HI THERE! I’M JESSIE.
I’m deeply curious about how we can localize our Global Goals in a balanced way. Starting in my own community within the Pacific Northwest, I’m partnering with private/public sectors to help build a Doughnut Economy by improving resilience in the workforce.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve devoted my time to studying creative change and I absolutely love helping people find and create environments that are conducive to their talents, abilities, passions, and mission.
Because self-care often gets deprioritized and imbalance impacts everyone involved, this site has become a wealth of self-care resources that support healthy, balanced lifestyles.
Want to know more? Connect on LinkedIn, book a virtual coffee, or get to know more about me below!
BIO: Jessie Upp, founder and CEO of DayBalancer, has over 20 years of experience as a learning technologist delivering learning solutions for mission-driven organizations. Specializing in learning design, technology, and leadership, she has worked with 1000’s of individuals, couples, families, youth, business owners, and executives to foster healthy habits and professional growth.
She holds a Master's in Leadership Development from Antioch’s Center for Creative Change and a Bachelor's in Communications with a focus on Educational Technology from Western Washington University. Jessie’s professional background includes roles at Amazon, The Seattle Times, University of Phoenix, The Berkana Institute, WA Job Corps, Microsoft, Boeing, Delta Airlines, eHarmony, Puget Sound Energy, and First American Title. Her volunteer work includes the King County Crisis Line, Landmark Education, the Seattle Peace Council, and coaching basketball and volleyball for the Boys and Girls Club.
She is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT) and certified in both plant-based nutrition and sleep science, both of which are highlighted in the DayBalancer app. Jessie has worked as a Registered Counselor and family mediator in Washington State.
Testimonials available here and FAQs found below.
FAQs
WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU DO?
I’m passionate about co-creating balanced, healthy relationships with ourselves, others, and our planet. Over the last ~20 years, DayBalancer has grown into a suite of wellness resources that I created for myself and family. I’ve share these tools with others of all ages to create a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle, learning how to practice self-regulation, mindfulness, and conscious leadership. Lately, you can find me talking about learning organizations, strategic alignment, success metrics, intentional living, sleep, stress management, sustainable, healthy foods, compassion, trauma-informed leadership, and accommodating neurodivergence in the workplace, school, and at home.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY?
I’ve held a myriad of learning designer roles that combine education, technology, and wellness. I use root-cause analysis, systems thinking, and preventative education using evidence-based research to support teams working on eco/social initiatives. The most impactful tool I can share is the art of listening to learn. This starts with listening to the self. From here, we learn how to meet our needs, lean into different perspectives, and better read our environment to create the necessary conditions for balance and success. My purpose drives this company and I look forward to learning about yours.
I believe growth is not taught, but caught. Often, educational environments stop at the level of presentation, reading, or test questions to confirm their success. Yet, these trainer-centric methodologies don’t confirm that actual learning took place. Whenever I build a learning experience for any age (online or off), I focus on building learner-centric environments that accommodate and celebrate neurodiversity.
WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FOR YOUR WORK?
DayBalancer solutions are linked to measurable success through personal observations over time, captured by qualitative/quantitative surveys. Tools are selected based on learning needs and goals, ranging from building awareness to facilitating long-term behavior change.
ANY LAST SHARES?
I not only created, but continue to use DayBalancer tools to help me self-regulate each day. I helped myself recover from work exhaustion and still use techniques learned as part of my daily recovery and mindfulness journey. Overall, I want to create a happy, healthy life - and be of service to my family, friends, and community. I learned so much from my tenacious mom who built her own cabin with the help of a small community. She continues to live in the place she loves, surrounded by the Pacific NW trees and the best water our family has ever drank. I have 2 amazing children, where one is an ER nurse and the other is trained in fire fighting. I couldn’t be more proud 🥰 I live in Edmonds with my partner and we love spending time with family and friends making food, music, traveling, and adventures!
Reach out and say hi! I look forward to supporting career capital or team mission.