hi. my name is jess. i'm on the radio. i just moved across the country. started a new job. and moved in with my boyfriend for the first time. lowkey just tryna follow my dreams and pay my bills on time.
The Lowkey podcast is a refreshing and captivating show that keeps me hooked episode after episode. From the very beginning, it's clear that Jess, the host, is raw and open with her audience. She shares her experiences, emotions, and thoughts with such honesty and vulnerability that it feels like you're listening to your best friend pour their heart out. This genuine approach makes the podcast relatable and creates a strong connection between Jess and her listeners.
One of the best aspects of The Lowkey podcast is Jess's ability to get real and tackle difficult topics. Whether she's discussing mental health, relationships, or personal growth, she doesn't shy away from exploring the depths of these subjects. Her authenticity shines through as she delves into her own struggles and triumphs, allowing listeners to resonate with her story and find solace in realizing they're not alone. It's inspiring to hear someone speak so openly about their journey and the risks they've taken along the way.
Another great aspect of this podcast is Jess's ability to evoke emotion in her audience. As an emotional person herself, she wears her heart on her sleeve during the episodes. This vulnerability allows listeners to truly connect with her experiences on a deeper level. When she cries, it can be contagious in the best way possible - causing empathy and understanding to flow freely through the listener as well. It's rare to find individuals who are unapologetically true to themselves, but Jess embodies this quality effortlessly.
While The Lowkey podcast has many commendable qualities, there are a few aspects that could be improved upon. Sometimes, it feels like certain topics or discussions could benefit from more structure or organization. Occasionally, Jess may go off on tangents or lose focus momentarily, which can make it slightly challenging to follow along at times. However, this minor drawback does not overshadow the overall authenticity and value of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Lowkey podcast is a gem in the podcasting world. Jess's genuine and heartfelt approach creates an intimate and comforting atmosphere for listeners. The honesty she brings to each episode is both refreshing and inspiring, making it easy to connect with her and feel a part of her journey. Despite some minor organizational flaws, this podcast is a feel-good experience that leaves you wanting more. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect, The Lowkey podcast is a perfect choice.
In this deeply honest and emotional episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Desiree Quinones, for a powerful conversation about healing, growth, and finding purpose through pain.Desiree shares her journey to sobriety—including her time in rehab, rebuilding trust with her family, and the moment she knew she needed to take her life back. Now, as the manager of a sober living home and a Reiki practitioner, she's dedicated her life to helping others find their own path to recovery and peace.We also talk about grief, as Desiree vulnerably opens up about losing her father as a young adult, and the lifelong impact of that loss.This episode is a raw and transparent look at what it means to rebuild, and to find the strength to reclaim your life on your own terms.I'm so incredibly honored to know her, this is Des.
A conversation with my Auntie, someone who's been a guiding light for me since I moved in with her at 18.We talk about strength, motherhood, and what it means to keep going when life falls apart. She opens up about facing depression for the first time, leaning on her husband in a whole new way, and choosing to parent with honesty—letting her kids see all of her, even when it's hard.This one is full of truth, tears, and so much love. I hope it leaves you feeling seen.This is my Auntie Sal, Salina Dutra.
In this episode I sit down with my best friend, Stephanie Sidela—a woman who has been a constant in my life for over a decade since our early days in radio. We reminisce about the beginnings of our friendship, the shared dreams, and the paths we've walked together.She opens up about her inspiring journey from working as a professional dancer to becoming the Executive Producer of the Mercedes in the Morning show in Las Vegas on Mix 94.1.She shares the pivotal moments that led her and her husband from being just friends to taking a leap of faith into true love.Her story is a testament to trusting one's instincts, embracing change, and finding the confidence to follow your own path.This is my best friend Stephanie, but you can call her Steph.
In this episode, I sit down with my 22-year-old little sister — someone I've known her whole life, but who shared things with me here for the very first time.We talk about our childhood, our parents, and she opens up about the quiet pressure she's carried comparing herself to me in the past. We discuss the expectations she's put on herself to have life figured out — all while giving herself the space to explore, to change her mind, and to find herself without the weight of rushing it all.It's a vulnerable, beautiful conversation between two sisters, ten years apart, learning from each other in real time. Meet my little sister, Makayla Dutra (a.k.a Butter)
Welcome to the very first episode of Life in Bloom with Jess! I couldn't think of a better way to begin this journey than by sitting down with the woman who shaped me—my mom.In this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, we talk about motherhood, identity, growth, relationships and what it's like watching your daughters grow up, mess up, and bloom. She shares wisdom from her own life, stories from my childhood, and a few truths I didn't even know I needed to hear.This one's for the daughters, the mothers, and anyone trying to find their way.
Part 2 of our Wedding Week Breakdown! We discuss our vows, the gifts we gave to one another, ALL the wedding mishaps, and the moment Vivian from Disney Channel's Out Of The Box SHOWED UP TO OUR WEDDING and soooooo much more!
We're officially HUSBAND & WIFE!! We're doing a 2 part Wedding Week Breakdown because there is soooooo much to cover! In part one we discuss everything leading up to our wedding day! How Vivian from Disney Channel's Out Of The Box ENDED UP AT OUR WEDDING, Garage Boy on the side of the road, Jess almost getting too drunk to make it to the ceremony and more!
Full transparency, we've been having a hard time. Jess is working on not allowing her past to potentially ruin her trust in her own relationship. While Garage Boy is working on sharing his emotions. Different traumas and insecurities have gotten more intense the closer we approach our wedding date - something that neither of us were prepared for...
Welcome to episode 2 of Lowkey in The Garage! Is getting a lap dance from Usher considered cheating?? Apparently Garage Boy thinks it is! In this week's wedding update we discuss Jess' bridal breakdown, and the time Garage Boy almost decided NOT to come to Maryland... potentially ending their entire relationship!
Welcome to episode 1 of Lowkey in The Garage! Gerald a.k.a Garage Boy a.k.a my fiancé are joining podcasts leading up to our wedding day! Discussing what's trending in the world, wedding updates and personal growth both as a couple and individuals. This week we talk all things Usher, excitement for his Super Bowl halftime performance, seating charts for our crazy family, and the most in depth conversation we've ever had about why Gerald is called 'Garage Boy'... 82 days away from wedding day.
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at the Oscars. My boyfriend Garage Boy joins the podcast and we break the situation down from all perspectives.... and conspiracy theories lol
pete davidson...kanye west... kim kardashian...WTF is going on??? i give you my thoughts on the entire situation! AND! my boyfriend garage boy and i got into the BIGGEST FIGHT EVER...and it was all over the movie 'Donnie Darko' ?!!!
Went to Alaska. Got a peak at what living with my future mother-in-law might look like
hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii it's me. it's officially been a year since i moved from california to maryland!! isn't that crazy?? so we do some reflecting! and take a moment to be proud of you, all you've done & where you are in your journey!
FAMILY. DRAMA. Literally the most annoying thing on the planet and it just gets more intense as you get older because you're not a kid anymore and you actually know wtf is going on ... I share a personal situation that I'm going through right now and don't necessarily know how to handle at this point.
i just got my covid vaccine and the entire experience was NOTHING like i expected it to be. i mean. i don't even know what i expected buuuuuuut that wasn't it. lol also, something that has been on my mind A LOT lately: CHANGE why does it take so long for us to do the things we NEED to do to make a change in our life? i share my own experience struggling to make changes in both my work and personal life. & one of my best friends shayne joins the podcast to give me another perspective...
i got covid. my boyfriend garage boy joins the podcast for the first time EVER and we talk about the process of finding out, isolation, my symptoms and our experience...
I got a lot of backlash after sharing my feelings about Valentines day but you know what... I SAID WHAT I SAID. And I share my reasoning! Also! You know you deserve love and deserve to be treated like the Queen/King you are, right?? Or have we forgotten that??? I've also been having nightmares. And I think I know why. I finally open up about something I've been struggling with for a very long time... I just didn't want to admit it. And my best friends have a sweet message for you at the end
my best friend was supposed to watch my parents house while they left town for the weekend, but instead he got too drunk and threw up all over the place... so we scold shayne, mary tells her side of the story and we listen to the recording of him apologizing to my parents. enjoy.
i talk about what it takes to be a really good friend. i call my best friend of 10 years and we share some of the ups and downs of our friendship. and i learned a very important lesson this week: people's opinion of you is none of your business... so i guess i have to stop being mad at that girl who bullied me in the 3rd grade? yea. i guess so. ...
new year, still scary af?! JK!! but for real, first week of 2021 was quite eventful to say the least. first time doing a radio show from home. celebrated my 1 year anniversary with my bf & watched the capital get attacked for the first time since 1812. AND i learned a very important lesson this week: if i see a toxic person? WALK THE OTHER WAY.....
kitten update. stockton california update. just watched the disney movie 'soul' and cried my freaking eyes out and i NEED you to watch it before the end of the year. AND i overcame one of my biggest fears. this is it. the last episode of 2020. we did it. i love you. cheers.
my dad said garage boy can be on our family christmas card. too soon or nah?
have you ever said the word 'sharting' on the radio? you haven't? oh. well i did. aaaaaand it was terrible. so i talk about that. & about all the changes i've been going through recently, personally & in my relationship. & i'm thankful. especially for you. happy thanksgiving.
i took a pregnancy test. it's fine. i'm fine. maybe. kind of. i don't know? and all of my friends keep getting older. it's like time doesn't stop or something. it's weird.
i just moved to maryland from california about a month ago. started a new job. and i saw a dead person today. i didn't have anyone to talk to about it in the moment, so i decided to start a podcast so i could talk about it because it lowkey changed my life.
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