If You Have Hope, You Have Everything – Jill Janecke of Rising Hope Counseling

In this inspiring conversation, Jill Janecke shares how her roots on a Minnesota hog farm laid the foundation for a lifelong mission to serve rural communities through mental health care. Jill opens up about the grit it took to launch Rising Hope Counseling in Pierre, South Dakota, with just one client—and how it’s now grown to 30 locations across four states. We dive deep into how understanding the brain and building awareness can be transformational not just in therapy, but in leadership, work culture, and daily life. Jill shares the power of EMDR therapy, why “hope” became the heart of her practice, and how therapy in rural America is evolving through hybrid and telehealth models. Whether you’re a therapist, a leader, or someone who believes in second chances and strong communities, this episode will move you.     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be A Guest Are you a successful business owner or professional with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://grittogrowthpodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you.