Building the Best YOU with Passion and Excitement
Building the Best YOU with Passion and Excitement
Jeanne Collins guides female leaders to navigate change, ignite their passion, and move forward with conviction. She is an Empowerment Life Coach, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and author.
Hit Pause and Listen To Your Life
Hit Pause and Listen To Your Life
Hit Pause and Listen to Your Life
Hit Pause and Listen to Your Life
Building the Best You
Welcome to the House of JerMar
You’re standing at a turning point — unsure what’s next but certain you’re meant for more.
“Is this it?” is a common narrative in your head.
Life has lost it’s spark, and you are bored.
You are envious of women who appear to have purpose.
Making major changes to your life feels overwhelming.
It is exciting to think about waking up energized about your career.
You are curious about how you can change your life, and feel more purposeful.
You want to stand confidently in who you are, and what you want next.
Welcome! There was a moment when I realized I had built an entire life — and somehow lost myself in it.
I was a single mother, a Vice President of Sales, a high performer. I was busy, successful, and completely on auto-pilot.
At 50, everything shifted. I was fired from the job I’d poured myself into — and for the first time, I had to ask: Who am I without my job title?
The answer didn’t come quickly. But curiosity led the way. I followed a quiet interest in interior design, started a business, wrote a book, and eventually found my way to coaching.
That journey taught me that reinvention, overcoming fears and feeling purposeful are possible.
Now I guide women who are standing at their own crossroads — ready for something more, but unsure how to get there.
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
— Jeanne
The Goal is Universal: Create Excitement and Passion for Your Life
One Goal ~ Multiple Ways to Build It ~ Personalize it to You
Life Coaching
Personalized Coaching to Build Your Dream Life
On-Line Course
Self-Paced On-Line Course for Guided Empowerment
Best You Podcast
The Building the Best You podcast provides tools for designing your life.
Inspired Reading
Jeanne's memoir, Two Feet In, shows life design in action.
Motivational Speaking
Speaking engagements that go beyond inspiration.
You didn’t find your way here by accident. You know there’s more waiting for you but you don’t know how to find it.
I created the House of JerMar because I know what it feels like to be at a crossroads.
I learned to trust myself again, got comfortable with taking risks, and put myself at the center of my life. That shift changed everything for me.
Now, I help other women make that same shift.
I want you to feel clear, excited, confident—and fully connected to who you are and what you want next.
And I’m here to walk that journey with you.
Rave Reviews
“It was a true pleasure to have Jeanne Collins join us as the keynote speaker for the 2025 UConn Executive MBA graduation celebration. As a UConn EMBA alumna, Jeanne’s story of resilience, reinvention, and designing a purposeful life resonated deeply with our graduates, who are themselves preparing for new chapters in their leadership journeys. Her message—grounded in personal courage and a clear sense of values—was inspiring, practical, and authentically delivered. Jeanne has an ability to connect with audiences across professional stages, and her insights left a lasting impact on our community. I would recommend Jeanne as a speaker for any audience seeking motivation, transformation, and actionable wisdom.”
~Greg Reilly, Interim Dean, UConn School of Business
“Jeanne was a standout speaker at one of our New Canaan Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking events. Her talk was not only thoughtful and inspiring but also full of relatable moments and real-world insights. With her warm and approachable style, Jeanne offered a clear, actionable roadmap to achieving a better work-life balance—something that truly resonated with our audience. The energy in the room was palpable during the Q&A, and the line of attendees eager to speak with her afterward said it all. Jeanne left a lasting impression, and our members walked away feeling empowered and excited to put her ideas into practice.“
~Laura Budd, Executive Director, New Canaan Chamber of Commerce
“Jeanne’s writing transcends what words cannot describe. This is unlike anything I have ever read. The writing is beautiful, raw, and haunting. It is stylistically a brutally honest account of a woman who went through spectacular highs and lows. “Two Feet In” is not just a title, it’s the status of the author.”
~ Saby Reviews
“I found Jeanne’s talk to be relatable and inspirational, and it helped me feel connected with a fellow mom and entrepreneur. She balanced motivation with practical, actionable steps. Her immediate vulnerability made me want to lean in and not only participate but learn more about her journey.”
~HM Event Audience Member
“Such a unique and special opportunity to read an engaging, authentic, and relatable life story full of hardship, disappointment, and heartbreak all while learning how to move forward and create the life you want. Unlike other books, Collins has given us both a great read AND a roadmap to success that is easy to act on. I now wake up every day inspired to make ME a priority — and live TWO FEET IN!“
~Reader Review on Amazon
“If you are ready to take the plunge to be your authentic, divine self, this podcast will guide you on your journey. Jeanne’s easy conversational-style interviews are informative and inspirational.”
~Highly Recommend Review on Apple Podcast
“It’s a beautiful opportunity to work with you and be guided and coached. I’m truly feeling so lucky and blessed. So so grateful to you.
~ Entrepreneur Seeking Clarity in CT
Jeanne’s story
Jeanne Collins is the founder of the House of JerMar, a lifestyle brand helping women navigate life with excitement, passion and confidence.
As an empowerment life coach, Jeanne guides female leaders to create life balance through mindset shifts and her signature house-building approach. After being fired from her executive role in her early 50s, she reinvented her own life — and now guides other women to do the same.
Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, host of the top 10% globally ranked Building the Best You podcast, and author of Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life. She has been featured in multiple publications and brings over 20 years of speaking experience to stages, boardrooms, and conferences.
She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Connecticut, design credentials from Parsons and NYIAD, and is a member of the ICF currently completing her PCC training. Jeanne lives in Connecticut with her daughter and three dogs
“Building a life requires real commitment – going two feet in. Both feet need to be planted firmly in the world in which we want to live.”
Jeanne Collins
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