Ask the Experts | Jessica Janzen | IG Live Q&A
Jessica Janzen is a motivational speaker, business coach, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. Jessica’s world blew up in 2016 when doctors delivered the news that her son had a rare genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). At the time, there was no cure, no treatment and she was told her son wouldn't make his first birthday.
After overcoming the loss of her son, Lewiston, Jessica decided she didn't want to be in survival mode a minute longer. She used her pain as rocket fuel to create the change she desired and built a life of joy and success. Through her advocacy work, Jessica breaks through barriers to make life-changing impact for a more accessible, and joyful world. She is the master of getting unstuck and bringing the joy to any situation.
Jessica's mission is to empower leaders, teams, and individuals to reach their fullest potential by providing them with her Roadmap For Resiliency and strategies for navigating mental health and burnout.
Through engaging storytelling and inspiring life lessons, she aims to cultivate a possibility mindset that enables individuals to answer the question of "So Now What" and spiral upwards towards success and joy.
Jessica is the recipient of The Doc Seaman Individual Philanthropist Award 2021 Generosity of Spirit Award, 2022, the Dr. Katie Manders Courage to Inspire Award and Calgary's Top 40 under 40 in 2022. She is the Co-Founder of The Love for Lewiston Foundation - impacting lives across Canada and supporting critical research and medical needs for families living SMA and The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. Her advocacy work led to the implementation of Newborn Screening for SMA - ensuring no baby gets undiagnosed. To date, the Foundation has raised over $2 Million dollars. Her book 'Bring The Joy' has helped thousands of individuals reconnect to joy and is a bestseller. Jessica is an expert in resiliency, mental health, dreaming big and of course, all things joy.
Questions answered:
How do you cultivate joy when the weight of decisions, finances, and parenting feels heavy?
How can I tell the difference between a nudge and listening to my inner red flag warning signals and pushing through fear?
How can we make time for little joys when we need to hustle before the holidays?
What is your perspective on money and its impact on joy?
How can I balance honoring my difficult emotions while still inviting joy into my life?
I’m grieving the loss of someone close to me, how can I allow myself to experience moments of joy without guilt?
What practices can help me stay connected to joy during a difficult breakup?
When I’m feeling isolated or disconnected from others, what can I do to cultivate joy and connection in small ways?
How can I learn to recognize and celebrate moments of joy that might be subtle or easily overlooked in my day-to-day life?
How can I use acts of kindness or service to others as a way to bring more joy to my own life?