About Janice
Create the Life You Want to Live
Janice Briggs is a professional Life Coach and the President of La Dolce Vita Retreats. She is the mother of two adult daughters, step-mother to one adult son and daughter, and the grandmother of four. She is married to Mark Briggs and resides in Southern California.
Janice Briggs
Janice was reared and educated in New York City until moving to the West Coast to attend college. She received her degrees in English Literature and Art History. Having traveled extensively and lived internationally throughout her life, she is multi-lingual, speaking English, Spanish, French and currently studying Italian.
Janice has had a very diverse and rewarding career, beginning in the commercial interior design arena, followed by a career in healthcare philanthropy. She has also been an active philanthropic volunteer for the arts, healthcare and underserved populations for over 35 years.
Janice’s passions include time with family and friends; travel; visual and performing arts; integrative medicine; holistic lifestyles; education; gastronomy, floral design, hospitality; scuba, skiing, cycling, equestrian sports, yachting; the camaraderie of women.
As a Life Coach, Janice supports women as they define their goals, clarify their values and pursue a path to living a fulfilling and authentic life.
“The concept for La Dolce Vita Retreats evolved about a decade ago, at a time of reflection and transition in my life. I pondered those relationships and experiences that were of utmost importance to me and that brought pristine joy to my life. I embarked on a self-exploratory journey in which I determined what most fulfilled me. I noted, on a single sheet of paper, those values I most cherished and was not willing to forego. I also documented all of life’s enriching opportunities to which I had aspired but, for various reasons, had not accomplished. I still preserve that sheet of paper, as a testament to what each of us can achieve if only we maintain the confidence and courage to pursue our dreams.
I realized that I had the capacity within me to create the life I wanted to live. I envisioned a life that embraced my passions and my values. I set my goals. With the support of the women in my life, my dearest friends through “thick and thin”, I envisioned a place where the camaraderie of women could be celebrated and nourished. Hence, La Dolce Vita Retreats was born - the fulfillment of my dream, one I wish to share with you so that you can ponder yours.”
Janice Briggs
