Updates from Janell Meier

Intentions

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:55:00 CDT

As I look back on the past month, I recognize how quickly Time can steal so much from us.

I am also grateful that before we rang in the new year, I took the time to set intentions for 2026.

In a society where we rush, race, and move...

Reflecting on the Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:05:00 CDT

As we wrap up 2025, I encourage you to take some time to reflect on the year. Many times, we want to jump to resolutions for the new year; we want to start fresh. But I find there’s power and purpose when we first look back.

Here’s the practice I like to do at the end of each year.

Life Updates: Podcast, Masterclass, and Following My Calling (Even When Terrified)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:03:00 CDT

Sheesh! It’s been 2 months since I last published a post. So much has happened!

In my last blog post, I shared that I was coming out of a Hard season. I was honest in sharing that: “I felt like I lost myself....

Seasons

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:03:00 CDT

Just like that, it’s considered fall season in our household. My daughter is back in school and I’m back at my desk writing.

I’m going to be honest though, this summer was hard for me. Even as I type that, I have the same tinges of guilt that kept coming up this summer.

TEN Years

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:23:00 CDT

I've been quiet this summer, but today is a huge day for me.

Janell's Breakaway Hits

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:37:00 CDT

With this entry, I thought it would be fun to reminisce a bit and re-introduce a creative project that I completed shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.

Music was an important part of my coping and healing process. I didn't know it then, but there are studies proving the power of music on our well-being. Still today I turn to different types of music to meet me where I'm at.

Brave and Beautiful Box

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:55:55 CDT

When a loved one is going through a hard time, it can be a helpless feeling. We want them to know we are supporting them. We want them to know they are loved and not alone.

That’s why I created the Brave and Beautiful Box. Each product in this box was created or chosen by me, a stage 4 breast cancer patient.

The box can be shipped directly to the person you want to receive it.

The Timeless Moment: Behind the Scenes

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:17:00 CDT

At the beginning of 2024, I put a very scary dream into the short-term future: publish my first book. Over 15 years ago, I turned to writing to help me document and cope with my breast cancer diagnosis. Even before that, I found writing to be my favorite way to communicate. I was always able to articulate my thoughts and feelings better in written form, than verbally.

I didn’t know how I was going to reach this goal of publishing. I didn’t know what the end result would look like. I just had “a knowing” that this year was the time for it.

Wingin’ It?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:55:00 CDT

Are you "Wingin' It" through life?

I know I used to be. I let life happen to me. I was on a hamster wheel and felt stuck in many areas of life. It felt like I didn't have control.....

I Became a Stronger Person

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:47:00 CDT

15 Years ago today, I received the phone call telling me I had cancer. In many ways, I was still a baby. We were ready to start a family, but instead, I started chemo.