Janine Fancolini is a breath of fresh air. Her work de-stigmatizing and shining light on brain health has been and will continue to be transformative. Her journey has had many twists and turns as she sought to galvanize mental and brain health experts to re-imagine the connection the brain has to our overall health.
Janine has forged a broad and powerful path in her work-life journey. After choosing to leave her dream job as a private school administrator in NYC, she founded The Flawless Foundation - whose mission is to revolutionize the way the world perceives brain health and promote prevention and holistic wellness.
Janine’s work-legacy is about changing lives and giving back, first as a teacher, then school administrator, and now in mental health. She focuses on motivation and feedback, providing resources, changing people’s lives, and giving them resources. The Flawless Foundation has developed a robust intern program and Janine loves to connect with people, collaborate and create change.
Those who work with Janine always feel supported and are amazed at her boundless energy to make change happen in the realm of mental health. Her vision and work have been especially important during this pandemic.
Recently, Janine has contributed to a compassionate leadership book, coming out in March as well as started a consulting program focused on digital media, mental health education, and criminal justice issues. In addition, they continue to provide resources such as the Flawless workshop, Gold flawless tattoos which signify what’s flawless about us and the others in the room. There are so many ways to give back that are in line with work legacy, and it’s never too late to start. nor is it too early. It’s always too late if you haven’t started.
Takeaway: Mental health affects every single person. It’s so common and everyone listening, please take some kind of action. Follow us, learn more, volunteer. This cause requires all of us.
Quotes: “I’ve been lucky to do what I loved. I’ve never been stuck working in something I didn’t like. My advice: Don’t stay in something that’s unfulfilling. Listen to your inner voice and remember, risks are worth taking.”
BIO: Janine Francolini is the Founder of the Flawless Foundation, a nonprofit on a mission to revolutionize the way the world perceives brain health while promoting holistic wellness. She sits on numerous boards and is a frequent blogger that has been featured in many media outlets including the Huffington Post. She has advanced training in Collaborative Problem Solving, the Ruler Approach, Yoga, and Mindfulness. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Janine collaborates with clients in various industries on mental health advocacy, digital media, and wellness. Janine envisions a society where every person is understood and embraced as Flawless.
How to reach Janine:
Twitter: @flawlessgrats
Instagram:@flawlessfoundation
Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/janine-francolini-57999926
Facebook: FlawlessFoundation
Tiktok: FlawlessFoundation
