From Welfare to Wealth Mindset: My Story
I was a teen mom, then a single mother of five, surviving on government assistance. At 25, I decided I wanted more for my children and myself, so I pursued nursing school.
Despite a caseworker doubting me, I graduated at the top of my class and became a corporate nurse. But in 2009, I lost my job, my income, and faced financial hardship. Instead of staying stuck in struggle, I shifted my mindset, stepped into my financial power, and built a coach training business that is still thriving today.
I learned that financial empowerment and financial well-being are critical parts of overall wellness, and now, through ZenWell Corporate Wellness, I help corporations address financial stress in the workplace. By providing financial wellness education, stress management strategies, and resilience training, I empower employees to take control of their financial health, reduce money-related stress, and create a more secure, focused, and productive work environment. My mission is to help companies cultivate a culture where financial wellness and professional success go together naturally.
Turning Financial Setbacks into Success:
Losing my job taught me how to be resilient in the face of financial setbacks. Instead of allowing financial hardship to define me, I took control of my future. Since launching my coach training and certification company in 2009, I have helped countless individuals improve their financial well-being, gain confidence, and create lasting change in their lives.
True financial wellness isn’t just about numbers, it’s about freedom, security, and peace of mind. I understand firsthand the stress that financial struggles can bring. Navigating major life transitions and overcoming personal losses taught me that without a solid financial foundation, stress and uncertainty can take over.
Now, I am dedicated to helping others break free from financial stress, embrace abundance, and build a future of financial peace, stability, and limitless possibilities!
About Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez:
Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez, Ph.D. is the Founder/CEO of ZenWell Corporate Wellness, LLC. She is also the Founder of a life coach training and certification school, that has been going strong since 2009 (The Character and Self-Esteem Institute.)
Real World Experience:
She previously worked as a nurse case manager and employer on-site nurse, and part of her job included employee wellness coaching and employee education. As a nurse case manager, she handle pre-authorizations, provided thousands of medical reviews, and managed thousands of employees.
She was also in charge of monitoring high risk employees and reporting high-dollar claims. She worked diligently to help employers increase job satisfaction for employees and reduce healthcare costs for the company. She knows firsthand the negative effect that high-dollar claims can have on companies.
She was also a strong and passionate negotiator for medical equipment and medical care for employers and employees. As she continued to work as a nurse case manager, she became passionate about helping employees to reduce their stress level, and live a happier and healthier lifestyle. She quickly became an asset to many million-dollar companies.
She has delivered a countless number of seminars and workshops, and has authored five books (to date), and hundreds of online articles (that are used in group settings, on blogs, and in other inspiring ways). She was the featured speaker for a graduation program in her community, a breakout session leader for a health organization, and the keynote speaker for a health organization in her community, she spoke on the topic of stress and well-being.
Education Background:
Certifications: Master Certified Financial Coach, Certified Financial Education Instructor, Certified Wellness Coach, Certified Wealth Attraction Practitioner, Certification in Corporate Wellness Coaching.
Other Relevant Certifications: Certified Life & Health Coach, Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Professional Development Trainer, Certified Corporate Executive and Leadership Coach, and Certified Business Coach.
Specialty Certificates & Continuing Education: Adult Education, Corporate Finance. Financial Wellness, Health Promotion, Instructional Design for Corporate Learning and Development, Program Evaluation and Monitoring, Managing Workplace Stress, Mindfulness in the Workplace, Mindset Coaching, Positive Psychology, and Stress Management Coaching.
Dr. Shauntel also holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a specialization in Holistic Coaching, a Master's Degree in Metaphysical Science (the study of the relationship between mind and matter), and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Along with her many other accomplishments, she is also a Nurse (licensed in the state of Indiana), and a Certified Community Health Worker (certified by the state of Indiana).
Professional Memberships:
Dr. Shauntel Peak-Jimenez is a selected member of the prestigious ForbesBLK community. She is also a member of the International Association of Professional Financial Coaches, and the National Association of Holistic Wellness.
Awards:
Challenge Scholarship Award (1995), Outstanding Personal Achievement Award (1996), Governor's Award (1996), Way to Go Award from Anderson University (2003), Honored by Professors of Psychology at Anderson University (2003), Coach of the Year Award (2010), International Impact Book Award (2021).
She Enjoys:
Spending time with her family and friends, watching a good movie, basketball, writing, reading, speaking, helping others and anything inspirational.
