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About the Check-In A Note from Miss Jaye, Host    Get ready for some life updates and a peek behind the curtain at the upcoming season six of the podcast. I'm excited to reveal that we're leveling up with fresh projects and celebrating five remarkable years of sharing, learning, and growing together. And while 'adulting' continues to test us, we keep setting those goals—like finding the perfect legal side hustle. So stay tuned, stay strong, and thanks for being a friend of the School of Life. Your support means the world, and I can't wait to welcome you back for our next chapter.        

About the Episode  Listen in as Miss Jaye takes a moment to reflect on the wisdom earned with each year as she approachs her 29th birthday. Sharing 29 life lessons, she invites you to join her in a celebration of personal growth and the trials that forge us. She touches on everything from setting boundaries, embracing forgiveness, and acknowledging the impact of her upbringing as the eldest daughter of young parents to the hard truths of adulting—evading Uncle Sam, wrangling student loans, and navigating health insurance. These stories are not just her own—they are signposts for anyone on the journey to self-improvement and empowerment. This episode is packed with heartfelt advice and affirmations to inspire you to keep pushing forward on your unique path, recognizing the beauty in each challenge and triumph along the way.   Annoucements Season 6 returns on Monday, July 1, 2024 Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram and TikTok @_missjaye for all behind the scenes footage

About the Episode The complexities of life's journey demand a robust foundation in love and understanding, and this episode promises to equip you with the wisdom to build just that. Amidst adulthood's relentless pace, Miss Jaye's heartfelt reflections guide you through the ebbs and flows of a partnership, while offering key lessons from her personal tales of healing and bonding. Exploring the subtle dance of different communication styles, this episode reveals how patience and empathy can deepen your understanding of each other. It's a candid look at the practical steps you can take to ensure that your voices are not only heard but truly comprehended, paving the way for a thriving, growing partnership. Miss Jaye introduces you to the game-changing habit of monthly check-ins and challenges you to join us in this relationship-strengthening practice. By the episode's end, you'll be armed with a treasure trove of advice to invigorate your partnership this summer and for many seasons to come.   Time Stamps (00:20) Navigating Healthy Relationships in Adulthood (05:42) Building Healthy Communication for Growth (17:37) Healthy Relationship Strategies (25:03) Monthly Relationship Check-in Challenge

About the Episode This episode is your guide to thriving in the workplace, no matter where you're planted. Miss Jaye walks you through the mental shifts and proactive steps that have transformed her career path, proving that challenges aren't just obstacles—they're the stepping stones to your professional evolution. Specifically, learn how to leverage the often-overlooked benefits and networking opportunities right under your nose, turning every job into a launchpad for your career goals.    Time Stamps (00:20) Transforming to Your Dream Job (12:51) Maximizing Workplace Benefits and Networking (23:45) Maximizing Your Job Potential   Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/schooloflifepodcast/ Catch the Podcast on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@schooloflifepodcast  

About the Episode  In this episode, Miss Jaye and her first cousin curls up on the couch for an intimate and engaging conversation that travels through the layers of family dynamics, hardships of adulthood, and the power of rebuilding connections. As blood relatives who have navigated the rough waters of estrangement, they candidly explore what it means to mend ties and cherish family. From laughter to the brink of tears, they offer personal insights into their journey of reconnection after almost a decade of being a part.    During their heart-to-heart, they reminisce about childhood days at their great grandmother's home in Birmingham, Alabama, and reflect on how adult family dynamics and physical distance can create chasms that take years to bridge. With the help of social media and a shared desire to reconnect, they discuss the emotional considerations and life changes that accompanied their rekindling. It's a story of reaching out as adults amid major life events, like pregnancy, and learning the value of communication, understanding, and support through all of life's ebbs and flows.   Time Stamps  (00:20) Family Rebuilding (04:18) Rebuilding Family Relationships (15:35) Building Familial Relationships Through Communication (23:50) Building Relationships Through Understanding (35:12) Nourishing Family Relationships Through Grace (40:15) School of Life Podcast

About the Episode Listen in as Miss Jaye opens up about a topic that's often overlooked but resonates with many of us—the grief of losing a friendship not through death, but through its natural end. In this heartfelt discussion, she shares her personal journey of navigating the complex emotions that accompany the loss of a close friend. The pain of such a loss can be confusing. Miss Jaye talks candidly about the necessity of processing these emotions without allowing them to anchor us in the past and stress the importance of remaining open to forming new friendships, even when we've been hurt before. She offers insights on how to move past the sadness while honoring the memories and lessons learned from these cherished relationships.  Miss Jaye reflects on the overall theme of personal growth and resilience. It's a gentle reminder that, while she doesn't have all the answers, the aim is to spark a flame of inspiration in you, encouraging continuous learning and self-improvement.   Highlights (03:52 - 05:03) Grieving a Lost Friendship (10:32 - 11:26) Importance of Friendship Accountability

About the Episode Say goodbye to the smoke and mirrors of social media "real estate gurus" as I strip down the hype and walk you through the tangible steps and harsh realities of real estate investment. As a fellow survivor of the post-college financial battlefield, I'm here to share the raw truth about the grind behind successful real estate ventures—no trust fund required. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, beginning with a reality check about the financial commitment necessary to step into the property game. I'll walk you through the significance of rallying a squad of real-estate superstars—your realtor, broker, lender, and contractor—and the impact they can have on your investment outcome. You'll hear firsthand about the costly missteps I made and how they solidified the importance of money, teamwork, and continued education in the real estate domain. By the time we wrap up, you'll have a strategy-focused mindset, equipped with insights on market trends and the importance of staying the course with one investment path at a time.  Miss Jaye dishes out the actionable advice you need to start building your real estate knowledge base and identifying key allies to help elevate your investing game.    Time Stamps (00:04) Real Estate Investing for Regular People- Real estate investing for regular individuals, dispelling myths and emphasizing due diligence for building generational wealth. (05:09) Essential Tips for Real Estate Investing- Real estate investing requires at least a $20,000 commitment, a strong team, and continuous learning for success. (17:09) Real Estate Investing Tips and Strategies- Craft a clear strategy (whether its fix and flip, buy and hold, etc.), focus on one approach at a time, understand market trends and rates, network, set goals. (23:11) School of Life Podcast Episode Summary- Continual growth, resilience, life transitions, earning income, and connecting on Instagram were discussed in this episode.  

Unlock the secrets to soaring up the career ladder with our latest podcast episode where Miss Jaye shares her personal blueprint for achieving a six-figure salary by the age of 28. Guaranteed to provide you with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for everyone from eager graduates to seasoned professionals seeking that next big career leap.    This isn't just about reaching that six-figure milestone; it's about continuous evolution and mastering the strategic moves on the career chessboard. You'll hear about the significance of realizing and harnessing your undeniable skills, the power of standing out through consistent excellence and why expanding your skill set is crucial to avoid plateauing.    Tune in and let's elevate your career together.   Timestamps (00:33 - 01:32) Elevating Your Career Mindset (04:51 - 06:22) Setting Yourself Up for College Success (09:10 - 10:23) Career Game Changer and Networking Growth (16:52 - 18:18) Career Transition Success Story (20:57 - 22:04) Transitioning Careers for Financial Success

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Miss Jaye takes time to discuss her very real struggle in navigating an estranged (but now budding) relationship with her biological mom. From anger, to forgiveness and growth, she tackles the importance of extending grace to moms and accepting what is while acknowledging the pain of missed moments. Grab your Kleenex and a journal, because it's about to get real.   Homework If you're navigating an estranged mommmy/daughter relationship, THINK about giving your mom some grace Share this episode with anyone you know navigating an estranged relationship with their mom   Leave Miss Jaye on Voicemail, for a chance to be featured on the show Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram  

Ladiesssss, this one is for you! This week we're getting real about why we need to get our insecurities in check and what it means to work on them while in a relationship. Miss Jaye gets straight to it, reminding us that making excuses for our insecurities is not cute and will not sustain us. She unpacks the root of insecurities- acknowledging the ugly monster that is childhood trauma, and give us practical advice to consider when on the journey to being a better person.    Homework Check at least one of your insecurities this week   For reference, check out episode 18: I Am Not My Childhood Trauma   Leave a voicemail Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram

How are you going to build generational weath if you don't have YOU wealth? Think about it... This week Miss Jaye is getting all up in our financial business- with love of course- to discuss the importance of establishing good money habits on the road to building wealth. That's why she shares 5 measurable actions we can take as we take better care of our finances; including how to budget better and get ahead of debt. She also discusses her definition of a financial "level up plan," and why you should have one.    Homework: Conduct a personal finance check up   Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram Leave Us a Voicemail, for a chance to be featured on the show

Life has been lifing like it's never lifed before! That's why in this episode, Miss Jaye takes time to remind you that you've survived 100% of your bad days, and will continue surviving as long as you reshape how you see your challenges. She shares from her personal experience of not imagining graduating college 10 years ago because life felt so dark, to walking across that stage 6 years ago and what it took to push through the darkness.  Homework Remind yourself of what you've overcome  Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram Leave us a voicemail

You better not leave that job without giving proper notice! Aht Aht. No matter how good or bad, a proper resignation is required. Contrary to popular belief, no matter how wronged you might feel, leaving a company without following proper protocols says more about YOU than the company. Sorry, we don't make the rules. But we can help you follow them. In this episode, Miss Jaye shares 5 tips to not burn your bridges on your way out the door, and walks us through how to write a proper resignation letter.   Homework Draft your resignation letter and plan how you'll have the conversation with your boss! Share this episode! Leave me a voicemail!   Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram

If we all learned to live in our purpose we would probably be happier, healthier, and full of more life. At least that's what Miss Jaye thinks! This week she explores the root of her professional unfulfillment and how a 9-5 experience helped her come to the life-changing realization that her paycheck did not match her purpose. She discusses the questions you should ask yourself to determine if you're in a purpose vs. paycheck battle; and offer three steps to take to WIN it.    Homework: Ask yourself if you're in the purpose vs. paycheck battle.    Learn more about our classmate, Jasmine's MaryKay business    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram  Leave Miss Jaye a Voicemail    

Let's be real, one source of income just isn't going to cut it anymore, especially not in today's jacked up economy! That's exactly why Miss Jaye has turned to the world of investing to secure her "meal ticket out of the struggle." In this week's episode she discusses the role investing is currently playing in her life, dissects the importance of conducting thorough research before trusting Google's University graduates, and shares her top 3 resources for investing information.    Miss Jaye's Top 3 Investing Resources:   The Motley Fool Bigger Pockets  Black Girls in Real Estate    Homework: Interested in investing? Conduct thorough research on at least 1 reputable company.    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram  Leave us a voicemail 

"I'm convinced that some of what we're labeling 'mental health issues' are actually emotional immaturity issues..." Coach BJ Thompson definitely read us all for filth on Twitter; but y'all aren't new to this.   Just like @bj116, Miss Jaye is coming for necks and insecurites this week as we tackle a much needed conversation on emotional maturity, childhoold trauma, and pushing the limits of growth – all for the betterment of self. Grab your notebook, a mirror, and maybe event a Kleenex because the self-reflection will get real. Miss Jaye discusses her very personal and very real journey to emotional maturity and shares the keys that keep her on the mature path, most times.     Homework When faced with a difficult situation this week, and one will arise, choose emotional maturity.  Practing pausing and thinking about how much energy your emotional decisions will cost   Leave Us a Voicemail We want to hear from you! Head to www.schooloflifepodcast.com to leave us a voicemail. You never know, you might be featured on the show.    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram  

Sorry to break it to you... but everyone isn't getting a brand deal or going viral on TikTok. We need lawyers and electricians! That means we need people with soft skills. In this episode of the School of Life Podcat, Miss Jaye gets REAL about the state of soft skills in the workplace and the importance of understanding just how far they can take you, when used apprpriately. She shares her top 5 soft skills of:  Communication  Work ethic  Teamwork Growth mindset  Adaptability  Homework Exercise your soft skills  Share this episode with someone struggling in this area Leave Us a Voicemail  We want to hear from you! Head to www.schooloflifepodcast.com to leave us a voicemail. You never know, you might be featured on the show.    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram

Welcome back friends! In this season 4 kickoff, Miss Jaye acknowledges that we can celebrate the new year anytime – so que the fireworks, it's a partyyy! But let's be real, it's not the School of Life without a life lesson, right? In this episode, Miss Jaye breaks down the importance of intentionality in goal setting, which requires: Taking inventory of where we've been (the good and bad), and Getting an understanding of where we want to go, and how to get there She discusses the relevance in taking time to celebrate yourself while also doing a hard core assessment of the "why" behind your goals.  Homework Set your 2023 goals by taking inventory of where you are in life Leave Us a Voicemail  We want to hear from you! Head to www.schooloflifepodcast.com to leave us a voicemail. You never know, you might be featured on the show.    Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram

Let's talk about workplace advocacy!  This week Miss Jaye discusses what it means to become your own 9-5 savior and WHY we must commit to speaking up for ourselves at work. She takes us back to a recent incident that allowed her to flex her "advocacy muscle," walking us through each step she took to ensure confident and solution-oriented results when invited to meet with her managers about her problems.  Are you ready to learn how to speak up for yourself at work? This episode is for you. Get an in-depth understanding of Miss Jaye's 4 tips to becoming your own 9-5 advocate: 1. Get a 360 degree view of the problem 2. Quanitfy how the probelm effects your work 3. Be solution oriented and be realistic  4. Check your tone Check out our new podcast voicemail feature HERE. Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram.  

In her first ever rerelease, Miss Jaye discusses how hard the holiday season can be for people (including her) with crazy family dynamics. She dissects the importance of acknowledging your raw emotions during this season and reminds us that as we better "adult," we must also learn how to healthily navigate family.  Drawing from her own dysfunctional biological family, your favorite School of Life friend shares 7 practical ways to better care for you during this season.  Give yourself time and space to process your emotions,  Don't be afraid to say no to invitations  Try new holiday traditions Focus on activities that fulfill you- including self care Seek out professional help- and don't be afraid to Do acts of kindness- THIS IS THE ONE!  Remind yourself that you absolutely WILL get through this- point, blank, period Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram: @_missjaye Holidays Just Aren't the Same, originally released November 30, 2019

This episode is for the guys and gals who never felt like enough as a kid and had bullies to remind them... Yep, we see you, and you're not alone! This week, Miss Jaye is unpacking the lasting effects childhood bullying has had on her life after being reminded by an untimely Facebook post – that darn social media. From the desks of a private school to an HBCU college campus, Miss Jaye discusses the emotional rollercoaster of now adulting through feelings of rejection and what it's like to learn how to sit in those feelings, as opposed to running. As always, it gets real REAL as we're reminded that self-work is paramount in how we show appreciation to those we do have. 

In the return of the School of Life Podcast after 16 months, Miss Jaye shares about her very real struggle with burnout, fighting depression, loneliness, and more. From losing a job, to starting and running a profitable business in the pandemic, she discusses the importance of digging yourself out of mental hole of stagnation and changing your mindset about life's challenges. It gets really real!  Grab your note-taking tools and be ready to confront your own truths about self-checkins and burnout recovery.  Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram HERE  

Welcome to The Fallout TV, where we are your number one source for the fallout of all things reality TV! Join Jordyn Lagace, Logan Murphy, & Miss Jaye to discuss episode 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, where we will dive into another confusing challenge, some bad performances, the most drama we've seen all season, & some confusing critiques & results. Follow our Socials! The Fallout: linktr.ee/FalloutTV Jordyn: twitter.com/jordynlagace & instagram.com/jordynlagace Logan: twitter.com/GymLeaderLogann & instagram.com/helloganfromtheotherside Jaye: instagram.com/missbaltimorebombshell

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! If you're interested in starting a business, this one is for you, friend. In this episode, Miss Jaye kicks off the "Entrepreneurship Series" with all the steps you need to not only start a business, but legitimize it the RIGHT way. She always discusses the importance of doing legitimate business and how to structure your foundation for optimal success.  Register for your EIN HERE  Check out the School of Life Academy HERE Follow Miss Jaye HERE

Don't get it twisted, it's still a hot GIRL summer, but this week Miss Jaye reminds us about the importance of keeping our GOALS hot as well. Plus, what better way to welcome the second half of 2021 than by sitting down and prioritizing the things we want out of life. Grab your notebook because you're going to need it to capture the "HOT GOALS" acronym and the tips Miss Jaye shares about reaching your goals and pacing yourself.    Check out the School of Life Academy Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram

Whew chile, you better grab your edges and Kleenex for this one because Miss Jaye is getting us together while bearing her soul as she discusses her most recent heartbreak and what she has learned about love along the way.  From daddy issues, to healing, and now navigating adulting with such a heavy wound, Miss Jaye shares three transformative practices that are helping her on her journey.  If you're figuring life out after heartbreak, or even if you've healed and are thriving, this episode gently reminds us that healing is not linear and the show MUST go on.   Learn more about the School of Life Academy  Check out the School of Life Academy on Instagram Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram 

Raise your hand if you're turning 26 this year and responsible for your own healthcare! Or just raise your hand if you've been paying for your own healthcare and you already know what's up!  This week, Miss Jaye dives into all things healthcare and talks about the importance of doing your research when it comes to deductibles, copays, and maximum out-of-pocket costs. You know that big packet of benefits information you get at the start of a job? Yeah, go dig it up, you're going to need it for this episode.    For more information on Obamacare, visit: https://www.healthcare.gov Learn more about the School of Life Academy Follow the School of Life Academy on IG: theschooloflifeacademy Follow Miss Jaye on IG: https://www.instagram.com/missjayeofficial/

In the spirit of hustle and LLC Twitter, Miss Jaye thought it was fitting to have a convo with the friends working 9-5s.  In this episode, she dives into ways we can maximize our 9-5s in order to benefit ourselves and get closer to achieving our career goal while also being true to who we are at our core, as human beings. As a 9-5er herself, she understands the value in keeping a 9-5 and how it contributes to the quality of life she is able to live and shares insights on what keeps her in the fight of balancing a 9-5 and entrepreneur endeavors.    Homework: Choose one way you're going to maximize your 9-5. Whether its doing a self-assessment, signing up for a training, asking to lead an ice-breaker on the team call, or implementing a new skill into your work, choose something, show up, and do the work.   Check out The School of Life Academy HERE Follow The School of Life Academy on Instagram Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram

After 7 long months and lots of life changes, Miss Jaye is back with a brand new season of the School of Life Podcast! Are you ready? Grab your notebook (and a bonnet) because gems are dropped and edges are snatched! From a failed relationship to a new job and even a move, the transparency is STILL transparent as ever and the candor has not changed.  In this episode Miss Jaye shares what's new in her life and dives into one of the most valuable lessons of her hiatus while sharing about the beauty in sitting down, shutting up, and listening to God in all seasons.   Homework: Define what trusting the process looks like for you. For Miss Jaye, it’s remembering God’s track record, sitting down, shutting up, and listening, and praying. Yours might be similar, it might be different- whatever it is, write it down   Check out The School of Life Academy HERE Follow The School of Life Academy on Instagram Follow Miss Jaye on Instagram

We've been gone for a hot minute, but Miss Jaye is back with the next installment of The Renovation - she's reached the halfway point in her project, but is she wiser...or just older? PART ONE: So What Happened? Miss Jaye talks about what this project was supposed to be at the beginning and how it started to change. Self reflection is never easy - but this trip has been bananas! PART TWO: The Story So Far To understand where you're going, you've got to understand where you've been! Miss Jaye gives a rundown of the 7 books in #TheSquad that she's read do far, with some of her thoughts - the good, the bad, and the extremely ugly! Plus, she loves any excuse to make a SEX & THE CITY reference! PART THREE: You're Doing Great Sweetie! Are you though? Are you really? In this section Miss Jaye talks through some of the feelings that were coming up as she worked through the early episodes of THE RENOVATION and how the project continued to change and morph the deeper in she got! PART FOUR: The Shit Hits The Fan! Personal growth is hard enough without a global pandemic throwing a wrench into the works! In this section, Miss Jaye talks about how the arrival - and very long stay! - of Mean Miss 'Rona intensified her feelings of loneliness and isolation - but also helped her gain perspective in rather surprising ways! PART FIVE: Let's Marie Kondo This Shit! She's got a new focus, and she's ready to go! Miss Jaye sets up what she wants to achieve in the second half of this series and talks about the next book in #TheSquad - we're not exactly sure what it's about, but we know that she's already halfway there! PART SIX: The World Turned Upside Down Once again, we are so fortunate to have this episode's Brene Brown quote read by none other than Ash from The Upside Down Podcast! Find out more about where you can hear the show - they helped get Miss Jaye through lockdown, and they keep coming out with great content while we all wait patiently for season 4! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Breaking generational curses is undoubtedly in the fine print of new age "adulting." How else are we supposed to show up as our best selves, raise mentally healthy children, and build healthy family legacies? It almost goes without saying that we have to address (and put an end to) rooted issues that run deep in family threads and have hindered families for way too long.   In this episode, Miss Jaye dives into this topic with special guest Jonnie Lonon, CEO of Breaking the Cycle, LLC. The two discuss how important it is for men to step up to the plate in breaking cycles, the importance of finding your own voice, how black women can support the emotional growth of black men, what led Jonnie to start his business, and sooo much more! Learn more about Breaking the Cycle, LLC. HERE.    Homework: Be selfless about pouring into someone 

In this episode, Miss Jaye is joined by licensed mental health therapists Alexis Long-Daniels, M.A., ALC, NCC and Ronnesha Hughes, M.Ed, ALC to discuss the importance of mental health in the black community.  The ladies dive into how we can: practice mental-health care without a therapist, recognize triggers, develop better self-care habits that contribute to an overall better mental health, and so much more!  Remember, mental health should not be taboo and social media does not substitute for the help of a licensed therapist.    Resources: findtreatment.samhsa.gov psychologytoday.com Theravive.com Medicaiddirectors.com https://openpathcollective.org/ https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ BCBS/Atena is currently waiving all co-pays and fees related to telehealth. Reach out to your insurance company to see if they are also (If different from the ones listed above).  To book with Alexis: Worththewellness.com Also listed on open path: https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/alexis-long-daniels/ To book with Ronnesha:  https://alwellness.com   Homework:  1. Take some time for reflection 2. Be intentional about everything you do in life

Miss Jaye is back with yet another episode of Janessa After Dark's spine-tingling horror-themed Series 2 - and the interview for this episode is absolutely iconic! First though, Miss Jaye talks a little bit about the "first girl." Not to be confused with the final girl, a well-known slasher trope that was initially defined by Carol Clover in her book MEN, WOMEN, AND CHAINSAWS, the first girl is the first big on-screen kill by a killer in a slasher franchise, and really helps set the tone for how the killer operates and what the film is going to be about - things that impact the series through subsequent sequels. In addition to discussing the first girls form the "big three" slasher franchises (HALLOWEEN, FRIDAY THE 13TH, and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Miss Jaye also connects them back to the first iteration of the slasher motif, Hitchcock's PSYCHO, as well as the British film PEEPING TOM that came out the same year. And Miss Jaye's very special guest for this episode is the "first girl" from the HALLOWEEN franchise: Sandy Johnson, who played Judith Myers in John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN! They talk about her role in that film as well as her appearance in Playboy, her new love of conventions, and her other film work! It's a great conversation between two fabulous broads, so don't miss a moment!

In part 2 of the dating series, Miss Jaye invites her friends back to dive deeper into the importance of wholeness in relationships, knowing your blindspots, gender roles, and more! The friends transparently share their own experiences of growth and offer practical advice about being your BEST self before getting romantically involved with someone.    Homework:  1. Seek therapy to assist in healing your childhood trauma 2. Assess your childhood and determine if it affects your relationships currently 2. Take time to NOT normalize pain 3. Spend time thinking about what it is you want for your life

Do you feel like all the good men or women are hiding? Are you still figuring out how to navigate your singleness in a world full of relationship goals? Are you becoming more aware of your blind spots in order to be a better person and partner? Same friend, same!  We know adulting can be a crazy world in and of itself, but throw in the mix of relationships and it’s a true whirlwind, right? In this 2 part series, Miss Jaye is joined by 4 of her BFFs to discuss navigating dating as a young adult, loving and finding “you” during your singleness, healing from past trauma in order to be more whole, and knowing your own blind spots and weaknesses BEFORE committing.    Homework: Do something for you Make a “list“ for yourself Assess which area of your life you need to spend more time in Spend time reflecting on you and your decisions in regards to relationships Connect with our guests:  Michelle Shona Sabri Emir  

Is it just us or is everyone flexing their "New home, who this?" on the gram lately?  We know the dream of homeownership is a HOT TOPIC among millennials. That's why we want you to be educated and aware of all you're getting yourself into before making one of the biggest purchases of your life. With licensed Real-Estate Agent Sabri Thompson , Miss Jaye discuss your home-buying money team, types of home loans, gathering your finances, and more –– with hopes that you are more prepared and educated about the home-buying journey.   Homework: If owning a home is your goal, write a 5 year plan.

For the first time ever, Miss Jaye speaks publicly (with her baby sister) about their childhood trauma and how they're healing and growing as young adults.  This episode is full of truth and light! The sisters candidly dive into their painful upbringing, discusses the importance of therapy in their lives, and offers real-life advice and tips for navigating your own childhood trauma as you're learning to "adult" in this crazy world. Grab a Kleenex and journal, this is a good one!   Homework: Part 1- Identify your triggers and their roots Part 2- Find ways to work towards "soothing" those triggers in your life. Follow Keimaya on Instagram and Twitter. 

There are two burning questions we all ask ourselves at some point, "What is my purpose, and when is God going to reveal it to me?" In this episode, Miss Jaye chats with author and blogger Ronnesha Sade about her self-written Purpose Planner Journal that not only helps you unlock answers to these questions, but also explore more of who YOU are at the core.  This candid conversation filled with laughs and transparency is sure to help you see that GOD IS NOT IN A RUSH to take you to the next level, only you are, friend!  Learn more about The Purpose Planner Journal and Ronnesha Sade on Instagram, @the.purposeplanner and @ronnesha_sade  and stay up to date on Facebook at The Purpose Planner Journal.  Be sure to follow Miss Jaye on Instagram @_missjaye.

Yeah, we're going there.  As millennial women are getting comfortable adulting, it's evident they're spending more intentional time healing, growing, and confronting ugly truths about themselves in order to be a better. And for most women, daddy issues is one of them.  Miss Jaye dives into the psychology of daddy issues, talks about her own struggles with them, and shares a few tips to really overcoming them.    Tips for Confronting Daddy Issues: 1. Give your dad some grace 2. Be 100% honest about how your daddy issues have affected you, forgive yourself for that 3. Start somewhere   Homework: Start your journey. Start today. Start somewhere.

Let's be honest, we want everything when we want it, how we want it, and from who we want it to. But sorry friend, that's not how God works. Sooo relax, take a number, He's got this all under control even when it feels like your world is burning.  Miss Jaye keeps it real about her own struggles with waiting on God as she recently lost what felt like everything and has been in a season of REAL faith. In this episode she offers tips and advice on HOW to wait while you're waiting.  Homework: Spend some time asking God what it is you need to be doing in this season.  Listen to The Pace of Grace by Pastor Mike Todd.

Miss Jaye is back with the next step on her journey for healing, wholeness, and hot-mess-reduction: Lysa TerKeurst's UNIVITED: LIVING LOVED WHEN YOU FEEL LESS THAN, LEFT OUT, & LONELY. The first book in #TheSquad presented from a Christian perspective, Miss Jaye needed to unpack a few troubled memories from her past to get through this one! Part One: The First Cut Is The Deepest Miss Jaye opens up about some of her feelings about organized religion, and Chirstianity specifically. Like many queer people, Miss Jaye's experiences with the church have been at time...troubled. But a lot of that trouble can be traced back to one person: Pastor Ken. Part Two: The Ick Factor As she's reading the book, there is something about the language that doesn't sit quite right with her - and it starts to bring up other less wholesome references! Part Three: Being Right Vs. Ending Right Miss Jaye starts to "drink the Koolaid" (I know, I know, not exactly a great reference when it comes to trusting religions, but here we are) and gets drawn in to a section about bitterness, and choosing grace instead. Part Four: The Power of Positive Delusion Well, that ended quickly! In this section, Miss Jaye comes back down to earth as she contemplates the difference between humility and humiliation, and how certain religious teachings always seem to work out better for those with a certain amount of privilege. Part Five: All Good Girls Go To Heaven Further questioning the balance between privilege and oppression the author represents, Miss Jaye wonders why this is so clearly targeted at women...and what that says about the role of women in religious life. Part Six: Never Saw That Coming She thought she had this book figured out - until it through her a real curveball! Maybe this perspective has more in common with Miss Jaye's "woo woo" beliefs than she first thought...but that may not be a good thing. Part Seven: Everything Was Beautiful & Nothing Hurt A beautiful lie is still a lie. Miss Jaye ponders faith and compliance, and tries to explain her view of the world, creation, and religion...through a beach ball? Part Eight: The Porn Star Next Door Never one to turn down a juicy juxtaposition, Miss Jaye asked none other than fellow UND alum, boylesque dancer, and adult film performer Chris Harder to read the opening Brene Brown quote for this episode! He's sweet and sexy, smart and spicy - he's just the porn star next door! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Have you ever felt that the burden of adulting keeps you from your true purpose?  Well friend, you're not alone! In this episode, Miss Jaye is joined by Personal Development Coach, Dr. Nicole Rankine to discuss embracing the process of growth and the faith required to not only identify our purpose, but also live in it confidently.  Miss Jaye and Dr. Nicole are keeping is REAL about the struggle to find yourself in the chaos of the world and what it truly means to let go and let God. Grab your notebooks, COVID-19 is not stopping this much needed conversation!   Homework: Find one thing you can do daily to grow yourself.    Resources: Learn more about Dr. Nicole Rankine Order your copy of the "Adulting in My Purpose" journal here.   Show and Tell: Good Vibez Only  Twitter- @GoodVibezGVO

Do you feel the urge to slap someone who reaches to touch your hair as if you're a pet? Are you still trying to find a professional response to someone' slick racists comments? Yeah, SAME!    Miss Jaye kicks off Season 2 with a special guest to talk about how hard these realities can be but also how to navigate them in work spaces with an emphasis on empathy and communication.   Author, Wife, Mom, and Cultural Competence Professional Berthine Crèvecoeur West joins Miss Jaye to talk all things diversity and inclusion, and challenges us to open our minds when confronted with the difficulties of being "the only one."   Grab a notebook! The gems from this interview are gems you don't want to miss.   Homework: Get a book; Get a Friend Book, The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker   Resources: Learn more about Berthine's Global Fluency Summit here. 

While Miss Jaye has been away getting her podcast life together, she dropped in to say Happy New Year and personally let us know that Season 2 will be back on March 2- bigger and better than ever! More candid conversations, more guests, and more growth!   Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an update! And don't forget to follow Miss Jaye and the School of Life Podcast on Instagram @_missjaye and @schooloflifepod.

In the spirit of goal-setting, celebrating a decade, and vision boards, Miss Jaye uses the final episode of season 1 to discuss how we have to talk about our goals AND be about our goals if we want to manifest success and happiness in our lives.  Miss Jaye discusses how manifesting our goals happens in four parts: Writing the vision, believing the vision, talking about the vision, and then putting some muscle to the vision. And while we're at it, we can't forget to embrace the uncomfortable pain of growing that our vision will cost us!    Homework: In faith, write your 2020 goals and begin to manifest them by devoting time to talk about your goals and speak them over your life.  Complete the "300 things" list referenced in the video by Steve Harvey. Check it out here.    Show and Tell: Feel Goode Body Scrubs   by Shauntel Goode   Resources: Fading Faith by Pastor Mike Todd   Remember: Miss Jaye returns on January 27, 2020!

In this episode, Miss Jaye is making sure we keep mental health a priority. She discusses seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD) and the importance of knowing your triggers if you, or someone you know is dealing with SAD- and reminds us that our lives are about our well-being. Period. She is transparent about her own seasonal depression and shares tips for coping during this time.    Teachable Moment: Find your balance, and be unapologetic about it.    Show and Tell: Bag Girl Magic  Check out Bag Girl Magic and mention the School of Life Podcast for 10% off your purchase!

In this episode, Miss Jaye discusses how hard the holiday season can be for people (and her) and dissects the importance of acknowledging your emotions during this season. She reminds us that as we "adult," we must also learn to navigate family dynamics.    Teachable Moment: Be present in moments.    Homework: Take one of the tips mentioned and apply it to your life where needed. If holidays aren’t hard for you, check on those close to you who might be having a hard time during this season.    Show and Tell: Units by Jasmine, LLC.  Facebook: Jasmine Lonae Bair   Resources: Therapy for Black Girls  Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

I have to heal, break generational curses, forgive, love God, AND RAISE A CHILD AT 17? How Sway? In this episode, our first guest, Robyn Seals, joins Miss Jaye in talking about how she's been able to do all these things with God's grace. Miss Jaye and Robyn take us to church for a quick second and reminds us that we can do this thing called life no matter what it looks like.    Homework: Start building a relationship with God; Stay cognizant of what you need spiritually, emotionally, and physically.    Learn more about our guest Robyn Seals, HERE. 

It's been a hot minute, but Miss Jaye is back with yet another attempt at fast-tracked self improvement. This time she's reading ME MY BIGGEST SOLUTION by Dakon Green - a book that made its way into #TheSquad in a very unusual way! Part One: When Self Published Authors Attack Miss Jaye talks a little bit about how she came to find this book and include it in the squad...for better or for worse! Part Two: Mr. Green's Wild Ride From the very beginning, things aren't right: Miss Jaye's first WTF moment happens on page 3 - and things only escalate from there! What has she gotten herself into? Part Three: And So It Begins This section covers chapters 1-3 and goes into some depth of the material covered in those chapters. In fact, there may be more depth in the commentary than the actual book! Part Four: Testing My Patience Miss Jaye's reaction to the book continues to mount with chapters 4-6...but is it possible that her rising anger is just a symptom of her wrong thinking? And when, we wonder, will the bass drop? Part Five: Maybe You Shoulda Kept That Secret Chapters 7-9 start to get into THE SECRET and the Law of Attraction. Miss Jaye can't help but wonder how she happened to manifest herself into this mess! Part Six: Eat, Pray, Love...For F@#$-Wits The last three chapters in the book really put our intrepid heroine through it. Maybe she's missing the point...but then again, maybe YOU should have just shut up and picked your grandma up at the airport like a decent person! Part Seven: I Don't Think I'll Be Getting A Christmas Card As she reaches the conlusions of both the book and her patience, Miss Jaye takes a moment to reflect - is she just being a Regina George, stopping Dakon Green from making "fetch" happen? Isn't wanting to contribute to others' improvement a noble thing, even if the attempt is a little haphazard? Part Eight: Howdy Strangers! The opening quote was once again contributed by Miss Jaye's friends over at the Upside Down Podcast, Ash and Tori! Miss Jaye once again gushes about these amazing women and their show, tells you her favorite episode, and gives you their socials. #FriendsForever! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Bubble baths and spa visits are nice, but let's talk about caring for the heart and soul. In this episode, Miss Jaye is giving it to you straight, no chaser. She talks about her journey in forgiving both her parents for the hurt and pain they caused in her life and gives us the spiritual kick we need to remember that forgiving is not optional, it's an order from God. Plus, how can we truly adult successfully is we don't take care of ourselves FIRST?    Teachable Moment: Don't define who you are by how you feel. Feelings lie. Check out Bishop T.D. Jakes' "I Didn't Know I Was Me" for the full teachable moment.    Homework: Think about who you need to forgive, and forgive them. Completely and truly, for YOU!   Resources:  "Crazy Faith" series by Pastor Mike Todd "Release" series by Pastor Mike Todd   Show and Tell: Goddessess Beauty Supply, owned by De'Angela Threatt.  Facebook: Goddessess Beauty Supply  Instagram: Goddessess Beauty Supply

In the fourth and last installment of the Financial Literacy Series, Miss Jaye breaks down the big "C" word- credit. She gives us tips, solutions, and resources to ensure we make the best credit decisions and shares about her own experience having to "rebound" from not-so-perfect credit.    Teachable Moment: This battle is the Lord's.    Homework: Use Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, or Discover Score Card to check your credit report and get a better understanding of what’s on it.  If you have a pretty decent understanding of what’s on your credit report, take some time to write down your credit goals and how you might be able increase your score, pay off debt, or take your financial literacy to the next level.    Tools/Resources: FREE Credit Monitoring Services  Credit Karma Credit Sesame Discover Scorecard    Show and Tell: Party with a Princess, LLC owned by host, Jaye Washington  

In the third installment of the Financial Literacy series, Miss Jaye is all up in your business discussing the importance of saving and how when you know better, you do better. She shares the five steps she's taken to get her savings in tact and encourages you to try them out for yourself.    Teachable Moment: God is a strategic God.    Homework: Apply one of the five savings tips mentioned to your own life.   Tools/Resources: FREE webinar- "Budgeting for Abundance" by Tiffany Aliche.    Show and Tell: Supreme Life Blog by Jasmine Reed    Remember: To be entered into the drawing for TWO FREE MONTHS of the Live Richer Academy, follow Miss Jaye and the podcast on IG and Twitter, and email schooloflifepod@gmail.com why you should be chosen. 

In the second installment of the Financial Literacy series, Miss Jaye dives into the importance of having a budget and how a budget is the cornerstone of all our financial challenges and successes. She shares practical steps and resources that will enable us to take control of our finances in preparation to achieving larger financial goals.   Teachable Moment: There is power in effective communication and comprehension.    Homework: Create a monthly budget using the six steps mentioned.    Tools/Resources: "My Money List," view on Instagram, @schooloflifepod and request an electronic copy via DM or email, schooloflifepod@gmail.com 10 Tips for Managing Your Budget, view on Instagram @schooloflifepod Order "The One Week Budget" by Tiffany Aliche.    Remember: To be entered into the drawing for TWO FREE MONTHS of the Live Richer Academy, follow Miss Jaye and the podcast on IG and Twitter, and email schooloflifepod@gmail.com why you should be chosen. 

In this episode, Miss Jaye introduces the first installment of the Financial Literacy series. She shares why our relationship with money is the most important one we will have in our life and why that relationship must be healthy- requiring some self-love to heal, if necessary. Using key principles and lessons from Instructors Kara Stevens and Tiffany Aliche of the Live Richer Academy, Miss Jaye encourages us to create healthy financial habits for ourselves and our generations to come.   Teachable Moment: Enjoy the moment.   Homework:  Based on your own childhood experiences, define what your relationship with money currently looks like.    Show and Tell: Good Guy Media | IG & Twitter @good_guy_media   Tools/Resources: Enjoy free videos from Tiffany Aliche HERE Learn more about Kara Stevens HERE Order The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason, HERE (or e-mail schooloflifepod@gmail.com  for your FREE copy) Daily Devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young   Remember: To be entered into the drawing for TWO FREE MONTHS of the Live Richer Academy, follow Miss Jaye and the podcast on IG and Twitter, and email schooloflifepod@gmail.com why you should be chosen.   

In this episode, Miss Jaye recaps how God recently used her to bless someone else from a previous place of pain. She challenges us to think about who we need to become in order for God to use us in our businesses, books, podcasts, etc.   Teachable Moment: Leave them kids where they at!   Homework: Spend some time journaling, praying, or talking to a friend about the growing pains you’re facing that you KNOW without a doubt will expand your ministry. Whether that ministry is a business, as a husband, a wife, or a student.    Show and Tell: DeeZ CreationZ FB and IG @deezcreationzllc   Notes: Follow the podcast and Miss Jaye on IG and Twitter @schooloflifepod and @_missjaye   Check out The Surrendered Life, founded by Christian Mills, @christiannmillss.   

Miss Jaye is back with another fabulous episode of Janessa After Dark! To get things started, Miss Jaye talks a little bit about the importance of representation in media - seeing yourself can be instrumental for being yourself! Universal stories aren't even universal, they just reflect those in power...and that needs to change! After the commentary, Miss Jaye takes a moment to thank some of our wonderful sponsors for a special "Queer Fear" edition of Miss Jaye's Friday Night Frights, and then jumps into the interview. For this episode, Miss Jaye is taking on the horrors of the page with self-published horror author Crystal Connor! They talk about how Crystal got started, some of her inspirations, as well as some of the real horrors that people of color and queer folks encounter every day! Learn about Crystal's horror stories for children, why short story writing is like cardio, and find out what this amazing author is up to next!

In this episode, Miss Jaye discusses the beauty in embracing your own transformation and evolution to becoming your best self, and how our purpose is tied to everything we must go through.    Teachable Moment: Everything has a reason and everything has a season.    Homework: Reflect on who you were one year ago. Are you that person? Journal about how you’ve grown. What have you accomplished mentally? Emotionally? Physically? Spiritually? If you feel like you have not grown, make a note of where you are today and detail where you want to be in 6 months.    Resources: Read Becoming by Michelle Obama  Listen to the sermon, Under Doesn't Mean Over by Pastor Mike Todd, Transformation Church National Suicide Prevention Hotline- 1-800-273-8255   Don't forget to subscribe and follow on IG and Twitter @schooloflifepod. 

In the School of Life pilot episode, Miss Jaye discusses the truth about adulting and how we all just need to give ourselves a little grace and learn to celebrate the small wins. Teachable Moment: Fear is crippling!  Homework: Do one thing this week that celebrates your adult truth!   Don't forget to subscribe and follow on IG and Twitter @schooloflifepod. 

Miss Jaye is back with another creepy, kooky installment of Janessa After Dark! This time she's combining Gore with Glam to bring you some thoughts on body positivity and burlesque! Miss Jaye starts the episode by talking a little bit about her experiences as a fat person, and what it can be like to inhabit different kinds of spaces as a fat person and as a queer person. She tells a story about experiencing fatphobia while in the hospital with a pretty serious infection and how most of the staff were more interested in talking about and trying to "correct" her fat body than they were with treating the thing that put her in the hospital in the first place. It's an exploration of experience and privilege that will hopefully give you something to consider on your own journey toward self love...or help you be a better ally to the fat people in your life! Then Miss Jaye dives into her interview with fat model, cosplayer, and burlesque performer, Katie Kadaver! They talk about Katie's love for the horror community, especially her "golden age" of horror, how she got started in burlesque and developed her signature spooky style of performance, how she learned to think of herself as sexy and how she got involved in Fat Acceptance communities online, and of course, her experiences as one of the infamous Tromettes! They also share some of their favorite celebrity encounters...and some that didn't go according to plan! Check out this latest episode of Janessa After Dark. Like Katie Kadaver? Don't forget to come back when we post Sloppy Seconds #04 when we have more juicy bits from Miss Jaye's interview!

Miss Jaye is back with another episode filled with self-care and her search for enlightenment! This time she's got a book that was gifted to her by a very special someone and takes a walk on the "woo woo" side! Part One: Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This This book is the first of three that were gifted by none other than Miss Jaye's mother, Mama Champagne! We take a few moments to interview Mama and ask her a couple of questions and talk about why this book seemed like a good addition to the #Squad. Part Two: Getting Energized Miss Jaye was excited to see a self help book that engaged with her more spiritual side! Published by Llewellyn, perhaps the largest source for metaphysical books and materials, the book is all about energy work! Miss Jaye talks a little about spirituality and how energy work has been a part of her life for over two decades. Part Three: Here's the Rub As exciting as this project seems, Miss Jaye can't help but feel a little bit unsettled by how the book portrays negativity - and how we might be willing (if unconscious) participants in our own suffering. Part Four: Graceful Begging This section is all about prayer, and what it means to reach out for guidance and support in a way that doesn't tie you down to restrictive traditions or specific practices. Part Four: You Blockhead! Just like Charlie Brown, Miss Jaye has some blocks in her head! And try as she might, she's having trouble conjuring up the sort of unconditional love of self that's required to fully seek healing and wholeness. And it's never a wrong time for some shameless self-promotion, with a little plug for one of her recent blog posts, "Swimming," available on JanessaJaye.com! Part Six: Living on Fear Street Miss Jaye has to come to terms with the fact that she's been living in fear - and not the good kind like creepy movies or young adult novels by R. L. Stine! Miss Jaye contemplates the meaning of fear - and how it may have infiltrated her life in insidious and unexpected ways. Part Seven: The Practical Queer's Guide To Wellness Miss Jaye discusses the main appeal of this book compared to others from this series: more than any other book in the #Squad so far, this book gives her something to DO! Plus there's a little nod to a another kind of connection Miss Jaye feels with the author beyond their energetic practices. Part Eight: The Good Kind Of Fear! Miss Jaye may be trying to conquer her fear in how she lives her life, but when it comes to entertainment, keep the thrills and chills coming! And know does indie horror better than Wretched Productions' own, Heidi Moore! Not only did Moore provide the intro quote for this episode, but she was also the featured interview on Season 2, Episode 1 of Janessa After Dark! The director of indie cult hit DOLLY DEADLY, Moore recently launched the streaming service TruIndie, a source for amazing independent entertainment in a wide variety of genres! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you. Promo image by Miranda Roen, Roen Photography.

Stay tuned for a very special episode of Janessa After Dark... How special? Miss Jaye herself rounded up 10 fabulous people who are now or who have in the past been a part of consensual, ethically non-monogamous relationships to talk about some of the misconceptions and challenges that being in a non-monogamous relationship presents! While certainly not an exhaustive sample, she found 10 people of various genders, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and perspectives to share their their stories: what terms do they use to describe or discuss their relationships, what challenges have they faced, what are the biggest misconceptions about non-monogamy, and what have they learned about relationships in general because of their non-monogamous experiences. The 10 interviewees, in order of appearance, are: 1. Nicole 2. Sibre 3. Lyndzi 4. Barry 5. Marissa 6. Dana 7. Lisa 8. Kevin 9. Katie 10. April Whether you can't tell the difference between polyamory and a poly-cotton blend, or you've been in consensually non-monogamous relationships for decades, we think you'll find something to connect with in these diverse and yet ultimately universal stories about just trying to find love in this crazy world.

Miss Jaye is finally back with another episode of The Renovation - this time featuring the book LITTLE VICTORIES by Jason Gay. Part advice book, part memoir, part "we're not sure exactly what to call it!," this book actually turned out to be the perfect thing at the perfect moment. Part One: The Elephant in the Room Miss Jaye talks about what took so long between episodes 4 and 5 - it's not what you think. Well, maybe not exactly what you think. Miss Jaye gets into what her original plan for the series was and how those plans have changed early on in the 17-episode series. Part Two: Self Care On A Budget Miss Jaye interviews her friend Angela, of Beautiful Eccentric. Angela is the friend who picked out this particular book, and they talk about where she found it and why she decided to pick it up for Miss Jaye's self-transformation project. Part Three: The Bait & Switch Miss Jaye dives into the book...and it's not what it first appears to be! Is this going to be a bait & switch? Is this going to be like the workbook from episode 2? Will Miss Jaye even get to the epilogue?! Part Four: Under This Umbrella...ella...ella In this section, our intrepid heroine ventures further into the book and dissects one of her favorite stories, all about a high-flying interview with pop star Rihanna! The story is surprising and funny, and Miss Jaye ruminates on what it has to say about the nature of "cool." Part Five: Enter The English Major Once an English major, always an English major! Self-improvement aside, Miss Jaye isn't afraid to roll up her sleeves and get petty! She talks about one of Gay's writing quirks that drives her absolutely bonkers, compares it to one of her favorite authors, and relates it all back to one of Gay's salient observations about manners and internet trolling! She even takes a moment to troll herself... Part Six: What I Didn't Know I Needed All kidding aside, Miss Jaye takes a few moments to reflect on how this book, originally meant to be a funny break between more serious episodes, actually ended up touching on some rather touchy areas in her personal history. It wasn't what she planned, but it was exactly what she needed... Part Seven: The King & I Miss Jaye quickly talks about the special guest who kicked off the episode...and did so at a moment's notice! Drag King BJ Armani is a drag performer and show director that Miss Jaye has known for more than a decade, and is always ready when needed...even at the last minute! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you. Promo image by Miranda Roen, Roen Photography.

Miss Jaye is back and ready to dive back into the Renovation, this time focused on her tortured history with the males of the species. Opening up with a story about a Tinder match gone right...and then really, really wrong, Miss Jaye working with Jennifer L. Taitz's book, HOW TO BE SINGLE AND HAPPY. Is such a thing possible? Grab a seat and see how Miss Jaye does with this newest volume. Part One: Who's Afraid of the Crazy Cat Lady? Before she gets into either the book or her tumultuous love life, Miss Jaye spends a little time asking the question, "What so bad about being single anyway?" She explores the stereotype of the "crazy cat lady" and gets ready to dive in and found out if her future is filled with hearts and flowers...or bulk orders of Meow Mix. Part Two: Opening the Ex File Here we get a little bit of perspective from Miss Jaye about her 7-year relationship with her ex-husband, what it taught her, and why she never should have gotten married in the first place. Part Three: The Pilot & The Puppy Miss Jaye breaks down the two primary relationships she's been in since her divorce and explores the boundaries of non-monogamous relationships, and how polyamory might fit into her future...and how it relates to her inability to be both single, and happy. Part Four: So...We're Just F@#$%ed?! Finally getting to the book, Miss Jaye learns what science has to say about being single...and finds out that she's probably doing everything wrong in her search for love. Part Five: The Magic 8 Ball In the second half of the book, finally some hope - practical exercises and things you can do if you're single and not happy about it, or if you're in a bad relationship but are too scared of dating to leave. Is this practical advice enough to keep Miss Jaye from running off to join the nunnery?! Part Six: Song For The Lonely Miss Jaye gives her final thoughts and wrap up of the book, including how it might be useful for everyone regardless of their relationship status. You'll find out why she can barely say "emotional intelligence without spitting" and who really IS afraid of the crazy cat lady. Plus, this episode gets a very special dedication. Part Seven: If God Is A DJ Find out more about the special guest who read the opening quote for this episode. He's Miss Jaye's "heterosexual, non-sexual life partner," and he's pretty great. While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you. Promo image by Miranda Roen, Roen Photography.

In the latest installment of THE RENOVATION, Miss Jaye finally gets all the way to the end of a book! But will this sense of completion lead to any sort of lasting change? What will she learn on the roller coaster ride this book took her on? Part One: A Little Help From My Friends Miss Jaye interviews photographer Jenny Brezinski who recommended this book for inclusion in "the squad." They talk about when and how self books are useful (as well as when they aren't), and Jenny shares what she most wishes Miss Jaye gets out of this book. Part Two: The Secret For Dummies Miss Jaye's first reaction to the book is skeptical, as there is more than a little similarity to another famous self help phenom from a decade or so ago. Part Three: I'm Just Not That Into You Despite finding a few nuggets of wisdom, Miss Jaye just hasn't been won over by Sincero's tome. Is there hope for this relationship? Part Four: Starting To Drink The Kool Aid Miss Jaye is finally giving in to what this book has to offer. But will it be enough to harness her inner badass?! Part Five: Little Critter, Big Lesson Halfway through the book, Miss Jaye stops to share an observation that she had on Christmas Day, away from home, as she interacted with a very small creature...that taught her a big lesson. Part Six: It All Comes Crashing Down Just when she though she was on the fast lane to personal transformation, Miss Jaye hits a fork in the road...and has a minor breakdown in the process. Part Seven: Mo' Money, Mo' Problems Miss Jaye powers through the end of the book, and percolates the book's messages as well as what it might mean to apply the information found within to less physical, financial situations. Part Eight: Ready to Kick Ass & Chew Bubblegum...Maybe?! Miss Jaye ends with another short clip from her interview with Jenny Brezinski and talks about the importance of having a mentor or a guide...but the bigger importance of know how to properly fit that mentor or guide into your life. Part Nine: A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words Find out a little bit more about the wonderful woman who contributed to this episode, Jenny Brezinski, and her work as an actress and photographer. Portions of this episode were recorded on location in a hotel in Chandler, Arizona. While Audacity does a great job of cleaning up and enhancing audio, please know that there may be some minor inconsistencies from segment to segment. While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Miss Jaye is back, and her road to self discovery is off to a rocky start! For this episode, she's reading Lee Crutchley's HOW TO BE HAPPY (OR AT LEAST LESS SAD)...and things are not going well. Is it just that Miss Jaye is a little too *ahem* mature for the book's intended audience, or is this just not the right fit for her? Find out all of her thoughts on this creative workbook for growth and self-discovery! Part One: Can You Judge A Book By It's Title? Miss Jaye talks about her reaction to this book's title, why she decided to include it in the Squad, and considers whether it might be saying more than she first thought. Part Two: Grab Your Crayons & Get To Work! Miss Jaye presents us with her reactions to the book itself, how it's structured, as well as some of the exercises. Part Three: The Gap, or, Transformation for Millennials Is Miss Jaye too old and bitter for this book to reach her? Are millennials ruining self help (I mean, we already blame them for ruining everything else, right?!)? Miss Jaye explores her reactions to the book, and what it says about her as a candidate for personal rehabilitation. Part Four: Throwing In The Towel Is Miss Jaye abandoning her project already?! There are 15 more episodes yet to come, so we sure hope not! Find out exactly what Miss Jaye is giving up...and what she hopes to gain. Part Five: Strangers & Friends The opening Brene Brown quote this time was provided by Ash from The Upside Down Podcast! Miss Jaye gives Ash and her sister Tori a shout out, and talks about their "almost meeting" at Days of the Dead in Atlanta 2017. Find out more about their show in this section! This episode was recorded "on location" in a hotel in Chandler, Arizona. We definitely pushes Audacity to its limits to clean up and refine the audio, but please know that there are some inconsistencies and some noise issues. The next couple of episodes will also be recorded, in whole or in part, this way, so please bear with us as we work to improve the audio as much as we can. While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Miss Jaye hasn't been living her best life. So what's a sassy, snarky, been there done that drag diva supposed to do? Turn to the Self Help aisle, of course! In this new 17 episode limited series, Miss Jaye has gathered a collection of 14 books (her "Squad") to help her fast track some positive change and personal growth! This first episode presents the layout of the project and introduces you to the books that will be a part of the journey. Part One: Please Excuse Our Mess During Construction What is "The Renovation" anyway? Miss Jaye explains the project and a little bit about how it came about. She's ready for a change...as long as she doesn't have to work too hard! Part Two: What's Your Deal? What is Miss Jaye's deal with Self Help books? She talks a little bit about her history with the genre and explores her skepticism, as well as why she's willing to set that aside and give this project a shot. Part Three: But...Why Though? If she's not a fan, why put all of this effort into reading 14 different self-help books? Miss Jaye gives us a little insight into why this project makes sense for her, and begins to explore the vulnerability necessary for the project to work. Part Four: Introducing The Squad! Miss Jaye gives you a full list of all 14 books that are set to be a part of the project. This gives you a chance to look them up and see what's coming down the line...anyone wanna start a book club?! Part Five: #SquadGoals So what's the point? Miss Jaye talks about what she hopes to get out of this experiment...and what she hopes you the listener gets out of this as well! Through storytelling, we all can come closer together and foster connection. Please note: segments of this podcast were recorded on different computers, using different equipment, sometimes weeks or even months apart. Miss Jaye has been percolating this intro episode for a while, and it shows in some minor audio inconsistencies in this episode only. While it shouldn't impact your ability to listen and enjoy the episode, we wanted you to be prepared for some of the audio segments to be quieter than others. Ahh, technology! While we're going to be serving up some humor and plenty of snark, mental health is no laughing matter. Nothing in this series is meant to constitute medical advice, and is presented for entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionHotline.org. We love you.

Miss Jaye is back with more outtakes, and things are going to get extra sloppy! Here are some great outtakes from the first three episodes of Janessa After Dark's Second Season! Featuring guests Tommy Faircloth of Horse Creek Productions, Heidi Moore of Wretched Productions, and iconic scream queen Felissa Rose, these outtakes expand on some of the conversations from the full length episode and also provide all new insights and topics for discussion that were good...but just didn't fit in the original episode! Miss Jaye also previews her newest project: a limited series podcast called Miss Jaye: The Renovation! Come check out some brand new material from our season 2 guests, either for the first time or because you just can't get enough!

Miss Jaye is back at it with her biggest, boldest episode yet! She starts off by talking a little bit about the relaunch of the World of Champagne as well as the upcoming "sister site," LifeStyle By Janessa, which will include all of the great makeup content you expected in the Makeup Forum and dialing it up to 10! Then she sets up the interview by tackling the problem of transphobia in horror, specifically looking at the 3 horror movies most commonly cited as being transphobic: PSYCHO, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, and SLEEPAWAY CAMP. Miss Jaye acknowledges that queer theory can sometimes forget about the real human beings that exist beneath the theory, and offers her commentary in the spirit of finding alternative - and potentially liberating - readings of the texts rather than to refute or minimize the voices of trans people who feel hurt by these portrayals. She goes deep into what SLEEPAWAY CAMP is presenting, and after engaging with a piece for Horror Society written by trans author Emma Alice Johnson she offers up a surprising reading of the film that posits a different worldview...and questions who might be the true villain of the piece. After the film analysis, Miss Jaye jumps into her supersized interview with icon and legendary scream queen Felissa Rose! Felissa originated the role of Angela Baker that was later played by Pamela Springsteen in two sequels (that are much more explicitly transphobic in tone) before returning for an unexpected role in RETURN TO SLEEPAWAY CAMP. The two discuss the film in depth: how Felissa got the part, what it was like working with director Robert Hiltzik, and how she feels that Angela came to do the things she did. They also talk about some of Felissa's other iconic roles in indie treasures like VICTOR CROWLEY and Tommy Faircloth's FAMILY POSSESSIONS (and his upcoming feature, A NUN'S CURSE). They also talk about fan culture and Felissa's favorite thing about traveling to conventions. After the interview, Miss Jaye shares the story of how she first met Felissa at Days of the Dead Indianapolis in 2016! This is Miss Jaye biggest - and we think best! - episode to date!

***LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT *** Sunday 14th of October - 90s Baby Show Live - Online Tickets Sold Out - More On The Door Sex is the most intimate act you can do with somebody, so imagine having doing this for years and the effects it can have on you? 1.9.9.2 BOYS are back in the Dungeon with Ex- Pornstar Miss Jaye Rose to talk everything Sex and Pornography industry. We dive into the depths of the industry and even the mental issues that can come of it. Its all good and well watching it and Masturbating to it but today we dive into what really happens in the private life of an Ex-Pornstar Miss Jaye also opens up about some parts of her private life like Dating and the effects it has had on it. She also talks of having a child, to which we ask a few questions about life as a mother and balancing the two. Funny enough, Miss Jaye hears about some of the experiences that the lads had and feels they are a bit raunchy! once getting into the conversation you come to realise Porn is a job, with boundaries and Pornstars would have a lot of standard within an industry that may be frowned upon (But loved behind closed doors) Let us know your thoughts by using #90sbabyshow on Social media SOCIALS Twitter/Instagram: @jayerosex         / missjayerose @90sbabyshow / 90sbabyshow
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Miss Jaye is back with another gore-geous episode of JANESSA AFTER DARK with a special treat for you horror fans! First off, Miss Jaye discusses the importance of horror films in her own identity development and ponders why so many queer folks seem drawn to the horror genre, both as fans and as creators. Looking briefly at three films - PROM NIGHT 2, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, and SLEEPAWAY CAMP - she traces some specific influences from these films that helped her better understand her own deliciously dangerous queerness. After the commentary, Miss Jaye interviews indie filmmaker Tommy Faircloth (Horse Creek Productions) about his films including DOLLFACE, FAMILY POSSESSIONS, and the forthcoming NUN'S CURSE, as well as what it's like to work with horror icons Mark Patton and Felissa Rose! They talk about why queer representation is important, who Tommy's favorite drag performers are, and what it's like for him to work with his husband as a production partner. They also talk a little about the business side of making movies - if you've ever wanted to make a movie or run your own fund-raising campaign, Tommy has some words of wisdom for you!

Miss Jaye is back for another season of JANESSA AFTER DARK, and this time around she's got some special treats in store for those indie horror fans out there! She starts the episode by talking a little bit about the three pillars that define Champagne Dreams Productions: Glam, Geek, and Gore! She then gives a short commentary on the importance of representation for women, queer folks, and people of color in the media we create and consume. She discusses a wide range of cultural properties from the ELLEN show of the 90s to STAR WARS to CRAZY RICH ASIANS to indie horror and genre cinema. Following that is Miss Jaye's interview subject for the episode: indie filmmaker Heidi Moore of Wretched Productions! The two talk about a wide array of topics including Moore's film DOLLY DEADLY and the forthcoming sequel KILL DOLLY KILL (being made in partnership with Troma Pictures!), their favorite horror films and guilty pleasures, what movies they can't stop watching if they happen across them on cable, and the joys and challenges of being on independent creator. They also discuss Moore's upcoming projects, including the Medusa Underground Film Festival (coming January 2019 to Las Vegas) and a new docuseries all about the gory joys of fandom! Finally, Miss Jaye closes out the episode talking about the importance of supporting independent content creators (whether that's with your money, your time, or just sharing and liking their stuff on social media) and shares some of her favorite content creators!

In her first ever "Very Special Episode," Miss Jaye sits down with 11 fantastic performers to talk about their gender identities and how performing in drag may have influenced or interacted with their gender identities over the years. The 11 performers interviewed represent a variety of different identities and designations as well as a wide rage of experience levels, some having done drag for a couple of years to some who have been performing for a couple of decades! The 11 performers featured (in order of appearance) are: 1. Kelly Coxsyn (Fargo, ND) 2. Sparkle Leigh (Seattle, WA) 3. Kara Fiyera (Minot, ND) 4. Brandonna Dupri LaReese (Minneapolis, MN) 5. Gimme Pillsen-Licher (Minot, ND) 6. Azalia Iman (Minneapolis, MN) 7. Prada Dior (Grand Forks, ND) 8. Claire Storm (Augusta, GA) 9. Brooke Lane (Grand Forks, ND) 10. Victoria Gotti (Minneapolis, MN) 11. Tequila Mockingbird (Fargo, ND) Miss Jaye also shares some of her own gender journey, learning to let go of the shame she grew up with embrace the full expression of her gender identity in an authentic way.

Did episodes 4-6 of Janessa After Dark leave you thirsty...for more of our fabulous guests? Then check out this fun and frisky collection of outtakes from Miss Jaye's interviews with Atomic Cotton owner and tshirt goddess Erica Kauffman, horror movie creep (but sweetheart in real life!)Jerry Larew, and dynamic speaker and performer Marissa Alexa McCool. Find out why Marissa doesn't like horror films - and what she doesn't like about a lot of portrayals of trans folk in the media! Listen as Jerry and Miss Jaye swap celeb meet and greet stories and discuss being respectful to the fans of the content you create! And finally, in brand new material recorded just for this episode, listen as Miss Jaye and Erica discuss all of their favorite Ps: pets, poppers, porn, and Pacino!

In the latest episode of Janessa After Dark, Miss Jaye starts off by talking about a word that makes people feel all kinds of ways: cisgender. In her commentary, Miss Jaye explores her growing discomfort with that word, how it's actually very useful in certain contexts to equalize different gender identities and expressions, but how it's often used in ways to discredit people and win arguments. It's a wide ranging exploration that mixes queer theory luminaries like Judith Butler with pop culture figures like Caitlyn Jenner. Miss Jaye also discusses her own personal gender identity - both on and off stage. After the commentary, Miss Jaye sits down with podcaster, author, and activist Marissa Alexa McCool. McCool is the host of two weekly podcasts, THE INCITING INCIDENT and THE CIS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND, and produces four others. She is the author of 5 books (with a sixth forthcoming later this year)including THE PC LIE, PASSING CARS, and A VOICE IN THE DARK. They discuss a wide variety of topics from podcasting to pronouns, the dumpster fire that is the Trump presidency, and why fanboys get so butthurt when a tiny fraction of mainstream media isn't perfectly tailored to them and their perspectives. You can find out more about Marissa McCool at her website RisMcCool.com. This episode includes royalty free tracks from BenSound.com including "Actionable," "Sunny," and "Sexy."

In this newest episode, Miss Jaye starts the episode with a brief life update before jumping into some controversy that emerge after a panel at the HorrorHound convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jumping off from that issue, she discusses the line between content creators and the works that they create - how do we separate reality from fantasy, especially in a genre like horror that is known for its dark imagery? Then she sits down with actor and musician Jerry Larew to talk about his role as Alfie in SHE WAS SO PRETTY and the sequel, SHE WAS SO PRETTY: BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE, his new band Rattail, and some upcoming projects and cameos. They also discuss his thoughts on the HorrorHound panel and other convention shenanigans including some favorite celebrity encounters...and the celeb who lost out on a sale because he didn't try to make out with Miss Jaye. Finally, Miss Jaye ends the episode by sharing two of her favorite celebrity stories and gives a little unsolicited promotion to her favorite horror and pop culture event, Days of the Dead. Janessa After Dark is written and directed by Chris M. Stoner, and is a Champagne Dreams Production.

The Queer and Horror Space Miss Jaye is combining the queer and horror space. It's about Glam (drag performance, LGBTQ), Gore (horror), and Geek (superheros, adventure). Miss Jaye brings you the first show of its kind! Miss Jaye brings you a show with a wide interview range. Guests have included an adult film star, a drag performer, and an independent horror Director. It's also a show about talking about the things that people are normally afraid to talk about. The show encompasses everything to Miss Jaye's business http://janessajaye.com/ (drag show hosting, drag performance, and fundraising). The show is merging communities and watching horror through queer lenses. Miss Jaye's advice: Things are not insurmountable. You'll find a way! See more at http://podcasterscoach/54

Miss Jaye is back with another great episode, and this time she's letting her freak flag fly! She starts the episode with some heartfelt commentary about growing up as an outsider in small town North Dakota, how she was bullied and would sometimes strike out at those bullies...until she found a place where she could be herself. She explores the importance of being authentic and genuine in your interactions and finding your own place in the world. This commentary was inspired by her special guest: Erica Kauffman, co-owner of Atomic Cotton and all around badass babe! Erica talks about her love of horror and horror conventions, who some of her favorite celebrity guests are, how she got into making some of the most fun and fabulous wardrobe pieces you'll ever own, and even shares a Hallmark moment with Miss Jaye when talking about her own feelings of being an outcast and how she learned to love and appreciate who she was. They also discuss their shared love of drag...and of Fear Street! After the interview, Miss Jaye ends the episode with some thoughts about the vendors who take part in horror conventions and gives you her thoughts on why you should support them! Enjoy! This episode features royalty free music from BenSound.com including the tracks Actionable, Badass, and Buddy. For these great tracks and more, visit their site!

Didn't get enough of the interviews in episodes 1-3 of Janessa After Dark? Then have we got something special for you: this first edition of Sloppy Seconds includes additional interview audio from #BigBrightStar performer Chris Harder, House of Champagne member Kelly Coxsyn (who was recently named Best Drag Performer by the High Plains Reader!), and indie horror director Brooklyn Ewing! While these outtakes didn't make it into the final episode, you can enjoy them here! Find out who Brooklyn Ewing thinks Miss Jaye should cosplay as and what she really thinks about porn stores! Chris Harder tells us what gay lit classic he's actually never read, and how it relates to his one-man show! And Miss Jaye and Kelly Coxsyn talk about the process of planning and producing a drag show, why it's important to create a whole character for your drag persona, and why neither of them will probably ever be invited to join a lesbian softball team!

In this episode of Janessa After Dark, our intrepid hostess talks about her career and how she worked to make opportunities when she didn't see the type of entertainment in her community that she wanted to see. She encourages anyone looking for a creative outlet to make things happen and find their audience - and don't be afraid to ask for help! After the commentary, Janessa sits down for a conversation with indie filmmaker Brooklyn Ewing of Dirt Candy Productions. Her film SHE WAS SO PRETTY has been making the rounds of the Days of the Dead Film Festival for the past year; it was also shown at the Nightmares Film Festival where Brooklyn received the award for Best Director. She talks about creating the film, indie horror on a budget (or no budget), her love of horror as well as some of her favorite films, and her adventures as a quirky and take-no-shit female director. She also confesses one of her secret pop culture obsessions, and gives us a spoiler-free rundown of the SHE WAS SO PRETTY sequel, a holiday horror subtitled "Be Good For Goodness Sake." After the interview, Miss Jaye reflects on how she developed her love of horror and dedicates the episode to two very special people.

In our second episode of the season, Miss Jaye starts off by sharing some thoughts on drag pageants and RuPaul's Drag Race, and what happens to performers and the communities they are a part of when drag becomes nothing more than a competition. After spilling that T, she sits down for a conversation with her very own drag daughter, Kelly Coxsyn, to talk more about drag competition, about what it's been like building up and working in the drag scene in North Dakota, and her plans for the future. They also talk about the influences that helped shape her persona, dish on dream projects, and share some memories from the now defunct I-Beam Nightclub. (NOTE: Due to me being a complete tech newb and this being the first interview I recorded through Skype, there may be some problems with the audio if you listen with headphones - I don't notice it when I just listen on my computer, but people have reported it to me. Sorry - I promise the audio is better on the other episodes!)

In the first full episode of Janessa After Dark, Miss Jaye talks a little bit about adult bookstores and the role they've played in the communities they serve as well as in her own life. A former porn store employee herself, she has some thoughts about how porn stores relate to the available expressions of gay and bisexual male sexuality. Then she spends some quality time with North Dakota native Chris Harder who has made a name for himself in the New York City nightlife scene as a boylesque performer, porn star, and now writer of the one-man show, Big Bright Star. Harder talks about life in dirty pictures, how he got started, how Barbie inspired him, his favorite adult film actor to get "down to business" with, and what it was like working with Big Bright Star's director, the iconic David Drake. Fans of Janessa favorite Rafael Alencar will also discover his surprising pre-porn career, as well as Harder's favorite drag queens to work with in his cabaret shows, the Nasty Drew & That Harder Boy series. Finally, Miss Jaye concludes with her own inspirational Barbie story, remembering a Christmas from her childhood that didn't go exactly as she had hoped.

Before we get into Season One of Janessa After Dark, Miss Jaye sits down to talk a little bit about the genesis of the podcast, her inspirations, and what people can expect from the first season. Find out more about her website, The World of Champagne, and how deciding to add a new content section to that site has launched her into all new realms of content creation. (Intro music: "Actionable" from BenSound.com - check them out for AHH-mazing Royalty Free Music!)