We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jotwyla Moore. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Jotwyla, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I am walking a path—intentionally, not aimlessly. One of my life mottos is “Living life on purpose,” because I believe in making deliberate choices that lead toward a meaningful destination. I’ve come to understand that the path of life is rarely straight. It winds through mountain highs and valley lows, through fierce storms and dry seasons.
There will be moments to pause, to rest, to inhale the fragrance of roses and marvel at the world around me—but never moments to wander without direction. I move with intention, guided by a mindset I’ve carefully cultivated: “Always focus forward.”
With strategic steps and a heart anchored in purpose, I trust that staying on this path will lead me to the right place, at the right time.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Empowerment Encounters LLC exists to provide inspiration, uplift and empowerment to all people. We specialize in providing inspiration through the written word, ministry and life coaching. We are hosting a Marriage Seminar on Saturday, October 18th 9AM – 1 PM. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chemistry-marriage-seminar-tickets-1410757747399?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-term=&utm-campaign=social&utm-medium=discovery&utm-content=attendeeshare
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
I learned the value of hard work equally from two remarkable men—my maternal grandfather, Howard Hines, and my father, Joe T. Brown.
My grandfather, Howard, was a coal miner who labored in both Kentucky and West Virginia. The father of nine children, he often had to walk miles just to catch a ride to get to work. Though he retired when I was just nine years old, his commitment to service didn’t end there. He remained active in his community as the president of the local community association and served faithfully as the leader of the Sunday School department at church. For decades, he gave his all to every task he took on—working and serving with unwavering dedication.
My father, Joe T. Brown, followed a similar path, working as a coal miner for over 30 years. As a roof bolter, he put in countless hours of overtime, often braving heavy snow and rough conditions to make it to work and provide for our family. But his work didn’t stop when his shift ended. He’s been the community’s go-to handyman for as long as I can remember—responding to late-night calls to fix a broken furnace, a failing refrigerator, or a car in need of repair.
Both of these great men shared a deep love for family and community. They labored with excellence, integrity, and heart—giving their all in everything they did.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
I share more about this part of my journey in my story in the anthology Girl, Get Up!
When I learned that my son was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD), a wave of emotions swept over me—shock, confusion, fear—but one of the most persistent feelings was disappointment. I had been the one chosen to carry, nourish, and protect him in my womb, and I couldn’t shake the overwhelming sense of failure. It felt like I had one job, and somehow, I didn’t succeed.
I wrestled with questions I couldn’t answer. How could I raise him to become all I had dreamed he would be when I was carrying him? How could I guide him into strength when I felt so broken myself?
But everything shifted when I began to see the truth: he was born with purpose. God doesn’t make mistakes. I realized that while I couldn’t control the external, I was still fully empowered to shape the internal—to help nurture his character, his confidence, his courage. My husband and I had been entrusted with a blank canvas, and it was still ours to paint.
The moment I changed my focus, everything changed. I stopped mourning the life I imagined and started celebrating the life we had been given—a life still full of promise, joy, and the possibility of greatness.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
Empowering marriages is extremely important to me. I believe in the institution and want to help others find joy in their partnerships.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When my time here is done, I hope people will say that I loved with all my heart—my God, my husband, and my family. That I extended kindness to those who needed it most, and that my smile brought light into someone’s dark day.
More than anything, I want to be remembered as a finisher—someone who followed through, who completed the assignments placed in her hands, and fulfilled her purpose in every area of life.
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