Wencie Powell

Wencie Powell is a native of Moss Point, MS, living in South Florida. She’s the owner of Wencie’s Elegant Gifts & Designs and works as a Business Manager in Finance. Wencie is an alumnus of Jackson State University and received her Financial Markets Certificate from Yale University.

Wencie is the founder and CEO of The PowellR of Love Inc., a nonprofit social change unity promoting Love as the core principle of Life. Its mission is to empower ambassadors to serve communities and influence others to help make them stronger. Love is the crowning grace of humanity, and the organization believes “One heart needs another.”

Wencie is not just an Ambassador of Love, but also a Business Leader, community builder, and philanthropist. Her advocacy for female entrepreneurs and the advancement of small businesses is commendable. She holds leadership positions with The MillionHeiress Club LLC, an organization for minority women of excellence. Her accolades include the 2014 Power of Service, 2016 VIA Excellence, and 2018 Florida Good News Woman of Impact awards.

Wencie's personal life is a testament to her values. She comes from a close-knit family that instilled in her the importance of humility, passion, purpose, and helping others. Her achievements include being crowned Ms. American Elegance Lady 2021, former Miss Black World Teen MS 1984, and Miss Les Exquisite 1988. She has also had the opportunity to tour with The Canadian Mist Models of Chicago.