I help widows balance work, family, and grief.
Meet Jody LaVoie
It's a pleasure to meet you. Although if you have found your way to my page, chances are you are in the same club as I am, and I'm sorry.
In 2014, 1 lost my Steve. My husband, Steve, was shot in a workplace incident at the business we owned. Instantly my life flipped upside down. I had to step into the role of managing a business, supporting my daughters' unimaginable sadness, and carving out moments for myself during my own grief journey.
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Through the ups and downs, I gained insights that led me to become a widow coach, dedicated to helping others like yourself. It would be my honor to offer support as you navigate the path forward.
I believe you can simultaneously mourn the life you were supposed to have while building a new one even if it looks different than what you planned.
Jody LaVoie
My Beliefs
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I believe moving forward means finding ways to keep traditions alive, cherishing the past, and carrying their spirit with you. ​
I believe you can simultaneously mourn the life you were supposed to have while building a new one even if it looks different than what you planned. ​
I believe the grief process requires radical acceptance. Everyone should have a safe place to speak candidly without judgment or shame because it’s a messy path to move forward.
I believe some of your greatest accomplishments are ahead of you. ​
I believe the challenge is part of the process, but should always be paired with boundless support. ​
I believe you already have all of the skills necessary to move forward.
I will help you find the momentum to get going.
Schedule a free consultation with Jody to learn which coaching program is right for you:
When I was early in my grief journey, I created my Widow Board of Directors to help off load tasks, provide me with guidance and act as experts in fields that I knew nothing about.
If you would like to learn more about how to create your own Widow Board , please click the link to get access to my FREE worksheet via download.
Learn More About Jody
Jody is a widow and two-time breast cancer survivor, who has taken her life experiences to guide other women who have found themselves in a similar situation to rediscover themselves with renewed clarity and joy for what is next in their lives. She was trained as a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) at iPEC, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach Training Program.
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Jody is always adding to her tool box to support her clients. She became a Certified Grief Educator through the renowned grief expert David Kessler’s program. Additionally she is a certified High Performance Coach certified through High Performance Institute.
Jody is the former CEO of the non-profit Female Strong and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Chicago. Female Strong offers hands on programs, mentorship and experiences that build confidence in middle and high school girls that enables them to be future leaders of tomorrow.
Additionally, Jody was the Chairman of ArrowStream, a third-party logistics and SaaS provider founded by her late husband Steve in 2000. In July 2014, the unthinkable happened when her husband was shot at work by a disgruntled employee. Jody stepped in and led ArrowStream on a path to sustainable profitability culminating in the sale of ArrowStream to a private equity firm in 2017.
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Before joining ArrowStream, Jody worked for Smith, Bucklin & Associates, serving as executive director for two of its association clients. Previously, she held direct sales-related positions with AT&T Business Communications Services.
Jody is an active member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and is on the board of the Sheila A Doyle Foundation to support others that have experienced homicide.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, is a mother to three amazing daughters, loves to hike and is always game for whatever will bring on more belly laughs.
