Jean Harwig grew up telling fortunes with tarot cards and talking to dead relatives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Religious Studies and has worked as a social worker with the developmentally disabled for over 20 years. She has studied with Starhawk and Z Budapest and has had an audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Though her home will always be Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jean dedicates a large portion of her time to travel and has visited more than 50 countries.

From Publishers Weekly's New Age feature 

"In Become a Psychic Wanderer: Expand Your Mind and Soul Through Travel Kathryn and Jean Harwig teach the spiritual lessons that travel offers seekers at all levels..."