Hi. I'm Jaclyn Brown.

I am the oldest of three siblings and originally from Santa Monica, CA. In 1993, my family moved to Sierra Vista, AZ and I have lived in Arizona ever since. I have a degree in Marketing from the University of Arizona and I have an extensive background working in claims, analyst, and IT roles for insurance companies. 

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And now you're thinking, "Sooooo, how the hell did you become a coach?"

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Well, on November 16, 2018, my younger brother, Marc, tragically passed away of a heroin overdose at the age of 29. His death absolutely changed the trajectory of my life. I never experienced grief of that magnitude. I did everything possible to "help me get over my grief": I read all the grief books. I went to grief counseling 1-2 times a week for the first year after his death. I read all the self help books and articles. I used my social media as an online diary of sorts, talking openly about the grief I had. I dove head first into advocacy, with my focus on reducing the stigma around substance use. 

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To take a quote from my good friend, Pattie Vargas: "I just filled in all the White Space with activities to give me a sense of control." White Space is alluding to the space on our calendars. I didn't realize how much I was doing to distract myself from my grief, in an effort to just be done with grieving.

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Stress finally broke me down: physically and mentally. At the end of 2019, I ended up in the hospital for days and was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, ITP. ​I had multiple platelet and IVIG transfusions while in the hospital. Once I was released, I was on a high dose of steroids for a few months. ​I learned to slow down. I learned the importance of rest. I learned to recognize emotional and physical triggers. I learned to prioritize myself. I learned that I needed to make some serious changes.

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And then I magically became enlightened, I changed my entire life around, and I am better today, right? NOPE. 2020 was a pretty significant milestone in most people's lives where we all questioned what was really important and where we want to be once lockdown is over. I did a lot of work in various therapies and spent a lot of time figuring out if I wanted to continue down the Corporate America path. And in October 2021, I decided to leave Corporate America to follow my heart and not my head for once. 

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Why do I overshare and tell you all of this? Well, first of all: anxiety.

 

But seriously, I tell you all of this because I strive to live a life of authenticity, compassion, and empathy. I feel that it comes through in all of my relationships, especially in coaching. "Stay Golden" is something that Marc used to say, referring to living your life according to the Golden Rule. There are many interpretations of the Golden Rule, but my favorite one is rooting yourself in empathy and compassion. Empathy and compassion lead to understanding, kindness, and respect.

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We have a very short time on this earth and my goal is to make sure I spend it empowering others to feel comfortable living as their authentic selves.