“Jena has taught me to question my self-judgment and to be my number one strongest advocate.”

“Jena challenged me, supported me, and helped me look at my needs and talents from a different perspective.”

“Working with Jena has been the single most illuminating thing to come along for me in years and years.”

“With Jena’s guidance and support I was able to see how I was sabotaging my own happiness…and preventing myself from living my life fully. I was able to recognize and let go of the fear that was holding me back. Working with Jena has changed my life.”

“Jena challenged me, supported me, and helped me look at my needs and talents from a different perspective.”

“Jena creates, holds space, and inspires like nobody’s business.” ~ Emily Armstrong Oberto

“A space of discovery that cracks you open. Jena helps you remember why on earth you wanted to write in the first place. Practicing with her and the other participants was pure joy. There were no ‘shoulds’ or ‘have to’s’ or judgments. Just love, generosity, and practice. I am so grateful for this experience.” ~ Wendy Wisner

“Jena is exactly what you hope for in a writing coach. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and she’s willing to share her own unedited work, too. She’s able to create an environment of trust and honesty. My experiences her writing groups have been unforgettable.” ~ Amy Carlson

“Jena offers sacred space for deep connection with self and rare fellowship with others, a safe haven.” ~ Krista Fretwell

“Writing a book is a mostly solitary enterprise. But bringing that book into the world, requires trusting others. Working with an editor is like handing over your baby to someone you know ( a little), like ( a lot) but still — it’s your baby. It can bring up the biggest vulnerability and fear for the writer.  Working with Jena was so different than that. It felt like moving into a space between creation and delivery that was safe, exciting, creative, explorative and dare I say — magical. Jena combines the professional academics of writing with the understanding of deep creativity and a passion for bringing the best of each character and moment to life for the reader. She knew my characters by name, she talked about them as real people and her empathy, compassion, and laughter took this work to the finish line.  In the end, it was the process of having Jena as a guide that gave me the confidence to launch Forgetting Andrew into the world. And I’ll be forever grateful for her care and attention, and the friendship that blossomed in the process.” ~Tia Finn