Jolene is committed to supporting families in the Westman area. Prior to the birth of her youngest daughter, she spent many years as the Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Society. She also worked with families as a doula and childbirth educator both in Brandon and Winniepg. What she loved most about the work she did was helping families with education, programs and support.
She is focusing her passion of working with families in a whole new way. Jolene sees Westman Parent as a source of information, education and communication for the families in this area. It is her goal that families will view Westman Parent as an invaluable resource for parenting. She supports the businesses and organizations who focus on the families of Westman.
Jolene is mom to 5 daughters between the ages of 2 to 17 years and partner to Richard. They have a busy active household and find the time to have fun together as a family. Jolene and Richard have a blended family and pride themselves on creating a warm and fun family who has a sense of connection and home.
Contact Jolene: Jolene@westmanparent.com
Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with parents to the Westman Parent. As a midwife prior to 2000, doula, childbirth educator, counsellor and life coach, Jamie has spent almost 20 years working with women and their families as they transition into becoming parents whether for the first time or the seventh!
As a life and parenting coach, Jamie understands that every parent can do better with the right information, encouragement and support. She started her business Inspired Transformation in 2008 and sees the Westman Parent as a beautiful compliment to the work she does with individuals and small groups.
Jamie is a writer and has had articles published in several magazines in four countries. She grew up in the world of print media and is enjoying the role of editing. Jamie loves working with other writers and hopes to bring articles of value and interest to the parents in the Westman region.
Jamie is mom to three ages 6, 10 and 18 and gramma to one. Together as a family they focus on creating happy memories and good times. Jamie loves that she gets the opportunity to perform onstage with her daughter and looks forward to having a multi-generational family on stage some day!
Contact Jamie: Editor@westmanparent.com
The Westman Parent strives to offer information, education and inspiration to parents and families in the Westman region. We want to hear from you! If you have a story idea or a family who you believes deserves to be highlighted, we encourage you to drop us a line. Only by receiving feedback can the Westman Parent become your magazine! We are thrilled with the feedback we have been getting and we look forward to learning more about the parents and families who live here in Westman!
Contact the Westman Parent: By Email: Jolene@westmanparent.com