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FIND YOUR VOICE. FIND YOUR POWER.

MEET THE AUTHOR

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JANIELLE LUCAS

While building a successful career in finance, I followed my intuition and opened a hot yoga studio to test a belief I couldn't ignore: that extreme heat, breath, and mindful movement could unlock the body's extraordinary ability to heal. What I witnessed transformed not only my own life, but the lives of countless others.

 

When that dream was stolen, I refused to let it define my future. I rebuilt my life, wrote Taking Heat, and emerged with a deeper purpose: helping others discover the resilience, healing, and inner power that no one can ever take away.

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THE BOOK

Taking Heat is the true story of relentless stalking, systemic corruption, and betrayal by those entrusted to protect. It is a raw descent into fear and powerlessness—and an extraordinary journey back to healing, self-trust, and personal power. Because when belief in yourself becomes unshakable, even the impossible begins to move.

TELL YOUR TRUTH

If you have experienced something similar, we want to hear your story. 

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IN PHILLY

I’m working to help heal the Philadelphia community by providing resources for those in dangerous situations and addressing the systemic issues that contribute to harm in our city.

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