Jessica Williams
Jessica, a graduate of Howard University, was born in a small city called Moreno Valley, CA. Being the oldest, with twin siblings, she was considered "unique". Uniqueness wasn't shown through perfect grades, social popularity, or ideal physical image. It was shown as a result of life's lessons. Many of her experiences broke her and made her think she couldn't accomplish the dreams of a "little girl". As an adult those experiences gave her what she now needs to live up to the dreams of that "little girl". She now sees herself uplifting her generation and motivating the next generation of women for leadership.

The Essence of Ebony
In the midst of a generation where women are freely taking their clothes off for the next music video, families are crumbling, and sex seems to be the next big extreme sport, Williams is trying to make a difference. In this book, she talks to young women in a candid "no holds barred" way to make them question their own choices in an effort to understand their decisions. Williams has encountered her fair share of teenage issues. Still in her 20's, Williams' age and her past struggles give her an advantage to relate to her generation. Her stories are weaved throughout this book. Without passing judgment, Williams writes from both sides of a number of issues in an effort to provoke the necessary thought process young women are "leaping over" trying to keep up with a society that demands so much.