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A New Mission Begins: Introducing Outside the Box Institute

Outside the Box Series Founder Janeane Bernstein launches a 501(c)(3) dedicated to ending loneliness, building connection, and inspiring better humans.

Building a Culture of Connection and Well-Being. Outside the Box Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining what it means to be human. Through research, education, and mental health advocacy, Janeane is passionate about addressing the loneliness epidemic affecting Gen Z and beyond. OTBI programs and initiatives foster connection, resilience, well-being, as well as inspire individuals to think outside the box and build a more compassionate future.

ABOUT Janeane

JOURNALIST AND DIGITAL STORYTELLER

Back in 2007, Janeane began her career in radio as a DJ with KUCI 88.9fm. Four years later, she created a public affairs show called Get the Funk Out! after the loss of her childhood friend. In 2020, she launched a mental health podcast and event series called Outside the Box.

SPEAKER

As a mental health advocate and member of NAMI Westside Los Angeles, she designs workshops and interactive experiences focused on mental fitness, connection, and purpose-driven initiatives.

WRITER

As a screenwriter and published author, her understanding of resilience is rooted in lived experience, informing her work around purpose, meaning, and human connection.

ADVOCATE

Amid the pandemic, Janeane wrote Better Humans, a powerful exploration of the growing mental health crisis and her own healing from childhood trauma. She later launched Outside the Box Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on strengthening connection, improving mental wellness, and empowering communities.

Endorsement - University of California, Irvine

Janeane is the voice of resilience, joy, and hope for any audience!

She connects to an audience like they're lifelong friends,

candidly and vulnerably sharing uplifting anecdotes,

struggles and bounce-backs, and lessons learned from

a lifetime of growth, change, and human connection.

Likewise, she inspires her audience to laugh, share, and

reflect on their own journeys, values, and goals.

- Dmitry Tsukerman, PhD - School of Social Ecology,

Director of Field Study Program, University of California Irvine

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Janeane Bernstein

Journalist | Author | Human Connection Advocate

Inspiring connection, belonging, and human flourishing through stories, conversations, and community

A New Mission Begins: Introducing Outside the Box Institute

Outside the Box Series Founder Janeane Bernstein launches a 501(c)(3) dedicated to ending loneliness, building connection, and inspiring better humans.

ABOUT Janeane

Endorsement - University of California, Irvine

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