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Juanita Kelly (born July 1, 1974)is an American fashion designer and the creator of Goddess by Juanita Kelly clothing labels.

Early Life

Kelly was born in Newark New Jersey USA. She grew up in Plaindfield New Jersey USA. Juanita starting sewing at the age of 3 under her Grandmothers Clara Kelly's tutelage. Juanita started modeling at the age of 10 and continued into her mid twenties. She also danced professionally and acted during those years. Dancing on MTV's Club MTV and MTV's The Grind. After Kelly graduated from Rutgers University she started to hone her design and garment construction skills interning in the fashion industry.

Career After interning Kelly started Eugenia Model and Talent Management in 1999 where she represented aspiring models, actors and assorted talent. That same years Kelly launched her first clothing line ETC Fashions which specialized in construction of one of a kind garments which have been featured in major motion picture and worn by several A list celebrities.

Domestic Violence Juanita Kelly entered into a abusive relationship where she with stood mental, emotional as well of physical abuse for many years. Fearing for her life she found the courage to leave.

Community Involvement Due to Kelly's first hand experience as a battered women she began to lecture, host support groups and motivate women to escape abusive relations. She began to life coach