Resilience
Starts Here.
My path wasn’t always clear, but every twist and turn led me here—to the work I love and the impact I want to make.
Hello, I’m Yvonne Jackson, and I’m here to help women and changemakers thrive by finding clarity, resilience, and joy—even in life’s messiest moments.
I wear a lot of hats: I’m a coach, consultant, speaker, writer, and single mom by choice to a spirited preschooler (yes, I’m as tired as that sounds!). But more than that, I’m someone who knows what it means to rebuild—over and over again—and come back stronger every time.
My Journey
I grew up in small town Ohio, raised in a religious cult that taught me to shrink myself and obey without question. But, much to my parent’s disappointment, I was determined to carve my own path.
That journey wasn’t easy. When I refused to conform to their teachings, my family and community turned their backs on me—a painful and isolating experience that shaped the person I am today.
Against the odds, I became a first-generation college graduate, earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and built a successful career managing complex digital technology projects.
In 2022, I was living in Silicon Valley—burned out, struggling with postpartum depression, and navigating a legal situation at work that had me questioning my self-worth.
So, I did the unthinkable: I walked away from a six-figure salary to heal, reflect, and reclaim my sense of purpose.
Out of that chaos grew SocialEDG, my workplace equity firm and Joyful Equity®, my framework for helping individuals and organizations build resilience, center joy, and create cultures where everyone can thrive.
Resilience Changed My Life—and It Can Change Yours, Too.
Here’s the truth: Resilience only comes when you’re willing to pause, face your fears, and sit with your discomfort.
It’s about learning to see life’s obstacles as opportunities to reset, rebuild, and transform. I’m here to guide you through that process—with learning resources, lifestyle strategies, 1:1 coaching, and most importantly, the space to help you sustain lasting strength and joy.
Ready to take the first step? Let’s talk.
SHARED EXPECTATIONS
Let’s be real—the world is full of influencers, coaches, and speakers promising quick fixes or selling picture-perfect lives.
That’s not what I’m about.
My work is rooted in real life—the kind that’s messy, complex, and sometimes hard—but also full of joy and possibility.
I’ve rebuilt my life at least six times—the last two as a woman in tech and single mom. Through lived experience, I’ve learned how to navigate chaos, and rebuild with purpose.
Now, I use those hard-earned lessons to help others find their way forward—on their terms.
So, here’s what you can expect from me:
Where to Start.
First, sign up for my weekly newsletter, Joyful Equity—a quick, impactful email designed to help you build a life of clarity, resilience, and joy, even in uncertain times.
You can also connect with me on LinkedIn, read my Thought Garden blog, or send a quick email hello to: yvonne@socialedg.com