👋 Hey there. It’s me, your HR friend Jess.Let’s be real: Doing HR is hard.But being in HR? Well, it feels like shit.And it doesn’t have to.I’m a writer, coach, and entrepreneur on a mission to reveal the hard truths about being in HR and what it really takes to survive—and thrive—as a People person.They’ll teach you how to *do* HR.I’ll help you survive it.And thrive while doing it.Through my work, I’m changing the way People people experience HR.I’m the creator of The HR Survival Guide, a weekly newsletter where I blend bold, relatable advice with practical strategies to help People people keep doing the work they love—while feeling a whole helluva lot better doing it. My writing, speaking, and upcoming book **HR Feels Like Shit: The truth about being in HR and what it really takes to survive, and ultimately thrive, as a People person** dive into the realities of HR most won’t talk about, offering real talk, no-BS advice, and lessons we were never taught—but should’ve been.I’m also a coach, helping People people better manage the day-to-day while changing how they think, work, and interact so they can perform—and feel—at their best.Because here’s the thing: You deserve to thrive.Full stop.We were just never taught how. And I’m just the HR friend to help.Let’s connect, share stories, and help each other thrive.My virtual door is always open for coffee chats to connect beyond the comment section.I’m a huge advocate of “collab over compete” and am an open book, so I’m always up for chatting with fellow HR coaches, consultants, and community builders.