HI, I´M JAN!
Don’t be defined by your imperfections. Rather let your imperfections be your guiding light defining your path to greatness!
Have you ever felt like you were living in the shadows?
It’s like standing on the sidelines at the middle school dance praying someone will notice you.
Innately, I felt all of this creativity. I felt like I could be successful. I wanted to be happy and popular and to make a difference. But I had Tourettes and was told I was not smart enough. And I certainly didn’t feel good enough. I just accepted the set of circumstances I was handed and didn’t try to change them.
I lived my life trying to please everyone just to be accepted. When I married it was said that it was a good match because I would be taken care of.
When I was 32, I reached a pivotal point in my life. My dissatisfaction in an unfulfilling job, the emotional toll of living up to everyone’s expectations of me but my own or maybe the lack of their expectations, trying to please everyone else but myself, and never be trusted to make any major decisions, I totally snapped.
I was tired of being an emotional leach. I wanted to be my own person. I was responsible for my own happiness. I didn’t want others to make decisions for me. I knew who I was. I had dreamed about it all my life. And by God, I was going to start living MY LIFE.
And that is exactly what I did. I found a counselor and began the process of reinventing myself. With two children in tow, I went back to school and received my degree in marketing. And I took a job very unconventional job. I was hired to write an entrepreneurial career program for youth offenders in a juvenile prison. It was a huge success.
Was all of this easy? No, it was hard.
I had to overcome limiting beliefs, build my self-esteem and find self-love. I had to overcome negativism. But what I gained was self-respect and no one can take that away from me ever again. . . I have a voice, I am no longer invisible, I have a purpose. I became a national career and at-risk consultant.
I now teach women how to change their mindset and empower them to build their best life.
Each of you has a gift you bring to society. Everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. It doesn’t matter if you are in a 9 to 5 or have your own business. You are full of ideas, and dreams.
Only you have the power to change your life.
Only you have the power to change your situation.
Only you have the power to make your dreams come true.
Only you have the power to live your best life.
I did it against all odds. So can you!
a few more
FUN FACTS THINGS ABOUT ME
IF I WASN´T AN ENTREPRENEUR..
I’d probably still be a journalist. I really did love building a relationship with the community and chasing down stories.
MY FAV ACTIVITY..
I have always loved music since I was young. My favorite bands are The National, The Killers and Queen.
I´M MOST THANKFUL FOR...
My family! My husband, brothers and parents are absolutely everything to me. Plus, I can’t forget about my team!
I LOVE TO EAT..
Literally anything Mediterranean food, sushi with avocado and Mexican food.
MY IDEAL VACATION
Anywhere with good people and good food. Even better if I can travel with just a carry-on.
MY PASSION
Teaching women that they can create anything they want, and making healthy living as enjoyable as possible as a close second.