Jessie Asya Kanzer is the author of Don’t Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching, a book in which she uses ancient philosophy to help us thrive amidst our modern chaos. She shares her own story of healing and spiritual awakening, as well as her very human messes, to show others how to find their power no matter where they are on their journey.
As a former reporter and actress who's appeared on television programs and podcasts all over the country, Jessie brings energy and joy to her teachings, leading participants in exercises and discussions that help them heal, chill, and live.
Jessie was born in the Soviet Union. At the age of eight, she emigrated with her family to Brooklyn. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Ravishly, and Romper.