Jacquiline Cox aka Listen Linda

CEO. Author. Advocate. Kingdom Woman. Walking Testimony.

Hey y’all, I’m Jacquiline Cox—but most of y’all know me as Listen Linda. I wear a lot of

crowns, and every one of ‘em was earned, not given. I’m a 17-time best-selling, award-

winning author, the CEO of Listen Linda Brand & Marketing, and the Founder & Editor-in-

Chief of Listen Linda Magazine. I use my platform to empower, enlighten, and elevate

others—especially women who’ve been through the fire but came out dripping in grace.

I proudly hold the title of Mrs. Illinois USA Ambassador, and I was humbled to receive the

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award signed by President Joe Biden himself. I’ve also

been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from MainSeed University for my impact in faith,

media, and mentorship.

But let me be clear—I didn’t get here without the storm. I’m a Lupus warrior, thyroid cancer

survivor, and I live with fibromyalgia. I’m also a proud mama bear to two amazing Black

sons, one with ADHD and one on the autism spectrum. Every challenge I’ve faced—health,

heartbreak, loss, racism, and family drama—I turned into purpose. Writing? That became

my therapy. My warfare. My praise break on paper.

I created Listen Linda Speaks on Patheos and Medium Digest because women like us need

real talk, real healing, and real hope. From devotionals and coloring books to faith-filled

interviews and animated video content, I’m on assignment for God—and I’m not shrinking

to make anyone else feel comfortable.

Now let’s talk about my latest piece in the powerful anthology The Resilient TWO. My

chapter is called “Getting Write, Before I Get Left,” and baby, it’s real. I go deep into how

writing became my survival tool—how I let the pen speak when my voice was tired, when

my body was weak, and when I was battling silently while smiling publicly. This chapter is

for every woman who had to write her way through the wilderness and still find her way

back to herself.

Call to Action:

Sis… if you’ve ever had to encourage others while your own heart was breaking, if you’ve

ever had to put yourself back together while folks watched you like you were already

whole—this is for you. My story in The Resilient TWO is a mirror, a message, and a

movement.

Go grab your copy now, support your girl, and remind the world that God’s not through with

us yet—we’re just getting write!