Meet Jessa Humanski | Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor; Certified Life and Career Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jessa Humanski and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jessa, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I work as a genetic counselor, which many might not know what that even entails. Let me start there. As a genetic counselor you work with individuals, often giving them “bad” (and good) news about their genetics and this can take a toll on people. Another factor that comes into play in this niche field is that in this line of work it is often unclear what the trajectory your career may take. There are so many options, some even unknown today that someone will think up tomorrow, and not all career routes are linear (i.e., moving up a career ladder). Not only these aspects, but also personally facing prejudices and seeing injustices, which unfortunately happens in many areas as we have all seen in recent history, led me to look for a career and life coach that knew the ins and outs of my own profession for the most personalized guidance. When I did not find one, I thought “I can’t be the only one looking for this.” So I decided to start as a life and career coach myself to fill a gap in the profession. I am a helper, which is why I sought out becoming a genetic counselor. Now, what better way than to help my fellow colleagues accomplish their goals and dreams.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m a natural lightworker, meaning I am drawn to helping others. My aim is to do just that. I work very hard to work with my clients on meeting them where they are at, financially and in other areas, so that there are no barriers to working with me, should you choose to.

Becoming a genetic counselor was HARD. So hard and a lot of times I had to learn as I went because there is not an exact example of what you can do with your degree or experience. I have learned from all the ups and downs I have experienced and I hope to help others navigate these spaces with an open mind and in a less stressful environment with having a guide to support them (me).

I am excited to break down the barriers that many in the profession face and I hope that by helping some break through, others will follow so there can be even more growth in the genetic counseling career. We, myself included, are all still learning what it means to be here but I am hoping to have a positive impact on those I come into contact with.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
In my freetime I do many hobbies, one of which is Latin dancing. I would love to show my friends the amazing community and fun times I have had dancing Zouk. There are many places to get your fill around Atlanta, and many other major cities across the US and abroad. I would plan a trip to seek some places to zouk, hike and see fall colors (my favorite season), and check out as many tea shops and vegan restaurants as possible. For me, traveling and exploring would all be with the intent to form better connections with my friend(s) accompanying me and those I meet along the way.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
All the experiences I have had along the way and people who were apart of them have all contributed to where I am today. This is a LARGE list. Most notably, my business mentor and coach Hannah Brindley, my newly found Genetic Counseling Career coach Emily, my friend and fellow entrepreneur Lex Diaz, and my partner, have all been recent supporters of my work.

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