Hi, I am Joanie, the driven owner and founder of Proteawell. Let me tell you a little about                                       my story…  Once upon a time, I had thought that societal issues                                         would disappear with an education and a career. The more                                                 societal issues I witnessed or experienced, the harder I pushed                                           and marched onward academically and professionally, which led                                       to burnout. While I recognized pursuing professional                                                          development is important,  I realized I had it all wrong, I could                                           not pour out of an empty cup. I needed to focus also on my                                               personal development. Through self-reflection, I learned that the                                       way to make a difference is by starting with inward healing and

self-betterment, we are then equipped to move outward to face and address societal issues, which can lead to reaching our goals and aspirations. So here I am with a burning desire to share my journey with you and help you reclaim your space.