Jen Next Door Podcast

If you are looking for recommendations on what's happening around the Valley, Aiesha Beasley is the go to woman! She is an Arizona content creator that shares her life, fashion and experiences on Tik Tok and Instagram. Her fun and bubbly personality has given her about 90K followers on Instagram and 154K on Tik Tok so she must be doing something right! Her many years of working on her content has made her knowledgeable about Arizona life! On the podcast we talk about her journey from the corporate world to the creative online space. She talks about what it takes to become a full time content creator. Aiesha also shares how she got to work with big brands like Bumble, Dove, and Enterprise. I took a lot of good tips from her! From what to look for in a contract, what the social media trends are, and what it takes to be a successful content creator. Listen wherever you hear podcasts and follow her on Tik Tok for everything Arizona! Connect with Aiesha! Website: https://aieshabeasley.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aieshabeasleyTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aieshabeasleyYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@aieshabeasleyResources Mentioned in this EpisodeLittle Anthony's: https://www.littleanthonysdiner.com/Pigtails: https://www.pigtailscocktails.com/Little Rituals: https://littleritualsbar.com/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastDon't Overthink And Just Go For It! ** At the end of the episode I talk about Allison DeVane, owner of Teaspressa. You can check her out at https://teaspressa.com/

Inspired by the world around him, Adam Vigil, aka A-Bomb creates wonderful works of art to showcase around the valley. He started his career in 6th grade and continues to be an inspiration to his Chicano community and his family. He speaks on promoting unity, love and culture in everything he does. A-Bomb and I talked about his journey from getting his nickname in 7th grade, recording music in Atlanta, losing his eye but persevering through that and sharing his gifts with us to this day. You can see his art at Ziggy's, with the Phoenix Suns, and with State Forty Eight. Go listen wherever you hear podcasts and support him by following him on social media for future updates! Connect with A-Bomb! Website: https://abombtheartist.com/Email: abombtheartist@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abombtheartist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abombtheartistResources Mentioned in this EpisodePhoenix Suns Collaboration T-Shirt State Forty Eight: https://statefortyeight.com/Nandos Mexican Food: https://nandosmexicancafe.com/Cesar Chavez Community Center: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/recreation-and-community-centers/centers-c/cesar-chavez-community-centerFair Trade Cafe: https://azfairtrade.com/Ziggys Pizza Shop: https://ziggyspizzaphx.com/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastBe A Good Person, It'll Change Your Day. And Accept, Not Just Give!  

Growing up, reading was one of my favorite things to do. As an adult I've lost that wonder and excitement for books but I definitely want it back. So this episode is extra special! I got to speak with Emily and Rachel, owners of Golden May Book Coaching. They help fiction writers level up their stories, grow their skills and create a community of like minded people. Both Emily and Rachel bring in their unique backgrounds and skills to become a great team. On the podcast we talk about their background. They have an interesting story of how they met on Twitter and have only met in person a handful of times. We talk alot about mindset and how much we all overthink. If you want to start a business, personal growth is the best thing you can do! So go listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Emily and Rachel!Website: https://goldenmayediting.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/goldenmayedit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenmayedit/Rachel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/Emily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilygoldenedits/Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeJoyful Marketing: https://www.simonegraceseol.com/joyfulmarketingBook Recommendations Circe,  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, All The Rage, Iron Widow, The Witch Collector, Caraval Legendary Finale Stories, Spells For Forgetting, The Scorpio Races, A Clash of SteelYou can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastFind a coach who will support you in taking your business to the next level! And Just Write! 

You might not realize it everyday but we are so fortunate to have the mobility to tackle the goals and dreams we strive to achieve. Some individuals need a little more help and that's where Ray and Zach (co-founders) from Biomotum come in. They have created a robotic exoskeleton system that helps anyone suffering from mobility issues thrive. Biomotum is a life changing technology!Interviewing Ray Browning was really fun for me because I took a lot of great advice from him. He has lived many lives, like being a former triathlete, being on television, product developer for many companies, working for Nike (and getting fired), professor, and engineer. We talk about how Biomotum is changing lives, how to pitch to investors, how to make networking more efficient and effective, and talking about his dreams of opening a jazz bar and bike shop! This episode is jam packed with great information so listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Ray!Website: https://www.biomotum.com/Email: ray@biomotum.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-browning/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biomotum_health/Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeNew York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/Angel MD: https://angelmd.com/Out Stealing Horses Book: https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/out-stealing-horsesLean Startup Book: https://theleanstartup.com/bookYou can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastDo Something That Matters and Be Nice!

For my first episode of 2023 I had the pleasure to interview Kita Centella, owner of Loose Leaf Market. She sells all natural loose herbs, and blends that help promote a healthy lifestyle and support any healing you may need. She and her team make small batches of fresh teas at her Phoenix shop. Check out her Instagram because she goes over some fun facts about all her teas! In the episode Kita and I discuss, the importance of New Year goals, our need to connect with nature, how to reprogram our thoughts to live better lives. We also go over her journey with working for a herb store, taking it over and now being the owner of her own business. Lastly, we talk a bit about how marketing is so important in growing your business. Listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Kita!Website: https://looseleafteamarket.com/Email: info@looseleafmarket.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/looseleafteamarket/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@looseleafteamarketResources Mentioned in this EpisodeThe House of Dawn: https://houseofdawn.org/Pinnacle Global Network: https://pinnacleglobalnetwork.com/Changing Hands Bookstore: https://www.changinghands.com/The Tiger and The Cage Book: https://softskull.com/dd-product/the-tiger-and-the-cage/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastUse The Power Of Plants To Heal Your Body!

Today I spoke with Steve Koyle, founder of Elephant Care Unchained. It is a nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating cruelty and improving elephant welfare in their native countries. Steve is one of the most selfless and kind people I have ever met so please go support him but donating and learning more about his work on his website, linked below! In the episode we talk about Steve's journey to becoming a voice for elephants. Elephants are kind, passive animals that have dealt with the human population. There is less and less land for them to be free so we have to make an effort to treat them well where they are welcomed. Whatever you can do to help will be greatly appreciated! Also, check out his YouTube page, it's so interesting seeing elephant's nails being cut. Connect with Steve!Website: https://www.elephantcareunchained.com/Email: Steve.koyle@elephantcareunchained.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephantcareunchained/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QZsLs_Vdnn9Trg_Fgr7vg/featuredResources Mentioned in this EpisodeCheck out some of the amazing elephant sanctuaries that Steve has worked with!!Boon Lott's Elephant Sancturary: https://www.blesele.org/Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary: https://kselephantsanctuary.com/Elephant Valley Project: https://elephantvalleyproject.org/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIf You Want To Help, Help! But Do Your Research! 

This week's episode is with Kat Richards, owner of Miss Kitty Tattoos and owner of an art studio called The Black Lodge in Jerome, Arizona. She is also an artist, and photographer. Her love of art has pushed her to beat the odds and pursue her passion. She shows us that you CAN pivot your career at anytime because it is possible! So don't let others tell you what you can or can't do. Kat spreads kindness in everything she does. She strives to create a safe and comfortable space for her customers and community. She is very inspiring and has a big heart! Celebrate the one year anniversary with her by donating to the Jerome Animal Humane Society. All the information will be on her Instagram. Ends noon on Halloween!!! Connect with Kat!Website: https://www.misskittytattoo.com/Miss Kitty Tattoos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskittytattooBlack Lodge Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblacklodgeazResources Mentioned in this EpisodeDONATE!! http://www.jeromehumane.com/Book: Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the DarkPrescott Women's Magazine: https://prescottwomanmagazine.com/Cryptic Nails: https://www.instagram.com/crypticnailsBorn To Be Wild Adventures Tours and Rentals: https://www.b2bwild.com/Monday Dance Nights: http://mainstagetheater.com/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcast** Music By CinematicWaves.com  Be Kind, Understanding, And Patient Towards One Another!

Drinking is a big culture in the U.S. There are a lot of breweries around the city, there's a big wine community and the occasional hard liquor on a night out. Millions of bottles are thrown out without a second thought. That's where Cydnee Pedler, from Treasure Bottle comes in. She takes those bottles and many other types of glass bottles and gives them a second chance. She creates a different personality for each one and sells them on Etsy. Cydnee loves creating beautiful pieces for her customers!Cydnee is a very colorful human. From painting, sculpting, music, to working at a hospital, she is willing to try new things and find her passion in creativity. That's something to admire. Now she's a storyteller, sharing the history of her bottles! Please for support her by checking her Etsy shop and listening to this episode wherever you hear podcasts! Let's also congratulate her on her wedding and happy early birthday!! Connect with Cydnee!Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsByCydneeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetreasuredbottleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetreasuredbottleYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKG8NTnIJop8Ra4ms2yXqA/publicResources Mentioned in This Episode!Etsy: https://www.etsy.comBusiness Insider: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsiderHouse of Dragon: https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragonConnect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastPlease RECYCLE And Appreciate Every Glass Bottle You Find. They Have A Story! 

Bubble tea and sushi roll lovers, this episode is for you! Kits By Food Craft is based in New York City. Aimee Moslares Aguirre, owner, brings people together by creating events in person and virtually with do it yourself kits. Her target market is corporate teams but you can go to her website and order for yourself or for a party of family and friends. She wants to promote diversity and culture in her work. She offers kits from bubble tea, hot sauce, cookies to more artistic ones like energy cleansing, suminagashi or moss wall art. Her goal is create joy and connection through shared experience. Aimee also supports her AAPI Community! She works with Heart of Dinner in NYC. They are a fantastic organization that brings care packages to AAPI elders in the community. The bags are decorated with handwritten notes from volunteers to show support and help fight food insecurity and isolation, especially during the pandemic. Check out Food Craft linked below and listen to this episode wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Aimee!Website: https://www.foodcraftnyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodcraftnyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodcraftnyc/Resources Mentioned in This Episode!Heart of Dinner: https://www.heartofdinner.org/Kabisera (Filipino Eatery): https://www.kabisera.com/Connect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIf You Have Self Motivation, And Willing To Work Long Hours Then Start That Business!

France native, turned New Yorker, Larasati Vitoux has brought a little bit of Europe to the States. She owns Maison Jar, a refillery and grocery store focused on not having unnecessary packaging. Customers can bring in reusable containers or jars and fill them up with bulk items from her store. She sells items from food, home/personal care and essentials in the hopes of influencing small habits that can become a catalyst for bigger movements for the environment. Larasati loved her job before but felt like something was missing, her purpose. She wants to create a community in her neighborhood and help people build healthy habits for themselves and the planet. She's focused on always having quality products. She is also working on workshops in her store to educate others on sustainability practices. Listen to this episode wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Larasati!Website: https://www.maisonjar.nyc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisonjar.nyc/Resources Mentioned in This Episode!Deliver Zero: https://instore.deliverzero.com/Civil Eats News Source: https://civileats.com/Green Point Fish and Lobster CO: https://greenpointfish.com/Okka Brooklyn Coffee Shop: http://www.okkabrooklyn.com/Terra Cycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/Connect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastSmall Habits Can Make a Big Difference! 

Tree whisperer, Ernest Lerma wants to heal himself and his community through trees! He is the CEO of  Waffle Forest, the world's first eco-friendly, carbon reducing smart forest. He and his team are rehabilitating land in South Phoenix and reducing carbon emissions through a process of reforestation and geo engineering. He is also a master in web development, and digital marketing.In this episode Ernest and I talk about our similar upbringing in Phoenix, healing, how he got Nobel Peace Prize winner Riccardo Valentini on his team and much more! He is doing great things for the world through his non profit, so please sign his petition or donate, linked below. This is a great episode, go listen now! Connect with Ernest!Website: https://www.waffleforest.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waffleforestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/waffleforest/Change.org PetitionResources Mentioned in This Episode!Book: Awake the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Les Brown - Motivational Speaker: https://lesbrown.com/Toca Madera: https://www.tocamadera.com/Connect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIf You Have A Goal or Vision, Go After It! Don't Overthink! 

She describes herself as a determined, outgoing, creative and driven artist, and I 100% agree. Alison Auditore and I sit down this week to talk about her side hustle as an artist. We also talk about how burnout is real and what we think about aliens! Through her artwork she wants to spread the message that you aren't alone, that its ok to feel all your feelings and that everything will pass!She is working at the Vision Gallery in Chandler as an art curator to help represent Black Artists so go check that out as well. It's a unique non-profit gallery that is always free but accepts donations! On another note, do you have any book recommendations? Let me know on Instagram! This is a great episode, go listen now!Connect with Alison!Website: https://www.alisonstillaround.com/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/possiblyanalienInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillaroundillustrations/Resources Mentioned in This Episode!The Vision Gallery: https://www.visiongallery.org/Pars Restaurant: http://www.parspersiancuisine.com/Books: “The Song of Achilles” and “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It”Connect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIt's OK To Feel Your Feelings, You Aren't Alone! 

Problem solver, collaborator, humane, realtor Laura Jewett and I sat down and talked about her love of marketing, entrepreneurship, and holistic wellness. We also talk about her real estate journey. With all her passions she has created a wonderful business, Inspired Living Real Estate Collective. Laura is there to help you find/sell your home, highlight local businesses, and give back!Even with only 24 hours in the day she still finds time to make a difference in her community. Her and her team work with charity partners to give back through her program “Operation Give Back”. From foster kids, homeless mothers, cancer patients, or pets I'm sure you'll find a charity that speaks to you so please check her website out for more information! This episode is a must listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Laura!Website: https://www.azinspiredliving.com/Email: Laura@AZInspiredLiving.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredlivingcollective/Resources Mentioned in This Episode!Arizona Helping Hands: https://azhelpinghands.org/Maggie's Place: https://www.maggiesplace.org/Joy Bus Diner: https://www.thejoybusdiner.com/Arizona Pet Project: https://azpetproject.org/Check out the local businesses Laura mentioned!!! Starks Candle CO: https://www.starkscandleco.com/Sip Coffee and Beer: https://sipcoffeeandbeer.com/The Aesthetic: https://theaesthetic.com/Sweet Basil: https://sweetbasilgourmet.com/Il Bosco Pizza: https://www.ilboscopizza.com/Connect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastThere is ALWAYS time to give back! 

This is a good one! Alexandra Gudmundsson is 25 and has achieved more than most 25 year old's have. She is a founding member and director of services at Little Taller along with Kyle. She is also co-founder of Impala Scrubs, Hustle Jack and an angel investor in other ventures. As a Seattle native, turned Arizona sun enthusiast she has a lot of love for this community!In this episode we talk about her leadership in marketing, Iceland, her love of accounting! We talk about how important communication is but can also be difficult to navigate at times. She tries to trust her gut as much as possible and I love that!  A must listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Alexandra!Website: https://littletaller.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-gudmundsson-38ba36178/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angudmundssonResources Mentioned in This Episode!Impala Scrubs: https://impalascrubs.com/Medium Blog: https://medium.com/Anxious Achiever Podcast: https://www.womenandwork.org/Help Me Be Me Podcast: http://www.yaywithme.com/helpmebemeOlogies Podcast: https://www.alieward.com/ologiesConnect with Me!Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastKeep Showing Up and Trust Your Gut! 

I sat with a very creative and extroverted human, Kyle Burnett.  He is one of the founders of Little Taller, a marketing agency. He's also founder of Hustle Jack, Impala Scrubs, Allbound, he's a board member and advisor, and professor at Grand Canyon University. He's an amazing builder, creator. WOW! That was a mouthful.In this episode we talk about our introvert/extrovert personalities, the crazy jungle that is Linkedin, his path in journalism, photography, design in print, digital and online. We talk about how women are smarter (obviously). He has a lot of wise words. He helped me grow a little taller and I am very thankful for that. A must listen wherever you hear podcasts!Connect with Kyle!Website: https://littletaller.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleburnett/Connect with Me! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIf You Ain't Schemin' You Ain't Dreamin' 

Jordan Fourcher, a very talented and intelligent human, has created a solution to cool down our devices while we wirelessly charge them. Motivated by his favorite entrepreneur, George Westinghouse, he is on a mission to change people's lives and make billions along the way. We talk (I mostly listen) about his views on California, the supply chain, taxes, and many more things. This episode is a bit longer than usual because there was so much information that I didn't want to cut out. ALL GOOD THINGS! A must listen wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Jordan!Website: https://www.fourchertech.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourcherResources Mentioned in this EpisodeArizona Entrepreneurs: https://arizonaentrepreneurs.com/Jordan's YouTube Channel with  360 degree videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanFourcher/videosMount Scooter Company: https://rentmount.com/Consumer Electronics: https://www.ces.tech/Golden Scone: https://www.originalgoldenskone.com/Connect with Me! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastChange starts with you! Don't lie, do the right thing and CREATE! 

A great man, Dan Fowler, is the founder of Reunion Shoe Company! A social business where he employed and empowered people getting out of homelessness. The business focused on painting shoes, which creates a beautiful, unique product every time! It's inspiring that he came from a music background but still saw a need elsewhere and tried to create a solution to better the lives of people. Unfortunately, not all businesses make it but this is still a story to learn and grow from. Go check him story out wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Dan!Reunion Shoe Company: https://reunionshoe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reunionshoecoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reunionshoePersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdanfowlerResources Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Restoration Initiative for Culture and Community: https://www.thericc.org/BE LOUD Studios  https://beloudstudios.org/YouTube Informercial hahahaHA: https://youtu.be/WfsMGmaK4a4You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastHumanize Humans!

Business in the morning, afternoon, evening and party on the weekend! This Girl does it all! Ciara Coleman is the founder of The Purposeful Project, Geaux Girl Giving and Meet Me at the Bar AND she works for the Kellogg Foundation full time! Ciara has done great things in New Orleans! She serves her community through her foundation and is working on continuing her grandmother's legacy that impacts others in a positive way. Go check her story out wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Ciara!Geaux Girl Giving:  https://www.grapevine.org/donate/pool/8W6I7n?amount=25Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cece_coleman18Purposeful Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_purposefulprojectMeet Me at the Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_meetmeatthebarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepurposefulproject/Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Is Philanthropy the Solution or Part of the Problem | SkollWF 2019: https://youtu.be/RgMe13-qH-gGuide Star Reporting: https://www.guidestar.org/She Loves: www.youareperfect.org The Water Collaborative: www.nolawater.org Project Butterfly: projectbutterflynola.orgThe Beautiful Foundation: https://givenola.org/thebeautifulfoundationYou can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastWe all have our time, talent, and treasure to give! 

From rock stars to entrepreneurs, Denise and Jeff have created a successful business, Americano Foods. They sell delicious and healthy nut butters and give back to the community by working with many social and economic development agencies. Denise and I talk about how her journey to get to Americano Foods. Her experience in teaching and psychology has made her a great partner in the business because she uses her experimental, research and people skills to make a difference. She is all about serving others. Go check it out wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with DeniseAmericano Foods: https://eatamericano.com/Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanofoodsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanoFoodsResources Mentioned in this EpisodeFairytale Brownies: https://www.brownies.com/Local First Arizona: https://localfirstaz.com/MEP -Manufacturing Extension Partnership: https://www.nist.gov/mepTECHO: https://www.techo.org/You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastBe crazy enough to start it! 

Even if you create a plan, life goes in many different directions that you wouldn't expect. You have to be flexible and know everything will work out in the end. Michela Ricci, owner of The Early Bird Phx, a mobile coffee bar around the Phoenix and Tempe area, has done such a great job at moving forward and trying new things. We talk about how social media and connecting with others has grown her business. We also talk about her love of hockey, theater, and cannabis. We are always funneling and learning about ourselves so we have to try different things. She is someone I strive to be like, someone with confidence and a risk taker.  Go check it out wherever you hear podcasts! Connect with Michela!Early Bird: https://earlybirdphx.com/Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlybirdphxPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelaricciResources Mentioned in this EpisodeDirect Fair Trade Coffee: https://peixotocoffee.com/Mirror: https://mirrorcoffeeroasters.com/Go with the Flow: https://gowiththeflowaz.org/Hope For the Day:  https://www.hftd.org/Local Businesses mentioned: Restaurant Progress and Fever Dream Coffee You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastYOLO! 

Two bad ass people from New York decided to move to Arizona and make an impact on the west coast. Denise and Zach have come from unique backgrounds, chemistry and politics respectfully and in the end they chose business. We talk about the journey they took (literally) to starting Empower Coffee Roasters in Arizona, how buying local coffee can change lives and how they fell in love. Most importantly, girls deserve to have a great education and to have the necessary tools to achieve great things. We can be part of that! Connect with Denise and Zach! Website: https://empowercoffeeroasters.com/Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowercoffeeroastersResources Mentioned in this EpisodeGlow With the Flow -https://gowiththeflowaz.org/Eve's Place -https://www.evesplace.org/Live and Learn -https://liveandlearnaz.org/Local Businesses Mentioned: Farmers Markets, Four Peaks Brewery, Culinary Dropout, Cartel Coffee Lab, Infusion Coffee, Cortes CoffeeYou can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastFailure is part of the process! Embrace it. Learn from it.

You're 20's can be overwhelming! You are trying to figure out who you are, what you want to do with your life, how you can be healthier, and more confident. Let's take a step back and breathe for a second. Life isn't happening to you, it's happening FOR you! There is no wrong answer. Ali McGregor, health coach, podcaster, and business woman doesn't have it all figured out either. She had to go through her journey to find her place but she is happy where she is now and she believes everyone can get there with a little help from coaches and yoga. Connect with Ali!Her podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-it/id1500777629Website: https://lifesimplified.shop/Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lifesimplified/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alimcg_/Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319Fresh Start Women: https://www.freshstartwomen.org/Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/Local Businesses mentioned: Lola Coffee: Press Coffee, Radi8 Hot Yoga, Yoga SixYou can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastIf you aren't happy in life you have the power to change. You're not stuck!

Baby steps are still steps forward! It can be overwhelming when you try to be more sustainable in your every day life. It takes time but as long as you are willing to learn and make those changes the world will be a better place. That is what I talk about with Stella Abril. She is the president of the AZ Sustainable Apparel Association and host of Change is Now Podcast. We talk about her human journey, about sustainable fashion and how we can be more aligned with ourselves. Connect with Stella!Her Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-is-now/id1539216974Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stella_abril_Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_and_lemons_Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeAZSAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azsaaorg/Sign Petition!!! https://payupfashion.com/#actnowResource for finding sustainable options: https://getgoodhuman.com/Please watch the documentary, it will make you second guess everything you buy: Free on Tubi! https://truecostmovie.com/Local Businesses: Redemption Market, Shop Revari, Nash Vintage Collective, Fair Trade Cafe, Urban Beans Cafe You can connect with me as well! Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastRemember we ARE nature, we ARE important!  

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