In this deeply moving and insightful episode of The Business of Doing Business, host Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with Jessica Janzen, a speaker, author, philanthropist, and coach who has dedicated her life to bringing the joy. Jessica shares her extraordinary journey of resilience—from experiencing bullying and battling mental health struggles to facing the heartbreaking loss of her son, Lewiston, to spinal muscular atrophy.
Despite unimaginable pain, Jessica embraced a mindset shift that led her to create the Love for Lewiston Foundation, raise over $3 million for research and support, and become a beacon of joy for others. Through this candid conversation, she and Dwayne explore the power of perspective, the importance of mental and physical health, and how choosing joy—even in the darkest times—can transform lives.
Join us as Jessica offers practical steps on how to build a life filled with meaning, connection, and purpose, whether in business or in personal life. Don’t press pause on this one—this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom that can truly change the way you approach challenges.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
09:34 - Jessica Janzen’s Story
18:54 - The Joyful Movement Project Overview
24:50 - What Led to the Decision to Move to Calgary
28:14 - How to Create Change in Your Life
32:37 - People Meet Your Energy Before They Meet You
34:56 - Get on the Field
36:30 - How to Shift from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
38:30 - The Power of Serving Others
43:34 - How to Stop Spiraling in Negative Thoughts
48:40 - If You Don’t Experience These Feelings
49:20 - Women Are Wired Differently Than Men
51:05 - What Do You Do to Get Out of a Funk
53:00 - How to Change Your Brain Every Day
58:52 - What Worked Today
1:06:15 - Purpose
Notable Quotes:
“It takes just as much time to see the good as it does to see the bad.” – Jessica Janzen
“If you feel like you don’t belong, start showing up as the person you want to be around.” – Jessica Janzen
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📖 Jessica Janzen’s Book – Bring the Joy https://a.co/d/d9P4u75
📚 Book Recommendation
Change Your Brain Every Day by Dr. Daniel Amen https://a.co/d/3XWVP1N
Leveling Up by Ryan Leak https://a.co/d/3XWVP1N
🏥 Jessica’s Nonprofit – Love for Lewiston Foundation (Supporting SMA research and families) https://www.loveforlewiston.com/
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🎧 Listen next week for Part 2!
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