Dr. Telissa Franklin

Telisa Franklin Brand - CEO

Inspirational. Unique. Loving.

Dr. Telisa Franklin Emmy‑nominated leader, visionary entrepreneur, and fierce community advocate from Memphis’ historic Douglass neighborhood transforms adversity into empowerment. A licensed life coach, Christian counselor, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and diversity & inclusion practitioner, she leads Telisa Franklin Media, Memphis Juneteenth, and I Love My Community CDC while engaging audiences as a dynamic radio and TV personality. Author of Team Victorious; MVP; Juneteenth Activity Book; From Seed to Success; and Faith and Finances, Telisa blends faith, strategy, and lived experience to ignite resilience, unity, and measurable impact. Currently pursuing a Criminal Justice degree at LeMoyne‑Owen College, she remains deeply rooted in service, leadership, and lifting the next generation.