I’m Janice L. Vance, the founder and visionary behind The Marriage Major. As an Author, Women’s Inspirational Coach, Speaker, Podcast Host, Certified Lady J Coach, and Certified Travel Agent, I’m passionate about empowering married women to not just survive marriage but to thrive in it!

At The Marriage Major, we believe in laying a strong foundation for marriages based on Godly principles. After forty-five years of marriage to my Junior High School Sweetheart, Vilgil (whom I affectionately call “Bae”), I can attest to the power of faith and love in nurturing a fulfilling relationship. Vilgil is not just my soulmate, but a leader by example—a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and a man of God.

Our journey to The Marriage Major began with a deep reflection on our own marriage and the realization that we are still “majoring” in it—we haven’t graduated yet. This realization inspired the name “The Marriage Major,” reflecting our ongoing commitment to learning and growing in our marriage journey.

My personal experiences, coupled with a passion for family nurtured in my upbringing, drive my dedication to helping others build strong, lasting marriages. Growing up in a home filled with love and warmth, I learned firsthand the importance of family and authentic relationships. Despite facing challenges and being told by doctors that the possibility of having children was slim, I am blessed with two children and five grandchildren—my “Five Heartbeats.”