About Jackie

Career & Life Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Business Owner

I am a serial entrepreneur, four-time author, and successful podcaster. With over thirty-five years of leading and coaching people, and over 250 interviews as a podcaster, I enjoy exploring how everyday people figure out their purpose and pursue it. My superpower is curiosity which makes me an avid learner. I have embraced my failures and learned to rewrite the narratives acknowledging the blessings in the lessons.

I didn’t realize it then, but my style of leadership has always been to build a bridge from your present situation to your ideal future, in a nutshell, coaching. 

It wasn’t until I had  challenging times in my life that I sought out help. I wasn’t looking for therapy, but I was looking for someone to help me get through the fog and create clarity. I needed someone to be encouraging, optimistic, and nudge me forward.

That is when I stumbled upon Life Coaching, and it just clicked. I knew this was what I was meant to be doing all along. Getting certified was a natural transition for me,  and I’ve got to say, it’s been a fulfilling journey. 

I too deal with fear and self-doubt, but one thing I am not afraid of is to put ideas into action, even when I have no idea how.

In addition to coaching, I am also the founder of BDOPE Water and the creator of the national holiday, Sit with a Stranger Day, every September 16th. 

I am also a wife, mother of three humans and two rescue dogs.