OUR FOUNDER, OUR STORY

Leslie Jacobs is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, and founder of The Jacobs Agency, which specializes in the branding, marketing, and promotion of small to mid-size businesses.

Leslie began her professional career at one of the most prestigious global advertising agencies, Young and Rubicam (Y&R), where she helped coordinate the creative flow of major ad campaigns for top corporate clients including AT&T, Accenture, Dannon, Jell-O, and Johnson & Johnson. During her tenure at Y&R, Leslie developed a broad set of skills including the ability to successfully manage multi-faceted and complex projects, as well as a proficiency in business development, marketing and branding.

After building a 20-year career at Y&R, Leslie joined a global executive search firm where she was a project management lead placing C-Suite officers in Fortune 500 companies which further solidified her reputation for excellence and delivering results. She identified a need to provide consulting and brand marketing services to clients with high-net-worth potential who valued her professionalism and the personal touch she became known for. Leslie pursued her passion and ultimately ventured out on her own and launched The Jacobs Agency.

The Jacobs Agency has since expanded to include divisions for international travel, the sale of high-end luxury goods, and premiere events.

Leslie proudly serves on the Board of Directors for 1WorldFest Global, a non-profit organization. Leslie is an active member of community and has volunteered with many non-profit organizations that help families of children with disabilities, led peer support workshops, and organized fundraiser walks, toy drives and other events. She contributed to the fundraising for elected official, Alicia Hyndman, and was asked to be a speaker for her empowerment panel for women in business, earning her an award and recognition. Leslie has been influential and instrumental in promoting women in business and seeks to empower women and promote youth in her community.

Leslie is the devoted mother of two children and two granddaughters and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

MISSION

With excellence and quality service as our hallmarks, our mission is to provide consultation, education and network services that empower all members of our community to experience learning, optimize their potential, and gain success to flourish to be valuable contributors to our society. 

VISION

As your agency of choice, we will utilize a multi-platform approach to bring our clients the performance and results that impact growth. With divisions that provide a synergistic approach to brand development, we will execute creative campaigns that cater to your specific needs.

VALUES

Enpowerment
Integrity
Excellence

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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SHAREEM BRAXTON

THE JACOBS AGENCY & LADY DIAMONDS

Authentic, Dedicated, Insightful

Shareem “S. Braxton” brings a strong multi-media and broadcasting background to The Lady Diamonds team. As the Director of Communications, she is responsible for developing a comprehensive social media strategy that builds brand recognition and engagement across various digital platforms. Her ability to multi-task and wear many hats is invaluable to the team.

Shareem is a host and emcee, who adds a dose of personality and professionalism to every event.

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DISA SCOTT

LADY DIAMONDS

Enthusiasm, Inspirational, Synergetic

As Assistant Director of Planning and Promotion, Disa is a chief contributor of the Lady Diamonds planning and promotion team as well as the key executive support role to the President.  From planning, promotion, and organizational support, her extraordinary networking skills and calm professional demeanor make her the perfect person to engage guests, promote events, build new client relationships and excels at managing event sales.

Disa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

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SONYA TYLER

LADY DIAMONDS

Trustworthy, Collaborative, Innovative

Sonya is a key aspect that rounds out the Lady Diamonds promotion and design team, and also provides a range of services to the team. As Manager of Promotion and Design, her eye for detail, class and artistic flair allows her to contribute significantly to event concept and design. This natural quality derives from her talent of photography. Her company Ty’Da offers great services to assist parents that want their children in commercials, print or the entertainment arena.  Sonya’s jovial spirit is a breath of fresh air to the team as she continues to contribute, evolve, and excel in her abilities, especially her networking skills, promotion and management of event tickets.

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KAREN THOMPSON

LADY DIAMONDS

Resourceful, Zealous, Diligent

Karen Thompson has been an essential part of our Travel Ambassador Team, previously serving as the dedicated social media manager for Ultimate Soul Escape. She played a vital role in managing the company’s social media presence, creating and curating content, scheduling posts, and monitoring engagement.
In addition to her role at Ultimate Soul Escape, Karen is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse skill set. She operates her preservation business, RIMTLLC, based in the state of Georgia....

In addition to her role at Ultimate Soul Escape, Karen is a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse skill set. She operates her preservation business, RIMTLLC, based in the state of Georgia. Furthermore, she is a licensed real estate agent in both Georgia and New York, boasting a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Karen’s extensive background in business and real estate brings a wealth of expertise to our team, contributing to the overall success of our endeavors.

What truly sets Karen apart is her unwavering dedication to the Ultimate Soul Escape mission. She has been an integral part of our team, offering her unique perspective and valuable insights. Karen also played an instrumental role in assisting the CEO with budgeting and various aspects of social media management.

The sisterhood shared between Karen, the CEO, and the group leaders, Team Lady Diamonds, is the bedrock of our success. This close-knit bond creates a balanced and harmonious environment where each member’s contributions are not only valued but celebrated and appreciated. Despite the multitude of responsibilities in her life and various businesses, Karen consistently dedicates her time and expertise to our operational preparations, serving as a true testament to her unwavering commitment to our shared vision.