Join Kayla Myers as she sits down with Jenna Martorana, Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate USA. Jenna is a mental health advocate, children’s book author, NAMI Youth Ambassador, school counselor, and entrepreneur of Sparkling Designs and Gifts. With her children’s book, Pearl’s Purpose, and her social media initiatives, Jenna’s mission is to to promote mental health acceptance. In this episode, Jenna shares her journey navigating mental illness, suicide attempts, and self-doubt. We discuss strategies and resources that helped Jenna turn her pain into purpose. Tune in as we expose the puzzle pieces of Jenna’s journey that have created a beautiful work of art.
You can find Jenna’s socials and her book by visiting: https://bio.site/jmmartor
This episode may contain trigger warnings pertaining suicide and abuse.