My Story

Host. Creator. Connector. Mom. Joy-Seeker. Soul-Stirrer.

I’m Jessica Dugas—and if you’ve landed here, welcome to my corner of the internet, where meaningful conversation, deep connection, and personal breakthroughs are always on the menu (bonus points if we’re sharing a vegan meal while we chat!).

I’ve worn many hats over the years—homeschooling mom of six incredible humans, holistic wellness practitioner, talk show host, creative director, speaker, producer, and community builder. But at the heart of everything I do is this:

✨ I believe in the power of stories to change lives.
✨ I believe we’re here to grow, love, and support each other through the mess and magic of being human.
✨ And I believe joy is a radical, healing act.

The Journey So Far

My path has been anything but linear—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I’ve navigated chronic illness, experienced burnout, faced grief, questioned everything, and still found a way to rise again, always guided by intuition, faith, and a desire to serve. Along the way, I’ve built The Breakthrough Show Network, a virtual home for powerful conversations and soul-led storytelling. What began as one live show has grown into a full network with global reach, multiple hosts, and meaningful programming that lights people up.

From our signature shows like Project Joy LIVE to our groundbreaking documentary The Friendship Paradox, everything I create invites people to show up fully, feel deeply, and choose joy—even when it’s hard.

A Few Things I’m Known For:

💜 Helping people discover their word of the year instead of resolutions
💜 Creating soulful livestream shows and events that actually change lives
💜 Showing up with honesty, humor, and a touch of sparkle (especially during awards season!)
💜 Inspiring others to embrace their whole story—including the parts that still hurt
💜 Cooking up nourishing vegan meals for my family (and cheering on my BBQ-master husband, Philip!) />💜 Writing moving and entertaining books
💜 Hosting vulnerable conversations about friendship, love, emotions, and identity in our ever-changing world

Behind the Scenes

I’m a singer, spoken word poet in the making, lover of purple everything, and a sucker for handwritten notes and porch conversations. My daughter Lia reminds me daily that magic exists, and my grandmother’s love still echoes through the owls I see and the wisdom I try to live.

Whether I’m helping someone find their voice, holding space for a breakthrough, or celebrating life’s small joys—I’m here to remind you that you matter, your story matters, and we’re better together.