Your Business Strategist

JEANNE
Grabowski

 

HI, I’M JEANNE!

I help founders scale by aligning who they are with what they build. Together, we clarify your vision, structure your business around it, and create actionable strategies to grow your impact and income—without burning out or losing yourself in the process.

Because I believe in preserving your joy, honoring your magic, and building in a way that still leaves room for sunsets, surfing, travel adventures, deep connection, and the people you love.

We’ve got a full life to live—whatever your version of success looks like.

Success gets messy when we outgrow old plans. Sustainable growth means owning our strengths, staying honest about what we want, and building smarter systems to match who we’ve become.

ThIS IS THE WORK WE DO TOGETHER!

MY STORY

From a young age, I was obsessed with human potential, constantly learning from leaders on Oprah’s platform. "J-Oprah" was my middle school nickname because I couldn’t get enough of the shows stories of people transforming their lives.

I learned that the right people, ideas, and resources could transform anything—and that's what I bring to The Founders Place: perspective, tools, and connections to help you take your career further, faster.

In college I even convinced my professor at Tufts University to let me write my senior thesis on the profession of coaching.

After graduation, I took a “real” job at an investment bank—only to realize fast that corporate life wasn’t it. I quit cold turkey to take an unpaid internship at an executive coaching company in NYC (which forced me to become my grandma’s roommate). That season taught me what it really means to chase purpose without a plan, and lit a fire in me to better understand how to build success with both purpose and financial power.

Later, as a recruiter for VC-backed startups, I saw the “success” behind the curtain—big titles, big money—but felt disconnected. The pain of wanting big career success while craving meaningful work was overwhelming. So, I hired a coach, mapped my exit, and launched my business in 2010, aligning my work with my true calling.

My clients came to me stuck in jobs that drained them, craving freedom and purpose and I helped them turn those ideas into offers, structure their businesses, and scale—many to six or seven figures. But the real wins? Watching them believe in themselves, reclaim their time, and build lives that feel true.

My work has evolved from coaching to strategy, but the mission is the same: helping people break past limits and become powerful creators of both business and life on their terms.

Seeing someone go from overthinking to owning it—and turn their vision into something real, profitable, and deeply personal? That’s the magic.

✶ Personal Growth ✶ Business Advisory ✶ Financial Strategy

✶ Personal Growth ✶ Business Advisory ✶ Financial Strategy

Have you ever asked yourself?

  • How do I balance career ambition with a more inspired way of working?

  • How can all my interests and assets come together more cohesively?

  • Can I scale my business without compromising my core values?

  • How can I make the biggest impact with my skills and energy—and feel more alive doing it?

Why are you here?

Whether you're growing your business, launching a podcast, or creating a new product, success starts with knowing exactly what you want and building a vision that drives you.

I guide you through a clear, practical process: first, we uncover your deepest desires and clarify your vision. Then, we map out the specific steps to structure and scale your business. We’ll explore the best growth strategies for you, so you can move forward with confidence and build a career that reflects your true goals.

At every level of growth, we must answer: Who am I now? What do I truly want? What really matters? After over a decade of helping clients explore these questions, I've created roadmaps, frameworks, and systems to turn these insights into impactful brands into personalized business strategies.

The TIMELINE

2000s

  • Wrote my thesis at Tufts University on the Profession of Coaching

  • Quit my first job cold-turkey to intern at a coaching company in NYC

  • Became an Executive Recruiter for the top 20 VC-backed startups

  • Hired my first coach to help me career transition to entrepreneurship

  • Graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2010

2010s

  • Started my Coaching business full-time in 2010

  • Moved to Portland to grow my business with the support of endless yoga and forest walks

  • Co-won a $65k trip around the world with a client - thank you Travelocity!

  • Became a Business Coach for the Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Now

  • Moved to Costa Rica 2021-2025 solo to learn surfing and spanish

  • Launched the online membership, The Founders Place, a global community of change makers

  • Purchased 1 acre of oceanview land with Costa Ricans to develop an international learning center (and home) with ECHO/Wondermore.org

COACHING & PROGRAMS
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Courses

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The Founders Place

The Founders Place is a growth ecosystem for high-performing, heart-led founders who want more aligned success in business and life.

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Services

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  • "Working with Jeanne has been a transformative experience for both my professional and personal life. I felt overwhelmed and stuck, unsure of how to elevate my brand and take it to the next level after a decade of content creation. Jeanne's insightful guidance helped me clarify my vision, set achievable goals, and develop a strategic plan to bring my ideas to life. Her ability to understand my unique challenges and provide tailored advice and connect me to the right people made all the difference."

    - Jenny Cipoletti, Founder of Jenny Cipoletti Jewelry and Cucina Cipoletti

  • "I came to Jeanne knowing I was ready to scale my businesses—but not quite sure how to make it happen. Jeanne exceeded every expectation. From day one, she made me feel both seen and stretched. She helped me quiet the noise in my head while offering tangible, strategic steps to build the kind of business that truly feels aligned. Her presence is magnetic and intentional, never judgmental. She doesn’t just guides, she activates. I’ve felt more inspired, more myself, and more lit up about what’s possible. Working with her has been a powerful reminder: the right support changes everything.”

    - Emily Zeller, LMFT, Zeller & Co. Therapy & Enneagram Consultant

  • "After writing my cookbook, I struggled with knowing what services I could offer that would bring value to people. The Personal Branding Incubator Program helped me get very clear on defining those offerings that would be beneficial to my customers, all while staying aligned and true to my own values. Jeanne will help you take your dream to the next level and make things happen on your own terms."

    - Dima Adra, Author of Mama Ghannouj Cookbook

  • "Jeanne brings the perfect balance of truth and encouragement. Her insight and support have challenged me in all the right ways, and helped me grow beyond what I thought possible."

    Meghan Knippen, Founder, BrandandBoardHome and Le Bourdarie

CLARITY through the CHAOS

We’re living in a world of overwhelm and disconnection. Social media bombards us with comparisons and distractions, leaving us feeling disconnected from life and real connections. With every new trend or internet icon, we lose touch with our authentic selves.

As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly hit with messages about seven-figure success, making us question our worth when sales don’t match up. The pressure to hit new heights can create inner conflict between ambition and appreciating what’s here.

How do we define growth that’s both healthy and sustainable? How do we cope with the fear of failure and the impatience to "be there"?

How do we produce at the next level while making space for joy? How do we build a life that hits new profit goals and positively impacts more people? How do we create more time for what truly matters?

These questions may be daunting, but they’re also an invitation to understand who we are and what we’re meant to do.

I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve got the frameworks, resources, and support to help you create clarity and direction.

Through coaching and community at The Founders Place, you’ll get the structure, feedback, and support to move past your blocks and take real action.

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HOW TO POWERFULLY CREATE

Get a boost of clarity, focus and direction to design an inspired career and life. Release cycles of analyzing all alone and learn how to take inspired action, bringing the joy back while into life. Here I’ll show you how to cultivate irresistible conviction to move your vision forward and create real results.