Neon Thread


You know there’s a next.
You just don’t know what it is.

Why not just do what you want to do?

Because most of us don’t actually know what that is. And how could we? To know what you want, first you have to really know who you are. But the truth is, we were raised on other people’s expectations and shaped by every interaction we’ve ever had, so what feels like our choice is often just stuff we picked up along the way and never questioned. That’s why something feels off.

The fix is self-awareness: knowing what moves you, what drains you, what actually matters. Once you have that clarity, every choice gets easier — not because you always get to do your thing, but because when you don’t, it’s by choice. Who you are at the core stays constant. How you live it keeps evolving.
The thread underneath is what
keeps it all together.

That’s the Neon Thread.

Our Story

Who it’s for

High school & family

Your first monumental decision.

You’re being asked to choose what comes next — before you’ve had a chance to really know yourself. The work is finding clarity on who you actually are, so you can choose from there. And it gives your family a shared language for the hard conversations along the way.

“The family arguments stopped. Once Costa could name his values, we were finally speaking the same language.”

— Catherine C., High School Mom

College students

You’re in it. Now what?

You showed up, and exploration is already turning into a moment of truth — majors, internships, graduation. The answer isn’t out there; it’s knowing yourself well enough to know what to look for — and to know it when you see it.

“I didn’t expect it to go that deep — but it completely changed how I think. Something in my brain rewired.”

— Avery B., Tulane

Adults at a crossroads

You’re not feeling clicked in.

It feels like the life you’re in is not quite yours, cuz it’s not — built on what was expected, what made sense, what kept everyone comfortable. You don’t have to start over to change that. There’s another story underneath — yours — and you can start writing it now.

“I spent thirteen years in one job because I didn’t believe I could succeed anywhere else. Josette changed that.”

— Jessica L., Apple

Teams & leaders

Something’s off. You can feel it.

People can’t perform when they’re disconnected from who they are. The work happens at the individual level — once that’s clear, alignment shows up across the team. Clarity inside unlocks momentum everywhere.

“I worked with Josette on an intensive personal branding exercise. The result was outstanding — strategically insightful, effective process, and genuinely fun and invigorating.”

— Michael M., August Leadership

“Working with Josette helped me slow down, get focused, and trust my decisions — not just in my career, in every area of my life. In a recent meeting, an agent told me, ‘I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you for being this young and knowing exactly what you want. That’s rare.’ Having that clarity is the most important thing you can do for yourself. Don’t wait.”

— Kayla Z., Actor

What it is

One month · Five sessions

Find what you’re pulled to do and start following that thread.

Sessions 01–02
Find Your Spark
What energizes, drives, and distinguishes you. What you are here to do.
Session 03
Name What Guides You
Your core values. The ones that actually guide you.
Session 04
Write Your Story
Who you are, where you are, where you’re going — and why. In your own words.
Session 05
Launch Into What’s Next
The decision ahead, the tools to make it, the steps to take. Right now.

You leave with:

A decision-making framework
that becomes second nature
Your story, in your own words —
your reference point for every choice

“Josette not only listened and empathized, but helped me recognize my strengths and shape my story going forward.”

— Anastasia G.

“If you’re early in your career and don’t know how to communicate your values, this changes everything.”

— Caroline V.

“Neon Thread has completely changed how I make decisions.”

— Lucy A.

Josette

FOUNDER, NEON THREAD

For 30+ years, I’ve helped over 50 brands get clear on who they are — and what to do about it.

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The pattern was always the same: when people and organizations know what they actually stand for, the right decisions start to feel obvious. Momentum follows.

I kept noticing the same drift at the individual level — the same friction, the same quiet sense that something’s off. Some problem, different scale.

So I started doing the work one person at a time — 40+ individuals and counting. What I keep finding is this: underneath all of it — the expectations, the roles, the voices of others — there’s a thread that’s been yours all along. Find it, and everything else gets easier.

This isn’t something I discovered. It’s something I’ve lived.
I raised my kids by it. Now I bring it to you.

Josette

I listen.I reflect.I provoke.I guide.

Ready to get clear?

The clearer you are on who you are, the easier every choice gets. That’s it. That’s the whole thing.

Early registration

$3,750

Standard rate $5,000

15 SPOTS First 5 get early registration

Sliding scale, payment plans, and referral discounts available.

What’s included

Five focused sessions over one month

Personal access throughout
I’m with you until you reach your next decision point

Discounted session packages available for continued support and future milestones

First call is free15 minutesNo pitch — just an honest look at whether this is right for you