About the Author

Hi! I'm Dr. Jessica Leon, the creator of Mistakí. As someone who loves helping kids develop confidence and resilience, I wanted to create a way to teach them about mistakes in a way that feels fun and empowering. I’m a dedicated mental health professional, certified brain health coach, and wellness advocate with over 20 years of clinical experience. I hold a PhD in counseling, as well as a license in social work. I’m very passionate about helping our youth develop a growth mindset.

Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings, including private practices, schools, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and social service agencies.

In addition to my clinical work, I was featured as a life coach on Lifetime Television’s show “Mission Makeover,” where I was committed to changing the inner dialogue of participants. I also appeared on “The Balancing Act,” a Lifetime morning show, discussing topics related to parenting and mental wellness.

Through the Mistakí book series, I want to change how kids (and adults!) view mistakes, because not all mistakes are the same. Some hold us back, and some help us move forward. If we have a word that we can use and think of when we may not get the results we wanted, we can pivot and shift faster out of it.

View my website here.