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How this heart-Centered Publisher Builds Businesses that Ignite Lives and Uplift Humanity
Forbes Press Release
Writing a book can be an excellent marketing strategy but writing with the sole purpose of making money won’t cut it. Writing a book from your heart, centred around your unique story, will reach more people, and build a community of followers who resonate with your message and want to know more about your brand.
Meet JB Owen, the Founder and CEO of Ignite Publishing, a book publishing company she created in 2018 on the premise that stories bring people together and ignite moments. JB helps to transform writers into business owners by showing them how to become “authorpreneurs” and ignite their business through authentic storytelling.
Lady JB Owen Featured in L’Officiel UK’s Inspiring Leaders of 2024
Lady JB Owen, Founder and CEO of Ignite Publishing and Chief Humanity Officer of Ignite Humanity, has been honored by L’Officiel UK in their feature: “Inspiring Leaders of 2024: Those Who Disrupt by Redefining Leadership and Empowerment.”
As a visionary entrepreneur and global thought leader, Lady JB Owen is celebrated for her transformative approach to leadership, her unwavering commitment to empowerment, and her dedication to igniting possibility in individuals and communities worldwide. Her groundbreaking initiatives, including her work with the Ignite Humanity movement, her bestselling Ignite book series, and her mission to build 10,000 schools globally, have redefined what it means to lead with purpose and compassion.
Lady JB Owen’s feature in L’Officiel UK highlights her innovative strategies, her ability to inspire action, and her profound impact on fostering leadership that uplifts and transforms lives. This recognition cements her place as one of the most influential leaders shaping the future of leadership and empowerment.
Lady JB Owen, CEO & Founder of Ignite Humanity, Receives the Ignite Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards in Anaheim, California
BY THE Los Angeles TRIBUNE EDITORIAL TEAM
On September 9th, 2022, Canadian entrepreneur, 22-time bestselling author, publisher, mentor, and founder of Ignite Publishing™, Lady JB Owen, was honored at the 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards for her philanthropy and humanitarian contributions through her initiative, Ignite Humanity.
Produced by Create Impact and Be Great!, the ceremony was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Anaheim Marriott Convention Center and honored 15 individuals for their humanitarian, philanthropy, and social impact work. These humanitarians came together to celebrate how each and every one of them has created a positive impact and a ripple effect in their communities. From a 13-year-old change-maker to celebrity actors, musicians, nonprofit founders, and socially conscious entrepreneurs, the award ceremony was filled with fantastic people from all different backgrounds. Each honoree exemplified the intention of “How can I help?” through their work. The atmosphere of the ceremony was one of celebration, excitement and love.
THIS FEMALE ENTREPENEUR IS DETERMINED TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Entrepreneur Magazine Cover Edition
JB Owen is a seasoned entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Ignite Publishing™, Ignite Moments Media, JBO Global Inc, Lotus Liners™ and travels internationally as a motivational speaker, teacher, and mentor. In addition to her myriad of business dealings, she is also a 19-time International Best-Selling author with the goal of igniting a global change by connecting the world through stories.
JB Owen has always been an entrepreneur. Her first business was selling Kool-Aid at the age of seven. By age nine, she had started her second venture. “I sold handmade necklaces at a local tavern to couples passing by. I loved to see the smile that my creative work could bring” As she grew older, she would continue to feed her entrepreneurial spirit. Over the next years she would start a nail shop, a clothing company, a eco-friendly feminine hygiene company and several other endeavors.
JB Owen is Knighted
This prestigious investiture ceremony will be held at The Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV, to welcome new members as Knights and Ladies/Dames on June 4th-5th, 2022.
The Sovereign and Royal House of Cappadocia and The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen will be holding an investiture event at The Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV, for several nominees, including JB Owen. Owen has been hand-selected and approved on account of her service as a global leader working towards bettering the lives of others.
Much of JB’s leadership comes from the incredible impact she has made throughout her 30 years as a female business owner and entrepreneur. Her most recent accolades come from the global impact she has created with her publishing company, Ignite Publishing. Ignite goes beyond publishing internationally bestselling books that focus on empowerment, transformation, and community. They allow authors to share their powerful personal stories meant to inspire and connect with all who read them.
Feminine Leadership: How Women are Transforming the Landscape of Leadership for the Better
In the realm of leadership, a profound shift is taking place, one that is reshaping organizations, industries, and societies as a whole. This transformation is being driven by feminine leadership; a style of leadership that draws on qualities...
Meridian Source News Tandem Cycling from Canada to Mexico
JB Owen and Peter Giesin were featured in the Meridian Source News on August 31, 2023! Check out the article below.
Gringo Gazette News Feature Tandem Cycling from Canada to Mexico
JB Owen and Peter Giesin were featured in the Gringo Gazette News on August 31, 2023! Check out the article below.
JB Owen Named Outstanding Innovator of the Year at the 2023 Waterfront Awards
Lady JB Owen is Nominated JB Owen was recently celebrated at the 2023 Waterfront Awards as their Outstanding Innovator of the Year. This yearly red carpet charity gala hosted by Waterfront Magazine celebrates the achievements of outstanding women...
Igniting Humanity-One person at a time
Published on July 26, 2023 We hold this space now and then for those who simply show up every day with a radiant, uplifting spirit coupled with a genuine willingness to give back. That said, as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of this award-winning...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Leadership
Published on July 19, 2023, by Amanda Greyfield A feature on successful women who have broken through barriers to reach positions of leadership and the challenges they faced along the way. The glass ceiling has long been a barrier for women trying...
Financial Literacy for Women
Published on July 19, 2023 The importance of financial literacy for women and how it can help close the gender pay gap Financial literacy is an essential skill for women in today’s world. With the gender pay gap still alive and well, it is more...
Lady JB Owen And Her Charity Initiative, Ignite Humanity, Receives $100,000 Donation From Traverse TV For School Of Hope
Published on March 10, 2023 JB Owen shares, “The way to Ignite Humanity is to Ignite what is possible in children's minds. We can do that by building schools and providing education and literacy. On February 10th, 2023, Lady JB Owen, founder and...
Lady JB Owen, CEO & Founder of Ignite Humanity, Receives the Ignite Humanitarian Award at the 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards in Anaheim, California
BY THE TRIBUNE EDITORIAL TEAM ON OCTOBER 11, 2022 On September 9th, 2022, Canadian entrepreneur, 22-time bestselling author, publisher, mentor, and founder of Ignite Publishing™, Lady JB Owen, was honored at the 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards...
2022 Humanitarian Awards Produced By Be Great! Will Create Impact By Honoring Philanthropists Through Social Impact
By Tom Chesser Hosted on Friday, September 9th – Be Great! and Create Impact have teamed up to produce a magical one-day event dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating individuals and organizations who are advancing humanity and...
This Female Entrepeneur Is Determined to Change the World
Meet JB Owen, the Pink Billionaire Looking to Impact A Billion Lives Around the World By Jamieson Murphy June 30, 2022 JB Owen is a seasoned entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Ignite Publishing™, Ignite Moments Media, JBO Global Inc, Lotus...
JB Owen, Top Female Transformation Leader, Ignites Humanity With Upcoming Book, Film, And Charity Collaboration Project
Ignite Publishing announces Ignite Humanity, a project compiling the wisdom and insight of global thought leaders in both book and video format, all while raising money to build schools and homes for those in need. Ignite Publishing...
JB Owen, Top Female Transformational Leader, Will Be Knighted In Las Vegas On June 4th-5th, 2022
This prestigious investiture ceremony will be held at The Venetian Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV, to welcome new members as Knights and Ladies/Dames on June 4th-5th, 2022. The Sovereign and Royal House of Cappadocia and The Royal Order of...
JB Owen, Fast Becoming the World Top Female Transformational Leader, Ignites Others During Women’s History Month
JB Owen, entrepreneur, bestselling author, mentor, speaker, and CEO of Ignite Publishing, has spent the month of March showing the world the power and excitement of being a woman in business. Ignite, the leader in empowerment publishing, has been...
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Focusing On 9 Powerful Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Making This World A Better Place Today
Written by Tom Chesser of Rise Up Media & MarketingWomen’s History Month is a time to reflect on the courage of women in past generations and celebrate the efforts and bravery that now affords women the opportunities they have today. Today, in...
JB Owen Ignites Happiness At The 2022 International Day of Happiness Networking Event To Break The Guinness Book Of World Records
JB Owen, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, attended The Happy Neighborhood Project’s International Day of Happiness networking event on Friday, March 18th, 2022, to help them break the world record for most people speed networking. Owen’s core...
JB Owen’s Ignite Publishing Turns Writers into Authors
Whether you have simply had a genuine interest in storytelling throughout your life or you are already a published author, getting your book in readers’ hands is hard work for anyone. There is a lot to navigate when dealing with content writing, as...
JB Owen Creates Success For All With Triple Win Philosophy
When seeking success, it is essential that it be done in a way that is genuine and comes from the heart. Gaining success through manipulation, unfair business practices, competitiveness, or materialism can be harmful to the world and the people...
JB Owen’s Ignite Publishing partners with nonprofits
Many large publishing companies are solely focused on making sales and publishing as much content as possible. It is hard to find one that wants what’s best for the author and their community. JB Owen is challenging that ideal, and is dedicated to...
JB Owen Shares the Importance of Telling Your Story to Empower Yourself and Others
Everybody has a story to tell, but not everybody chooses to share their stories with the world. However, sharing a story can have life-changing impacts on others who can relate to the story or are moved by it in some way. People can empower...
JB Owen’s Collaborative Book Showcases Inspiring Stories Told by Women for Women
Storytelling has been a way for humans to connect with one another for thousands of years. By sharing stories with one another, people can connect and relate to each other’s life experiences in ways that can unite them and generate empathetic...
Helping Writers Tackle Challenges in Publishing: JB Owen Takes Them By the Hand
Weekly Post GazetteIt’s typical for writers to face challenges when curating their stories, but an even more frustrating roadblock is finding the right publishing company to work with. Many find the sales-driven industry to be off-putting, and even...
JB OWEN EMPOWERS WRITERS TO TURN IDEAS INTO BESTSELLERS
Written by: ALI RAZA of Basin Reboot Everyone has a story to tell, but putting pen to paper and sharing that story is a tough challenge. Many writers are lost when it comes to telling their stories in a compelling way, or simply understanding the...
JB Owen Changes the Game for Feminine Care Products with Lotus Liners
Typically, women and people with uteruses experience monthly periods for several days at a time—this is a significant portion of their lives! Purchasing disposable menstrual hygiene products can be expensive, as well as harmful to the environment...
In Focus | JB Owen of Be Your Quintessence Now
In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it...
Finding A Better Way To Ignite Lives With JB Owen
When you share your transformational story, you create impact and ignite lives. JB Owen, the founder and CEO at Ignite You, is passionate about working with people who have a higher mission and purpose. When you share your transformational story,...
Authority Presswire-Ignite Publishing, JB Owen, And Les Brown Prepare To Launch Their Latest Book, Ignite The Hunger In You, And Raise Money For Charity
Media Contact Company Name: Rise Up Media & Marketing Contact Person: Tom Chesser Email: [email protected] Phone: 210-289-5996 Country: United States Website: http://riseupmedia-marketing.vcardinfo.com/Ignite Publishing announces...
Authority Presswire-JB Owen, Founder, And CEO Of Ignite Publishing, Shares How She Built A Business That Ignites Lives And Uplifts Humanity
Media Contact Company Name: Rise Up Media & Marketing Contact Person: Tom Chesser Email: [email protected] Phone: 210-289-5996 Country: United States Website: http://riseupmedia-marketing.vcardinfo.com/JB’s dream is to ignite the...
Forbes-How This Heart-Centred Publisher Builds Businesses That Ignite Lives And Uplift Humanity
By Melissa Houston on November 9, 2021 Forbes Writing a book can be an excellent marketing strategy but writing with the sole purpose of making money won’t cut it. Writing a book from your heart, centred around your unique story, will reach more...
A family affair: Couple cycling 6700 kilometres for charity
By Morris Prokop on July 30, 2021 White Horse Daily Star JB Owen, Founder and Publisher of Ignite Publishing, and her husband, Peter Giesin, CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of Ignite, are travelling up to the Top of the World near Dawson City for a...
From Alberta to Alaska: Charitable cyclists look to build classrooms in Cambodia
Jul 5, 2021 4:18 PM By: Alaska Highway News A couple from Red Deer is passing through Fort St. John on July 5, aiming to reach Alaska by bike and with the goal of raising $35,000 to build a school in Cambodia. The tandem cycling duo of JB Owen and...
Red Deerians return from tandem bike ride across Canada
By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19) of Red Deer News Now Sep 13, 2020 | 1:23 PM A Red Deer couple returned home this week following a 5,000 kilometre tandem bike ride across Canada. JB Owen and Peter Giesin married three years ago, with the former...
Albertan couple cycling across Canada make a stop in Timmins to inspire
Lydia Chubak CTV News Published Friday, August 14, 2020 7:12PM EDTTIMMINS -- The pandemic has affected all of us, but an Albertan woman is refusing to wait for life to get back to normal. JB Owen, who recently turned fifty years old, jumped on a...
Red Deer Woman Cycles through Kindersley, Headed for Halifax
By Mallorie RastKindersley Social Published July 22, 2020Red Deer local JB Owens passed through Kindersley last night as part of her over 5,000 km cycling journey from Western Canada to the Maritimes. Only one of Owens’ five remarkable goals, the...
“Ignite Your Life For Women”, 35 International Female Authors Created A Phenomenal Book To Change The Life Of Every Woman, That Is Like No Other; Destined To Impact The World
Ignite Your Life for Women takes readers on an epic journey as each author describes an “IGNITE” moment that catapulted them forward & transformed their lives. You will discover powerful “ignite” moments for yourself & feel motivated to...
JB Owen, “The Pink Billionaire,” Brings 21 International Female Authors To San Francisco, CA On May 16th – 17th To Launch The Latest Compilation Book: “Ignite Your Life For Women”
Only once will they be together to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment in San Francisco, CA; May 16th – 17th in an exciting evening book launch, Barnes and Noble book signing, and a fabulous lunch-and-learn speaker panel....