6 months of starting my business...my road to success was riddled with a ton of debt, living paycheck to paycheck, domestic violence and sexual assault. I almost gave up on my purpose and dream to be a business owner and breaking the generational curse of poverty...does my story sound a bit familiar to ya?

This is why in 2017, I became a business coach for female entrepreneurs; I wanted them to know it's ok for them to share their stories of struggle and learn how to turn that biz fears and dreams into a positive profitable business opportunity just like I did. Watching hard-working, well deserved sistas like you create your first social media post, Facebook Live and make your first sale confirms I'm fulfilling my life's purpose. My goal was to empower you to crush your biz fears, start that dream biz and scale beyond what you planned- and I used to help women become more self-confident and financially independent because we can and are Impossible to Possible Women!

As of 2024, you will no longer be able to join our sistahood that prepared you to achieve more of the goals you dreamed about-that part of my life has ended.

Experience the Empowerment, Freedom and Sistahood yourself of following Christ instead!  

WHAT IS IT THAT I USED TO DO?

Thank God for his FAVOR...

I've had the pleasure to have over 36 years of hands-on experience in Education and Training, Conflict Resolution, Business Management, Social Services, Behavioral Management, Equal Employment, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. 

I'm also the blessed founder of the, "It's OK to Tell My Story" Movement and the international community for Impossible to Possible Women. We're all about empowering female entrepreneurs to balance their peace and purpose using spiritual foundations, business strategies and supportive sistahoods. My business mission was helping women business owners with getting past biz fears=peace stealers using easy-to-digest detailed strategies based on the 7 main fears female entrepreneurs typically face during the entrepreneurial journey (money, mindset, sales, systems, support, visibility and lifestyle). I did this so they could create a quick, but impressive online presence, become more self-confident, financially independent and best of all build a spiritual foundation with God- AND now I'm here to help you focus solely on the spiritual part!

I used my signature coaching programs, membership clubs and spiritual foundations to help my clients go from struggling, overwhelmed, in-debt, fear, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, low productivity, decreased self-confidence, existing in negative workplace environments and everything in between to becoming Wilder, Successful & Non-Negotiable Entrepreneurs that are self-confident, assertive, financially independent and creating healthier workplaces.

People came to me with such passions as…

  • Starting a spiritual peace journey to build a relationship with God

  • Learning how to paint using acrylic paint

  • Telling the story of abuse for inner forgiveness and healing

  • Crafting a brand story to attract ideal clients and readers

  • Writing a book that changes peoples lives

  • Starting a business to gain government contracts

  • Getting interviewed by local media to increase visibility

  • Giving energetic informative Guest Speaks...in front of hundreds

  • Successfully scaling a business with visibility and credibility

  • Creating courses that leads to high-paying clients

  • Collaborating with key influencers within their city, state, country and internationally

  • Educating employees on positive corporate behaviors to increase productivity and profits

  • and more!

Based on my own personal experiences dealing with spiritual growth, entrepreneurship, writing and trauma... I love leaning into my God given talents and purpose- helping people like you that are willing to learn- exactly how to overcame any obstacle and turned it into a profitable opportunity so you could...

"Live Your Best Blessed Life!"

The process I use as foundation for all of my programs is signature to my brand and very simple to implement, it worked for all entrepreneurs/authors regardless of what stage they were in and all it took was your passion!

 

My signature business Success Strategies were here to help change your life! I had a fun ride showing women how to "Turn Your Hot Mess into Wilder Success!" by identifying your #1 obstacle, root causes, reusable value and solutions so they could Attain Wilder Success and help their community thrive beyond their wildest imagination. Now, I'm here to help you learn, "You Can Make ALL Things Possible and Something Good IS Coming From This as you trust the Lord!"

ARE THESE YOUR DREAMS TOO...

As a Biz Coach, I became the example to show that YOU too can Attain Wilder Success. I'm a witness that dreams like ours do come true!

I Showed My Clients EXACTLY How to Attain Their Wilder Success

All I asked for them to do is ,"Tell Your Story" and "Properly Position for Success" by working with me so I can..

...I helped them Build a Business Based on Passion so they could meet the needs of their ideal clients/readers and achieve that financial freedom they desire.

I would say, maybe you're the human relations director in a huge corporation and need a fresh new way to administer compliance with workplace violence; but you just can't think of any other way to keep the masses interested.

For you, it's not about making a ton of money or checking another box...it's about the value you give, the lives you impact, the wisdom you share. Telling your story through a product, program or service is what motivates you everyday.

So much so for you entrepreneurs and authors, you feel as if it's an inner devine calling and you can't rest until it's done. And for those surviving abuse, I totally understand the yearning desire to Tell Your Story not for anyone else, but for yourself and your peace of mind to start the road to inner forgiveness.

That was my passion, too…

I Suffered from Low Self-Confidence and Financial Struggles

After My Abuse...

But, I didn't let that stop me from making the impossible POSSIBLE and Building a Business Based on My Passion, Giving Value and Collaborating with some of the world's Top Industry Leaders.

In my mid-30s, I was living my dream (retired from the military after 21 years and being awarded a $5M Joint Venture Government Contract), had a luxury Audi vehicle, took international vacations, held parties almost every weekend, lived in beautiful 3,000 square foot home, 187+ employees working for me and had a beautiful office "floor" overlooking the gorgeous San Antonio TX Riverwalk. So, why was I so unhappy?

 

I was living in an abusive household and workplace at the hands of my ex-partner. I was successful in my professional brand, but drowning in my personal brand.

I always knew I experienced abuse for a reason. But, I didn’t believe I was supposed to be living in fear, shame, guilt or poverty as a result of the abuse I experienced both on my job, in my home and I knew the bullying, name calling, sexual abuse, isolation, etc. would not lead to any type of happiness.

And, if you’re reading this right now; maybe you can resonate with what I’m saying.

 

I can remember the day I thought my life literally was coming to an end at the hands of my abuser and I thought to myself; this is it? This is how it’s going to end?

I knew I was a good person and my life was meant for more, because I wanted more. And I remember praying to God if he could just help me to escape my negative situations I’d do my best to use my experiences to help others leave their traumatic, negative environments whether it was a result of work or home matters.

So, I decided to give it all up

 

for my sanity, peace and safety. I dissolved the business, went to domestic violence therapy with the Family Violence Prevention Services Program, used online resources from the national non-profit Break the Silence, connected with business specialists and mentors...all who helped me to find my true identify, awareness, control and passion. They taught me to live in the moment, dream for the future and enjoy the present by relying on my strengths; telling my story, self-management and business acumen.

Using my new three tier approach, I learned to properly position myself to not only create a new and better life for myself, but for my family and community.

And I realized, I had a unique gift to help others leave abusive relationships, develop positive corporate behaviors, find their passion, tell their story and build a better life for themselves doing what they love.

It was like hitting the jackpot.

So, started to put in the work and attended every webinar, masterclass, program, conference, etc. I could to become more proficient in my skill to better help my clients.

When I connected with my mentors initially, they had no clue who I was or what I'd been through with healing and recover from dealing with my past domestic violence and sexual assault. But, I decided I wasn't going to be just another class attendee; I was going to be their number one learner...absorbing as much as I could.

And before I knew it, they later became my besties, close friends, collaborators and  referral resource. I love supporting business owners (even gurus) that are aligned with my passion.

There's no greater high for me than giving value (directly or indirectly ) and watching my client's transformation...freak-n awesome!

And before I knew what happened, I became a trusted agent in their inner circle...so neat.

And today, I love saying these amazing people were not just my business associates, but are my true friends.

See Why I Say...This is My Best Blessed Life!

Honoring Mothers Luncheon

Honored guest speaker

 

at this luncheon benefiting Battered Women and Children's Shelter for an annual fundraising event hosted by the Family Violence Prevention Services.

SA STRONG: Survivor of abuse, entrepreneur launches business to empower women

She's a veteran, entrepreneur and a survivor of abuse. Gwen Wilder turned her story of trauma into a business to empower other women.

San Antonio TX Women of Power

Gwendolen was spotlighted in 2018 as 1 of 8 San Antonio Women of Influence. The article highlights how she has used her power to help female entrepreneurs and women of abuse to live their best life.

LOVING MY GOD GIVEN GIFTS....

After the process of self-healing and recovery, I realized I had a story to tell and impact to make.

I Was Still Learning to Live as a Survivor of Abuse, When...

I realized I could combine my God given gifts of talking and writing to Bridge the Gap Between Abuse and Business using Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement.

I discovered a way to connect my gifts, passion and skills in Conflict Resolution, Business Management, Social Services, Behavioral Management and Educational Training. That's when I figured it out...

I'd found my Niche!

When I decided to become a Certified Business Strategist helping struggling and overwhelmed female entrepreneurs Tell Their Story, Corporate Key Decision Makers develop Positive Corporate Behaviors in the workplace, and Guiding Writers on the processes to become a successful Authors; I had the tremendous support and backing of my powerful Wilder Tribe of friends, family and new industry leaders..

.gotta love Joint Ventures...lol.

My clients generally thrived past their industry competitors with more in-depth knowledge and foundations to counteract obstacles faster.

My Signature Coaching Programs consisted of:

  • FREE Facebook Group: Wilder Women Paint + Pray Sistahood (Facebook Group/Paint Parties focused on Paint, Pray, Peace and Purpose)

  • Signature Coaching Strategies inside Impossible to Possible Women Members Club that helped you start a business, scale your biz, and get your #1 peace and purpose questions answered

How Did I Make it Happen?

My philosophy formed from building strong community relationships using my signature

 

W.I.L.D.E.R. Success Strategy™ 

which is founded upon my business principles of strong spiritual foundation, solid business strategies and a supportive sistahood.

And one year later,  I became a successful in demand Published Author, Sought After Guest Speaker and Admired Business Coach that helps corporate leaders, experts, coaches, authors and abuse survivors become more self-confident, assertive, develop positive corporate behaviors and successful in both their personal and professional brands.

But, Don't Take My Word for It...

Here's a few ways I've positively impacted our community and what some of my

past clients had to say about my services...

  • Andrella Pusha, a client in my Consulting Coach Program says, "Thank you for showing me the sheer possibility of what I can achieve! The structure and layout of the course has been amazing and I look forward to moving into the next session. Thanks for being you and sharing your creative visions.

  • Linda Marie Canizales, Director of External Relations at Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. says, "Thanks for being an incredible ambassador to Family Violence Prevention Services! We are reaching more victims and changing lives because of you."

  • Kimberly Ann, a member of my Private Wilder, Successful & Non-Negotiable Entrepreneurs Community says, "Gwendolen is a servant leader who is personally invested in the success of her community. No support is too big or too small. She took time out of her busy schedule to provide a solution to a tiny problem. Now, that's real leadership!!"

  • Bank of America, during annual senior leadership training- I shared my personal testimony with key corporate leaders to inspire them to look at domestic violence thru the eyes of a victim so they can increase workplace awareness.

  • Liftfund, Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Program, as a guest speaker during a women's veteran webinar conference, I educated attendees on Transitioning from Military to Civilian Mindset.

  • SCORE, as a guest speaker during the 2017 San Antonio TX Small Business Week, I shared my strategies on why veterans have an advantage over other entrepreneurs

  • Traits of a Child, as a guest speaker at the 2017 and 2918 Annual Out of the Box Teacher Conferences- I trained educational professionals such as teachers, superintendents, counselors, etc. on  domestic violence awareness, prevention and intervention strategies as well as how to develop positive corporate behaviors.

  • Family Violence Prevention Services Program San Antonio TX, as a Survivor Ambassador and Survivors Speaker Bureau Chair, I represent the organization and guest speak sharing my story in media interviews, public forums, educational institutions, etc. in efforts to stop domestic violence.

  • Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, as a key note speaker during a book signing/speaking event, I provided education on how to turn domestic violence into an opportunity.

  • Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, as an author I provided the Family Violence Advocacy Program Director my book as a resource to bridge the gap between abuse, awareness and business.

  • District Attorney (DA) Candidate Action Forum, as a guest speaker, I asked DA Candidates tough  questions submitted by my followers regarding hot button domestic violence issues.

They bring the passion.

I helped individuals, small business and corporate discover their value and how to tell their story so they can positively impact the world And I loved helping ladies Attain Wilder Success, too.

I lead entrepreneurs and writers just like you everyday, how to turn an "Hot Mess" into profitable opportunity, connect their passion, value and story in a way that leads to readers, clients, joint ventures, and brand visibility they dream of.

I challenged key corporate decision makers

 

in your position everyday to be open to new perspectives on how to stop workplace violence, build loyalty with their employees, connect with the local community, decrease claims in a way to that leads to higher compliance, awareness, prevention, intervention and increased profits.

I’m proud to have worked with thousands of amazing clients, readers and joint venture besties doing exactly what I love...giving value to help others tell their story.

I Love Meeting Wilder Superstars From Various industries!

Men, Women, politicians, etc. all connected with me find out how I became a community influencer and the could too! In this picture, I'd just finished guest speaking with the Family Violence Prevention Services and Bexar County District Attorney for a Bank of America Corporate Training Day focused on Stopping Domestic Violence.

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