Sippin' with Jenn + Jules

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Real and relatable talk about the struggles & triumphs of balancing creative fulfillment with real life responsibilities.

Julia Dunagan


    • Sep 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    14: Creative Hangovers: The Crash After the High

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 43:56


    Julia lives out her concert photographer dreams in the pit at the Avatar show in Asheville, NC! But what goes up, must come down, and we chat about how to handle the creative hangovers that happen after the fun stuff is over. 

    13: We're Back! When Breaks Make You Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 27:51


    We're so happy to be back behind the mic after a little break. From the Pacific Northwest to the Gulf Coast, find out what we got up to on our summer hiatuses. We also share our experience with our first ever podcast conference, including what we learned about the podcast world and ourselves.

    12: Toxic Positivity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 37:08


    Sure, having a positive mindset is a good thing. But can we take it too far? We talk about the dangers of invalidating feelings and emotions by emphasizing positivity over all else, how toxic positivity can impact our creativity, and finding an appropriate balance between the sunshine and the clouds. We'll also share ways to make people feel heard and supported without negating their feelings or minimizing what they might be going through.

    11: Creative Energy Charges and Drains: Keeping Your Tank Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 71:07


    Life is a constant cycle of recharging ourselves so we can be at our best. Lately, we've been riding a rollercoaster of energy highs and lows. We'll share some specifics on what revs up our creative energy and what depletes it. Listen in as we talk about the challenges and necessity of personal boundaries, the dangers of burnout and ways to avoid it, and how to make space for ourselves so we can keep our creative energy tank fully charged!

    10: How Science, Astrology, & Social Media Inspire a Small Business with Jewelry Artist Laura Zahn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 78:58


    Free as a bird, birds of a feather, bird's eye view… episode 10 has gone to the birds! We sit down with Laura Zahn, a biomedical researcher, avid birder, and jewelry artist. Laura talks about what inspired her to start her seed bead jewelry business, Chromadots, and how her passions for environmental conservation, science, fashion, and motherhood make her business a thriving part of her life. We also chat about the influence of social media on our lives and how astrology can inform our perspectives.

    9: Knock, Knock. Who's There? How to Claim Your True Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 66:21


    We've all asked it a million times when meeting someone new, “So, what do you do?” We'll talk about how and why we answer that question the way we do and how it relates to the identity that we assign to ourselves. We also explore what makes up our current identities and discuss tips and resources on claiming your own identity and not living as someone else's.

    8: What Intimidates You? We'll Go First.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 23:48


    Intimidation can hold us back from trying new things and reaching our full potential. But, before we can conquer it, we have to get specific about just what it is that intimidates us. So, we decided to embrace being vulnerable by putting pen to paper and making a list. Check out what gets under our skin and see if any of these same things ring true for you as well.

    7: Death Coaches and Suffering for Your Goals: Perspectives of the Human Experience with Jeff Moon, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 43:31


    Welcome to part two of our chat with musician, fellow creative, and friend, Jeff Moon. We dive deep into topics of mindset, defining ourselves, motivation, and we explore an interesting take on the role that goals play in our lives. Plus, the conversation veers into unexpected territory and we're introduced to the concept of a death coach—it's not as scary as it sounds.

    6: Talking Music with Jeff Moon, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 59:50


    We welcome our first in-studio guest to the podcast! Friend and supporter of the show since the beginning, Jeff Moon is a versatile local musician, welder, filmmaker, and general dabbler. Listen in on the first part of our conversation as we chat with Jeff about the Nashville music scene, the joy of creating for creation's sake, using music as an outlet, and so much more!

    5: Defining Who You Are With Guest Donita Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 49:46


    Join us for this episode as we talk to Donita Brown—author, professor, coach, and mother—about setting yourself up for success using personal mission statements and flexible goal setting!

    4: What Are You So Afraid Of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 47:00


    We're going to the dark side and talking about fear. We explore different types of fear, how fear holds us back, and how we can try to get more comfortable with our fears in order to use the things that intimidate us to propel us forward.

    3: From Fighter to Writer with Guest DJ Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 47:28


    Jenn and Jules talk to Muay Thai fighter, gym owner, and writer DJ Miller about how he got into the sport of Muay Thai and his journey from professional fighter to business owner and soon-to-be-published author. DJ shares how he listens to his intuition, the power of visualizing what you want to achieve in your life, and more. Plus, we get a surprise sneak peek at some exciting book news! Show notes: https://www.jennandjulespodcast.com/episodes/ep03-from-fighter-to-writer-with-guest-dj-miller

    2: Art After Trauma, Finding Your Hype People, and More with Guest Dani Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 63:57


    Jenn and Jules welcome their first guest to the show! Nashville-based artist Dani Taylor talks about how finding an outlet through painting helped her cope with the physical and mental aftermath of a car accident. We also chat about the importance of discovering your “hype people”, embracing the suck, integrating your creative passions throughout your day, and so much more! Show notes: https://www.jennandjulespodcast.com/episodes/episode-02-art-after-trauma-finding-your-hype-people-and-morewith-guest-dani-taylor

    1: Am I really creative? Cultivating creativity in your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 48:42


    What does it mean to “be creative?” Is creativity something you're born with, or can it be learned? What can we do to get out of creative slumps? Jenn and Jules dive into these topics and much more in the first episode of Sippin' with Jenn + Jules. Show Notes: https://www.jennandjulespodcast.com/episodes/ep01/am-i-really-creative-cultivating-creativity-in-your-life

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 1:56


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