About Author
Jami May
Jami May is a parent and mental health advocate from Alberta, Canada, who is passionate about helping teens build the emotional awareness and resilience they need to navigate today’s world with confidence. As a mom, Jami has seen firsthand how overwhelming the teenage years can be—big emotions, shifting identities, social pressures, and the constant noise of the digital world. Watching her own teens ride these waves is what inspired her to write Emotional Level Up™.
Growing up, Jami didn’t have access to the emotional tools, language, or support systems that many young people need. Much of what she teaches now, she learned later in life—skills she wishes someone had shared with her when she was a teen. That realization lit a spark in her: if she could help today’s teens develop these tools earlier, she could help them move through life with more clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.
During her kids’ school years, Jami spent time coaching and managing youth sports teams, which helped her develop a deep appreciation for the emotional world of young people. Those years showed her how much teens thrive when they feel supported, encouraged, and truly seen. Although she no longer coaches, that experience continues to shape her mission, her writing, and the compassionate way she connects with teens and families.
Today, Jami dedicates her spare time to advocating for mental wellness and creating resources that make emotional growth accessible, relatable, and even fun. She believes emotional intelligence isn’t something teens should have to figure out alone — it’s something they can learn, practice, and strengthen with the right guidance.
When she’s not writing or working on tools for emotional wellness, Jami is happiest spending time outdoors with her family. She loves camping, being near the water, and soaking in the peace of Alberta’s natural beauty. These moments outdoors remind her of the metaphors she shares with her readers: emotions, like waves, rise and fall — what matters is how we learn to ride them.
Jami’s mission
To empower teens to recognize their emotions, trust themselves, and understand what they need, so they can R.I.D.E the W.A.V.E.™ with courage, confidence, and compassion — one chapter, one breath, one choice at a time.
© 2025 Jami May
R.I.D.E the W.A.V.E.™ and Emotional Level Up™ are trademarks and original concepts created by the author. All rights reserved. No part of these frameworks may be copied, reproduced, or used in any form without express written consent.
