Stories that help us see ourselves in each other.
soulnotskin is a storytelling, writing, and transformational education brand
helping people understand the stories they carry, recognize themselves in others,
and live with more honesty, compassion, and purpose.
You are not broken. You are human.
Who this is for
- Are you human?
- You are outwardly functioning, but inwardly aware that something old is still shaping your life.
- You want to understand why you react, hide, perform, rescue, shut down, over-explain, or carry shame that was never fully yours.
- You are ready to stop living from old stories and begin living with more honesty, compassion, courage, and purpose.
Start with the stories
The soulnotskin Podcast
A podcast about the stories that shape us, connect us, and help us live with more honesty, compassion, and purpose.
The soulnotskin Podcast shares honest human stories that help us see ourselves in each other. Through conversations about childhood, identity, family, adversity, transformation, and service, the podcast invites listeners to understand what shaped them, recognize the humanity in stories different from their own, and remember they are not broken—they are human.
The soulnotskin Book
A true story of addiction, identity, faith, adversity, and transformation.
Written for anyone who has ever felt torn between who they are, what they’ve lived, and what they believe is possible.
What soulnotskin offers
- Podcast
- Book
- Writing courses
- Educational resources
- Speaking / workshops
- Online & in-person courses
Hi. I'm Jen SluMac
I am an author, educator, keynote speaker, and storyteller whose work draws on recovery, education, comedy, reinvention, and more than a decade teaching inside jails and prisons.
Through soulnotskin, I share honest human stories and creates books, workbooks, courses, workshops, and speaking experiences designed to deepen reflection, strengthen connection, and help people find the courage to begin again.
I tell you about my mission for The soulnotskin Podcast in the video. Enjoy.
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"Jen writes with raw honesty and compassion. This isn’t just a coming-of-age story—it’s a journey through trauma, healing, and grace. I saw myself in so many pages"
"This story reflects what so many of us went through—identity, pain, survival. It made me feel seen in a way I didn’t expect"
"A wonderful read that left me wanting to know more! I felt so many emotions throughout the book that I felt I was on a journey with this person. I LOVE when a book takes me there!!"
"This book is a great gift to me. Jen gives not only her story but her soul to the reader in this deeply honest writing. The hope and redemption of this book feed me and point a way forward for my life."
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