Graduate to Grown-Up

Transitioning to “adulthood” brings new possibilities and big challenges.

And the world can seem both wondrous and tough.

It’s easy to feel excited and totally overwhelmed...

Ages 16 - 26

  • Focused on 9 evidence-based skillsets

  • Individual sessions (virtual/50 minutes)

  • Sliding scale fees: ************

  • Day, evening and weekend times available

  • Choose exactly the skills you want to learn — focus on 1 or 2 skills or all 9!

  • Includes workbooks and action plan

  • Open, inclusive & affirming

Free information sessions

9 life-long skillsets

I’m Jessica. Teacher, coach and mom.

I was once a very uncertain and way-too-shy young person. I struggled with lots of uncomfortable new experiences and surprised myself with delightful successes, too.

Mostly, I’ve learned a lot. Stuff I’m really excited to share. Because this world needs more wise, kind and innovative grown-ups.

Now, I’ve had a pretty great 25-year career as a creative director and communication coach. Always loving helping young adults, I launched 3 different intern programs. Taught at 2 different colleges. Always serve as a mentor. And I’m a mom of a few emerging adults myself.

Read more in BIO here.

FAQs

  • I offer one complimentary info session and encourage young people and their parents, caregivers to join in together.

    Then, one-to-one skill sessions for those aged 16-26 are uniquely beneficial to discover and learn and so parents/caregivers are not allowed to join in for sessions.

    Instead, I encourage young people to share their resources and action plans along the way. My hope is there is inspiration to talk about new ideas!

    And Parents/Caregivers are welcome to schedule a special check-in session at any time.

  • Yes. In-person sessions can be arranged at my Minneapolis/St. Paul location but in-person is scheduled differently — not using the digital system. Reach out via email to inquire.

  • Yes, several times each year. Stay informed by subscirbing to my e-newsletter. (I send about 8-10 times per year so your inbox will not be overwhelmed.)

  • I love the number ‘3’. I recommend choosing 3 skills from the list that call your attention. (Try not to overthink as all of the skills are interconnected!)

    Schedule your sessions 2 -4 weeks apart. It’s enough time to practice what you’re learning and just right for gaining momentum.

  • These 9 skillsets were developed with my own qualifications in mind. These lessons are so foundational, chances are your suggestions just might fit into one. So, bring your ideas and we’ll have a conversation.

    However, I’ve learned that focus in important! So, if you desire really specific skills like job interview or financial literacy skills — there are many great resources and people out there who can help.


“My daughter flourished! She surprised us, and best of all, surprised herself with how much she learned.”