Biography

Lady VJ is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and refinement expert whose journey of influence began early. Recognized as a natural leader and honored twice as Head Girl during her formative years, she has spent over two decades helping leaders, families, and organizations navigate their most important moments with confidence and grace. Whether advising presidential teams, royal families, or global executives, her mission is simple: to honor both the individual and the moment through the art of refinement.

As an Executive Coach-in-Residence and faculty member for multiple global initiatives, she guides high-level leaders across the United States, Africa, and Europe. Through these platforms, she equips executives with the poise and cross-cultural fluency needed to navigate complex global landscapes.

A multi-creative serial entrepreneur, Lady VJ is the Founder and Chief Elegance Officer of NOTIQ, a global sustainable lifestyle brand celebrated for its elegant personal organization tools and distributed through major retailers, including Target. Driven by a deep commitment to personal excellence, she also founded Pelworth—Houston’s premier modern finishing school—where she advises professionals, executives, and private households seeking to elevate their standards.

As the Founding Principal of the Modern Etiquette & Elegance Alliance (theMEEA), she is defining a new global standard for practitioners worldwide. A Certified Modern Etiquette & Elegance Coach (CMEC), Lady VJ believes that in an increasingly automated world, refinement is the ultimate human advantage. Through the Alliance, she mentors those building distinguished careers in the business of etiquette and elegance.

Her perspective is shaped by a rich international background and a mastery of strategic communication. Trained in protocol across Europe, America, and Africa, she holds professional credentials from The Protocol School of Washington and FIT New York. This expertise in high-stakes communication extends to ClearToGive, where she equips ministry leaders to inspire generosity with clarity, honor, and zero pressure.

With a thoughtful blend of structure and creativity, Lady VJ inspires professionals to bridge the gap between technical skill and refined presence, empowering them to walk boldly in the fullness of their talents and calling. When she is not keynoting or coaching, she stays active in her local community and church. She finds great joy in the quiet arts—reading, writing, and drawing—and in the simple, everyday grace of cooking for her husband, their children, and their beloved Maltese dog.