Allow me to RE-introduce myself:

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(If you didn’t read that in Jay-Z’s voice I don’t know what to say to you... 😂).

This post isn’t to introduce myself cuz I have a gagillion new followers LOL, it’s to give my friends and fam new insight to the work I plan on creating and releasing from now on.⠀

For those of you who I’ve known my whole life, you might see my name change from Janesse Henke to Janesse Russel and be like ??? I made the switch of last names to best honor my late brother, Thomas William Russel Tirey, who we all affectionately called Russel. Russ died tragically in 2015, and I want to ensure that I commemorate him every single day. He pushed me to achieve my goals, and by honoring him in this way I feel as though I am keeping his spark alive.

My motivation derives from Russel’s presence, so every step forward I take from now on I want to begin and end with him centered.

I am also moving forward with another business venture- one that I feel like I have been preparing for my entire life. Every fall down, every mistake and everything I had to recover from has brought me to a place of specific expertise.⠀

I have found that by healing myself first, finding my creativity again and learning all that I could about treating folks who are walking the path I did... I could be that resource that I needed in my past. With all the trauma circulating in the world right now, I was tempted to hold back and wait- but I think what my community needs is another resource and pathway for healing.

So starting July 1, my services and business will start to transform into something I am really proud of. I am moving my identity from a student and survivor... to a healer and coach to those struggling with their mental health.

I want to blend my creativity and handmade art knowledge with my study focus: which is empowering others to heal from trauma, addiction and eating disorders.

I am still working out how all of this will work and how to best serve folks, but I am excited for all the opportunities I will have to lend a hand to those who feel like I once did.