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Growing up in the middle of Minnesota's cornfields, Jenna had some big dreams. She wanted to make people laugh on TV, inspire change, and travel the world. Life wasn't easy, though. Born to teenage parents who split when she was three, Jenna faced poverty and abuse until her mom took a stand, and they escaped.

In her early twenties, Jenna set off for Los Angeles, to make her dreams come true. She even landed a role on the legendary "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" show. Imagine inheriting Buffy's powers! But then, a terrible accident shook her world. She struggled with debilitating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) but learned that asking for help is a sign of strength, just like Buffy asking her friends for help.

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Jenna Edwards It's going to sound super annoying, but I don't typically get writers block. I think because a long time ago, I gave myself permission to write the wa…moreIt's going to sound super annoying, but I don't typically get writers block. I think because a long time ago, I gave myself permission to write the way I speak. I am not here to write the next "great American novel" or spectacular pros, I am here to write stories that are relatable, that (hopefully) make people feel something and so, when I sit down to write, it's usually something I really want to share and so I don't put pressure on myself to share it perfectly. I think about the reader and what I hope they'll get out of reading it and what I would say to my friend who might be going through a similar experience and that takes the pressure off of me. Listen, I truly believe the world needs to hear your perspective on whatever you want to write about so take the pressure off yourself and just write it. You can always tweak it later. <3(less)
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Jenna Edwards Honestly, it's the opportunity it affords for me to talk to people. I absolutely can't describe how much I love speaking to groups and individuals abo…moreHonestly, it's the opportunity it affords for me to talk to people. I absolutely can't describe how much I love speaking to groups and individuals about how books and media affect them. It is everything to me. (less)
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Empowering Education: Jenna Discusses Aggressive Optimism and Mental Health in Big Ideas Podcast Interview

Hello my optimistic friend!

I had the most incredible time being interviewed on the Big Ideas in Education podcast.

We dove deep into the heart of my latest novel, "Aggressive Optimism," exploring themes of mental health, resilience, and the power of optimism even in the face of trauma.

Ever heard of "aggressive optimism"? It's a mindset where we acknowledge the challenges in front of us but remain f

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