Let me introduce you to Jessica, who opens up about her journey of resilience - from her early beginnings in Canada as the daughter to Jamaican parents, to navigating bullying about her appearance, and experiencing colourism from others including family members.Jessica shares her story and how building her massage business has become not just her career, but also her journey to healing. This conversation is about breaking free from the weight of trauma, choosing not to hold onto pain and redefining your story on your own terms.💫 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:✅ Jessica's early years living in Canada ✅ How bullying and colourism shaped her self-image and family dynamics✅ Why she chose to mentally detach from toxic relationships✅ How her massage business became her therapy and purpose✅ The importance of letting go to truly move forward
Who should listen to this episode?Everyone! If you have ever struggled with family dynamics, colourism, or learning how to heal while creating a future you love, this episode will inspire and encourage you.𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔I am Jessica, a proud auntie, a straight-shooter, and the friend people come to when they want the unfiltered truth. I'm also a multi-passionate entrepreneur and the devoted wife of my best friend.My life has been a journey of rising above circumstances. I wasn’t dealt the easiest hand, but I’ve learned to play it with resilience, humour and heart. Comedy became my coping tool, and now it’s part of how I heal and connect. Not just for me, but for others who might be going through what I once did.I believe deeply in growth, in doing the inner work, and in being the kind of support I wish I had when I was younger. That’s my way of paying it forward, especially to the next generation trying to make sense of their own path.I have defied the odds and the expectations. Today, I live a life that is whole, personally fulfilled, professionally driven and grounded in gratitude. And for that, I’ll always be thankful.Lastly, if and when I choose to share the parts of my past that carry hurt, know this: it’s not from a place of weakness or being stuck. It’s from a place of strength, a look at me now kind of strength. It means I have made peace with the pain and I am using it as proof that healing is possible, and joy is still on the table.The Long Story Short Podcast brings you inspiring stories of resilience from people around the world. Through their honest narratives, we highlight the resilience behind their achievements, providing you with key insights for your own personal growth.

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