The Story of Sarah Jakes Roberts

Having to battle teen pregnancy can break anyone.

Now imagine battling it as a preacher’s kid.

Not just any preacher—  the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, who had just been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine with the headline:

“COULD THIS MAN BE THE NEXT BILLY GRAHAM?”

Everyone remembers Billy Graham as one of America’s most influential preachers. Now imagine your father being compared to him…and at 13, you find yourself PREGNANT!

Sarah said she looked at herself and didn’t think she would ever become the kind of child people paid attention to. At that time, she just wanted to hide.

Reactions around her were mixed. Sometimes, it felt as if people thought her pregnancy was contagious, like they didn’t want her near other kids so she wouldn’t “contaminate” them. So, she pulled away.

Here’s the part I’d love you to sit with:

Sarah didn’t start blogging because she felt she had something inspiring to say. She started because she needed to breathe. Writing became her outlet amid the chaos.

By then, she was an adult, tired of shame, working as a waitress in a strip club, far from what the world expected of a preacher’s kid. But she wrote her stories, responded to comments, built a community, and inspired women without even realizing it.

Then, a few years after her first marriage ended, she met her now-husband, Pastor Touré Roberts, who invited her to speak at a Mother’s Day event at his church. There, she discovered her voice and her ability to reach communities beyond traditional religion.

Today, Sarah Jakes Roberts is one of the world’s most sought-after speakers, helping women find purpose, faith, and acceptance, proving that your past doesn’t disqualify you.

The beauty of her story is that she didn’t know just how much her decision to be vulnerable would impact so many lives.

A gentle nudge for you:

You see, that’s the thing with telling your story:

• You don’t know how far it can go.

• You don’t know how deeply it can heal others.

• You don’t even realise how much you need to tell it until you start.

Would you like to start?

Your Invitation:  Join The Top 100 Most Powerful Black Women  Summit 2.0

A powerful gathering of Black women sharing their stories to inspire others, and it’s only missing one thing: YOU! 

Your story is waiting to be told, and there is no better person to tell it than you.

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Our next Summit is around the corner, and at the last one, I got real. I shared how I went from a young, hopeful girl with big dreams to navigating the challenges of adulthood and ultimately discovering my purpose.

But the most powerful part? 

I talked about the one thing that changed everything for me and my community of Black women: FUNNELS.

Watch this video to learn all about funnels and get to know the heart behind my mission.

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(P.S. I ask for your details so I can personally thank you for taking the time to watch my story - it truly means a lot.)

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Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, storytelling will be your secret weapon.

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Affirmation of the Week

 “My story is unraveling every day, and I will not be ashamed to live it, to tell it, and to take one step at a time.”

May this affirmation carry you through the week and beyond.

Until next time...

With purpose,
Natalia
"The Funnel Queen”

P.S. Don’t let your story sit inside you for another week. It’s time to share it, build your platform, and let your voice be heard. Join the Summit Now.

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You don’t need a stage to be a speaker—you just need to believe you have something to say. Apply to speak at our Top 100 Powerful Black Women Summit this October. We’ll guide you on crafting your story, selling your expertise, and showing up with confidence. Step into your voice, share your story.

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