From School Counselor to Coach: Jodi Borrometi’s Journey

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Jodi Borrometi, founder of Wave of Wisdom Parent Coaching. Jodi shares her 30+ year journey in education, from elementary classroom teacher to middle school counselor, and the pivotal moment that inspired her to build a parent coaching practice alongside her full-time counseling role. Drawing from decades of experience working with teenagers and families, she explains how witnessing the growing communication gap between parents and teens led her to create a space where parents can build trust, calm, and stronger connections at home.Jodi dives into her coaching philosophy, which centers on communication, emotional regulation, and meeting families exactly where they are. She outlines how her one-on-one coaching is personalized for parents of teens and young adults, the flexible structure of her packages, and her plans to expand into group workshops and educational resources. The conversation explores the realities of building a purpose-driven business while balancing a demanding career and family life, the importance of trust-based content and community-building, and why sustainable growth, consistency, and self-reflection are at the heart of meaningful parent-child relationships.