An Inspired Chat with Jacqueline DeLeon of Bucks County

We recently had the chance to connect with Jacqueline DeLeon and have shared our conversation below.

Jacqueline , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
I have been 100% sober for 9 years, and sobriety has not only transformed my personal life but has also become a core part of my work as an influencer and community leader here in Bucks County.

Through my brand, I use my platform to inspire others, reduce stigma, and show that sobriety can be empowering, glamorous, and deeply fulfilling. I share my story openly to create connection, hope, and visibility for others in or seeking recovery—proving you can rebuild your life, your family, and your future with strength, dignity, and grace.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am the Founder & Owner of Bucks County Mama™️, LLC. Known affectionately as “Bucks County’s best friend”, I am dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible people, businesses, and events that make this region so special. Through my platform on Instagram, Facebook & Tik Tok, I highlights the vibrant community and everything that makes Bucks County a truly remarkable place to live, work, and play.

I’ve had the honor of working with Governor Shapiro on a tourism campaign, The Hard Rock Hotel, Camelback Resort, Super Bowl winner & NFL star Justin Renfrow, and numerous luxury hotels, restaurants, and events. I bring a warm, authentic, and elevated voice to every collaboration.

Bucks County Mama, LLC is a locally rooted and professionally curated lifestyle brand that celebrates the best of LOCAL • LIVING • LUXURY across Bucks County and beyond. I am a proud sober mother, speaker, social media expert, and community leader, Bucks County Mama is more than a brand—it’s a movement.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Don’t “should” all over yourself. I was terrified to share my sobriety – the judgement it may carry. I don’t fit the “influencer mold” – so I made my own. I was ready to be authentic, and break free of the narrative of being perfect and pretending. I decided to be honest, & create real connection. My soul was ready, & I think others were craving what’s real. They’re tired of filters, façades, and picture-perfect lives that don’t exist beyond the screen

I can be a holistic wellness seeker who loves meditation and self-care, and still embrace the beauty of Botox, filler, and modern aesthetics. I’ve lost 100 pounds with semaglutide at Bella Mobile Aesthetics, and I share it openly because shame has no seat at my table.

You can be a mom, a wife, a chronic illness warrior, and an entrepreneur all at once. You can be soft and strong, grounded and glamorous. You can start over, start fresh, or start something brand new at any age or stage of life.
You don’t have to fit into anyone else’s definition of what a woman “should” be. You can be your own kind of influencer, write your own story, and build a life that feels like yours.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes. I built my brand & business from the ground up, alone, no team, with no product. Just me. It’s having my own back, believing in myself, even on the hard days. There will be closed doors, “no’s”, & mistakes. Learn, rest, and take another step. Accept that people will copy you, things aren’t always fair – acceptance doesn’t mean we have to like it. I stay true to my core values – I let go of anything that doesn’t align with that even if it means less money. It’s keeping faith, on the late nights, the moments of doubt, and fear. I visit with fear, but I don’t unpack and live there.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
Let’s be honest — women who tear down other women to make themselves look & feel superior are the most toxic of all. Empowered women don’t attack, they uplift. I find it ironic that in a movement of women “aging gracefully” without hair color, makeup, perhaps Botox, comes a narrative of shame, judgement, & implying others aren’t evolved if they do such things. Real feminism is allowing space for each journey, & being humble enough to honor the choices of others. We perpetuate a narrative that men must accept women, when we need to start with women authenticity accepting other women. Real strength is found in building each other up, not in trying to break each other down, & honoring each others path.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What light inside you have you been dimming?
I work on comparing myself to others who are able to speak publicly with ease and excellence. My knee jerk, even after all of these years, is to want to say “no” to speaking on a panel, podcast, be featured in a publication, or news outlet. I dim my Light when I compare. Here is what I have learned… the world does need to see imperfections. Nothing with a soul is perfect, & perfection is an illusion that keeps us isolated. I say “yes” scared, I speak and may turn read, or stumble on my words, and there is a sea of other people who will relate to that.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.buckscomama.com
• Instagram: @buckscountymama
• Facebook: Jackie DeLeon
• Other: Tik Tok: @buckscountymama

Image Credits
Kim Flannery & Jay Garrison professional photography