Dr. DeShonda M. Jennings is a dynamic early childhood education leader, author, and entrepreneur on a mission to empower childcare professionals. Drawing from her own experience of running a classroom that drained her physically, financially, and emotionally, she founded a powerful movement to shift childcare from burnout to breakthrough. Author of No More Broke Childcare Programs, Dr. Jennings offers a practical, no‑nonsense guide for providers to secure funding, build efficient systems, lead with confidence, and pay themselves without guilt.
Her story isn’t just theoretical—she’s been in the trenches, wearing every hat from teacher to janitor, and then pivoted into her CEO role by breaking free from hustle culture. With her signature straight-talk style, she champions smart structure over endless hustle, sustainable funding over personal drain, and legacy-building over constant survival. Known for her bold authenticity, Dr. Jennings equips childcare leaders to run profitable, purpose-driven programs that nurture families, staff, and themselves.