Design Your Next Chapter with Clarity andConfidence

Jeanne Collins is an Empowerment Coach, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and author. She empowers ambitious women at a crossroads to stop second-guessing and start designing the bold, fulfilling life they were meant to live.

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Wellness Starts Within

The House of JerMar inspires women to create inner wellness through home and life design.

Welcome to the House of JerMar

You’re standing at a turning point — unsure what’s next but certain you’re meant for more. Maybe your career no longer feels aligned, your relationships are shifting, or something deep within is urging you to make a bold change.

You’ve achieved success by most standards, yet there’s a quiet voice inside wondering, Is this it? That inner nudge is your intuition — and it’s time to listen. But instead of feeling empowered, you’re stuck in self-doubt, second-guessing your instincts, and unsure how to move forward.

This uncertainty can feel paralyzing — keeping you stuck in a loop of hesitation and what-ifs. The longer it lasts, the harder it becomes to recognize what you truly want — or how to begin. You may feel overwhelmed by choices, yet unfulfilled by any of them. On the outside, you’re holding it all together — but inside, you’re exhausted, burned out, and quietly wondering how much longer you can keep up this pace before something must give. In the process of trying to hold it all together, you’ve drifted away from your truest self.

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I know exactly what it feels like to lose yourself in everything but you.

For decades, I did what so many women do — I poured myself into everyone else. I was a devoted mother, the high performer, the corporate executive who gave her all. I was successful by every external measure… but inside, I was disappearing.

At 50, my biggest life crossroads hit me. I was fired from the role I had given my heart to. And in one of my first sessions with a career coach, I was asked a simple question: What are your passions? I couldn’t answer. I didn’t even know who I was outside of my role as a single mother and Vice President of Sales.

That moment changed everything.

I turned inward. I asked the hard questions. I started listening to the quiet voice inside — the one I had ignored for years. I followed the only interest I could find: a love for interior design. That curiosity led to rebuilding my life on my terms — starting an interior design business, writing a book, sharing my story, and eventually, becoming a coach.

Coaching changed the path of my life — and now, it’s my mission to help women like you do the same.

If you’re at a crossroads, unsure of who you are or what comes next… I’ve been there. I see you. And I’m here to guide you back to yourself — because your next chapter deserves to be written by you.

— Jeanne

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Empowerment Coaching

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Motivational Speaking

Speaking engagements that go beyond inspiration.

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Creating Community

The House of JerMar podcast supports and empowers women to live all-in.

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Inspiring Readers

Jeanne's memoir, Two Feet In, shows life design in action.

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You didn’t find your way here by accident—something inside you is calling you forward. You know there’s more waiting for you. More clarity. More purpose. More you.

I created House of JerMar because I know what it feels like to be at a crossroads—successful on the outside but searching for something deeper on the inside. I’ve lived that moment of asking, Is this it? I’ve stood in the space between chapters—uncertain, questioning, and hungry for meaning.

But I discovered that the answers I was chasing didn’t come from pushing harder—they came from turning inward and learning to trust myself again. That shift changed everything for me.

Now, I help other women make that same shift.

I want you to feel clear, grounded, confident—and fully connected to who you are and what you want next. This isn’t just about growth—it’s about coming home to yourself.

And I’m here to walk that journey with you.

Let’s draw out the clarity, confidence, and influence that’s been inside you all along.

I can’t wait to meet you.

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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

Motivational Speaking

Jeanne’s authentic delivery and powerful personal stories immediately connect with audiences. Whether it is a fireside chat about wellness or a ballroom event empowering ambitious women to find life balance, Jeanne has a comfort on the stage to leave the audience feeling seen, inspired, and educated.

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Empowered Guidance for the Bold Life You’re Ready to Build

Through empowerment coaching, you can overcome burnout and overwhelmed feelings. You do not need to remain stuck at a crossroads or wonder if there is more to life than the success you have attained. Finding life balance is achievable!

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Two Feet In: Lessons from An All-In Life

In this heartfelt and captivating memoir, our founder Jeanne Collins inspires women to make themselves a priority and confidently design the life of their dreams.

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Jeanne’s story

Jeanne Collins is the founder of the House of JerMar, a lifestyle brand helping ambitious women conquer crossroads with clarity and confidence.

Jeanne is an empowerment coach who helps female executives and entrepreneurs find life balance through mindset shifts and her unique house-building approach. Her life experience, including multiple career pivots in her early 50s after getting fired from her executive position, makes her widely regarded as an expert in achieving life balance at any stage of life.

Jeanne is a TEDx speaker who has spent over 2 decades speaking, whether it be in boardrooms of executives, on industry panels, podcasts, fire-side chats, at business conferences, women’s networking groups, and universities.

Jeanne is the host of The House of JerMar podcast, a top 10% ranked global podcast and is the author of Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life, in which she chronicles how she overcomes self-doubt and designs a life with an all-in approach to her decisions. Jeanne has written articles for Inner Self and Wellbeing Magazines, to name just a few, and has been featured in Medium and multiple other publications.

Jeanne holds an Executive MBA from the University of Connecticut in addition to Interior Design Degrees from Parsons School of Design and The New York Institute of Art and Design. Jeanne lives in Connecticut, has an 18 year old daughter and three dogs.

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