NEXT LEVEL

NETWORKING

It's about actual connection.

Not just trading business cards.

NEXT LEVEL

NETWORKING

It's about actual connection.

Not just trading business cards.

Sign up for our upcoming FREE Next Level Networking event to:

  • Meet and connect with other incredible entrepreneurs and remote-workers who are mission-driven, like you.

  • Proudly share about who you are, your mission, and the work you’re doing & build confidence in speaking about yourself

  • Connect with people in a more honest way than ever before (no surface-level conversations here, we get REAL with each other!)

  • Experience the kind of conversations that open up new doors, generate ideas, solve problems, and energize you from the inside out

...so you can start building the kind of network that energizes and uplifts you as you pursue your big dreams and goals.

*We respect your privacy and have ZERO TOLERANCE for spam.

Sign up for our upcoming FREE Next Level Networking event to:

  • Meet and connect with other incredible entrepreneurs and remote-workers who are mission-driven, like you.

  • Proudly share about who you are, your mission, and the work you’re doing & build confidence in speaking about yourself

  • Connect with people in a more honest way than ever before (no surface-level conversations here, we get REAL with each other!)

  • Experience the kind of conversations that open up new doors, generate ideas, solve problems, and energize you from the inside out

...so you can start building the kind of network that energizes and uplifts you as you pursue your big dreams and goals.

*We respect your privacy and have ZERO TOLERANCE for spam.

About Us

Oh hey there! I’m Jess.

I’m the Founder of The Groundswell Effect online community and Groundswell Coworking, a co-working office space in Canada.


I’m what you might call multi-passionate - for years, I’ve worked on side projects, volunteered on boards and committees, run businesses, and supported others’ businesses, making magic happen with a laptop and a whole lotta grit. But before I fully committed to entrepreneur life, I dabbled between part-time office work and freelancing remotely from home.


I thought I would love the distraction-free world of working from home (the freedom! Unlimited coffee breaks! No commute!) but guess what – I hated it.

I would stare at my computer for hours on end with nothing to show for it (and by staring at my computer, I mean compulsively checking Facebook™ for signs of human life – are you out there?! Anyone?!)


And truthfully, I started to freak out a little… Have I lost my creative edge?


Am I finally crumbling under the pressure of keeping up with a job AND running my businesses?


Or maybe (gasp!) I’m truly not cut out for entrepreneur life after all?!


But at that time, I had no idea that the reason for this feeling of utter powerlessness over my to-do list was directly related to one crucial “X” factor that I had grossly underestimated during my days in the office…


Human connection!


Yes - actual living, breathing people.

Because after your doggo runs out of ideas, where do you turn?


Your day-to-day starts to get pretty mundane, uninspiring… then - poof! – all of a sudden, your motivation has disappeared, and you’re questioning (literally) everything.


After years of feeling frustrated with missing my own deadlines and the constant (unproductive) rollercoaster of building an empire from home in my PJs, something finally clicked…


What I realized was that I missed the camaraderie and sense of teamwork that I had taken for granted in the office. I missed the spontaneous brainstorming sessions and the incredible spark of energy I felt when I knew I was on the edge of my next big idea, and the excitement in my colleagues’ faces as they felt it too.


This discovery was nothing less than life-changing, as I now saw clearly the “dark side” of working from home and how it can have a REAL impact on your business growth goals.


So I set out on a mission to bring impact-driven solopreneurs together to amplify the success and impact of one through the power of inspired collaboration!

Why Members Love The Groundswell Effect Community...

Caroline Jager

Homegrown Hideaway

I would not be where I am if it wasn't for the Groundswell family. Every chance I get, I let people know how instrumental Groundswell has been to my career path and my life in general. While we aren't always grounded, there is always someone there to pull us back down or remind us to celebrate the wins, sit in uncomfortable places, and ride the waves. This group is invaluable to me. You have created something magical, and I am honored to be a part of it.

Brian Humphrey

SHIFT Fitness

This is what the doctor ordered. Seriously beyond grateful for filling out the form and letting go and allowing emotions to flow and be supported. Feeling a lot better and have so much more space and freedom from self-pressure.

Kim Clark

Kim Clark Fine Art

Support, encouragement, cheerleaders, and brainstorming all within a community of people that are pushing you in a gentle way to be the best you can be! Signing up for a Groundswell membership is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my business. The value is indescribable!

Becky McArthur

We Communicate

This community pushed me even when they didn’t know it. If you are looking for a community of people to lift you up, stop looking because you’ve found it

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