Educator. Author. Leader.
Professional Identity
Dr. Lynnecia S. Eley is an award-winning Assistant Dean, Adjunct Professor, and best-selling author whose work sits at the intersection of confidence, leadership, and identity. As The Confidence Doula™, she supports ambitious, faith-grounded women and young adults who want to lead with authenticity and step into their purpose with clarity.
She is widely recognized for her contributions to higher education, leadership development, and women’s empowerment. In October 2025, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Christian Leadership and Business for her impact across academia, authorship, and community leadership. Her work is rooted in a simple belief: confidence isn’t about performance, it’s about alignment.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dr. Eley is a wife, mother, educator, and entrepreneur who values family, faith, and community. Her approach is shaped by her lived experiences, cultural roots, and a deep commitment to helping women thrive personally and professionally. Her journey reflects resilience, intention, and the belief that purpose evolves as we evolve.
Professional Expertise
With experience across academic leadership, coaching, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Eley brings a unique lens to personal and professional development. Her background includes:
• University Assistant Dean supporting graduate programs in analytics, technology, and security; and Adjunct Professor teaching Ethics in Project Management
• Leadership and confidence coach for women in early and mid-career roles
• Best-selling author of several books and creator of multiple leadership tools
• Certified DISC Personality Analyst focused on behavioral awareness and leadership style development
• Speaker and facilitator for universities, nonprofits, corporations, and women’s groups
• Co-founder of platforms supporting women’s leadership, empowerment, and representation
Across every role, her focus remains the same: helping people grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Signature Frameworks
Authorship & Creative Leadership
Authorship & Creative Leadership
Dr. Eley is the creator of three proprietary frameworks used across coaching, workshops, and leadership spaces:
The BIRTH Framework
Supports identity development, strengthens self-trust, and builds aligned daily practices.
The BOLD Framework
Helps women embrace visibility, stand firm in their decisions, and lead with conviction.
The AAA Framework
Guides women through releasing what no longer serves them, making aligned changes, and grounding themselves in truth.
Her frameworks are practical, human-centered, and designed to support women as they grow, shift, and lead.
Authorship & Creative Leadership
Authorship & Creative Leadership
Authorship & Creative Leadership
As a 8X author, Dr. Eley has written and contributed to works that inspire purpose, clarity, and confidence. Her catalog includes:
• Birth with Purpose
• Coffee & Confidence
• The 3M’s of Writing Your Book Toolkit (International Impact Book Award)
• Do What You Love… But Always with Confidence
• Full Circle: The Freedom in Finding Me Again
• Contributions to Stuck Is Not Your Story, The Brave Nina: Nasir Finds Confidence, and Becoming Unapologetic
Her books and tools are used by students, emerging leaders, authors, and professionals seeking confidence that lasts.
Academic Impact
Authorship & Creative Leadership
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
In the classroom, Dr. Eley teaches Ethics in Project Management, where she challenges students to examine their values, decisions, and assumptions about leadership. Her teaching style blends reflection, real-world application, and ethical reasoning to help students grow as thoughtful, grounded leaders.
She is known for creating inclusive spaces that push students toward critical thinking and deeper self-awareness.
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Dr. Eley is the co-founder of:
• Two Queens Media
• Soigné + Swank Magazine®
• Eta Rho Sigma Sorority, Inc.
Through these platforms, she uplifts women’s stories, expands representation, and builds communities centered on leadership, empowerment, and purpose. Her leadership reflects integrity, authenticity, and a commitment to legacy-building.
Awards & Recognition
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Awards & Recognition
Her commitment to service, leadership, and women’s empowerment has earned her multiple honors, including:
• University Dean's Service Award (2022)
• President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
• Honorary Doctorate in Christian Leadership and Business (2025)
• International Impact Book Award for The 3M’s of Writing Your Book Toolkit
• Additional awards across authorship, education, and community leadership
Mission & Philosophy
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Eley’s work is grounded in a core truth: women deserve confidence that feels real, grounded, and whole. She believes in leadership that honors identity, values, and purpose. Her approach centers on clarity, alignment, and sustainable confidence for women who are ready to grow without performing.
She shares these principles through her biweekly BIRTH with Purpose newsletter on LinkedIn, where she engages a community of leaders committed to purposeful growth and grounded leadership.
Follow her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lynneciaeley
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Full Circle Is Almost Here
Full Circle: The Freedom in Finding Me Again is my most honest work. This memoir-"ish" reflects the moments that shaped me, stretched me, and brought me back home to myself. I share the parts of my story I once held in silence, the lessons I had to learn with intention, and the healing that followed choosing peace over performance.
Presale open: November 30, 2025.
Release date: January 27, 2026.