Hi, I’m Josee
I had done everything right. A secure government job. A steady paycheck. A predictable future.
And yet, at 5 AM one morning, I woke up beside a train track after yet another night of binge drinking. My body was numb, my mind foggy, and the only thought I could form was:
“How did I get here?”
That moment could have been the end. Instead, it became the beginning.
At 32, I walked away from my government job and my studies in Business Management in Canada, trading security for the unknown.
I took a leap into the music industry, managing A-list ’80s pop stars you probably listened to, touring the world, chasing what I thought was freedom.
But even with all the travel, success, and access, something was missing. The void remained.
At 41, life handed me yet another wake-up call—one that brought me face-to-face with death. But this time, I didn’t outrun it. I went inward.
That year, I made the life-altering decision to get sober and step into a journey of deep healing, self-discovery, and radical transformation. For over 16 years, I’ve studied human behavior, the unconscious mind, and the science behind rewiring thought patterns to create a life of clarity, purpose, and heart-alignment.
Along the way, I earned certifications in Reiki Mastery, advanced yogic philosophy, hypnotherapy, and Rapid Resolution Therapy®—all tools that supported me in shedding the old story of hustle and stepping into one rooted in peace, power, and presence.
What I discovered?
Overworking doesn’t lead to success. It leads to chaos. Receiving with ease, that’s the real power play. That’s why I created S.M.A.R.T.E.R.™ Living, a new way of life for high-achieving professionals ready to trade burnout for alignment.
It’s the exact framework I used to stop proving and start receiving—to release control, trust my heart, and live with clarity, integrity, and flow.
A Heart Decoder® by calling, a speaker, a coach, an entrepreneur by ambition, and an uplifter by design.
I’m on a mission to help midlife professionals reinvent their version of success, so they can navigate transitions with confidence, align with who they truly are, and create a legacy they’re proud of… not from force, but from freedom.
Now, I help others do the same.
Because success isn’t about checking boxes-it’s about living fully, freely, and in alignment with who you were always meant to be.
My Principles:
Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, in a French family deeply rooted in traditions, integrity, and “joie de vivre”, I embraced a few guiding principles along the way …
DON’T BE AFRAID
To challenge the
STATUS QUO
AUTHENTICITY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE. BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF MATTERS
TRUST YOUR
inner wisdom
ALWAYS
… BUT … It wasn’t until I tried to run my life my own way—and created chaos by trying to control everything—that I realized these principles were deeply aligned with my heart and personal moral code. By surrendering to my heart, I realigned with these principles, which now shape the values I live by today.
Now, I’m here to help you DECODE yours.
On a mission to help high-achievers slow down, tune in, and rise with purpose.
Book your 20-minute discovery call to see if we’re the right fit. Begin your heart-centered journey here!
Josee’s Journey:
From Heartache to Heart Decoder®
1992: The Whisper of the Heart
It’s the year 1992 in Ottawa, Canada. I’m 25, engaged, and staring at a box of wedding invitations like they’re a ticking time bomb.
I had it all – the “dream job,” the fiancé, the white picket fence future. But something wasn’t clicking. My heart was screaming, but I had the volume on mute.
Then came the night that changed everything. On my knees, praying to a God I wasn’t sure existed, I finally tuned in.
By morning, the whisper had become a roar: ‘You’ve known all along. It’s time to go.’ And this time, I listened.”
So I did what any sensible woman would do – I called my bestie Sylvie, who helped me pack my bags, and I left my fiancé and a 7-year relationship behind.
The Wake-Up Call: When Life Knocks You Down, You Get Up Stronger
Over the years of not following my heart, I found myself homeless, battling illness and addiction, and wondering where I had gone wrong.
But it was at that moment, when I had nothing left to lose, that I found everything.
I realized that hitting that bottom had been a blessing in disguise.
The Wilderness Years: Stumbling Through the Dark
Here’s the thing:
Society tells you to follow the script – be good, go to school, get a job, get married, have kids, retire at 65.
But what if that path isn’t yours?
For years, I bounced from job to job, relationship to relationship, always feeling like I was missing something. I blamed the world, my exes, and probably even my cat for my dissatisfaction.
But deep down, I knew the truth. I was running from myself, afraid to face the woman in the mirror.
“Trust your gut” was always on my mind, but first, you must learn to hear it.
It wasn’t until I turned 41 that I truly began living—surrendering to my heart and navigating major transitions by trusting its guidance.
2024: My Heart-Led journey
Fast forward to today. After 16 years of living this heart-led journey. I’m thriving:
- Founder of the multi-award-winning Palmetto Yoga & Wellness Oasis (www.palmetto.yoga).
- Creator of the transformational 7-principleS.M.A.R.T.E.R.™ Living framework that helps highachievers align with purpose and heart.
- ICF Certified Spiritual/Life coach.
- Certified in Hypnotherapy
- Speaker.
- Certified Reiki Master.
- Certified Yoga Instructor.
- Certified Tai chi Shifu.
- International Spiritual and Wellness retreat leader.
- Author.
- Happily married to my dream guy for over 12 years (I married him at 45).
- Fur mommy to my three girls – CanJee, Fifi and Selene.
My Mission:
Helping high-achieving midlife professionals stop performing and start feeling—because
spreadsheets won’t lead you to your heart… but S.M.A.R.T.E.R.™ Living just might.
This transformation only occurs when you truly listen to your heart and peel away the layers that no longer serve you.
I’m here to disrupt the success narrative and show you that true fulfillment isn’t about checking off society’s boxes, it’s about tuning into your heart’s frequency and turning up the volume with a spiritual path that will amplify your joy, purpose, and connection to your SELF.
SELF – Sacred Eternal Life Force, your heart 💖.
Are You Ready to Decode Your Heart?
We’re about to embark on an incredible heart-led and S.M.A.R.T.E.R.™ Living adventure together!
Explore my ‘Work With Me’ page to discover how we can collaborate on your journey.
💖 with love, Josee
What people are saying
Discover the power of surrendering to life’s flow and aligning with your heart’s true purpose.
“Working with Josee wasn’t always comfortable, but it was real, and it led to the clarity and direction I desperately need during my career transition.”
Mark T., MBA.
“With Josee’s support, I’ve reconnected with my purpose and lead with confidence, both professionally and personally. Josee is truly a catalyst of transformation.”
Chef Robert.
“The breakthroughs I had through her guidance gave me the confidence to finally start my dream business at 50, and for the first time, I feel aligned with my true self.”