10/27/2025
Throughout the promotion of Soul On Fire Movie, one name kept coming up around our office—Jan Roseberry!
She was booking theaters, posting constantly on social media, even sending “you got this” notes to my team during one of the busiest seasons of our professional lives. And it made me wonder: what kind of person gives so freely of their time and heart for something bigger than themselves?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve gotten to know Jan even better than I previously did. And what I’ve discovered is that what makes her remarkable isn’t one big moment. It’s a lifetime of saying yes to growth, even when the next step wasn’t clear.
And Jan’s story reminds each of us that purpose often begins with a single, small yes.
When she was in college, she shifted from her planned path as an x-ray technician into the then-new field of ultrasound. The result? A decades-long, rewarding career supporting patients and families in some of their most vulnerable moments.
Years later, when an unexpected opportunity to shift into medical sales presented itself, she again said yes. What followed was a stretch of adventure and learning that took her all over the country working with health care practitioners in exciting and new-to-her ways.
And when Jan took ownership of her own health and wellness journey later in life, she didn’t stop there. No, she shared her own journey to help others find health, joy and self-acceptance in ways they never thought possible. And perhaps most importantly, she reminds them that every scar tells a story, every life is sacred, and even the messy parts of our past can be redeemed into something meaningful. (Sound familiar? Hint: there’s a movie about it in theaters now!)
Through it all, Jan’s story echoes a truth we all need to remember: courage isn’t about having a perfect plan; it’s about trusting your next “yes" can lead to something extraordinary.
Many of you may recall a story I’ve shared from years ago. As I sat in the back row of a church, hungover from life, a pastor challenged me (well, he challenged the entire congregation, but it felt like a message directed at me!) with the following: “You have one job. Say yes to being used for good.”
Friends, this truth—and Jan’s embrace of it—is why we are honored to recognize her as our latest On Fire For Good honoree. At every turn, she has not waited until everything felt certain or easy. She has simply said yes—to change, to service, to love—for something bigger than herself.
Jan, thank you for reminding us that life’s greatest meaning is often revealed not in playing it safe, but in being willing to step forward in faith, again and again.
Today is your day. Say yes.
And Live Inspired.
