This Is Us
raven: a messenger of wisdom,
intelligence, transformation
grace: a disposition to show
kindness or compassion
“Either write something worth reading, or do something worth writing.”
-Benjamin Franklin
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Jennifer Grace
Jennifer Grace is the co-founder and driving force behind Raven and Grace Press. With almost two decades of experience in mindset and marketing coaching, motivational speaking, and corporate training, Jennifer brings a unique blend of business savvy and personal growth expertise to her role as publisher.
As the spearhead of Raven + Grace Press marketing department, Jennifer is committed to helping authors achieve success by crafting powerful book marketing campaigns that engage readers and drive sales. Her goal-oriented approach, honed through years of leadership roles with major brands like Prada, Facebook, and Turner, ensures a strategic, impact-driven promotion strategy for every book.
As the certified lead trainer in the renowned Clarity and Culture Catalyst Program, based on the Creativity in Business Course from Stanford University, Jennifer blends emotional intelligence with entrepreneurial thinking with every project.
In addition to her publishing endeavors, Jennifer is a Hay House author, radio show host, TED X speaker, and sought-after corporate mindset trainer whose seven-figure enterprise, JG Enterprises, has inspired people worldwide. Her work has been featured across major media outlets like NBC, ABC, Lifetime, Huffington Post, and prominent radio shows.
With an unwavering commitment to helping authors share their voices and readers find transformative books, Jennifer Grace is ushering in a new era of mindful publishing at Raven and Grace Press.
Raven Petty
As co-founder and publisher at Raven and Grace Press, Raven oversees the submissions process and provides developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading services, as well as assists in project management and completion. Working alongside authors, her goal is to deliver a stand-out product that reflects their personal brand and mission.
Raven Petty is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in English, which included course work in linguistics, grammar, film, and literature. During college, her goal was to become an editor at a book publishing company.
One month after graduation, Raven began her proofreading career at a digital publication and print magazine company in Franklin, Tennessee. During this time, she worked her way up to project manager where she led a team of 40 contract writers and edited assignments for more than 60 publications a year. She also began a freelance career editing and proofreading thrillers, comic books, cookbooks, website copy, film screenplays, and lifestyle articles. Raven also became well versed in search engine optimization, hard copy design and layout, and organization for content management systems.
After several years, she accepted a director of content marketing position at a vacation rental management company. In her role, she generated millions of dollars in revenue by writing travel blogs, informative articles, landing pages, press releases, social media posts, and e-newsletters. Raven was also responsible for overseeing the content and social media strategy for more than 100 entrepreneurs under the brand and promoting their services.
During Covid, she was called to become a certified life coach and began working with women on stress management and personal development. Coaching was a natural progression since Raven has been in a leadership position for more than 25 years. She continues to work as a life coach and helps upcoming authors start, commit, and finish their projects by overcoming imposter syndrome and procrastination.
In her spare time, Raven enjoys reading, rocking out at concerts, painting, yoga, hiking, kayaking, and watching movies. You may even see her volunteering at the Nashville Zoo, Nashville Comic Con, and Nashville Horror Con.
Interview
Interview with Raven Petty
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
By the beach, relaxed with coffee and a good book.
Where would you like to live?
I’d test out Hawaii, the Florida Keys, Ireland, and Italy.
What is your most treasured possession?
My soul.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Learn to relax easily. It’s a struggle most days.
Who are your heroes in real life?
People fighting to make the world a little easier to live in despite the bs.
Which living person do you most admire?
Too many to list. I love learning about people by reading their autobiographies and stories. Love celebrity autobiographies.
What is your motto?
Do you. Worry about your happiness, no one else’s.
Which words or phrases do you overuse?
Awesome. Have you had enough water today?
What do you value in your friends?
Their ability to make me laugh and say YES to my crazy ideas.
What are your three favorite books: Fiction, Non Fiction, Biography/Memoir?
Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling, You Are A Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero, Untamed by Glennon Doyle
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what would it be?
A mermaid to swim and sunbathe all day. Or an oak tree, stay rooted and go through the seasons with trust.
What is your favorite comfort food?
Popcorn. I will not share it.
How do you like to spend an hour of free time?
Either cleaning or reading, depends on the day.
Interview with Jennifer Grace
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Game night with my friends and partner Sev, laughing so hard…we cry.
Where would you like to live?
Nashville, TN – which is great…because I just moved here!
What is your most treasured possession?
My son Cole
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
The fact that I go up and down 20 pounds like a yo yo…. every other year!
Who are your heroes in real life?
Single Mothers.
Which living person do you most admire?
My partner Sev- he is the kindest and most generous person I know.
What is your motto?
Don’t think about it… just do it
Which words or phrases do you overuse?
F*CK
What do you value in your friends?
That they all are extremely grounded and simultaneously…just a little bit unhinged.
What are your three favorite books: Fiction, Non Fiction, Biography/Memoir?
She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb, The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what would it be?
I would probably choose to come back as a cat. Basking in the warmth of the sun’s rays all day would be my ultimate reward for the accomplishments of this lifetime.
What is your favorite comfort food?
Linguini and Clam Sauce. Period.
How do you like to spend an hour of free time?
Reading a good book on my front porch rocking chair.
