WME Signs Author and ‘Woman Evolve’ Founder Sarah Jakes Roberts (EXCLUSIVE)

WME has signed spiritual leader, author and “Woman Evolve” founder Sarah Jakes Roberts for representation.

The agency will collaborate with Jakes Roberts to expand her presence and mission to redefine what it means to be a woman of faith through public speaking, touring, film, TV and brand partnerships.

Jakes Roberts is the author of the New York Times bestsellers 2021’s “Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life and Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force” and 2024’s “Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force,” books that aim to help women pursue spiritual and personal transformation. Her next book, “The Power in Surrender: 100 Ways to Tap Into the Courage to Trust God’s Plan Over Fear, Worry, and Doubt,” is expected to hit shelves in March. She currently serves as co-senior pastor of The Potter’s House Dallas, leading the ministry alongside her husband, author and entrepreneur, Touré Roberts, and following in the footsteps of her father, noted pastor T.D. Jakes.

In 2017, Jakes Roberts founded Woman Evolve Inc., a digital multimedia platform dedicated to empowering women. The purpose of this movement, Woman Evolve’s mission statement proclaims, is to “equip women through spiritual and practical development with the tools necessary to evolve into the highest version of themselves.” Woman Evolve has expanded to include a successful podcast and annual conferences, which have engaged hundreds of thousands of participants.

In addition to WME, Jakes Roberts will continue to be represented by Jan Miller at Dupree, Miller & Associates for books.