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In the heart of a small Ohio town, a porch becomes the soul of a family’s legacy. When Janelle Goodman returns home after her father’s death, she uncovers a hidden truth that ripples through generations. As secrets unfold and the past converges with the present, Quiet on the Porch weaves a tender story of love, memory, and the power of coming home—to a place, to people, and most importantly, to oneself.
“Nothing was truly lost as long as someone still came to sit on the porch.”
I’ve worn many hats throughout my career—banker, entrepreneur, coach, educator—but at the core of each role has been my commitment to inform, heal, and uplift. My journey spans decades in business development and leadership, yet it’s storytelling that has always been my true passion. Today, as I transition from a professional career to a creative one, I remain dedicated to my mission of helping others unlock their potential. Through the written word, I aim to illuminate the truths we hide, the resilience we carry, and the hope that propels us forward—one page, one chapter, one story at a time.
After three decades in leadership, education, and coaching, I now write to inform, uplift, and heal—one story at a time. Whether it’s through self-help, fiction, blogs, or reflections, my mission is to help others embrace growth, freedom, and joy.
True liberty transcends societal constraints; it is a mindset of profound liberation that embraces fairness and justice for all. Tragically, too many are imprisoned by their inability to let go of prejudice. Their clenched hands cannot embrace the justice that could free them or the love that could bring them peace.
I believe in co-creating with God to fulfill His plan for my life. Embracing God’s light has been immensely valuable to me, and I feel compelled to share that light in the hope of illuminating paths for others.
The longest and the shortest life, then, amount to the same, for the present moment lasts the same for all…
