The Adventure Club Podcast

This week, Jen and Kate talk about their upcoming moves. They chat through the bittersweet emotions behind plans that don't work out how they thought., looking forward to the future, and the struggle with living in the unknown. After this week, we'll have a 2-3 week hiatus while we move and get resettled. We hope y'all are keeping cool and enjoying your summer!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

This week, Jen and Kate continue their chat with Nicola Davis, a Washington DC-based food stylist, recipe developer, and culinary operations consultant. Nicola is just the sweetest and we know you'll love her as much as we do! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

This week, Jen and Kate chat with Nicola Davis, a Washington DC-based food stylist, recipe developer, and culinary operations consultant. Nicola takes us through her childhood in South Africa, moving with her husband to the States, and the cultural differences that made the transition, at times, a little heavy on the heart. Nicola is just the sweetest and we know you'll love her as much as we do! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On this week's episode, Kate & Jen discuss all things moving.Starting Over.The memories we take place to place.Packing... oh, Packing.Moving solo vs with a family of 5 humans, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. This episode explores taking a leap of faith that requires you to leave loved ones miles behind, sell or move all your treasures, the unintended outcomes, and all of the wonderful mess in between. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On this week's episode, Jen chats with Clara Belden about her company "The Happy Hour" and the important work they are doing in Nashville. The Happy Hour is a Mental Wellness studio operating off of the goal of "Making the world a happier place one conversation at a time."We discuss Clara's transition from pursuing a career as a professional equestrian, to being a brand manager at a large corporation, and finally finding her passion as a Certified Holistic Coach.This episode explores finding freedom, investing in yourself, honoring boundaries, and living an authentic life.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On this week's episode, Jen and Kate catch up with the incredibly lovable Wesley Stebbins-Perry. We chat about growing up in Georgia, working telesales out of college, and giving yourself one last chance to make dreams a reality. Wesley's story is full of laughs, on-set antics, falling in love, and finding a life/work balance that soothes Elizabeth Taylor. We know you'll love him as much as we do.

This week, Jen and Kate continue the conversation with Dwayne Logan, focusing on his recent short film Black Thoughts, which he wrote and directed following the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. "Aiming to bridge the divide that exists between embattled Americans, Black Thoughts places viewers within the history ravaged mind of a broken-hearted Black man as he contemplates how confusion has kept citizens engaged in an endless cycle of conflict."We hope you'll take the time to watch the film yourselves. You can find it at BlackThoughtsFilm.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On today's episode, Jen and Kate catch up with Dwayne Logan, an award winning director, husband, father to two of the cutest little gals, and one of the kindest most genuine guys out there. We talk about his time as one of the most sought after Assistant Directors, his transition into Directing, his previous life as a gymnastics coach for USA Gymnastics, and growing up with five siblings in inner city Chicago. Some tears were shed in part one of Dwayne's episode. We hope you love it!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

This week, Jen and Kate talk about the difficult feelings you experience during a deferred season. Whether you're feeling isolated, frustrated at work, wanting to start a family, or some combination of it all; taking it all day-by-day is freaking hard. If you've been in the deferred season, or are feeling stuck in it now - we see you, we feel you, and we're so glad you're here to work through it with us. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

This one goes out to all of you, including:The New Moms, OG Moms, Childless Gals Who Want to be MomsWe'll discuss the miracle of modern medicine, the balance of loving a demanding career while still honoring your personal dreams, and the joy of motherhood. Laura's story is inspiring (she's kind of a superhero), non-traditional, and incredibly heartwarming.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On this week's episode, Jen and Kate chat with Dave Ogle about all of the places his curiosity has taken him. From exploring life in a Caribbean missionary base as a child, to navigating racial and socioeconomic issues in the south, singing in a rock band in Kyrgyzstan, acting in New York City, and pursuing a career where he could get his ideas and thoughts out into the world and in front of people; Dave's life and stories all speak to the power of curiosity and how exploring the connection points between us, the world, and the people around us will enrich our lives and help our hearts grow larger.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate KeithProducer: Logan Ray Keith

On this week's episode, Jen and Kate chat with Nancie Kang about her childhood, early career, and the day she got the call to work on Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon". From working at the family business, to dancing in music videos, and eventually joining one of the most physically demanding departments on a film set, Nancie reflects on the power of community and the richness that it has given her life - from family, work friends, mentors, and friendships made in the Nevada desert.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate Keith

This week, Jen and Kate talk about the power of saying yes, even when the yes feels scary. Jen shares stories of traveling abroad, bunking with a taxidermist, and diving into the Cabbage Patch. Kate shares a bit on parenting, weightloss, and the scariest California 10k of her life. We're so happy you're here!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate Keith

On this week's episode, Jen and Kate chat with Director, Roman White, who truly has a refrigerator full of awards. Roman takes us through his journey from childhood to becoming a 3-time Emmy winner, directing almost 500 music videos, and having one of his videos named video of the decade. And then at the height of his music video trajectory deciding to start all over to pursue his dream of writing and directing movies in Hollywood. Roman's life and career has been filled with crazy highs and frustrating lows, but his infectious positivity and lovable personality are a testament that things will are always better when you have good people around you. Take a look at ROMANS WORKFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!Hosts: Jen Bates & Kate Keith

Welcome to the Adventure Club! For our first episode, we chat about Jen's adventure from small town gal to big city producer, her six degrees of separation, and how she wants to take all of her experience and give it to you! Kate's adventure is very different, from marrying her high school sweetheart, popping out babies early, and putting her big dreams on hold to be a stay-at-home mom. We're here to build a village, babes, and we're so glad you're here.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!