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Jeremy is an imperfectly devout Christian, the husband to Teresa, and the proud dad to Maddy and Colby (who are probably already rolling their eyes at this bio). He's also a Paterson-certified LifePlan Guide, speaker, podcaster (Big Shots with Jeremy Baumann and Friends) and Hootie & the Blowfish fan. Known to be a friend to many and encourager to all, Jeremy's here to sprinkle love, joy and dad jokes wherever life leads.
Story
Jeremy is on a mission—a quirky, heartfelt, purpose-obsessed mission—to help others find their own path. Known as a trusted friend, wise advisor, and possibly the world's most enthusiastic Hootie & the Blowfish fan, Jeremy thrives on uncovering people’s stories. And he’s convinced you have a story that needs to be told. Not just because storytelling is fun (though it is), but because your story is the key to living your best life and inspiring others to do the same.
As a kid, Jeremy didn’t aim to be the king of the school cafeteria. Instead, he floated seamlessly between the jocks, the geeks, and everyone in between, determined to create a place where kindness was the default. That same spirit fuels him today in everything he does.
Now, is Jeremy perfect? Does he radiate kindness 24/7? Absolutely! Just kidding. Of course not. He’s human, and he knows you are too. But he’ll be the first to remind you that perfection isn’t the goal—progress is. So don’t throw in the towel, because Jeremy sure isn’t. And he’s here to help you find the beauty in your journey, flaws and all, and share it with the world. YOU ARE WORTHY!
Discovery
In the fall of 1995, Jeremy proudly strolled into the greatest university in the world—Iowa State. He was ready for the classic college experience: classes, new friends, and maybe too much pizza. He even had his childhood buddy Craig living across the street, ready to tackle freshman year together. But life, in its unpredictable and heart-wrenching way, had other plans. Just weeks into the semester, Craig went missing and was ultimately found, though gone from an apparent suicide.
It’s an experience that carved its mark into Jeremy’s heart forever. It taught him to see people—not just see them, but really notice them. Not in a weird, binoculars-from-across-the-street way, but with genuine care. He became the friend who doesn’t just ask if you’re doing okay but sticks around to make sure you really are. Whether you’re a colleague, a stranger, or the barista making his morning coffee, Jeremy’s mission is to help life go from “just fine” to joyful.
Fast forward a few years, and there he is at breakfast with his friend Adam Carroll. Adam hadn’t even taken a seat before bursting out with, “Jeremy, I just heard about this thing called LifePlans that helps people discover their purpose. This is totally up your alley.” And because you don’t say no to big revelations, bagels, or Adam, Jeremy listened—and it was the start of something life-changing.
Life-Changing
And so it began. After the bagel, after having his own LifePlan experience a few months later, and hundreds hours of LifePlan training with Paterson Center, Jeremy earned the title of certified LifePlan Guide. Wondering what Jeremy’s purpose is? It’s simple: he’s here to help others live out the joyful life God created for them.
These days, Jeremy wears many hats as coach, speaker, podcaster, mentor, certified LifePlan Guide, and dedicated Hootie & the Blowfish aficionado. He may also refer to himself as a “hair model,” but we’ll let you be the judge of that.
He calls West Des Moines, Iowa home, where he lives with his wonderful wife Teresa, their two fantastic kids, Maddy (when she's home from the University of Iowa) and Colby, and two dogs: Bailey the Goldendoodle and Maria the Maltese-who-might-be-something-else—an enigma with a bite that belies her size.
Jeremy believes you matter. Your story matters. Your purpose matters. And what you do with it? That matters more than you might think. And he’s here to help you see that.