From Surviving to Thriving: Reinventing Your Career
What if your greatest pain became the fuel for your greatest reinvention?
In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Leann Herron sits down with Jen Jaciw, a Career Ownership Coach, Speaker, and Entrepreneur who helps people break free from burnout and step into business ownership that truly lights them up. With over 25 years of experience spanning Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Entrepreneurship—including founding a thriving transportation company in Silicon Valley—Jen brings both strategic savvy and lived wisdom to her work.
But what truly sets Jen apart is her personal transformation. As a survivor of domestic violence and the daughter of an addict, Jen knows firsthand what it means to move from survival to empowerment. She shares the turning point that led her to reclaim ownership of her life and career—and how that decision now fuels her mission to guide others through reinvention.
Together, Leann and Jen explore:
💥 The moment Jen decided to take her power back and choose herself
🧠 The mindset shifts necessary to leave traditional jobs and embrace entrepreneurship
🚫 Common myths about business ownership that hold people back
⚖️ The powerful distinction between career change and career ownership
🚺 The unique challenges women face when stepping into leadership
🛤️ Practical advice for anyone feeling stuck, scared, or unsure how to start over
🌱 Jen’s personal strategies for staying grounded while supporting others
😊 What happiness and fulfillment look like for her today
This episode is a roadmap for anyone ready to reclaim their voice, rewrite their story, and build a life—and career—they don’t need a vacation from.
Episode Resources:
Jen Jaciw:
Career Ownership Coach
The Entrepreneur's Source:
Website: https://jjaciw.esourcecoach.com/
Email: jjaciw@esourcecoach.com
Email: jaciwconsultingllc@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferjaciw/
Services Offered:
Career Ownership Coaching
Small Business Consulting
Leadership Training
Business Coaching
Professional Speaking
Leann Herron:
Finding Resilience with Leann
Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach
Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/
Services Offered:
Flexible, virtual, personalized one-on-one coaching, specializing in guiding Gen X women to break free from the cycle of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck, managing stress, and enhancing their overall well-being so they can create a life that truly fulfills them.
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