I transform stories into hope.
When we find ourselves lost and alone with no idea what to do, it's frustrating our fairy godmother doesn't magically appear with a bit of wisdom and new shoes. Decades ago, I realized mine wasn’t coming. I gave up waiting and headed off into uncharted territory to find my own path out of chaos.
Unfortunately, everywhere I looked, "help" was some version of the same irrelevant information. It turns out what I needed to know and understand wasn't mentioned in bestselling self-help books, faith-based advice, or pop psychology. Thankfully, I caught a few lucky breaks that finally made my life make sense.
Today, the content I create, curate, and share comes from those unexpected lessons I learned along the way. I offer coaching for feminine content creators, collaborate on a podcast with my daughters, and publish a faith-based magazine to offer hope to women who might not find it inside their house of worship. Because every woman deserves to understand her story.
Services & Offerings
Where the Magic Happens
From courses, programs, and resources for both personal and entrepreneurship coaching, I help you connect with your story. I believe in creating simple plans with realistic steps that cut to the heart of the places we struggle and find ourselves stuck—whether it's mentally, spiritually, or physically. I've been there and know how it feels. Whether it's bringing hope to your own heart or sharing lessons learned with others, let's create a bit of bibbidi boddidi boo.
You Are Not Alone
Join me and my daughters, Melinda and Ariana, as we have honest conversations about writing, life, and redeeming Happily Ever After in the shadow of the stories we never expected to tell. We recount our experiences on how we uncovered the details that kept us stuck, and share how we transformed our patterns into freedom. It's our hope that you can too.
Â
Inspiring, Renewing, and Nurturing Hope
Hope deferred makes the heart sick... Proverbs 13:12Â
Actively published from 1998 until 2009, The Christian Woman's Page has been a beacon of love and light for women seeking hope. As the co-founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief, it was my privilege to work with hundreds of authors and inspire thousands of women. Watch for relaunch in 2026.
My Story
Once upon a time… a big-hearted girl had a dream to heal and encourage the women of the world. The rest is a cautionary tale filled with blah, blah, blah, OMG!, Dear Jesus!, WTF!, and a lot of face palming. Yet, it’s my story and I own it.
It turns out most of the turmoil was fueled by the shame of others’ expectations. I tried to navigate life "normally," only to find out at 48, that I'm neurodiverse. A covert abuser capitalized on my insecurities for two decades before I caught on. If that wasn't bad enough, I found myself neck-deep in cult theology, pushed to be the "ideal Christian” wife and mother in the most toxic ways.
At the height of this insanity, I sustain a traumatic brain injury that broke me, but ended up being the catalyst for my awakening. Thankfully, I eventually found a safe haven where I was able to identify what I experienced, put the pieces together, and uncovered the real story of my life. That allowed me to finally heal.
My gift is making sense of the crazy in our lives with as much levity and grace as possible. That’s easy to do because I'm a little bit Mary Poppins, a pinch of Rapunzel, a dash of Hermione Granger, a scoop of Elizabeth Bennett, and a whole lot of Giselle a'la Enchanted. I see the glass half-full, love pineapple on my pizza, enjoy a good book, and probably want a cup of tea.
Clients call me their fairy godmother. They bring me content with the hope of gaining insight into their niche or latest project, then leave with fresh perspective, certainty for confusion, and a plan that brings calm to their life. I love watching a-ha! moments unfold before my eyes! It reminds me to hope… Because I know what it’s like to cry in the car, desperate for a miracle that never comes.
I bring every drop of my experience to each project. Mostly though, I offer a heaping dose of clarity. For someone who hasn't experienced anything like that before, it feels magical. ✨
Kind Words f r o m Amazing Clients
Janel truly has so many skills and tricks up her sleeve. It was her magic touch that helped turn my ideas, mind maps, and dozens of late-night ideas scribbled sleepily on napkins – what looked like a random mess – into a complete (and organized!) coaching program. The very, very best thing I gained with my experience was a true, real life fairy godmother.
"A dream is a wish your heart makes." My heart dreamed up a way to help patients advocate for their needs, but my vision and messaging were just that... a dream and a wish. I've taken other entrepreneur, business, and writing courses, but they all left my ideas and words hanging out on the computer screen. Working with a true fairy godmother helped transformed my empty words, random ideas, and even my fears, into action.
Janel did a wonderful job editing my book proposal and sample chapters to meet my deadline. She also created a lovely one page, and helped with my website and email list. During our time together, Janel taught me how to be a better writer. I am forever indebted to her expertise. It was a blessing to find her and work with her!
Official Biography
 Janel Guevara is a writer, mentor, and transformational coach who helps women reclaim their voice and rewrite the stories that shape their lives. With more than 25 years of experience as an author, educator, and editor-in-chief of her own magazine, Janel spent decades working with the power of words to inspire change.
  Drawing on her background in storytelling, holistic health, and personal transformation, Janel helps women recognize the patterns that keep them stuck and translate their experiences into meaningful creative work. Her practical, compassionate approach gives feminine content creators the tools and perspective they need to transform their story. Her clients affectionately call her a real-life fairy godmother.
  Janel lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where moss-covered trees and waterfall trails feel like something out of a fairy tale. When she’s not writing or mentoring, she can be found hiking forest paths, playing in the river, planning Christmas in July, or enjoying life with the man she loves, five magical cats, and an army of garden gnomes.
