Her mission is to help students rise above this concerning fact which was recently published:
Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation on college campuses have never been higher. Meanwhile, faculty and staff are overwhelmed.
The above is a result of today’s climate of chaos, uncertainty, and stress. Consequently, the need to address these students’ struggles has become an urgent call.
As an expert in resilience, award-winning author, and international keynote speaker, Janet helps thousands to answer the question: How do I reach peace and success in my world surrounded by pain and chaos?
Janet brings the answer through her own journey from tragedy to triumph—blindness at 30, the murder of her youngest son, and the death of her marriage.
But rather than live as a victim, she soared to personal and professional success on the wings of resilience.
Janet’s compelling story helps students witness the raw reality of life. But more importantly, they discover they too possess the power of resilience, the ability to rise above, and the courage needed to triumph.
With her contagious Latina passion, Janet draws students in with compelling real-life stories. She engages them with unexpected humor and empowers them to ignite their own resilience. Moved and inspired by this truth, their resilience becomes the power that propels them to rise above any adversity, end up stronger than before, and truly become unstoppable.
“Attending your presentation and seeing your genuine happiness and joy despite trials has proved to me that my circumstances do not determine my success. You have given me the encouragement and steps I needed to take so I can finish college.” – Nicole Josey, PBA University
Janet captivates students with details of her own college life as an insecure immigrant from Bolivia facing impending blindness. Battling confusion in values, encountering academic stress, and fear of the unknown. Students identify with her struggles with fear and anxiety, but through her journey to triumph they learn the steps they can apply today, not only to rise above, but become more resilient, confident, and determined to defy all odds and soar to success.
Students receive life-giving insights in these areas:
They learn how to conquer insecurities, and turn each challenge, set back, or failure into stepping stones to success.
They see the need to be honest with themselves as well as others, and embrace the importance of holding on to their values even under pressure.
Students see the value to determine when to proceed with boldness, when to step away, and when to speak truth.
Rather than pursue the happiness that can be elusive, they seek joy, which remains despite difficult circumstances.
They embrace the resolve to recognize fear is a feeling that can be conquered, anxiety is an emotion that can be silenced, and stress can be controlled.
Note: For faith-based students, Janet includes biblical principles supported by solid Scripture verses.
Janet considers it a privilege to partner with you and release into the world students who are equipped, strong, and wise.
I’m an author and keynote speaker on resilience. As a young mom to three active little boys, I woke up one morning shocked to discover the retinal disease that had been robbing my eyesight won by taking the remaining sliver of eyesight I had been holding onto. But blindness was only the beginning of tragedies from which I had to rise above and conquer. I realized that in today’s climate of chaos and turmoil, many also struggled with unexpected setbacks that can paralyze them emotionally, blocking their performance.
That’s why today, I not only inspire but transform the mindset of business professionals, faith-based leaders, and college students so they can triumph and succeed through the power of resilience. I use five principles highlighted in my books and blend them with riveting stories and unexpected humor to show proof that even unthinkable tragedies can be transformed to unstoppable success.
I may not have eye contact with my audiences, but since I connect with their hearts, they discover that no matter how impossible life can get, it’s possible to build their own resilience to turn adversity to opportunities and become stronger, better, and more determined. Through God’s grace, I live with joy, so I make my audiences laugh. I welcome challenges, so I show them how to overcome them. I thrive in success, so I teach them how to bring down barriers.
When not speaking or writing, I enjoy life by disregarding my blindness and head off to parasail with friends, compete in a beauty pageant, sail off on a cruise ship, or dance flamenco. But my priorities are church attendance and spending time with my husband, Dale, as well as our adult children and grandchildren.
I look forward to working with you so your group can learn to shine with resilience.
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