Jacqueline Blix has been an advocate for simpler lifestyles since 1991. She and her husband David Heitmiller co-authored Getting a Life: Strategies for Simple Living based on the Revolutionary Program for Financial Freedom “Your Money or Your Life.” This book, a sequel to Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, tells how Jacque, David and 47 other individuals transformed their relationship with money and now lead fuller, more meaningful lives.

A veteran of corporate America –- sales and marketing at AT&T – Jacque left the fast track and declared financial independence in January, 1994. From 1995 through 2002 she has led numerous workshops and spoken in a variety of venues on Voluntary Simplicity and Your Money or Your Life.

In 2000, she provided input for an outreach program on sustainability for low-income families through the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) in Seattle. And from 1999 through 2002, Jacque co-authored a column with Vicki Robin for Real Money a quarterly newsletter published by Co-op America. (See writing projects.)

Blix holds both Doctorate and Masters degrees in communications from the University of Washington, as well as undergraduate degrees in history and communications. She lives in Seattle, WA, with her husband David where she is a Master Gardener, teaches yoga, knits and makes quilts from recycled materials.