Jenna Hermans is living proof that you can create a life of calm within chaos and overwhelm. She uses her bachelor’s degree in psychology, master’s degree in organizational management, and over fifteen years of human resources experience to build strong teams and company cultures. Jenna is the co-founder and COO of Be Courageous and the founder of Chaos to Calm. She manages the businesses, family operations, and kids' schedules, all while nurturing her sanity and promoting calm. She lives in the SF bay area with her husband and four kids.
Carole Chevalier is a French graphic designer and published illustrator with a fun and colorful style bursting with joy. Illustrating children’s books and bringing to life imaginative products for kids is her happy place. She also loves creating beautiful lettering, unique book covers and bold branding. After living for more than 5 years in North Wales, where she started her career, she now lives in Brittany, France, with her husband.
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"The book offers practical and realistic advice, easy strategies to implement, and will leave you feeling empowered to create a calmer life – even as busy parents!"
– Raising Arizona Kids
"Chaos to Calm is an indispensable guide full of practical, actionable tips to help you live a more efficient, productive, and joyful life."
– Shira Gill, author of Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life
"This book is chock full of simple, small changes that can bring us back to calm and, ultimately, make a big difference in how we connect with ourselves and others. It's what every parent needs in their life, right now!"
– Fran Hauser, best-selling author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career and The Myth of the Nice Girl
"With its simple yet profound tools for busy parents, Chaos to Calm leads the way to support moms like me on the subject of cultivating calm amid the chaos of life. You will want to keep this book close by."
– Jaime McFaden, author of WAVES of Self-Care: It Takes a Village
"If you’ve been in search of a self-help book that can give you a new perspective on life and especially parenting, Chaos to Calm […] should be at the top of your reading list."
– Reader Views, 5-star rating
"Jenna’s voice is like my best friend whispering in my ear; it’s supportive, funny, and...calm!"
– Chef Alison Mountford, no-food-waste expert
"It is not only an insightful how-to for coping with the chaos of life as a woman, but is at its very core it’s a rallying cry, screaming at the top of its lungs, ‘solidarity, sister!’"
– Jessica Bass, public relations professional, and mother of two
"Insightful, practical, humorous, and relatable, Jenna Hermans has written a must-read for anyone who wants to have more calm and happiness in their life."
– Peggy Klaus, Fortune 500 communication coach and the author of The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They'd Learned Sooner
"Note to self: you’ll have to fight the urge to put this book down and start making life changes immediately. Resist! The next page will have more unmissable gold."
– Michelle Williams, founder of the food site CoffeeAndChampagne.com
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