Well-being is a practice that we all can utilize to feel more balanced, happier and more productive
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SUPPORT COACH:
Jody B. has worked with numerous individuals, couples and families to support them through their oft-times difficult journey to well-being. Utilizing positive affirmations, building a tool chest and providing insight, she is able to give essential support, creating a hopeful experience. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jody presents on the effects to youth from today's marijuana. Her informative presentation includes a film clip, slides and Q&A, featuring the latest in data and science. She helps illustrate the dangers to the developing brain when using high potency cannabis. She speaks to teens, adults, families, seminars, coalitions, prevention professionals, in-service trainings, among others. CREATIVE ARTIST: With a background in graphic design and calligraphy, Jody continues to create logos, brochures and other design features. As a singer/songwriter, she has two CDs of original music (she has been writing songs since the age of 11 years old.) Her work background includes touring with rocker Rod Stewart as his press agent on a world tour. She has produced three documentaries. The Other Side of Cannabis earned First Place in a Los Angeles Film Festival. INTERESTS: An avid hiker, Jody completed the Camino de Santiago 500 mile trek across Spain in 2023. She plays competitive pickleball, quilts, gardens and continues to create artwork. She has competed in a number of half-marathons and triathlons (notably the Wildflower Triathlon), speaks conversant French and is determined to learn Spanish. |
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Support Coach. Speaker. Creative Artist. [email protected] • www.hearts-gate.com 805-380-8511 EDUCATION (MA) Master’s Addictive Disorders, Breining Institute (BA) Social Work, Western Michigan University Certified Wellness Coach Certified Recovery Support Specialist Certified Satori Lifestyle Coach Graduate Insight Transformational Seminars, L.A. USC Graduate School Journalism Studies UCLA Public Relations Extension Calligraphy, Art Design, Spanish, French, Tennis Team —Santa Monica/Cuesta Community College KEYNOTE SPEAKER Presentations throughout the U.S. Expert on issues pertaining to marijuana County Behavioral Health Depts., Jr. and High Schools, Conferences, Conventions, Seminars, Clubs, Press Conferences, Radio, TV, Private Groups. PUBLISHED/INTERVIEWS Journal of Addictive Disorders, SLO Journal, Sobriety Magazine, In Recovery Magazine, Interviews: NBC TV, National Radio Shows, Newspapers, Magazines, Podcasts WORK EXPERIENCE HeartsGate: Support Coach, Creative Artist, Filmmaker Graphic Design, Calligraphy, Songwriter/Singer PR & Personal Management—J. Shochet Company Rogers & Cowan Public Relations—Rod Stewart World Tour Publicist FILMMAKER/PRODUCER The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative Effects of Marijuana on our Youth; Sobriety Road, Summer in the Country VOLUNTEER President, POSAFY 501c3 non-profit (Prevention of Substance Abuse for Youth) AWARDS Best Feature Documentary (OSC): Sunset Los Angeles Film Festival Nominated (OSC): St. Tropez International Film Festival Nominated Athlete of the Year: Cuesta Community College Tennis, Singles/Doubles Best Editor, Impact & Strength Award Nominee (Sobriety Road): New Jersey Recovery Film Festival INTERESTS Family, Pickleball, Golf, Beach Volleyball, Hiking, Cycling, Swimming, Singer/Songwriter, Quilting, French, Spanish, Art, Gardening MISC. Won the Michigan Lottery at age 19 Listed in Who’s Who in American Universities Two bronze medals in Tennis at the Israeli Maccabi World Games Pickleball gold medals: National Senior Games, Diamond Regional Championships Optima Design First Place Award for graphic design |
