Besties & Business

Well Besties, the time has come....! Over the past six months, since we made the decision to end Besties & Business, we have experienced every emotion imaginable. In this final episode of the Besties & Business podcast, we truly feel that we are closing this chapter in the best way possible!In this episode, we reminisce about some of our favorite moments from this incredible Besties journey with you. We also share highlights from our final event in December and why it meant so much to us. Lastly, we wrap up the podcast in a bittersweet way that we hope all of you Besties will truly appreciate.As we bring this chapter of Besties & Business to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. This journey would not have been the same without your love, support, and connection. We adore you all so much. While this chapter may be ending, it doesn't mean we have to say goodbye! We hope you'll stay in touch and continue being part of our lives as our cherished Besties.In this episode, we recap our final event with you and reflect on the incredible memories we created together. If you'd like to follow along and connect with some of the amazing Besties who helped make that event possible, here's how you can stay in touch! Samantha Kehoe:  Instagram HEREYou can join Sam's six week LIVE program Find Your Voice HEREKeleigh Cooper: Instagram HEREYou can grab some Scentsy from Keleigh HEREEllen Bodnovich: Instagram HERE Ocean Brew on Instagram HEREStina from Stina Does It: Instagram: HEREJenn All There Boutique: Instagram: HEREKartheek: Instagram: HEREThank you again to all of the Besties who came out & to everyone who made this event so special to us! Besties, it is such a bittersweet feeling to say farewell, but we are truly excited and ready for the next chapter in our journey! We hope that you will continue to follow along and remain our cherished Besties.Thank you for being with us through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and for supporting us every step of the way. Your presence has meant the world to us, and we are so grateful for this incredible journey together.We love you so much! Your Besties till the end, Steph & Jess Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how: Click on each handle & follow us on Instagram! @besties_and_business @jessj.creativeco @stepherhard

Alright, Besties—this is the second-to-last episode of the Besties & Business podcast!On Monday, December 9th, we hosted our final event at Ocean Brew Coffee, and what a magical night it was! It was truly an epic way to close this chapter of our journey.In this episode, you'll get to experience the live podcast we recorded at the event with the amazing Ellen Bodnovich, owner of Ocean Brew Coffee in Spring Lake, NJ!Ellen is no stranger to the podcast—this is actually her third interview with us! We'll link her previous episodes below so you can catch up on all the inspiration and wisdom she's shared in the past.You can Listen to Ellen's 1st interview  HEREYou can listen to our LIVE interview with Ellen at our Holiday event last year HEREIn this brand-new interview with Ellen, we catch up with her to reflect on an incredible year and hear about the exciting projects she's been working on! Ellen takes us on a journey through her experiences over the past year. She opens up about the valuable lessons she's learned—like the importance of embracing change and letting go to create space for new opportunities.Ellen has been an inspiration to us since day one here at Besties & Business. It was a full-circle moment celebrating our final event at Ocean Brew, the very spot where we held our first-ever event in the backyard of her coffeehouse.Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive even deeper into what that unforgettable final event meant to us and share all the behind-the-scenes moments with you, Besties!In the beginning of this episode, you will also hear a bit from the sponsors for this event Samantha Kehoe & Keleigh!Here is how you can find both of them:Sam:Follow Sam on Instagram HERE You can join Sam's six week LIVE program Find Your Voice HEREKeleigh:You can follow Keligh on Instagram HEREYou can grab some Scentsy from Keleigh HEREWe want to extend a special thank you again to both our sponsors for making this event possible!Here is how You can find Ellen:Ellen: You can follow Ellen on Instagram HERE & Ocean Brew on Instagram HEREWe hope you enjoy this episode, Besties!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how: Click on each handle & follow us on Instagram! @besties_and_business @shopjessjco @stepherhard

As we record the final episodes of Besties & Business, we're diving into the meaningful conversations we still want to share with you. In Episode 204, we explored how endings don't always have to be seen as negative. Today, we're building on that by sharing how each of us recognized it was time to step away from Besties & Business.Deciding to move on in your career can feel overwhelming, but the truth is that the only person who truly knows what's best for you—is YOU.  By sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire you to explore your own inner world. Remember, you're never alone—and we're always here if you want to chat.Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Click on each handle & follow us on Instagram! @besties_and_business @shopjessjco @stepherhard

Hey Besties we are SO excited for this interview with Jillian Murphy! Jillian is someone who we have looked up to for a while here at Besties & Business! So ofcourse when we started chatting with her & she said she would come on the podcast we were SO excited! This conversation is FILLED with so much value! We are SO grateful for Jillian taking the time to sit down with us to have this amazing conversation! Jillian is someone who is So beyond real! She chats in this episode about how the last year or so of her life has been & what has been motivating her to show up in such a real & authentic way! Jillian really opens up to us about how she has stepped into her power in what she does by truly surrounding herself with the right people! She really opens up about what community has done for her & why it is so important! Let's get to know Jillian: Jillian Murphy is a highly sought-after sales and business mentor who has mastered the art of sales and scaling not only her own business but has helped hundreds of other online business owners as well. With over 22 years of business experience in sales/marketing and growing multiple businesses of her own, she has now made it her mission to help online business owners gain REAL results in sales and messaging. Sales is truly the oxygen of your business and the most important skill any business owner can acquire. She has been able to grow her own business from 0 to 6 figures in 1 year; hit her first 6 figure month in 18 months and just under a half million by year 2. All without any fancy systems, ads, or even a website. It was all done with the art of communication and the art of sales!We both walked away from this conversation feeling fired up about our businesses! So we can only imagine how YOU are going to feel Bestie! Want to connect with Jillian to chat further about some of the topics she talks about in the episode?! Click here to follow Anthony on IG: @thejillianmurphyClick here to check out her latest offer & find out how it can help YOU! Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Click on each handle & follow us on Instagram! @besties_and_business @shopjessjco @stepherhard

Hey Besties....we are BACK! It has been a hot minute since we have gotten to sit down & chat with you! If you follow us on social media, you KNOW we made a pretty big announcement in the last few weeks! We are SO excited to finally sit down & chat about it with you Besties! In this episode, we get REAL & candid about our decision to close this chapter of Besties & Business at the end of 2024! We have decided to end the podcast & we will no longer be doing Networking events in NJ.  This was NOT an easy decision, once-so-ever & in this episode we really bring you in on our mindset as to WHY we are making this HUGE decision! Since day 1 of Besties & Business, we always have chatted about evolving in business & pivoting! In this episode we get REAL about how we have been going through this in REAL time. We have always brought you Besties in on our journey through the last two years & we will continue to do so! We truly are SO excited for these next few months here at Besties! We can't WAIT to record more episodes & bring you in even deeper on what we have been expereicning since making this HUGE decision! We hope that this episode helps answer some of those questions that have been on your minds Besties & we hope that this is another reminder that it is OKAY to change your mind Besties. It is OKAY to grow, evolve, & make changes to get to where you want to be! We LOVE you Besties!!!!Want to connect with us further?!  Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhard

Hey Besties! Join us for an insightful conversation with Anthony Battle from Daunno Realty Services and Francisco Pinho from Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG)! These two powerhouse professionals come together to offer a unique and collaborative approach to real estate and mortgage services.Anthony brings his expertise in both residential and commercial markets, along with innovative marketing strategies that provide valuable insights for anyone navigating the real estate space. With over 30 years of family history in the mortgage industry, Francisco delivers competitive rates, programs, and a deep commitment to educating clients, ensuring they are equipped to make the best financial decisions.In this episode, we dive into the power of collaboration, how networking and partnering together has fueled their success, and the importance of delivering exceptional service to their clients. Whether you're a real estate professional, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to learn more about the industry, this episode is packed with wisdom!Tune in for a conversation filled with inspiration, expertise, and all the energy you love from your business besties!Want to stay in touch with Anthony & Francisco?! Here's how:Click here to follow Anthony on IG: @battlerealestateClick here to follow Francisco on IG: @loans.frankWant to check out Anthony's last interview with us in 2023?! Click here to listen!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Click on each handle & follow us on Instagram! @besties_and_business @shopjessjco @stepherhard

In this Besties & Business episode, we welcome on Danielle Stio, a multi-passionate entrepreneur who is not only an amazing photographer but a teacher & a mother! She wears many hats & is good at it too! We are SO excited for you Besties to listen into this episode with Danielle, to hear all about her story & to get to know about the hobby turned small business that she has created!  Let's get to know Danielle a bit before the episode! Danielle has been the owner of Danielle Stio Photography since 2021. She began her entrepreneurial journey when she felt a call to do something bigger with her life. Along with being a photographer, Danielle is also a mother of 9 year old twins and a Special Education teacher. Along with photographing families, Danielle is also committed to helping other women find their passions and achieve the goals they have set for themselves. In this episode, Danielle gets candid about balancing being a mother of twins, while also working full time as a teacher & being a photographer. She really opens up about how she is so passionate about creating a safe & open space for her clients to feel comfortable for a photoshoot! Danielle really opens up about how important it is to her for her clients to feel seen, while she is in a photoshoot. She wants her clients to be able to look back at their photos & not just feel like they are photos but rather memories! Want to get to know Danielle better & stay in touch with her?! Here is how: Click here to connect with Danielle on her Instagram!Click here to connect with Danielle on her Facebook! Click here to check out Danielle's website & to book with her! We really hope you enjoy this episode with Danielle Besties! Don't forget to let Danielle know what YOUR favorite part of the episode was!!! Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhard

Hey Besties! Join us for a heartwarming chat recorded live at Kristina's store, KASED Clothing, during our July Besties & Business event, "The Confident Entrepreneur Event". We had the pleasure of talking with Kristina, the founder of KASED—a brand that stands for K-reative, A-thletic, S-uccessful, E-mpowered, D-auntless.After three knee surgeries, Kristina created KASED to offer clothes that are both fashionable and comfortable—perfect for pairing with heels or sneakers. Her passion for empowering women shines through in every item. KASED Clothing, known for high-quality items, is available in Asbury Park and online at kasedclothing.com.In this episode, we explore Kristina's journey, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how these experiences have shaped her confidence. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and all the warm vibes you expect from your business besties!Want to stay in touch with Kristina?! Here's how:Click here to connect with Kristina on instagram!Click here to check out KASED Clothing's website!Click here to listen to our first ever interview with Kristina (episode 25 - the conversation that led to our amazing business bestie friendship!)Check out our amazing event sponsor, Shay, owner of Born To Dye Salon in Hazlet, NJ & host of the She Designs Her Life podcast:Click here to connect with Shay on instagram!Click here to connect with the She Designs Her Life Podcast on instagram!Click here to listen to the She Designs Her Life Podcast on Spotify!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhard

Besties, we are feeling a little bit of every emotion as this episode airs! We are SO excited to celebrate with you, on this incredible milestone of hitting 200 episodes of the Besties & Business podcast! We can't BELIVE we have spent 200 episodes, laughing, crying, having Steph & Jess moments, & a HECK of alot of Besties moments with you! We take some time in this episodes to reflect on some of the highlights from the last 200 episodes! We truly wouldn't be here if it wasn't for YOU Besties listening in, so THANK YOU! You have made ALL of this possible for us! Through the highs & lows, we TRULY wouldn't be at 200 episodes if it wasn't for YOU Besties listening in! We also are SO incredibly grateful to ALL of the AMAZING entrepreneur's who have come on this podcast in the last two years, your stories have inspired us all, have proven to us, that this journey can be challenging, yet rewarding all at the same time, & have truly made us realize how important Bestie friendships are on this journey!  We truly are SO grateful that we have made it to 200 episodes & SO excited! Let this be a reminder today Besties to go celebrate ALL your wins in business because it truly is so important & FUN!  Thank you to Shay, from She Designs Her Life & Born To Dye Hair Salon, for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Shay & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with her!-  Click Here  To follow Shay's She Designs Her Life Podcast Instagram - Click Here   To follow Shay on Instagram & learn more about Born To Dye Hair Salon Thank you Besties AGAIN! For following along with us for 200 episodes of Besties & Business! Come on over to our social media & let us know what YOUR favorite Besties moment was from the last 200 episodes! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardJoin us at our next IN PERSON event happening Wednesday 8/21 at Source Brewing in Colts Neck, NJ! Click here for tickets + details!Click here to join our free Facebook community!

We are officially 1 episode away from 200 Besties & Business Podcast episodes! In episode 199, we continue reflecting on the last 100 episodes, this time with Steph interviewing Jess on her personal perspective!We chat about Jess's biggest challenges since episode 100 and how they have changed her for the better. We chat about her multiple career changes and how her entrepreneurial vision has evolved and shifted dramatically in recent months.If you've ever navigated a career change and the challenges that come with them, or if you have ever felt "messy" on your career path, this episode is a must-listen! It will leave you feeling relieved, knowing that you're not alone.Enjoy the episode, besties! We cannot wait to chat with you in EPISODE 200!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardJoin us at our next IN PERSON event happening Wednesday 8/21 at Source Brewing in Colts Neck, NJ! Click here for tickets + details!Click here to join our free Facebook community!

We are doing things a bit different in this episode Besties! We are coming up on a MASSIVE milestone here at Besties & Business. We are ALMOST at 200 episodes, which is absolutely WILD! Last year, when we hit 100 episodes, we did a reflection episode for you Besties, in which we reflected on the first 100 episodes! We decided to do things a bit differently this year...! In the next three episodes, we are going to be reflecting on the last 200 episodes! In this particular episode, Jess will interview Steph on her reflections, then in the next episode, Steph will interview Jess, in the 200th episode, we will join back together to reflect on both interviews & to celebrate 200 episodes with YOU Besties! To say we will be emotional is going to be an understatement but you're just going to have to wait to see! In this episode, Steph opens up about what the last 100 episodes have looked like for her & how much her life has changed in those episodes. She really gets vulnerable chatting all about how the entrepreneurial journey is NOT  always easy but how it is WORTH it when you have a dream on your heart! We really hope that you Besties enjoy the next few episodes. Let these episodes also be a reminder for YOU! That it is important to reflect on your own journey, the good, the bad, happy & the sad, to see how far YOU have come! As always Besties, let us know what you think about the episode, we ALWAYS love hearing from you! Thank you to Gleny Serafino, from Skindex Studios, for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Gleny & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with her!-  Click Here to connect with her on instagram! @skindexstudiosWant to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardJoin us at our next IN PERSON event happening this Sunday 7/28 at KASED Clothing in Asbury Park, NJ! Click here for tickets + details!Click here to join our free Facebook community!

We are so excited to share an amazing conversation with one of our OG besties from the early Besties & Business days, Morgan Pambianco! This conversation has been a long time coming and we are so excited to finally share it with you!From Gym Teacher to Health Coach, from traveler to wannabe settler, Morgan has taken her greatest health challenges and turned them into an opportunity to help others. From CBD expert to Nervous System Master to (soon to be) Children's Book Author, Morgan is currently building a real solution for women by extracting the same essential, life-giving tools that guided her from severe panic attacks and chronic pain to building a life with no physical, mental, or social boundaries and a business she loves…1% at a time.Enjoy this amazing conversation all about leadership, authenticity, sharing your passions with the world, and putting yourself out there to form life-changing business bestie friendships!Want to stay in touch with Morgan?! Here's how:Click here to connect with Morgan on instagram!Click here to join Morgan's FB community!Email Morgan at Mpamhealth@gmail.comMorgan provided this 2 minute educational video with us for you all to watch!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardJoin us at our next IN PERSON event happening 7/28 at KASED Clothing in Asbury Park, NJ! Click here for tickets + details!Click here to join our free Facebook community!

After a season of mostly sharing our challenges and lows along the entrepreneurial journey, we're so excited to dedicate an episode to bringing you in on a HIGH!Since day 1 of besties & business, we have been passionate about bringing you all in on the highs AND the lows of our entrepreneurial journeys, because that's what business besties are for, right?!Business besties are here to navigate and support one another through the lows that inevitably come along the way, but business besties are also here to celebrate and chat about the highs with as well! When you find a business bestie friendship that does that unconditionally, keep that friendship close!Grab your drink of choice, whether it's a green juice, a water, or maybe even a glass of wine, click play, and let's take a moment to celebrate an entrepreneurial high together! Be sure to reflect on your own recent wins & take a moment to CELEBRATE!Like we chatted about during the episode, we're going on our summer break! We'll be back on Thursday, July 18th! Talk to you besties then! XOThank you to Joanna White, from the Ambitious Nutritionist, for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Jo  & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with her!-  Click Here to connect with her on instagram! @the.ambitious.nutritionistWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardJoin us at our next IN PERSON event happening 7/28 at KASED Clothing in Asbury Park, NJ! Click here for tickets + details!Click here to join our free Facebook community!

In this episode, we really dive into the importance of change! We chat about how we have to have grace with ourselves with making changes & allowing pivots on this entrepreneurship journey.  We ourselves are evolving & changing as we continue down this road here at Besties!  Things are going to start looking a bit different here at the Besties & Business podcast, tune into this short & sweet episode to hear about all the changes we are making at Besties! Thank you to Ekaterina Vachino for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Ekaterina  & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Ekaterina :-  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @ekaterinavachinophotographyWhat did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? What do you think about the changes we are making at Besties?!Let us know! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with our bestie, Darian Scalamoni, a New Jersey native who is following his passions unapologetically in life & business. This episode will leave you feeling inspired to do the same! Let's get to know Darian!Darian is a Podcaster, Producer and Creative that has built a media company based mostly in the podcasting space in Howell, NJ. Darian likes to define culture as the environment you create for yourself and how it affects your artistic and creative freedoms and it's for that reason that he founded The Culture Wave Media Network in May 2023. Darian has had an entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life with aspirations of being a filmmaker early on as a graduate of Howell High School's Fine and Performing Arts Center ten years ago. A little over a year ago, he brought together a team of creatives from his old HS to create a beacon for the entertainment industry in the Garden State. In the year since he's been operational, the team has expanded to 9 members amidst covering some of the biggest film festivals in the state, and now country, having recently wrapped up coverage for the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. His aspirations for the growth of this media network is to continue to foster great relationships within the entertainment industry with his passion for storytelling, discussing the latest in film & television, as well as expanding into sports coverage, creating films and music as well as representation for artists across all mediums. Make sure you let Darian know how he inspired you after listening in to this episode! Enjoy!Want to stay in touch with Darian?! Here's how:Check out Culture Wave Media on YouTube! Click here!Follow Culture Wave Media on instagram! @_culturewavemediaFollow Cinema Wave Media on instagram! @cinemawavemediaListen to Jersey's Finest on Apple Podcast & Spotify platforms under Culture Wave Media!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!

Let's talk about CHANGE. It's no secret that over the last few months, both Jess & Steph have been navigating a TON of change, so with that, Jess has been doing a lot of thinking about this topic of change — & in this episode, she shares some of the lessons she's learned lately while navigating one of the most intense seasons of change since leaving her career in chiropractic.Change is the only constant we have in life. It's important that we learn to embrace that — AND that we learn to thrive in it with confidence. However, it's also true that somethings change can feel really overwhelming, even when it's positive and especially when A LOT of change is happening all at once. So... how do we find the balance in that?Click play on this short + sweet episode, and take one aligned action step toward improving your relationship with change....Thank you to Maria-Lauren from Buy And Sell With ML for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Maria-Lauren & her amazing real estate business. Here's how you can connect with Buy And Sell With ML- Click here to connect with Maria-Lauren on Instagram! @buyandsellwithmlWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

We are SO excited for today's interview Besties! In this episode of Besties & Business, we are so excited to welcome Gena BradshawIn this episode, Gena really brings us in on her journey. She brings us through her inspiring story!Gena really is the definition  of "It's happening for you, not to you." She talks in this episode about what that phrase means to her as she has embarked on her journey. Through her story, Gena really repurposes her pain in a way that is not only inspiring but unbelievably motivational! We truly believe that this episode is going to inspiring you in SO many ways Bestie! Lets get to know Gena: Gena Bradshaw is an Author, Speaker, Coach, and Healer. She is the author of, "A Survivors Story: A Holistic Healing Journey Through Cancer” & “Daily Journal: Self-discovery, Gratitude, and Growth,” Founder of Holistic Human Performance, Host of Holistic Human Performance Podcast, and a two-time cancer survivor. Gena's journey led her through healing her fear of a cancer recurrence, sharing her story, and experience with others in hopes to inspire them to enhance their well-being. She has combined experience in the health, fitness, and wellness industry for over a decade, coaching others who struggle with their health and want to change their lifestyle with a more holistic approach, including those who have been touched by cancer. It combines with her knowledge of how to optimize your health through nutrition, exercise, holistic health, energy healing, sound healing, and meditation practices. Guiding you through the many paths of wellness. Her hope is that her story inspires you to act and declare ownership of your healing and health journey because it is your birthright.We have been inspired by Gena since DAY 1 of interacting with her on social media, Gena truly has such an upbeat, amazing personality. You can TRULY feel her strength, integrity, & spirit in this episode Besties! We really hope you enjoy it! Want to connect with Gena further?! You can follow Gena on Instagram HERE Check out her website & all her amazing offers HERE Listen to her Podcast Holistic Human Performance HERE Read her book "A Survivors story" HERE Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Today we have an amazing part 2 interview for you besties to listen in to with an amazing entrepreneur in our community, Jen Ciaccio! When Jen started making candles in 2020, she had no idea it would lead her to her higher self. What began as a hobby and coping mechanism evolved into The Bunny Lass, a vegan-friendly, cruelty-free business producing handmade home and personal fragrance products. The business has boosted Jen's confidence in her creativity and provided a platform to encourage others to explore their own creativity. Every day, she's living a life that lights her up, discovering new ways to create a space for learning, leading, and inspiring others.We interviewed Jen back in February of 2023, which you can click here to listen in to episode 69. Jen has come SO far as an entrepreneur AND in her personal growth journey since we last spoke with her, and we couldn't be more proud of her! This episode serves as a testament to her growth and how she has stepped into her power personally and professionally as she has become a true advocate for being your most creative self, no matter what other people think of you. Check out her podcast, Mending Creatively, to feel empowered on the journey of embracing your creativity! Enjoy the episode, bestie!Want to stay in touch with Jen?! Here's how:Follow The Bunny Lass on instagram! @bunnylassmeltsFollow Mending Creatively on instagram! @mendingcreativelyListen to the Mending Creatively Podcast on all major podcast platforms!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Hey Besties it's Steph! In today's solo episode, I decided to open up about something that I have been struggling with a bit lately as an entrepreneur. On this journey, one of the biggest obstacles we will face is the idea of Imposter Syndrome, which is really this concept of feeling like you are showing up as someone you are not in order to "fake it till you make it". I really wanted to bring to light what this has been like for me lately. I have been finding myself REALLY dealing with the loudness of Imposter Syndrome, I have found myself questioning ALOT of my moves as a small business owner & entrepreneur recently. I really wanted to come on today to speak to all my other fellow entrepreneurs to let you know that if this is something you are going through too-- you are NOT alone. This journey is NOT  easy, especially as we show up on social media in such an intimate way, baring ourselves to the world it is NOT easy at times. I just wanted to be that reminder & that voice in your mind that you are NOT alone on this journey. You are NOT the only one who has a loud inner critic telling you that you aren't good enough. I was inspired to share this message with YOU! I truly hope it helps YOU, wherever you  might be on your journey Bestie! Let's go through this together!!  I hope this episode helps you, it I hope it is a reminder that YOU are doing amazing things in this world Bestie, don't let your inner critic tell you otherwise. Looking for more connection & a place to chat further about these types of topics?! Did you know we host IN PERSON events here at Besties & Business?! Come join us June 12th at Source Brewing Co in Colts Neck, NJ for our BIGGEST networking event of the summer! We will be there from 6-9PM & we are SO excited to meet you Bestie! We host these events for YOU to meet YOUR Business Besties, gain community & help you find clarity in your entrepreneurship journey all while having fun!  For more info+ to grab your tickets, check out the link below: JOIN US 6/12 AT SOURCE BREWING We are hopping to be BACK to our regular scheduled podcasting next week starting 6/4 with two episodes per week, if anything changes, we will keep you updated! We can't WAIT to get back in the groove!  LOVE YOU BESTIES! Want to connect even further Bestie?! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

We ALL experience comparison at one point or another. It's easy to compare yourself to other people who are doing AMAZING things. The thing about comparison is it's really acting as a MIRROR to what's going on in your inner world. In this episode we motivate you to start thinking about comparison differently and to start viewing it as an opportunity to PAUSE & CHOOSE to start thinking better thoughts!We hope this episode motivates you & helps you find an empowering mindset around comparison!*Reminder besties! Our podcast schedule looks slightly different right now! Rather than our normal 2 episode release per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you'll be receiving 1 episode from us on 5/8, 5/15 & 5/22 due to both of us traveling! We will return to our normal Tuesday/Thursday schedule on 5/28!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

We are SO excited to welcome Kacey Roy, from Kate & Company in Spring Lake, NJ onto the podcast this week! Kacey has SUCH an inspiring, inspirational & motivation story that she shares with us in this episode! We had SO much fun recording this episode with Kacey! We all really connected & vibed over our common love for living down at the Jersey Shore! Kacey really dives deep in this episode & shares her entire story about what it was like for her, growing up with her mother who owned the incredible Kate & Company  story in Spring Lake, NJ! Kacey had inspiring dreams of her own she was pursuing when life took an unexpected but beautiful detour bringing her BACK to her family roots. We LOVE how Kacey has really interwoven her family & community into her business. She really chats in this episode how important it is to get involved in the community when you own a business in a small town! Ready to get to know Kacey a bit more Besties!? Kacey describes herself as a mama, wife, running that boutique life. Kate + Co opened September of 1995 when Kacey was just beginning her college career at Villanova University. She thought she would become a journalist or a writer but every chance she got she found herself back working in the shop. After graduating in 1999, Kacey became engaged to her now husband and started working full time in the business until having her first son, Ben is 2004, then son Luke in 2006. Taking a short break from steady hours she still worked every Sunday and then eventually Tuesdays until her boys were of school age. In February of 2020 she became a partner and found herself, like so many small business owners, learning how to navigate a government shut down due to the pandemic. Pushing way outside her comfort zones she found a way to reach her customers though social media and developing a website. She's super proud to have weathered the storm and continues to run the shop with love and passion with her mom as her partner and mentor. She's a proud mom and wife too. We hope you enjoy the episode Besties! Here is how you can further connect with Kacey & visit Kate & Company! Follow Kacey/ Kate & Company on Instagram Check out Kate & Company's website Visit Kate & Company in Spring Lake NJ: 1100 3rd Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Bestie, today we want to motivate you to look at the foundations you HAVE built as an entrepreneur, and ask yourself whether they DO or DO NOT align with the vision you have for your future moving forward. As we grow & change as humans, our business's foundations might have to as well.Regardless of what this looks like right now, we hope that this episode motivates you to take aligned action in the direction of your entrepreneurial vision, to pivot as needed & to never forget to be proud of yourself for the work you have put in regardless of your answer.*Reminder besties! For the next 3 weeks, our podcast schedule will look slightly different! Rather than our normal 2 episode release per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you'll be receiving 1 episode from us on 5/8, 5/15 & 5/22 due to both of us traveling! We will return to our normal Tuesday/Thursday schedule on 5/28!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

There's a level of risk to anything in life. Leaping into the unknown as an entrepreneur & embracing the risks that come with them can be easier said than done, but it's also SO important that you CHOOSE to take the leaps that feel risky, rather than living a life filled with "what if's".In this episode, Jess & Steph explore this topic as it relates to their entrepreneurial journeys and motivate you to open up your mind to what the "risks" can really BRING, regardless of the outcome!*Attention besties! For the next 3 weeks, our podcast schedule will look slightly different! Rather than our normal 2 episode release per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you'll be receiving 1 episode from us on 5/8, 5/15 & 5/22 due to both of us traveling! We will return to our normal Tuesday/Thursday schedule on 5/28!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Hey Besties! It's Steph! Today on the Besties podcast I go solo to chat with you about some ways that YOU can put yourself out there to grow your business! Alot of you amazing Besties in this community have some AWESOME businesses. I have been seeing ALOT of you out lately at different pop-up events, networking events & festivals across NJ! One of the coolest things about being a product based business owner, is getting to connect like this with SO many other business owners! It has been AMAZING getting to meet so many of you, see you out & see the things YOU are doing! One of the things I have been coming across while getting to chat with so many of you is that you have ALOT of questions about how to GROW  as a business owner! What to do, what not to do & how to even start! This gave me the idea to do an entire episode on some of the questions I get asked frequently!  In this episode I give you the top three ways I have grown in my business & the things I have learned through it all! Although this episode is geared towards product based business, I truly believe this  is an AMAZING message for ALL business owners! I hope these tricks & tips help you within your business! Please let me know if you end up doing any of them! I LOVE to hear any & all feedback, I look forward to it! I hope you enjoy the episode Besties! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

During big life transitions, your life might look different than it did before. Your day to day might look different. Your energy levels might be different. Your ability to show up might look different. But that's the point of calling it a "season of life".In today's episode, Jess brings you in on the importance of checking in with yourself and honoring the season you're currently in, and whether you're giving yourself enough credit or not throughout it. Click play & let's explore what it means to truly honor yourself and the season that you're currently in, as you prepare for the next one.Thank you to Samantha Kehoe for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Samantha & her amazing businesses. Here's how you can connect with Samantha :-  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @ms_samanthakehoeWhat did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? Let us know! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Lately on the podcast we have REALLY been bringing you in on the journey. We have really been giving you updates almost every episode on what is happening in real time, in both of our lives professionally & personally. We are going through a transition period here at Besties & Business that we REALLY felt like it was super important to bring you in on! Something we are learning in real time is how important it is to really get real with yourself as a business owner. Are you where you need to be? What needs to change in order to get to what feels aligned for YOU!? In this episode, we really have a Besties sit down real chat with you, ALL about some changes & pivots that  we are making here at Besties & Business to better align with where WE want to be on this journey. We love getting to have these chats with you Besties because we TRULY believe that this can serve as a reminder to YOU that it is OKAY to change your mind in business, it is OKAY to pivot in business, in order to figure out where YOU want to be! Thank you to Jen from Bunny Las Melts for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Jen & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Jen at Bunny Las Melts :-  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @BunnylasmeltsWhat did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? Let us know! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

It's time to get REAL with yourself about where you are at on your entrepreneurial journey  & IF it is the right place for you to currently be in. In this episode we deep dive into their current situations as entrepreneurs. They chat about what the last few months has looked like for them & what they are currently learning on this journey. Sometimes as business owners, we can become so consumed with what we are creating that we forget that we are HUMAN! We really focus in on this episode how, yes as business owners it is SO important to be determined but it is also equally as important to take care of ourselves as well SO we can show up for our businesses in an authentic way! We hope you enjoy the episode Besties! We want to hear from you! What did this episode make you feel!? Was there a certain part that REALLY resonated with you!? Let us know! Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community! 

We have an AMAZING conversation with 2 incredible ladies for you besties to listen in to today! Sam & Alexis, co-hosts of the Perspectively Yours Podcast, absolutely blew us away. We had SO much fun talking with them and we left the conversation feeling so inspired and lit up by it. We know that you besties are going to absolutely love this one! Let's get to know Sam & Alexis:Alexis & Sam were brought together by fate as Beautycounter Brand Advocates and roommates on a trip to Austin, TX, realizing their shared mission: to connect with multi-passionate women like them. With full-time jobs, side hustles, and endless ideas, resilience became our shared expertise - Alexis as a leadership and life coach, and Sam as a licensed therapist. Thus, Perspectively Yours Podcast was born.Their platform delves into topics crucial to our well-being, inviting honest conversations often left unspoken. Through these discussions, they explore shifting perspectives to bolster resilience and normalize experiences. Their aim is for listeners to leave each episode empowered to advocate for themselves and make informed decisions, crafting the life they desire.Structured around four main pillars - motherhood, wellness, relationships, and emotional well-being - they invite guests to share their unique experiences and expertise, encouraging listeners to embrace different viewpoints. Ultimately, their mission is to empower women to feel seen, educated, and encouraged to fully embrace themselves in every aspect of life.Enjoy the episode, bestie! Be sure to connect with Sam & Alexis after you listen!Here's how to connect with Sam & Alexis:Follow Sam on instagram! @ms_samanthakehoeFollow Alexis on instagram! @alexis.thenourishedbeginningsFollow Perspectively Yours Podcast on instagram! @perspectivelyyourspodcastListen to the Perspectively Yours Podcast!Download their Perspectively Yours Shifting Your Perspective Mindset Tool KitJoin their newsletter HERE!Check out their website HERE! perspectivelyours.comJoin their book club HERE!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Bestie, we have an AMAZING interview coming your way today! We had such an empowering chat that was both educational AND motivational with our business bestie, Nick Marra!Nick is a financial educator and life insurance agent with New York Life. He has been helping people protect their families and save money for the future for 2 years now and is licensed in multiple states. Outside of work, Nick is married with a 2 year old son, with a baby girl on the way in May! He believes that caring about people and having empathy for each person is what matters most in his business, and this is why he gives out free advice every week on social media, because everyone deserves to know these things and be able to thrive in life. Whether they are his clients or not.In this episode, we got to learn all about the importance of investing in life insurance and planning for your financial future, while also having such a relatable & inspirational chat about business with Nick!Click play & get ready for a business bestie chat that will light you up!Want to stay in touch with Nick Marra?! Here's how:Follow Nick on instagram! @nickmarranylCheck out his website here!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Let's talk about being visible on social media and the challenges that could come with it. In episode 179, we continue bringing you in on the lows we've been navigating lately, specifically when it comes to being visible on social media. Over the last few weeks, we were experiencing a ton of doubts regarding our entrepreneurial journeys, and to be completely honest besties, we even doubted whether we wanted to stay visible on social media moving forward.In this episode, we have an unfiltered, vulnerable chat about what we both experienced, the lessons we learned from it, and where our mindsets are at now!Thank you to Ekaterina from Ekaterina Vachino Photography for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Kat & her amazing photography business. Here's how you can connect with Ekaterina Vachino Photography:- Here studio is located in Wall, NJ!- Click here to connect with Ekaterina Vachino Photography on Instagram! @ekaterinavachinophotographyWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Bestie, it's been tough lately. In this episode we give you a raw, honest & vulnerable update on the lows we've been navigating - personally, professionally, individually + together - and all that we've learned from them.There's a lot to chat about, so go ahead, click play & let's have one of the most vulnerable business bestie chats we've EVER had.Thank you to Jess from Smooth Moves Wax And Skin Studio for sponsoring episode 178 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jess & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Smooth Moves Wax And Skin : -  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @smoothmoves.waxandskin - Location: 1930 NJ-88, Suite 118, Brick Township, NJWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

In today's episode, we have another short & sweet solo episode from Steph! She dives DEEP in this episode into something that inspired her this weekend to talk about the idea of having faith on your entrepreneurial journey! Sometimes we get so caught up in the challenges of being a business owner that  we tend to forget that there is a bigger picture of being a small business owner than we realize! We were given this dream for a very specific reason that only WE can carry out! The ideas that were put on YOUR heart are there for a reason! Sometimes we have to have a little blind faith in the unseen during this journey. We have to understand that we have this dream on our heart, we want to get to the end goal so badly, the journey might be tough, we might think we aren't doing the right thing. Maybe we feel like we may never make it to the end goal. Maybe we feel as though we aren't where we are AT all & the vision hasn't come to fruition how we WANTED it to.....but MAYBE it never was supposed to come to fruition how WE wanted it to. Maybe at the end of it all......there was something bigger planned then we could have possibly realized. Maybe we had to go through the really tough challenging parts to GET to something better than we could have EVER imagined! We hope this episode INSPIRES you Besties, we hope it is a reminder that we are ALL on this journey for a reason. Don't give up, keep reaching for your dreams, keep fighting for that goal because you will get it. It might not be in the way you THOUGHT you'd get there but you WILL get there! Thank you to Patricia from Dreamtastic Parties for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Patricia & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Dreamtastic Parties:- Click here to check out her website!- Click here to connect with Dreamtastic Parties on instagram! @dreamtasticpartiesWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

If you're an entrepreneurial & have a menstrual cycle, this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Ellora Pollard showed up to this episode READY to empower you not only as an entrepreneur, but as a human who needs to make educated healthcare choices!Let's get to know Ellora!Ellora Pollard, DC, BA, FEMM, FMS is a Women's Health Educator, Chiropractor, Nutrition Nerd, and the founder/educator at Lady Time Learning, a women's health education boutique that teaches women how their bodies' work so they can make an informed health decision.If you are a lady with a period her 3 part self paced course on fertility tracking (launching in April 2024) is the course for you. Fertility tracking can be used for natural birth control or increasing odds of conception. Ellora teaches women how to use their period as a metric for internal health, and what outward bio-signs are telling us about internal health. Because knowing what normal looks gives women insight when things aren't normal, AND when things aren't "normal" women can trouble shoot their periods with this information and be informed on when it's time to call in another member of her health care team.Join her newsletter to stay up to date on details about The Happy Hormone Project launching in May 2024 AND get your free PMS guide with suggested labs and daily habits to help improve your hormone health and well-being. Want to stay in touch with Ella?! Here's how:Follow Ellora on instagram! @dr.elloraFollow Lady Time Learning on instagram! @ladytimelearningJoin her newsletter here!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

In this episode, Steph opens up about why she has taken a step back in these last few weeks. During this time, Steph has been taking a step back from her businesses to navigate some stuff going on in her personal life after the loss of her grandmother. She opens up about what this has been like for her, how she is handling it while also balancing two businesses & how it has changed her perspective. She dives deep into what her life as an entrepreneur has looked like while navigating dealing with grief in a way she never has. Steph hopes that this episode will help all the Besties out there who might be going through a similar part of life. She hopes that this is a message to all entrepreneurs, content creators & business owners that it is OKAY to take a step back from your business if you are battling something difficult. She chats about the guilt that can be felt when having to take a step back for something so drastic, like the loss of a loved one. She also chats about how this is a part of life & a BIG part of navigating being a business owner, while also being human and having to move through emotions while making BIG choices in life. Steph also wants to take a second to thank ALL of the Besties who have taken a second to reach out, who have sent her love & who have opened up to her as she goes through this massive transition in life. Thank you ALL besties, for being a part of this community, for being SO amazing! We love you, we hope this episode helps you! Thank you to Brianna from Linked Local NJ for sponsoring our most recent Besties & Business event! Listen in to learn more about Brianna & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Linked Local NJ:- Click here to check out her website!- Click here to connect with Linked Local NJ on instagram! @linkedlocalnjWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

As someone who has navigated multiple highs and lows when it comes to career changes, Jess has recently found herself back on a career change path, after letting go of the business aspect of Pupsibilities just a few weeks ago. She brings you in on how she's been feeling lately and guides you through a practice that she follows to check in with herself during times of change in her career.This practice helps her find clarity within herself, before making decisions and taking aligned action into the unknown! Click play & get ready to become more equipped with navigating change!Thank you to Jen from Bunny Lass Melts for sponsoring episode 174 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jen & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Bunny Lass Melts:- Click here to check out her website!- Click here to connect with her on instagram! @bunnylassmeltsWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

There's something really special about business bestie friendships. Having besties in your corner who are entrepreneurial and likeminded truly changes the game in multiple ways. In today's episode, Jess brings you in on her perspective behind this and on a few different stories of how her business besties, Steph, Morgan and Gemma have supported her in a way that only a business bestie can.Click play & get ready to feel motivated to get uncomfortable and put yourself out there with your future business besties!Here's Morgan & Gemma's instagram pages! These are 2 besties you most definitely want to be connected with!Follow Morgan on instagram! @morgantaylorconeFollow Gemma on instagram! @therealgemmaluzzWant to join us at our next event happening on March 20th?! It's all happening at the Hideaway Lounge located inside of The Sea Crest Grille in Spring Lake, NJ from 6:30-9:30 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Both Steph & Jess identify as "extroverted- introverts", meaning when they're in the mood to socialize, they LOVE socializing (especially with their business besties!), so they absolutely have extroverted tendencies. However, they both ALSO need a lot of alone time and truly have that introverted nature within them of NEEDING time to process their emotions + experiences so that they can fill their cup and regain their energy with solo time.Being that they both have these introverted personality qualities, they have struggled a bit lately with showing up on social media daily and in the certain way IG experts say you "should" be showing up.In this episode, they dive deep into this topic and share their personal experiences around it as of lately, and the mindset they've taken on with how they plan to move forward!Thank you to Jess from Smooth Moves Wax And Skin Studio for sponsoring episode 172 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jess & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Smooth Moves Wax And Skin : -  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @smoothmoves.waxandskin Want to join us at our next event happening on March 20th?! It's all happening at the Hideaway Lounge located inside of The Sea Crest Grille in Spring Lake, NJ from 6:30-9:30 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Get ready for a sweet interview with Lauren Klein, owner of Handcrafted Chocolate! We had the pleasure of meeting Lauren back in the early Besties & Business days at Bell Works Fresh, a local pop-up event here in New Jersey! Since then we have been obsessed with what Lauren does & we are so excited that we now got to chat with her here on the podcast!Take a moment to learn about Lauren below & then get ready for a heart-warming episode ahead all about how Lauren took her childhood passion and turned it in to her business!Lauren Klein is the founder of Handcrafted Chocolate, located in Central New Jersey. She is known for her hand-painted chocolates, luscious fillings and creative flavor offerings. Lauren founded Handcrafted Chocolate in 2021, culminating her passions for hospitality and creating sweet endings. Lauren is a Freehold NJ native, she graduated from Freehold Boro High schools culinary program in 2011 and Johnson and Wales university in 2015. Lauren worked for 5 years in New York City before moving home to Monmouth county in 2020 during the pandemic.Want to stay in touch with Lauren?! Here's how:Follow Lauren on instagram! @handcraftedchocolateClick here to check out her website!Want to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to join us at our next besties & business event?! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!

At the beginning of 2024, we told you how we felt called to make a pivot in our behind the scenes workflow by dedicating a specific day each month to being in person and planning out our content together!In this episode we bring you in on how that's been going & also update you on another pivot we're making with it!Want to join us at our next event happening on March 20th?! It's all happening at the Hideaway Lounge located inside of The Sea Crest Grille in Spring Lake, NJ from 6:30-9:30 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Get ready for an amazing episode with our local business bestie, Corrin! This episode not only brings you in on Corrin's real estate journey & why she's so passionate about, but it's also extremely educational! Corrin not only shares tips about buying your first home, but we also dive into how it could look different for an entrepreneur!Corrin Marrazzo is a local real estate expert, currently residing in Asbury Park, NJ.  From first time buyers to savvy investors - she loves working with clients to reach their goals. Her passion has become empowering women to take control of their financial future through real estate - to show someone that maybe thought they could never become a homeowner how real estate works and the opportunities that come from owning a property. She is a realtor and an educator. She loves not only teaching the process of buying your first home, but teaching clients how real estate can work for you!  Owning real estate isn't just about having a place to call your own or that white picket fence anymore; it's about seizing control of your financial destiny, and she is here to guide you every step of the way.Enjoy, besties!Want to stay in touch with Corrin?! Here's how:Follow Corrin on instagram! @corrinmarrazzo_realtorWant to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

Slow periods in business can feel frustrating. They can feel defeating and can make us feel like there's something wrong with us as humans and as entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore this concept along with how we can reframe the way that we view those challenging moments.We also chat about how we can move forward and embrace those slow times as an opportunity for growth! Listen in & get ready to feel motivated and inspired to embrace the slow seasons and come out of them stronger + more resilient.Want to join us at our next event happening TONIGHT?! It's all happening at Source Brewing in Colts Neck, NJ from 6-8 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Putting yourself in the room is intimidating. There's no doubt about it. It's uncomfortable walking into a room with the intention to meet new people at networking events. But guess what's on the other side of your comfort zone when you put yourself in the room?SO. MUCH. HAPPINESS.Listen in to episode 167 & let's chat about it all!Want to join us at our next event coming up this week on Thursday, 2/29?! It's happening at Source Brewing in Colts Neck, NJ from 6-8 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

There's a huge different between good stress and bad stress, besties, and it's unbelievably important as business owners (& humans in general!) that we become self aware of what each of those feel like in our bodies.Often times when we feel bad stress, it probably means that we're functioning in a way that no longer feels aligned, and that we need to figure out a way to let go of that. In this episode, we dive deep into this & how we have experienced that as entrepreneurs in the past and as of lately.ALSO! If you've been listening to the besties & business podcast for a while, you know that Jess is no stranger to career changes. In this episode, we bring you in on Jess's latest career change and how she recently let go of a HUGE part of her business, Pupsibilities.Get ready for an eye-opening, raw & vulnerable episode that will leave you feeling motivated to align your life & let go of what's no longer serving you.Thank you to Jen from Bunny Lass Melts for sponsoring episode 166 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jen & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Bunny Lass Melts:- Click here to check out her website!- Click here to connect with her on instagram! @bunnylassmeltsWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our FREE Facebook community!Click here to listen to the episode we referenced about burnout with our bestie & brainstpotting certified therapist, Hannah Haimann, LPC, NCC, MA Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

Did you notice that this episode came out on a Wednesday rather than a Tuesday?! This wasn't our original plan, but some behind the scenes technology issues came about that forced us to embrace a "go with the flow" attitude this week & pivot from our normal podcast episode routine!In this episode we bring you in on what happened & why we had to switch things up! We motivate you all to take our experience as an opportunity to remind yourself that it's OKAY to give yourself grace when behind the scenes issues arise in your business!Want to join us at our next event coming up on 2/29?! It's happening at Source Brewing in Colts Neck, NJ from 6-8 PM! Click here to check out the details + grab tickets!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our FREE Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

In Steph's first solo episode of 2024, she brings you in on some of the changes she has made in 2024 in her home work space that have REALLY helped her feel Motivated, inspired & READY to create! In this episode, she is going to bring you in on the five ways that YOU can design & create a space in your home that centers you & empowers you to create! As entrepreneurs, a good portion of us work from home! Is the space your in holding you back from creating the content of your dreams?! Something Steph went through in 2023 was feeling anxious & un-motivated in her workspace. In the beginning of 2024, Steph decided to  really put some deep thought into HOW to really start being intentional where she worked & how her space felt as she worked in it. She takes you through the FIVE ways that YOU can implement this yourself into your workspace to TRULY wake up everyday in your DREAM work environment, creating the brand & business of your dreams!  We really hope you enjoy this episode Besties! We really think it will REALLY help you if you work from home & struggle to find that motivation to show up & create! Enjoy & definitely let us know any feedback that you have on this episode! Thank you to Jess from Smooth Moves Wax And Skin for sponsoring episode 164 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jess & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Smooth Moves Wax And Skin : -  Click Here  to connect with her on instagram! @smoothmoves.waxandskin Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!

The topic of this conversation was sparked by a personal experience where Jess recognized that her old, negative perfectionist patterns were rising up again in her work behind the scenes, without her even fully realizing it at first.Jess has opened up on the podcast before about how she has perfectionist tendencies & Steph has opened up about the fact that she actually navigates the opposite! They both have come extremely far in this sense, but that doesn't mean that negative, old patterns don't come to the surface here & there!During this episode, both Jess & Steph explore how their negative perfectionist/non-perfectionist tendencies show back up in their life & business at times, and how they overcome them when they do. They also explore how they have had to navigate their differences in their business partnership, including the positive that has come with it & the challenges that have as well.Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

Get ready for an amazing conversation with our bestie, Jess Clerke! Jess is a Confidence Coach and the host of Self(ish) Confidence Podcast. She has a passion to encourage women to speak their truth and live a truly aligned life, even if it's unconventional. Through her own self-discovery journey with her 'Year of Confidence', she was able to find her confidence after a difficult season and learned how to speak her truth despite societal pressures. She's here to help you do the same!This is SUCH a fun listen & we can't wait to hear your thoughts after listening, besties!Want to stay in touch with Jess?! Here's how:Follow Jess on instagram! @jess.clerkeFollow her podcast on instagram! @selfishconfidenceCheck out her website! jessclerke.comWant to stay in touch with Jess & Steph?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

As business owners, there are endless options for softwares + apps that we can use for our businesses, which can get REALLY overwhelming. We're all in this together, besties, so we wanted to personally take some time & share some apps + softwares that we personally LOVE using in our businesses!After listening, we would LOVE to hear from you whether you use any of these, too! We'd also love to hear what YOUR favorite apps are in general, whether we mentioned them during the episode, or not!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

In the last few episodes, we've REALLY been bringing you besties in on how we are improving our workflows behind the scenes here at besties & business. One of those workflows include planning our content ahead of time. We dive DEEP into why we're doing this here at besties in recent episodes, so definitely give them a listen if you haven't already!We officially completed our first few weeks of having content made for us, and we're so excited to update you all on how it's been going behind the scenes! Like anything in business, there have been highs & there have been lows, and we have a lot of thoughts around the topic!We can't wait to hear your thoughts & whether or not planning your content in advance is something that's aligned for YOU & your business!Thank you to Jen from Bunny Lass Melts for sponsoring episode 160 on the Besties & Business Podcast! Listen in to learn more about Jen & her amazing business. Here's how you can connect with Bunny Lass Melts:- Click here to check out her website!- Click here to connect with her on instagram! @bunnylassmeltsWant to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

It's Jess's first solo episode of 2024 and it's all about how she's currently creating change in her routine & switching up her workflows, to help inspire you to figure out what that could look like for YOU in your daily life.We've been chatting a lot lately here on the podcast about the action steps we've been taking behind the scenes as business partners to switch things up and bring more ease & flow to our work. On episode 159, Jess brings you in on how she's doing that personally, too, specifically with how she's been spending some of her mornings!Sometimes when you're navigating challenging seasons as an entrepreneur, changing your routines up a bit can bring a new energy, that maybe you didn't even know you needed! In this episode you get to hear about how this is showing up in Jess's life & reflect on her experiences to expand your entrepreneurial mindset. Remember that we're all different, so don't feel like you have to approach this in the same way that Jess is! Always make sure to relate this back to your lifestyle -- in a way that feels aligned to YOU.Enjoy, bestie! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this topic & how you can relate to it all!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!

If you've been listening to recent episodes, you know that we've been reflecting a lot lately. Something we've been really intentional about is getting real with ourselves as we reflect on what behind the scenes workflows still feel really aligned for us, and which ones don't.In 2024, we're focused on working smarter rather than harder, so that we can bring more ease and flow into our day to day life and business behind the scenes. Since we LOVE sharing our entrepreneurial journeys with you all, we felt called to bring you in on some specific examples about how we're bringing new energy & improvements to our workflows behind the scenes.We hope this episode motivates you to reflect on your own workflows after listening and reflecting on our experiences. Remember that what works for us, might not be what works for you, so use your discernment and consider this as it relates to you, your business, and your life!Want to stay in touch with us?! Here's how:Follow us on instagram! @besties_and_business @heyimjessjacobs @stepherhardClick here to join our free Facebook community!Text BESTIES to 732-517-3853 to join our free text community!Want to sponsor a Besties & Business Podcast episode in 2024?! Join the waitlist!