Hi! I’m Janna.
I’m a certified peer mentor for the deaf and hard of hearing.
How I can help you.
When it’s unfamiliar to you, hearing loss can be scary. It’s a new part of your lifestyle whether it’s yourself, a partner, or your children. Many people look at hearing loss as a stigma or something to be ashamed of. As a result they often hide it or don’t talk about it.
I want to help you learn to love your life with hearing loss, advocate for yourself or your family and friends, and help challenge the stigma around hearing loss.
A safe space to talk about hearing loss.
1:1 mentoring sessions can help you with hearing loss whether it’s about yourself, your children, or a family member. Through virtual appointments we can talk through specific mindset blocks and create goals.
Writing
‘Audible’ leaves the audience wanting more
Self-advocacy and hearing loss
Turning off my voice created accessibility
Hearing aid charms create confidence
Early Intervention: Why parents need to follow up
Trunk or Treat with a hearing loss
Disclosing your hearing loss is not one size fits all
Living between deaf and hearing worlds
Talking with Deaf comedian D.J. Demers on World Laughter Day
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Speaking
I am available for keynotes at conferences, virtual and in-person speaking at offices or schools, and custom workshops. Topics I’ve covered are:
Growing up deaf/hard of hearing
Raising deaf/hard of hearing kids
Living with hearing loss
How to navigate hearing loss in the workplace
Community and confidence go hand in hand
Hearing loss and Deaf gain can exist in harmony.
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Services
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1:1 Mentoring
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Speaking
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Writing
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Business Consulting
“Being a hearing parent to a hard of hearing daughter, there are so many things I don’t know. Watching your videos has shown me a bit of what her reality is like and will be as an adult. I loved the closed captioning ideas. I show my daughters the videos too. She laughed at the water running one. She says that happens to her all the time. I never knew! Thanks for sharing your life and tips to help me be a better parent.
-Deanie C.G.
Get in touch
Contact me to find out about 1:1 sessions, speaking, workshops, writing or business consulting. I offer a free 20-minute consultation. If you require accommodations, please put them within your message so that I’m aware.