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Today's guest on Mitlin Money Mindset™ is author Jennifer Probst. She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. Jennifer wrote her first book at 12 years old and has not stopped since. Her book The Marriage Bargain spent 26 weeks on the New York Times bestsellers list. Jennifer's work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a “romance phenom” by Kirkus Reviews. If that was not enough, she has penned Wright Naked. A book to help other authors succeed. It has been described by other authors as an effortless read and tremendous help. I've had the opportunity to know Jennifer through my involvement with the romance author community and I am excited to share our conversation with you.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Jennifer's path to becoming a bestselling author [2:10] An overnight sensation 30 years in the making [6:32] Why Jennifer is drawn to contemporary romance [8:42] How writing has exposed Jennifer to so many career experiences [10:48] How has writing and being an author changed over the years? [15:44] Juggling writing and all of the other aspects of business [21:03] How Jennifer is giving back to the industry [23:20] What has being an author given Jennifer that she never expected [27:34] What Jennifer did today that put her in the right mindset for success? [30:11] Connect with Jennifer Probst The website On Instagram On Twitter On Facebook On Pinterest On YouTube On Book+Main Bites On Goodreads On Bookhub Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Our guest on this 40th episode of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ is Jennifer Louden. Jennifer is a personal growth pioneer who has helped launch the concept of self-care with her 1992 best-selling debut book, The Woman's Comfort Book. She's the author of six additional books, including The Woman's Retreat Book, The Life Organizer, and her newest release Why Bother. She's appeared on a number of podcasts, radio, and television shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show. As an entrepreneur and educator, Jennifer has offered women's retreats for over 25 years and she's on a mission to help women create the life and work they love. There are some awesome takeaways from our conversation, so be sure to listen in.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Jennifer's journey to becoming a personal growth pioneer [2:18] Who are the people Jennifer is looking to help; her target market? [6:45] How Jennifer helps people and her main areas of focus? [8:07] What Jennifer sees that hinders people from experiencing personal growth? [11:33] Setting yourself up mentally for retirement BEFORE retirement [15:18] What signs should you look for that indicate the need for personal growth? [19:09] Simple things that you can do to take action to improve yourself [21:57] How important is mindset when it comes to focusing on personal growth? [26:46] What Jennifer did today that put her in the right mindset for success? [28:37]   Resources & People Mentioned The Woman's Comfort Book The Woman's Retreat Book The Life Organizer Why Bother Connect with Jennifer Louden The website On Twitter On Facebook On YouTube Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset Show are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. Connect With Mitlin Financial podcast(at)MitlinFinancial.com - email us with your suggestions for topics or guests https://mitlinfinancial.com  Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Linkedin Follow on Facebook Subscribe to Mitlin Money Mindset™ on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Jennifer DeFrenza is the Vice President of Marketing at Surex, an online insurance company based in Ontario, Canada. As Vice President of Marketing, she is responsible for employing, developing, and overseeing the company's many marketing initiatives. She helps Surex achieve their short and long-term goals, improving their brand awareness, and executing marketing strategies for revenue and growth. Before becoming Vice President, Jennifer was Surex's Director of Digital Marketing. Jennifer joins us to discuss the professional risks she took to get where she is today. She shares the challenges of raising a family, helping her husband start a business, and climbing the ladder to success in insurance. She explains her role at Surex, the importance of digital marketing post-COVID-19, and what it means to have a team assigned for your company's social media growth. Jennifer also describes the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing and having your own group for marketing. "COVID taught us digital marketing is really something you need to have." - Jennifer DeFrenza Today on Spot On Insurance: Jennifer's childhood story, her life in Toronto, and why she pursued sales in college How Jennifer started working in insurance Jennifer's role as a Vice President of Marketing at Surex The pros and cons of outsourcing to an outside agency vs growing a team internally How Jennifer improved the way Surex worked on data gathering, transparency, and social media What Jennifer does to incentivize team members to engage with their social media presence The career risks she took to get to where she is today What it's like to lead a new company in a place where insurance isn't that popular The challenges of raising children while helping her husband launch his business The projects Jennifer is currently working on Key Takeaways: It's critical to have someone who is an expert with social media and video There are a lot correlations between sales and marketing Connect with Jennifer DeFrenza: Surex LinkedIn This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America's Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week's episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you're learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Stuart Preston is fascinating. In this episode we find out how a straight-laced guy, who's father worked for The D.E.A. and had never taken drugs in his life, learned to heal and deal with the grief over his 19 year old son's suicide, by using psychedlics. Stuart is a comedian, public speaker, podcast host and the author of a book called “The Grief Trip.” He's trying to break the stigmas of mental health, suicide and psychedlics. Originally, the idea was somehow to try and be close to his son, and that maybe this could be a way. Here's the book: https://bit.ly/thegrieftrip. Grief is a really challenging emotion. Everyone in my immediate family has passed and I've experienced other loss. But losing a child, that is something that I just can't imagine. What Jennifer and I talk about is like with all feelings, the biggest challenge with grief, is to feel it, to be present and to make space to allow it. It's just so unfamiliar to be present with such strong emotions. But here is the story of Stuart, who not only is being present with grief, he's exploring it using a tool, and that is psychedlics. There is a lot of research happening about how Psychedlics can enhance mental health. I know some people who's lives have been transformed. And this is in no way advocating that people should run out and use psychedlics. It's not for everybody and it's a very careful, conscious process with the help of experienced practitioners. Michael Pollan has written a book called “How To Change Your Mind.” Here's a talk he gave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuhmZSFvhL0. Find out more about Stuart's work and podcasts here: https://stonedapecomedy.com/ and some good organizations for suicide prevention and grief support here: https://didihirsch.org/services/suicide-prevention/therapy-support/ , https://samaritanshope.org/our-services/grief-support, https://www.missfoundation.org/ more about Jennifer's amazing work here: https://connectedparenting.com/ talk to us about anything you'd like Jennifer to answer, mental health resilience skills, issues, brain hacks here: ed@makelightmedia.com Subscribe, share, write a review, it all helps. Social media and our new network is here: https://bleav.com/podcastshow/mental-health-comedy/ https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthcomedypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthcomedypodcast/ And you can now trade your therapy hours for frequent flyer miles! Not really, but wouldn't it be a better world if you could. Take care!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Staying true to our values is important in the work we do as clinicians. True business success for us is not based solely on the revenue we generate but on many other important aspects, such as working in a way that our genuine gifts and talents show forth in the meaningful and purposeful work that we do. Join us to learn more. Our Featured Guest-Jennifer Kasey, PsyD Jennifer Kasey is a good friend, mentor, and sister in the Christian faith. She and I met way back in 2009 in Nashville, and I'm thrilled that she's joining us today. She'll share her perspective on making a slow and intentional transition to full-time private practice. She started as a psychologist at Vanderbilt's University Counseling Center and then transitioned to a large healthcare system with a small private practice on the side. Over this decade of transitional change, Jennifer has learned many valuable lessons. She will share the logical steps she took in her transition to full-time private practice, the hard moments in the journey, and what she has cherished most about the process. https://www.redirectioncounseling.com/ (Redirection) https://www.redirectioncounseling.com/ (Counseling) You'll Learn ●     Why the first logical step toward private practice for Jennifer was a whiteboard with color-coded short-term and long-term goals ●     How she took the next steps of applying for her LLC, creating her website, setting up her business account, downloading bookkeeping software, updating her Psychology Today profile, and more ●     A breakdown of Jennifer's items included on her whiteboard--and why she still looks at it every day in her office ●     How Jennifer's mindset has changed as she gained confidence and let go of fear ●     How the hard moments in private practice showed her to learn from the NOs ●     How Jennifer learned to stay true to herself, her goals, and values and not live in the “shoulds” ●     How Jennifer finds contentment in being herself and staying with her “true North” ●     Why you can't follow after someone else's definition of success ●     What Jennifer cherishes most about building her practice slowly and intentionally: freedom, creativity, and a sense of empowerment Today's Sponsor: Online Course SchoolI know that many of us want to launch a successful online course whether it's to share our message with a larger audience or to diversify our income beyond 1:1 work. Speaking from personal experience, I also know that there are a ton of barriers to getting starting: the tech, the mental hurdles, being unsure of whether our course will make money, or even how to market and grow our online course. Online Course School is a live 8-week cohort-based experience where you'll gather with other therapist course creators to create your online course. It includes teaching workshops Mel and the STC team, weekly assignments, and opportunities to work together to get things done. By the end of our time together, you'll have your lessons and modules outlined, know what tech, software, and platform you need to record your online course, a working sales page, and have a concrete growth plan for your online course. We'll be launching our first cohort in Sept 2021 with 6 members. If this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of please check out my free http://sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseguide (A to Z Online Course Guide). The guide will help you learn from my mistakes over the past 6+ years of being an online course creator and lessons I've learned from moving the Healthcasters podcasting course from a $297 first sale to over 275 students and passing the $200k revenue mark in 2021/ https://my.captivate.fm/sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseguide (DOWNLOAD THE ONLINE COURSE GUIDE)... Support this podcast

From YouTube channels to get-rich playbooks, whole industries are devoted to the subject of building wealth. But few books present a clear and honest view of what it’s like to have a lot of money. Today we welcome author Jennifer Risher onto the show to share her insights on living with wealth. Early in the episode, we explore how Jennifer and her husband ‘hit the lottery twice’ by being given stock options for both Microsoft and Amazon before they went public. Jennifer then shares details about the key premise of her book: people with wealth never talk about their money. Informed by her experience of having sudden wealth, we discuss why gaining wealth doesn’t significantly change people despite it leading to feelings of isolation. After talking about how wealthy people rarely feel that they have enough, we unpack the many benefits that come from talking about your wealth. As Jennifer explains, using examples from her life, communicating your feelings about money is a solution to many relationship issues that arise from having wealth. Linked to this, we dive into how you can raise balanced children whose outlooks aren’t spoiled by affluence. Later, we touch on the role of giving, Jennifer's top advice for newly wealthy people, and how Jennifer views work now that it’s optional for her. We wrap up our conversation by hearing about how the wealthy make a positive impact on society. In this episode, we dispel many myths about being rich. Tune in for more on why we need to be talking about wealth.   Key Points From This Episode: Details about author Jennifer Risher, today’s guest. [0:00:17] Jennifer shares why she wrote her book and the problems that it addresses. [0:02:43] Exploring the question: how much does wealth change you? [0:06:55] What wealth has given to Jennifer and what it hasn’t. [0:09:10] Jennifer describes the feelings that came with suddenly becoming wealthy. [0:10:14] The process informing Jennifer’s decision that she had ‘enough.’ [0:13:41] Hear Jennifer’s advice for couples who have different definitions of ‘enough.’ [0:16:49] How few wealthy people don’t feel that they have sufficient wealth. [0:19:03] The important role that financial advisors play aligning wealth with people’s values. [0:20:13] How Jennifer’s book is opening up the conversation on wealth. [0:23:09] Challenges around raising children in a state of affluence. [0:25:36] Why modelling virtuous behaviour is key in raising balanced children. [0:28:40] What Jennifer learned from speaking to other wealthy couples. [0:30:23] How having wealth can impact your relationships. [0:34:06] Overcoming the taboo of talking about money. [0:38:52] Ways to view work when working is optional for you. [0:42:28] Jennifer unpacks her biggest lessons on giving. [0:44:00] Jennifer shares her advice for newly wealthy people. [0:50:35] What the wealthy can do to improve society. [0:51:59] Hear how Jennifer defines success for herself. [0:53:34]

The World Awakenings podcast episode #38 features Australia's Jennifer Matthews, a spiritual coach, Law of Attraction Practitioner, Naturopath & CEO of the Superconscious Success Platform. What Jennifer teaches & lives perfectly answers this podcast's primary question - "Why now, more than ever, is the population of the world awakening to all things enlightening, spiritual & metaphysical?" Jennifer Matthews will truly shine her light right into your heart & mind and leave you smiling!

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Jennifer Kordell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Charles River Associates.Thanks to UKG for supporting the show!Download their New Future of Work ebook and learn the Four Critical Success Drivers Businesses need successfully engage in the new world of work: http://bit.ly/New-World-E-BookEpisode highlights00:50 - Jennifer's background and journey into HR04:11 - The HR focus of CRA over the next 12 months05:31 - On the difficult decision to return to the office18:22 - The future of vaccines, health, and safety at CRA22:04 - Providing flexibility around returning to the office23:46 - How CRA is iterating its messaging and management for return to work27:05 - The Re-Entry Task Force28:04 - The 3 Things CRA Learned From Covid-1930:29 - What Jennifer and CRA learned from the crisis32:49 - Quick fire round36:32 - FarewellIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcast

Jennifer Hill - Principal, Tecumseh Elementary   Topics Covered: -Path to leadership -Importance of teams -Supports within education & leadership -Trust Yourself! -What Jennifer is currently reading!

It's time to get real about all things Hurvitz.  My marriage, my divorce...my relationships and how they all helped me evolve into the woman I am today.  Highlights:  What is "Slow Love"?  Is there a "right time" to get married?  Intimacy according to Hurvitz  Putting your Kids SECOND in your marriage What Jennifer's divorce taught her about marriage and relationships  Does Jennifer regret getting a divorce?    Join the Facebook Group and leave a question for a future episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doingdivorcerightpodcast Where to find me: Website: https://jenniferhurvitz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhurvitzbiz/ YouTube Channel to watch the episodes! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ilFqf18-z-H_e7JFIrjbQ/videos   You can connect with my editor, Next Level Podcast Solutions at https://nextleveluniverse.com/   Get a copy of Jen’s book, “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Staying Married” here.  Show notes: [1:13] Podcasting on a new platform and join Clubhouse [2:30] Freaking out because they are not married [6:58] The reason why Jen’s first marriage ended in divorce [8:30] Is it okay to put your spouse 2nd priority? [9:55] Slow love — take things slowly [11:40] It’s all about BEING the right partner  

Jennifer Lazarz has worked with the City of Gallup for over five years, four of which have been as the Tourism and Marketing Manager. Jennifer’s projects with the City of Gallup include the execution of the 2015 LEDA Grant for Historic Theatres at the historic El Morro Theatre, serving on the team for design and implementation of the GallupRealTrue tourism brand, coordinating the Gallup Native Arts Market with the Native Artists Commission, design of gallupnativeartsmarket.org. In addition, she manages the marketing, PR, sales, lodgers tax fund, and long-term tourism development of the City’s Tourism initiatives. COVID-19 mixed things up and Jennifer also acted as the Public Information Office for COVID and ran the CARES Small Business Grant Program for Gallup, New Mexico. Jennifer is currently the treasurer on the board of the Community Pantry, a local non-profit ensuring no mother’s child goes hungry in McKinley and Cibola Counties in New Mexico. Prior to her time in Gallup Jennifer worked in the arts as a professional opera singer for multiple companies and as an arts administrator for Chicago Dance, Land of Enchantment Opera, and Voicexperience/Savannah Voice Festival. She also served in the hospitality industry in food/beverage and as a tour guide in Winston Salem, NC. Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Lazarz, the Tourism and Marketing Manager for the City of Gallup, New Mexico. On our podcast, Jennifer talks about how her background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry. She also discusses the importance of building relationships within the industry to promote a destination, the value of ‘people’ in tourism marketing, and the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66. What You Will Learn: How Jennifer’s background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry The importance of building relationships within the industry to better promote your destination Why travel is about the people, not the experience, and how we can leverage that notion How Jennifer is preparing for the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66 How Jennifer has been able to capture the unique character of Gallup using creativity and collaboration What Jennifer has done to help Gallup stand out from the crowd The lessons Jennifer has taken away from the global pandemic, and how coopetition helped her through The City of Gallup Destination on the Left is joined by Jennifer Lazarz, the Tourism and Marketing Manager for the City of Gallup, New Mexico. On our podcast, Jennifer talks about how her background as an opera singer helps her bring a unique lens to the travel and tourism industry. She also discusses the importance of building relationships within the industry to promote a destination, the value of ‘people’ in tourism marketing, and the upcoming centennial anniversary of Route 66. Jennifer’s insights provide us with a great blueprint to approach our destination marketing strategy for 2021. Capturing the Character of Gallup Jennifer describes Gallup, NM as a city hiding in plain sight because it is a very substantial town despite what you might expect. Gallup is thirty miles east of the Arizona border on Interstate 40 and the Historic Route 66. It is surrounded by Native American populations and a significant amount of indigenous land, so Gallup has essentially become the economic hub of the entire region. There is an amazing culture derived from a combination of its coal mining roots and the influence of native cultural arts. Jennifer’s mission has been to capture this unique culture in her marketing efforts, and she has employed an incredible use of creativity and collaboration to do so. Opportunity Through Networking Throughout her tenure as the Tourism and Marketing Manager for Gallup, Jennifer has put a lot of effort into simply letting people know Gallup is there. Social media, digital marketing, and traditional out-of-home advertising have all played a major role in the growth of Gallup’s marketing platform. However, Jennifer’s approach to networking is what sets Gallup apart. She has spent a ton of time attending travel and tourism events and developing relationships with industry partners. Once they understood Jennifer’s vision and Gallup’s accessibility, they started providing her with resources to realize that vision. Don’t underestimate what your destination has to offer, there is always an atypical opportunity out there if you are willing to find it. Website: www.galluprealtrue.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lazarz-ctis-a0909512a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-gallup-new-mexico/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galluprealtrue Twitter: @galluprealtrue We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

We did things a little differently this week and made the interviewer the interviewee.   In this episode of TAB Talks, Jennifer Rash is interviewed by TAB’s Debbie Campbell, Margaret Colson and Maggie Evans on her 25 years with the state Baptist publication turned media group. What Jennifer thought would be a stop-over while she was in seminary at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University turned out to be the ministry that God had for her to invest deeply into.  Jennifer shares about those who took a chance on her, her seminary training at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, the Baptist organizations that she has “grown up” with, the changes she’s seen over the years and where TAB Media is heading in the future.   Keep an ear out to the end of the episode to hear about the changes coming for TAB Talks!  Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Margo is Joined by Jennifer Orkin Lewis. A deep love of color, pattern and nature are the foundation of Jennifer's work as an artist, illustrator, author and teacher. Her joyful gouache paintings of flowers, random objects, people and occasional meditative abstract musings open a colorful and enticing window onto a detail of the day one might ordinarily overlook.   Jennifer and Margo discuss:   How she got into painting and making the transition from textiles Not being precious about your work and why it’s so important What Jennifer does when she feels stuck creatively  What she loves about teaching  The power of not giving up on yourself even when you do feel stuck Her experience with licensing  And where she finds everyday inspiration   Ten years ago she made the move to switch careers from textile design to illustration, to fulfill a long held goal, and began a rigorous daily sketchbook project, doing a 30 minute painting every day. The looseness and intuitiveness of those paintings became her signature style and they are the source of much inspiration to herself and others. She is endlessly amazed and satisfied to see her shelf filling up with completed sketchbooks. Connect with Jennifer: www.augustwren.com https://www.instagram.com/augustwren/ https://www.pinterest.com/augustwren/_created/   Resources: 100-Days-Drawing-Guided-Sketchbook  Sketchbook Idea Generator  Draw-Every-Day-Guided-Sketchbook

#073 - Jennifer Fisher of Worldstrides Higher Education and Jen Loving Sales describes the steps you can take to get better in a job where you don’t feel like you’re performing as well as you might.What you'll learn[1:16] What Worldstrides does and the type of study abroad programmes Jennifer works on.[2:05] How Jennifer found her interest in sales and a passion for helping people to achieve their goals.[4:14] Why Jennifer decided to leave the job she loved at Chronicle to go and work for Worldstrides.[06:23] How long it took Jennifer to feel comfortable and confident in her role as a salesperson.[07:58] Why it can be worth sticking with a career even if you’re not immediately successful at it.[10:20] How Jennifer improved herself and became successful in the role she was in.[11:42] How roleplaying with colleagues can help you overcome problems and improve your performance.[16:16] The importance of listening to the views of people who have more experience than yourself, and how much difference a mentor can make.[17:18] What you get out of acting as a mentor for someone else.[18:10] Why you should never shy away from asking others for help.[20:39] How your responsibilities change as you become more senior in a business and the ways a coach can help you manage your increased seniority.[22:14] How to know when you’re at a point in your career where an external coach will be of use.[25:26] How to go about selecting a coach that is the right fit for you.[28:36] The best ways to measure success when working with a new coach.[30:50] How Jennifer has managed to increase travel sales even during COVID times.[34:00] What Jennifer wants to work on and improve on in the future.For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/how-to-get-better-at-your-job-and-access-the-help-you-need/Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out all the resources mentioned by our guests on the Change Work Life Resources page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

I love to have business owners in the podcast talk about how they navigate their business throughout the pandemic. It's very refreshing and inspiring to hear how they thrive and grow during a time that most owners are throwing in the towel. Today we are joined by Jennifer Rodriguez who is the owner of Think Holistic Fitness. A semi-private "women only" training facility that will help you achieve your personal goal of improved health, body appearance or physical fitness. Jennifer's journey is simply filled with motivation, so make sure you don't miss out.Make sure you visit her website: www.thinkholisticfitness.comShow notes:[0:00] Intro[2:26] Where and how things started for Jennifer[5:21] Experiencing pain, how the passion for music went away, and rehabilitating herself[10:05] On starting her journey in physical fitness, finding herself and what she really wanted to do[14:20] Who she loves working with[20:15] Jennifer's thoughts on anxiety[24:09] On taking smaller goals and slowly working their way to big wins[26:07] "The scale messes with people"[29:38] Her business during the pandemic [35:16] What is great leadership for Jennifer[39:12] The vision for Think Holistic Fitness[40:47] Where to find Jennifer[41:42] What Jennifer does in a nutshell[43:38] “Don't wait for the perfect time”[44:47] OutroText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com 

My guest on Episode 51 of the Impact Makers podcast is Jennifer Ingram. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Calibrated Lens LLC, where she specializes in helping organizations enhance their performance, productivity, and brand presence by centering equity and inclusion. Through her work at Calibrated Lens, she helps clients facilitate sustainable change to optimize performance, presence, and productivity. Jennifer has previously served as the first Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, which is the sixth largest United Way in the nation, and has also led DE&I  strategies at two nationally ranked academic medical centers - The Mayo Clinic and Henry Ford Health System. She’s passionate about her work, and describes herself as an Equity & Inclusion Evangelist. I think you’ll learn a lot from the fresh perspectives she shares in this episode   Topics Discussed In This Episode:​​   What Jennifer learned by being a member of a Diversity and Inclusion committee back in elementary school, and how those experiences still impact her today. How diversity should be an outcome of our work, instead of the driver of it. Why the head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion should be a member of the executive team, reporting into the CEO. The importance of clarifying how diversity programs have changed as a result of introducing equity into the equation. What does equity look like from a strategic perspective? Where many organizations miss the mark when trying to improve their diversity recruiting efforts. Creative approaches to establishing equity programs in your organization. How we’ve created a false sense of inclusion within organizations, and perpetuated that with diversity and inclusion programs. Is it possible for a white person to be the head of diversity and inclusion? Thoughts on incentivizing DE&I efforts for leaders of organizations.   People & Resources Mentioned In This episode:   Calibrated Lens LLC Jennifer Ingram LinkedIn Navigating Uncertainty and Unrest in 2020 by Jennifer Ingram RESOURCE GUIDE: Exploring Differences, Reducing Harm, Evolving Strategies Mishawn Styles   Connect with Jennifer:   Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/] On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/ On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

APPLY NOW to work with me! https://brookethomas321708.typeform.com/to/cHCppKqW thefaithfreebie.com Join Brooke's mental wellness team: myamareglobal.com/10039/en-US/ Follow Brooke on Social Media https://www.brookethomas.com/ facebook.com/groups/liveoutloudtribe/ instagram.com/liveoutloudbrooke linkedin.com/in/thomasbrooke If your health is failing, and you feel yourself walking down a path of despair and darkness, know that there is another way. A miracle of real healing is possible if you BELIEVE. Listen in as Jennifer Shultz shares her healing journey through breast implant illness, describing how her faith grew in the process! Question Highlights Would you share the story of the health challenges you've walked through the last several years and tell us where you are today? What are the signs of breast implant illness? Is there a way to know you've got BII before you take the implants out? What was it like for you mentally to prepare for having your implants removed? What did you do to prepare yourself for the surgery? And how did your faith grow during that time? Can you speak to what you're doing now to help women with BII? How does your background in fashion inform this work? Tell us about your new Facebook Group, Faith-Based Breast Implant Illness Babes. Tell us about your upcoming summit, Freedom from Fatigue & Brain Fog. Can you give us a fun example of your work on the red carpet? In this episode, you will learn about… Jennifer's successful career producing red carpet events and charity fashion galas How Jennifer turned to God when doctors couldn't find the root cause of her health issues What Jennifer did to stay grounded in peace as she prepared for the surgery to have her breast implants removed How Jennifer has shifted her business to work with women who have breast implant illness Jennifer's insight on embracing a new body shape and using clothes as a tool to build confidence from the inside out Jennifer's commitment to building a community that speaks life into women with BII The experts who will be speaking faith, life and hope at Jennifer's BII summit Show Notes Are you struggling with chronic fatigue or brain fog? If your health is failing, and you feel yourself walking down a path of despair and darkness, know that there is another way. A miracle of real healing is possible if you BELIEVE. Image Consultant and Fashion Stylist Jennifer Shultz built a successful career producing red carpet events and fashion galas for corporations and charity organizations in Southern California. And then her health began to deteriorate. After four years, Jennifer was diagnosed with breast implant illness (BII) and had her implants removed just five months ago. Today, she is helping other women with BII prepare for surgery, love their new bodies post-op, and use fashion to build confidence from the inside out. On this episode of The Live Out Loud Show, Jennifer joins Brooke to share her healing journey, describing how she turned to God when doctors couldn't find the root cause of her health issues. She walks us through the symptoms of BII, sharing what she did to stay grounded in peace as she prepared to have her implants removed. Listen in for Jennifer's insight on embracing a new body shape and learn how to be a part of her new faith-based community speaking life and hope into women with breast implant illness! Connect with Jennifer Shultz Jennifer Shultz Style Jennifer on Instagram Jennifer on Facebook Resources Matthew 19:23-30 Miracles and Healing Made Easy: True Stories of Faith & Healing to Help You Receive Your Miracle by

Think having 500 members will make your gym profitable? It depends on how much each of those members is paying you—and if you have 500 members, chances are they're not paying much. Microgyms don't become profitable by selling discounted services—group training—in bulk. They become profitable by selling high-value services to the right clients and increasing their ARM (average revenue per member). Northglenn Health & Fitness has an ARM of $314 per member—even during COVID. Tune in to learn what owner Jennifer Dawson does to keep that number high.Links:Northglenn Health & FitnessIncite Tax: Profit First for MicrogymsTwo-Brain CoachingFree ToolsTimeline:1:40 – Calculating ARM. 3:18 – The big mistake Jennifer avoided when she opened her gym.5:52 – What Jennifer did to increase her ARM. 8:16 – How goal-review sessions can help you increase revenue.10:21 – Helping, not selling.14:14 – Winning by not making the sale.18:16 – The easy sale is soon lost.21:42 – To increase ARM, you have to build relationships.24:06 – Increasing ARM during COVID.32:37 – How affinity marketing can keep ARM going strong. 34:53 – The disservice you’re probably doing your clients (and how it undercuts your ARM).36:08 – Why you need an annual plan.38:04 – The key to high ARM: Offering multiple services.

Brian Price and Jennifer Gligoric are the founders and CEO/COO of Leafy Legal Services and hosts on Leafy Podcast. This dynamic duo has helped entrepreneurs and real estate investors get started for the last 20+ years individually and together for the past eight years. Both Brian and Jennifer have harrowing backstories. Brian ‘lost his shirt' in the 2008 recession, losing everything and filing bankruptcy before climbing back out and into success. Jennifer found herself homeless as a teenager and managed to put herself through college and become a successful business owner despite the odds. They both attribute their success to a mindset of abundance, and paying it forward is the means to happiness. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Jennifer and Brian first met, and how kindness and respect are integral values for their business Why, regardless of the niche or industry you operate in, running your business like a business and structuring your business entity is a critical step for success Why getting your business entity set up correctly now can save you massive headaches later and protect you from dangerous situations Why the massive amounts of data available for free through the internet can put your business in danger, and why anonymity is important Why the right type of business structure depends on your circumstances, and why asset protection requires more than just insurance Why real estate investors are at greater risk for predatory litigation than other businesses How the outbreak of the global pandemic has impacted Jennifer and Brian's clients, and what advice they have for navigating the crisis How the team at Leafy can help real estate investors protect themselves, and how to get a free copy of their ebook What Jennifer and Brian believe are the first critical steps to take to begin setting up asset protection for your business Why now is the right time to get started protecting yourself, especially during the global pandemic, and why freezing in place is the worst thing you can do Resources: Visit www.smartrealestatecoach.com/leafy to book a free strategy session Visit https://go.leafyassets.com/lls-intro and receive 5% of net sale for everyone who purchases a plan Visit www.leafylegalservices.com and mention this podcast episode to receive a free 1-hour complimentary discovery call Free Asset Protection Basics for Real Estate Investors ebook: https://go.leafyassets.com/ap-ebook1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/leafylegal/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/leafylegal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeafyLegal @LeafyLegal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergligoric/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pricebd/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/leafy-legal-services Additional resources: LIVE Event September 16-18, 2020: www.qlslive.com Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS/ Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC

Jennifer Aliber, Principal at Shepley Bulfinch, a national architecture firm known to challenge convention, pioneer visionary design & collaborate with clients is our guest today on the podcast. In part one of today’s episode, Jennifer shares her thoughts on how hospitals and healthcare systems can be better prepared for future pandemic outbreaks in the United States. Jennifer shares, “I’m pretty sure architects are going to be spending a lot of time over the next two years trying to think about how to protect both patients and staff from pandemics.” In this episode you will get insight into the brain of one of the oldest architecture firms continuing existence in North America, and learn what innovations are on the horizon for hospitals and healthcare systems. Learn more about Jennifer Aliber and Shepley Bulfinch by visiting  https://shepleybulfinch.com/. In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Jennifer Aliber, they discuss: What Jennifer and Shepley Bulfinch were up to in the five years prior to the pandemic and what changed overnight when COVID-19 hit the United States.  How can hospitals and healthcare systems be better prepared for future pandemic outbreaks in the United States? How do we design hospitals in the future, and existing hospitals so we have facilities that allow various types of patients (including those with COVID-19) to get the care they need)? What was Jennifer surprised about in the aftermath of the pandemic and how hospitals have responded? Are hospital clients and partners now more open to making changes than they were prior to pandemic. To what extent do healthcare architects have a moral obligation to educate their clients on the best safety and infectious disease prevention protocols, even if that means it might threaten their relationship with their client in some way. Why Jennifer regrets not bringing the infectious disease control issue to the forefront to her colleagues, prior to the pandemic. What does designing for an infectious world now look like from Jennifer’s seat? Why are virtual office visits on the rise? What inspired and nurtured Jennifer over the years to remain at Shepley Bulfinch? How have hospitals and healthcare facilities evolved over the years Jennifer has been at her firm? Learn about the history of Shepley Bulfinch and how it transitioned from all white men to to a firm that is woman led and women owned. How does Shepley Bulfinch challenge convention? What was unique about the firm’s Dartmouth-Hitchcock health care system and what big design innovation did they apply to the project? This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com. Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/.

#49 - A Leadership Revolution with Jennifer MackinIn today's episode, I interview the CEO of Oliver Group and the author of Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development Revolution which will be published on August 25, 2020. Jennifer Mackin is experienced in problem-solving, creating and growing businesses. We talked a lot about leadership during the pandemic, her book, the type of leader who will succeed during this time, and so much more. So please stay tuned.What I talked about today:[0:37] Introduction[2:26] How Jennifer's leadership came to be?[6:08] What's the ideal way for leaders to learn?[8:40] Are companies aware that they are lacking the right type of leader development?[11:45] What to do if you don't have your boss' engagement in your personal development as a leader?[16:00] What Jennifer attributes to the success of her company[18:49] Her book: why is it important to readers?[20:23] On CEOs and investing in leader development[26:59] Common themes for what a leader's needs[29:50] Survey sent out to CEOs about their leadership during the pandemic[32:10] Leadership and stressful environments[34:27] Communication has and is always a challenge[35:50] The type of leaders who will succeed during this pandemic[37:30] Use this time as an opportunity to reflect, recoup and plan[39:16] How to get Jennifer's book: Leaders Deserve Better: A Leadership Development RevolutionText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com.

In this episode, Jennifer will give you practical tools on how you can maintain your sanity during this great unveiling. The energy has been nonstop and it's a lot to keep up with. You might even feel like you're losing you remind right now. It's all normal, and you're not losing it. But now that we've been deprogrammed, as we talked about in a previous episode, what do we do now? Jennifer's upbringing and how she felt “weird” growing up.  “Many people are invested in the old reality because it's easier to deal with than this new uncomfortableness.” The perspective difference that Jennifer and her husband have with this Great Awakening.  How Jennifer holds multiple points of view and how she offers grace.  The polarizing views that an election year creates.  What Jennifer will put up with and what she will not put up with.  How to develop your personal boundaries.  Her policy of not arguing with anyone on social media.  The boundaries that she has set with her marriage. Why you can get so much clarity with being in nature. The specific reasons that we need to exercise.  Helpful tools: Mozart Effect audios, Rescue Remedy, essential oils, binaural beats, being careful with the information that you take in, tuning into your heart/Source every day. “God has prepared us for this time.” Akashic Records Self-Study: https://www.souljourneys.ca/programs2/akashic-self-study-program/ Enter code: SOUL for $400 off Learn more about Jennifer's monthly channeling membership by emailing: clientcare@souljourneys.ca to receive a monthly discount.

Joining me today is Jennifer Allwood, she is an author, blogger, and podcaster who lives in Kansas City with her husband and four children. She is a speaker and influencer in the Christian space. Her book, Fear is Not The Boss of You is for any woman who has ever been overwhelmed with indecision, paralyzed with fear, or just plain stuck. She is a successful entrepreneur and business coach, who can teach you how to get out of your own way and get on the road to fulfilling the life of your dreams. When she was little, Jennifer would tell people she wanted to write children’s books when she grew up as she loved reading. Although she has never written books for kids, Jennifer has extended her writing to her blog and her new book. Several years ago, she added her love of writing by creating content for social media to boost her business. Next, she was offered to write a book by a publishing company. After much thought, Jennifer decided that her most significant gift would be to tell other women how to get unstuck from their fears. Jennifer also talks about her own fears, including training for a triathlon, her concerns during her book writing, and how she niched-down her book for her audience. She chats about how she decided “how much religion” to put in her book and talks about how she used social media to boost her book sales. Listen in to find why she didn’t shy away from her religious-based niche, why she threw away her entire book with six days to publish, and how creative people think and work. Learn how imposter syndrome sneaks into the life and work of a creative, how to ask another person to endorse or promote your book, and what she would change or do differently when publishing her book. Show Notes [01:36] Jennifer and I talk about our similar painting backgrounds. [03:20] Why Jennifer decided to write her book and  [05:46] Her transition from teaching painting to coaching women on how to market their business. [08:15] Jennifer shares her fears she had during her writing process. [12:37] Why she pursued a faith-based niche for her book. [14:29] The process of creative thinking versus people who are not creative. [16:10] How much religion is “too much” religion when writing a book. [19:47] What Jennifer personally felt as a result of the pandemic affecting her book launch.  [23:30] Social media marketing that worked well for launching Jennifer’s book. [27:13] Jennifer's other recommendations for your book launch. [31:05] Fitting in or not fitting in with the world. [32:32] How Jennifer runs her book club. [34:49] Make your calls to action as simple as possible for people to do. [35:33] Her advice to other women who are working to become authors. Links and Resources Visit Self Publishing School Online SPS Free Training Course Circle of Profit Jennifer’s Book Fear is Not the Boss of You The Jennifer Allwood Show The Inner Circle

Living in the New Normal with Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer Everyone is experiencing drastic changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suddenly, we are forced to do things differently and away from each other. Adapting to these changes can prove to be challenging, and it won't be easy for everyone.   In this episode, Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer share their insights on how to deal with the changes in their household, careers, and daily lives. They also talk about the importance of self-care and how you can do it while adapting to the new normal.   Join us and discover how you can adapt to these changes and integrate new ways of doing things in your routine. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Jennifer and Jason share how they are dealing with the new normal and while trying to maintain work-home balance. Learn the importance of self-care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover ways on how to integrate the new normal in your routine. Resources Nice Guy by Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer Jennifer Miller's website Jason Feifer's Instagram Pessimists Archive Podcast by Jason Feifer com FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Enter your email below and I’ll send it right away! Episode Highlights Life-Changing Events The couple has a 15-month-old baby. Their family is staying with Jason's parents during the pandemic. Their five-year-old son feels lonely during the quarantine. Work From Home Set-Up Jen is used to working at home, where she can get a fair amount of work done even with things happening in the background. On the other hand, Jason is having a hard time getting deep work done, which requires a lot of concentration. Listen to the full episode to understand why the current situation is not conducive for Jason’s work process. The entire household is adjusting to the current set-up. Ability to Adapt During the Lockdown Everyone is capable of adapting; it is a matter of attitude. The lockdown gave Jason the luxury of time to do more fragmented work. Jason is more productive when he works on several small projects. Explaining the Pandemic to the Kids Their five-year-old son is aware of the virus, as well as the danger and precaution needed to stay safe. Their son stopped attending his regular online classes because of the time difference, and the child had a hard time concentrating. Jen and Jason observed changes in their son's behavior because he would break down, feeling lonely and sad. Listen to the episode to learn how Jen consoled her son and assured him he is safe and loved. Parents need to make sure their children are emotionally healthy first, rather than keeping up with their education. How Are You Feeling? Jen takes the situation day by day. It’s essential to be aware that mood swings can be attributed to the pandemic. Jason's stress and confusion come from the inability to work the way he usually does. He conducts a mental reset by de-stressing through chores and listening to podcasts. Activities For Self-Care Jen has four self-care activities. These include cooking, mindlessly watching TV, having a glass of wine every single night, and attending Pilates classes via Zoom. The Pilates classes make Jen feel less lonely and homesick. Having control is a form of self-care. Jason disengages himself from anything connected with the coronavirus. Jason finds a new hobby in ancestry.com, and building a family tree keeps him busy. The New Home-Work Balance Having children at home makes it more challenging to achieve a work-home balance. We are in for a complete reorganization of the relationship of work. Companies would favor work from home set-ups because it is efficient and productive. Work from home set-ups introduces flexibility, which would allow people to maximize their skills and time. Changes in How We Do Things The goal is to fuse the benefits of our situation now and then. Adverse effects due to the pandemic could eventually lead to amazing things. The situation is revealing new experiences and new opportunities. We can find ways to integrate changes into the old way of doing things. What Jennifer and Jason Could Not Live Without During the Pandemic For Jen, it’s being able to see and hug her husband and children. Moreover, as a journalist, Jen values being part of the conversation and being able to report relevant information. Social media reinforces Jason’s value through the conversations he has with people. He is also fortunate to have conversations about new opportunities. Self-care and finding joy in the small things help keep Jen’s spirits up. Our choices and experiences are narrowed in our current situation; you should learn to improve the quality of the things you can have. Jason shares how retail therapy improves his current perspective. How Do You Feel Radically Loved? The couple feels radically loved by Jason’s parents. Jason’s parents welcomed them and have been taking care of their family since the pandemic started. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode “Don't be obsessed with education, be obsessed with just making sure that [your children] are emotionally healthy.”   “I think that we are in for another complete reorganization of the relationship of work… Companies are now letting people work from home, or they're going to discover that remote workforces actually are completely functional, and probably even better.”   “Maybe what we need is the landlords and the banks—it's like a system, right? The people at the top need to stop being so selfish.”   “The thing about history, and especially the introduction of new things, is that one thing rarely ever replaces another—it integrates.”   “The results of terrible things are totally unpredictable, but can lead to amazing things.” About Jennifer and Jason Jennifer Miller is a journalist and author. She teaches writing at Columbia University, and her journalism work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post Magazine, Entrepreneur, among others. You may read her work and contact her through her website.   Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. He is also a writer and the host of the Pessimist Archive Podcast and the Problem Solvers Podcast. You can learn more about Jason through his website and connect with him on Instagram.   Jennifer and Jason are happily married and are parents of two children. They are co-authors of the book Mr. Nice Guy.   This episode is brought to you by NOOM. You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress.  What do you have to lose? Visit noom.com/LOVED to start your trial today. noom.com/LOVED   Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love!   Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved.   Do you want to turn your fear into power? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media.   FREE meditation ebook! Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at RadicallyLoved.com!   Don't forget to send us messages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for listening! To feeling radically loved,   Rosie

#046: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jennifer Allen, founder of Just Elope, a company that specializes in unique, intimate, and creative pop-up weddings and elopements. Jennifer has been building her passion business since 2017 while working full-time, along with being a Certified Women’s Empowerment and Marriage Coach. She is an inspiration for all women who want a healthy, happy marriage and the opportunity to pursue their passions—without having to choose one over the other. Jennifer shares how she and her husband approach money, how they’re financially preparing for her to take Just Elope full-time, and how she makes time for her marriage and motherhood while working her 9 to 5 and running a business. (07:17) Why a creative pop-up wedding and/or elopement is a great option for couples  (09:26) Other businesses Jennifer started and why she’s so drawn to the flexibility and freedom of entrepreneurship  (16:29) How she and her husband have handled conversations about money from the start of their marriage to present  (29:06) What Jennifer does, specifically, as a women’s empowerment and marriage coach and how she checks in with her clients to ensure they’re feeling connected  (37:46) Jennifer’s advice for moms who are wanting to build a business that fits their lifestyle and won't intervene with family time  (45:55) Chelsea’s Top Takeaways  Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at  https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/jennifer Free 200+ Home Business Ideas: https://smartmoneymamas.com/home-biz-ideas/ Thank you to our partner, Policygenius, for helping make this episode possible. Get multiple quotes for high-quality life, homeowners, or disability insurance and find the best rates for your family at https://policygenius.com/smartmoneymamas 

About this episode:· Getting to know Jennifer and what she does for JMU [00:26]· Jennifer’s transition to teaching online during the COVID-19 pandemic [00:41] · New technology that Jennifer has adopted through teaching online [8:42]· How Jennifer’s dialogue class transitioned to online [12:21]· What Jennifer learned from teaching online and how she will incorporate it in future semesters [19:48]· Jennifer’s advice for students about communication [21:51]

Jennifer Henderson, a woman who sets standards In this episode of The Medical sales talk podcast, your host Zadous welcomes Jennifer Henderson as the guest. Highlights from the episode · How Jennifer switched from pharmaceuticals to medical sales. · Jennifer explains How she broke into the industry. · What Jennifer enjoys doing more in her field of job. Jennifer comes from Atlanta, Georgia but she now lives in New York City. Jennifer says that she has always wanted to challenge herself by moving away from home. Asked how she likes the transition from pharmaceuticals to medical sales, she says in pharmaceuticals, there are far more restrictions and you don’t get that patient interaction. She even jokes on how she has been lost in the big city a few times and where she declares that her biggest challenge is commuting. Jennifer says that she never lowered her morale due to the people who always said to her that she wasn’t experienced enough. In fact, she kept following up because success is all about following up. She wanted to text as many names as possible. Jennifer utters that by keeping that same energy made her to eventually land the job. Asked what she really enjoys more when its time to get her products across, she declares that the patients are always important to her because she is able to impact their lives and her job is to make sure that the patients are properly represented. She gives some piece of advice to the sales representatives out there that they should operate with integrity and focus. (you should listen to both ladies by the way, they are fired up and always laughing in the episode) As the episode concludes, Jennifer says that breaking into the industry is all about how you present yourself and operating our lives as a business. Enough said already, it’s time to tune in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/zadous-pollard/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zadous-pollard/support

On the Cultivating the Lovely podcast this week, MacKenzie Koppa talks with Jennifer Fulwiler about her new book Your Blue Flame. Jennifer is a wife, a mother of six, and also stays busy hosting a radio talk show, doing stand-up comedy and writing! Together MacKenzie and Jennifer talk about embracing your amazing gifts to bless those around you. This is an encouraging and fun conversation, so sit back, relax and enjoy! (Amazon affiliate links are used in this content.) Jennifer talks about what a “blue flame” even is and why she wrote this book How the concept of finding your blue flame is a blessing to others Each of us has a gift that we can use to brighten someone else’s day How using your blue flame can free your ego Be willing to take risks and embrace your failures Jennifer talks about what it is like doing stand-up comedy You have this God-given gift, and you have a duty to give it back to the world. Jennifer Fulwiler Your blue flame is not about you, and you have a duty to share it with the world How the Enemy tries to attack when you are using your gifts You weren’t meant to do this alone What Jennifer’s current typical day versus what is a normal day Current Lovelies- Jennifer: watching YouTube makeup tutorials and playing with new looks Resources Mentioned- Books: Your Blue Flame One Beautiful Dream Movies: Office Space Galaxy Quest Podcasts: Starting Greatness Find Jennifer- You can find Jennifer on her website JenniferFulwiler.com. You can also follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Find MacKenzie- You can find MacKenzie Koppa on Instagram, Facebook, and the CTL Facebook Group, of course! Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/CultivatingtheLovely. Thanks to Our Sponsors- Today’s episode of Cultivating the Lovely is sponsored by YogaSleep. Go to YogaSleep.com/LOVELY to get 20% OFF your next order of a sound machine for your family. This episode of Cultivating the Lovely is brought to you by Laurel Springs School. Cultivating the Lovely listeners, register your child today at laurelsprings.com/lovely to have the registration fee waived.

#318 - Avoiding Breakups And Divorce with Jennifer HurvitzIt’s another exciting AND special episode of The Hyper Conscious Podcast. As always, we offer only the best discussions that are specific to our listeners’ needs. Today we are joined by Jennifer Hurvitz, a certified divorce specialist, a best-seller author, and a public speaker. She is also an expert in relationships and sexuality, so there’s a whole lot of things to talk about, and we’ve managed to jam-pack this episode just for you. So go ahead and check it out!Here are the key takeaways:A quick guest intro [1:14]Piece of advice: “If you can stay married and do the work, you should…” [2:30]Common causes of divorce [6:30]Facebook and divorce (hint: increased divorce rate) [7:25]Growing together or growing apart? [11:30]Learning from relationship mistakes [18:50]The importance of reciprocal effort [24:44]What Jennifer would like to accomplish [31:39]What’s one thing that has never changed for Jennifer [33:10]Make sure to pay our guest a visit at https://jenniferhurvitz.com/.FEEL FREE to reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram or via email Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=enAlan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=enLinkedIn:Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/Emails:Kevin@thehyperconsciouspodcast.comAlan@thehyperconsciouspodcast.com

“Don’t worry about lines and wrinkles; those were earned. We’re lucky to have them.”How Jennifer started her business during a transition in her modeling career (1:50)Jennifer’s advice for staying married for over 20 years (4:00)Where a sparkle later in life comes from (5:21)Her husband’s advice on how to handle struggles (10:55)How to change the pattern in your family for the better (12:35)Why Jennifer felt relieved after turning 50 (14:43)How Jennifer has taught her daughters to be kind and empathetic (17:53)What Jennifer has learned from the women she has sold beauty products to (19:52)How Jennifer’s modeling career affected her self-image (23:35)What Jennifer is excited about creating in this chapter of her life (27:13)The value of staying connected to your female friends (34:20)Jennifer’s super power (37:10)What Jennifer loves about being a mom to daughters (39:45)How Jennifer managed expectations being married to a movie star (49:32)What it means to Jennifer to own her throne (54:50)Links mentioned in this episode:Serious SkincareMiraval SpaWatch the full interview on YouTubeFollow JenniferFollow Own Your Throne

Today’s guest has created the most genius business that every single woman needs. Jennifer Mackey-Mary, is a wardrobe stylist who helps women create easy, stylish wardrobes with her seasonal capsule guides. I oohed and ahhed about them so much, that I received the Fall one and IT IS TO DIE FOR. You will want to run to her site and snag her yearly membership stat. It has made me feel so amazing about what I’m wearing and gave me a clear focus of what to pick up when I’m shopping. Now, onto the episode. She has this seasonal digital product that she sells quarterly, and she runs a community and a podcast year-round. Her main question was how to grow what she’s doing better, using some of the strategies she’s already doing, and maybe to try something new.    Jennifer and I chat about why you should focus on the platforms you show up best on (instead of trying to put your hands in every basket), the importance of repurposing content that you’ve already created and how Jennifer navigates her email list when prepping for launches.   We talk about her opt-in strategies, what marketing strategies and platforms are working for her and what’s not, how she has built a community in her Facebook group and why you need to show people the human side of your business.   We talk about: What Jennifer does as a wardrobe stylist  Why Jennifer moved her business online after moving across the country Jennifer’s business model and how she works with clients How clients find Jennifer online and the top platforms she uses for marketing Knowing that social media isn’t always in our control  Jennifer’s opt-in strategy  The hardest part of social media for Jennifer  Why you should repurpose content you’ve already created Not putting pressure on yourself to do all of the things  The process behind Jennifer’s affiliate program  What Jennifer does leading up to a launch Getting people to commit during busy seasons Building a community through her capsules Why there aren’t any clothing deals on Black Friday How Jennifer manages her email list and why she invested in a nurture sequence Sharing value and stories to your email list to draw people into the human side of your business   About Jennifer Mackey-Mary: Jennifer Mackey-Mary is a wardrobe stylist who’s on a mission to make style simple for women at every stage. Over the last 19 years, she’s helped thousands of women ditch their "closets full of nothing to wear" and create easy, stylish wardrobes. Jennifer is passionate about raising confident daughters, watching historical dramas on PBS, and getting every woman in America in a better bra.   Connect with Jennifer: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Capsule Wardrobe Guide | Everyday Style School Podcast | Everyday Style Lounge FB Group | Mini Capsule Wardrobe Guide   Quotes: "I love style as a problem solver. I am not actually obsessed with clothes, I am obsessed with what clothes do for women." - Jennifer Mackey-Mary   "In this age of the world going casual, we're cheating ourselves out of the mindset shift that happens when we get dressed with intention." - Jennifer Mackey-Mary   "Women need to give themselves a break if they're not good at this - just pay someone who is." - Jennifer Mackey-Mary   "I sell best when people connect to me." - Jennifer Mackey-Mary   "I'd rather you do something really really really well and blow it out of the water than just doing everything else okay." - Mallory Schlabach   About Marketing Magic: The Marketing Magic podcast is where women entrepreneurs trying to do all the things come to get inspiration, business strategy, and on-air coaching on how to get their business noticed and growing. If you have a business that people need to know about in order for it to grow, you’re in the right place. This is the place to uncomplicate your marketing. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and leave a review! Join the conversation of other unapologetically successful women in her Facebook community, The #girlboss Club.

This week we welcome Jennifer Nanni, owner of Rittenhouse Home in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Jennifer talks about how her hobby in design and a naturally great eye for spaces turned into a sought after business with critical acclaim in Luxury Interior Design. Jennifer talks about the kitchen being the hub and heart of a home, what trends she is seeing in kitchens and living rooms currently, and designing for aesthetic meeting the needs of form and function. Jennifer shares her personal design loves, what finishes and materials she is using heavily now, and how she manages to have a white living room sofa with five children. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Trials regarding some expensive drawer upgrades, and squirrels vs. a cutting garden. Triumphs of gaining a whole new wardrobe when you Marie Kondo it up, pleated shower curtains, and what cayenne pepper has to do with a successful bird feeder. Jennifer’s business started as a hobby and she was always a purveyor of beautiful things with an eye for design. Jennifer is Italian, and she feels the heart of every home is in the kitchen. She discusses what she loves about electronics in kitchens, and how they help us become better cooks. More about the use of gold finish in kitchens, and how it can go with our existing brass and metal. How we can glam up a kitchen using seating, hardware, lighting, and certain backsplashes. Ways we can carry the glam from our kitchen to a living room using subtle accents and shine. Not everything needs to be matchy-matchy, and Jennifer is a big proponent of integrating personal style instead of transient trends. What Jennifer’s personal kitchen looks like, and how she created it to function for her children ranging from 3 to 14 years old. The “magic” fabrics that have us not worrying too much about our rugs and sofas. Why rug pads in the nursery are a great idea. How Jennifer takes risks with her design, including creative closet solutions, tile, and colors. More about Jennifer’s showroom, and how it showcases how she can work in different mediums but still tie in a beautiful space together. What wattage is best for different lights, and what brightness we use in the bedroom. Walk-in showers are awesome, but we are still loving a tub in the home as well! Mentioned In This Episode: Ikea Hackers Renee’s Garden Rittenhouse Home Jennifer Nanni’s Instagram Dacor Victoria + Albert Lauren Liess Emily Henderson Decorating Dilemma We love how vibrant your teal is! Check out Benjamin Moore Classic or Nimbus Gray. They will be in the same color tone as your teal. _________________ You can do one lamp on each nightstand, and a taller one on the dresser. Another option would be to get the remote so you can turn on all the lights as soon as you walk in. Add some surfaces in the room, and fill them with some lamps and light and you will be in a great position!  

Trying to figure out what to do with your littles?  In this episode, Jennifer Howell-Stephens, Ph.D turned homeschooling mom of 5 year old twins, shares her experience with homeschooling her little ones.  Jennifer is also a homesteader and founder of Sweet Peas 'n Carrots Homestead and a homeschooling Forest School that helps expose African American children to the beauty and wonder of nature and science.  This episode is chock full of great information for moms trying to figure out how to homeschool very young children while keeping the joy and curiosity of early childhood intact.   3:00 How Jennifer overcame her husband's objections to homeschooling 8:30 What Jennifer did with her 3 year olds 14:00 The importance of playing outside 22:00 What Jennifer did with her 4 year olds 31:00 About Jennifer's Forest School 37:00 Jennifer's Homesteading Classes at The Little Learning Farm 38:30 What Jennifer is doing with her 5 year olds 47:00 Scheduling the school day and week 57:00 Jennifer's plans for her 6 years olds   Discussed in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeasncarrotshomestead https://www.Squiltmusic.com   Join my Facebook group, https://facebook.com/groups/howtostarthomeschooling, to see videos, ask questions and join the conversation real time. You can follow me here: https://judysarden.com/homeschool https://instagram.com/judysardenspeaker https://youtube.com/judysarden  

Hello Well Women! This week on The Well Women Show, I interview Jennifer Brown, the founder, president, and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting and the host of The Will to Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. Her new book is called How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. On the show today, we talk about: • How to be a diverse and inclusive leader at the workplace • What Jennifer's new book is bringing to the workplace. • and How to bring inclusion and diversity, both visible and invisible to communities You can buy Jennifer’s books https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Brown/e/B01MSOZWO6 (here.) You can find all the info and links mentioned today at http://www.wellwomanlife.com/175show (www.wellwomanlife.com/175show) You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at http://wellwomanlife.com/facebook (wellwomanlife.com/facebook) Whether you're just starting your journey or you've been on it for months or even years, the Well Woman Jumpstart is a great place to begin. Jumpstart your Well Woman Life at http://wellwomanlife.com/jumpstart (wellwomanlife.com/jumpstart) The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque   https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwellwomanlife.com%2F175show%2F&linkname=175%20Inclusive%20Leadership%20with%20Jennifer%20Brown ()https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwellwomanlife.com%2F175show%2F&linkname=175%20Inclusive%20Leadership%20with%20Jennifer%20Brown ()https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwellwomanlife.com%2F175show%2F&title=175%20Inclusive%20Leadership%20with%20Jennifer%20Brown () The post https://wellwomanlife.com/175show/ (175 Inclusive Leadership with Jennifer Brown) appeared first on https://wellwomanlife.com (Well Woman Life). Support this podcast

From being a 12-year-old fatherless child, To owning ‘’Here’s how’’, the glamorous bar in downtown Oakland. Jen shares the story of her life with us. She tells about her highs and lows and everything in between. Her childhood, her baby steps towards craftsmanship, and her extraordinary success story, everything feels like a movie script when written down.   After the death of her father, Jen rebelled against education. She stopped studying, despite her advanced placement, which consequently led to poor grades.   It was her history teacher who recognized her faltering potential.   One day, Jen’s history teacher took her to lunch. As Jen sat with her books and copies, ready to get a typical ‘’ motivation session’’ from her teacher, she was shocked when nothing of that sort happened. Her teacher treated 14-year-old Jen like an adult. She asked Jen about her life, how’s everything going and had a very cathartic conversation with Jen. They didn’t talk about homework, she didn’t bring up anything related to class or Jen’s poor grades. She basically showed up for Jen in a way that no other adult was. All she got previously were lectures from her teachers about how important it is to study and do well in life. But they could never really convince her. It was a pivotal moment that changed Jen's relationship with education and history forever and the trajectory of her life.   Jen still doesn’t like history but what it did to her was, it made ‘’cocktail history’’ relevant to her.   She finds it weird how she remembers so much cocktail history.   Creativity was ALWAYS ingrained in her. She looked for challenges from a very young age. When it was very normal for kids of her age to buy candies, she used to MAKE them herself. Not because of any other reason, but for the sheer pleasure of being able to make something. She used to make a lot of candies when she was young.   Imagine a small kid, 12 years old, going to the drugstore to buy glycerine for making salt water taffy. Making cocktails, developing bars conceptually, making furniture, making candy, making syrup, all of it fills the same CREATIVE NEED. Making anything creative keeps her happy. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it’s creative and has a purpose, it feeds her needs.   Coming back to her knowledge of cocktail history, she explains how Lachlan Rose, a man in the mid-nineteenth century used sulfur to create a non-alcoholic citrus juice to protect the British Royal Navy from scurvy while also providing refreshments. This is why modern-day lime has a kind of funkiness to it.   Lachlan Rose’s creation gave birth to preserved lime. Bottled lime juice isn't supposed to ‘’taste fresh’’. This is exactly why when you go to a bar and ask for a gimlet, what you're going to get is a gin akori. It's gin fresh lime juice and simple syrup. An absolutely delicious drink.   But that's not a gimlet, says Jen. Gimlet is made with a kind of cooked lime flavor and from the oils of the lime peels. The drink is royal. Jen’s team uses Navy strength gin. They use limes, lime zest, lime juice,  and lime sugar. They combine it in a couple of different ways and then they filter it. It takes a couple of days to get the combination to separate.   It’s a slow, tedious process.   They don’t use any advanced equipment. Jen’s team just runs it through coffee filters, takes the time that’s needed and then puts them in bottles.   And when you order a gimlet from Here’s how, they stir the bottled drink down to 25 degrees. Specifically because that drink doesn't have any added water due to the way they batch it out so it needs extra dilution. It's strong, it's sweet, and it's rich in the bottle.   As you can guess by now, Jennifer is not secretive about her recipes and cooking processes.   In fact, Jen offers to write down her recipes for you, if you want them from her!   ‘’Why?’’ You may ask. A good chef never gives away his secret recipes, a magician never reveals his secrets, then why does Jen give her recipes away so altruistically?   The answer is simple. To Jennifer, the magic of bartending is not in the recipes, not in the cocktails only. Jen believes that the magic of bartending is in the hospitality, the service that she and her team provides. Helping people have a good time, giving away recipes to people so that the customers always get something extra from her bar, that’s what she finds happiness in.   The respect that Jen has for the bartending industry goes beyond just good drinks.   Jen believes wholeheartedly that making good drinks isn’t that hard. She can sit and come up with interesting things to put together. She can step behind the bar and make a couple of versions of the drink, tweak the proportions and VOILA! It’s that easy for her. She doesn’t find it THAT interesting. The gimlet that you can get from Here’s how, is only made of three ingredients and it’s one of the best drinks that Jen has ever produced.   Jen has always been this creative. When she first started ‘’small-hand foods’’, she also taught woodwork at the crucible. In her words, you can’t buy lumber for how much it would cost you to buy a Finnish table at Ikea.  It always costs more to make a piece of furniture for yourself. But it gives Jennifer peace.    Jennifer tends to make big things. This one time, she got annoyed by her pillows falling off from her bed. So, she built a headboard! She was also a cabinet maker for a good period of time.    Jen is very detail oriented. She keeps emphasising on the fact that bartending is not only about remembering cocktail recipes. You need to draw a mental map. You need to know what needs to be done next.   How is she different from other bar owners? She takes in green people and nurtures them to become amazing at what they do. She never lets any of her workers do something that she’d never do.   She started off pretty slowly. When she first started making orgeat, she’d get whiskey bottles in return!   She gathered vast knowledge about this industry by reading books and researching online. Jen can also be termed as a bibliophile. The number of bookshelves in her house keeps  increasing very frequently.   She’s a learner. She knows all about the chemistry that works behind the scenes of syrup and cocktail making. Jen has a decent amount of knowledge which helps her know what ingredients to use, what the proportions should be, how to mix them and whatnot!   Jen did not have to wait for long to find her passion. Once she gathered enough knowledge, researched enough about cocktails, and combined these with her memory of all the historical cocktail tales, she knew that it was the right industry for her to step in.   It happened two years after she started small-hand foods. She just made a decision and hung on to it.   You’re never going to know if your decision is the right decision.   Jennifer knew she had a passion for making things. She wasn’t sure if it was the right thing to do. But she did it anyway. Only because it gave her happiness.  She went to CCA (California College of the Arts). As she was going through the furniture program there, she realized how important it was to keep her audience’s preferences in mind. She learned the idea of ‘’concept’’. She took away something very important from her course there. If an artist or a sculptor decides to make a piece of art or furniture or painting, he needs to think about what his audience will feel when they interact with his piece.   If your audience doesn’t feel the way you want them to feel, then you have failed at your job as an artist.   This is how commerce comes into play with art. There’s a lot of people who hate this idea. People say that their art is all about themselves and they don’t need their work to be loved by others. But that’s just pure B.S. Jen says that if you want someone to pay you for your work, then you have to take that ‘’someone’’ into consideration. He needs to be fed what he wants. That does not make your work artless, neither does it make the art corrupt. It just means that you, as an artist, are having a relationship with the person who is giving you money for your art.   People who make art just for themselves are just jerking off. The best art considers its audience.   This is how Jennifer approaches her business, her bar. She doesn’t think about how she wants to make a drink or how she wants her place to look. The primary concern in her head is always about her audience. How are the guests going to interact with her bar or her drinks? How are they going to interact with Jen if she’s hand curving ice? These are the things that go through Jen’s mind whenever she thinks of approaching something.   When you step into ‘’Here’s how’’, you can literally see everything that’s happening behind the scenes, starting from cutting the ice, to making the drink. Jen wants you to witness all the magic that’s happening.   She wants her audience to feel like a part of her family.   She doesn’t like the approach that most of the bars have nowadays towards their guests. Bartenders tend to think of their drinks as the main attraction. But, in reality, that’s not the thing.   People go to bars for the experience.   But that doesn’t mean that you can’t make good drinks.   This is another thing she learned from CCA. California College of the Arts was formerly known as California College of Arts and Crafts. They changed the name to CCA while she was already studying there. When the college dropped the word ‘’Crafts’’ from their name, it gave rise to a lot of debate. Mainly because, it had been there for so long and the people in and around the Oakland campus were so good at crafts. The Oakland campus mainly featured all the crafty things like sculpture, textile, and printmaking. The problem with the word craft was that by that point it couldn’t get away from its connotations. It was like this very solitary thing that had to do with the maker and not about the receiver, not about the audience.   The ‘’craft’’ was already implied. People were being taught about long grain to long grain gluing surface. But the connotations to ‘’craft’’ wasn’t necessary.   The same thing applies in the bartending industry. In the case of bars, you’re obviously going to make good drinks, that’s implied. There’s plenty of knowledge out there on how to make good drinks. You need to step up and do something that makes your guests feel good about coming to your bar. This is what Jennifer took away from this incident.   You need to know that people have different taste pallets and different needs. You need to train yourself enough to make sure that your drinks are balanced, says Jen.   Jen always makes sure that she knows who on her staff is a supertaster, a normaltaster or an undertaster. She is nowhere near being judgemental. Jen does this just to create a sense of understanding within her team.   Jennifer is a supertaster herself. 10 different versions of martinis with different proportions of gins and vermouths sounds fascinating to her. But, that’s not a cocktail for everyone. And it’s very normal. Just because she likes it herself, doesn’t mean others will love it too.   Different people, different opinions (and taste pallets!)   For Jennifer, that’s the difference between her being a solitary artist and a conceptual artist. Jennifer is a conceptual artist. She takes her audience into account.   This is what she enjoys. To her, this is the magic of the bartending industry. Interacting with guests, keeping them happy, the comradery amongst co-workers- this what the bartending industry is supposed to be.   As a bartender, the rule of thumb is to make good drinks. Of course you’re supposed to make good drinks! That’s like the first brick of the platform. You’re not even supposed to open up a bar without crafting good drinks. Yet, many bars think this is what the whole game is about.   They couldn’t be more wrong. This industry is about crafting people’s experiences. Making good drinks is just the first step. Once you have your drinks ready, you need to be entertaining. You need to give your audience a purpose, an incentive to keep coming to your bar over and over again.   Personality and Persona can overcome a lot of things. Jen wishes that more people paid more attention to the experience of the guests, and not their experience as bartenders.   What brings people back is good service mixed along with good food.   Jennifer brings in green people to work for her. She teaches what it really means to be a great bartender. Her way of teaching is very simple and easy going. She says that she always used flashcards to remember drink recipes, but she also understands that flashcards don’t always work for everyone. She figures out a way to make her staff function properly within their own comfort zone.   What’s important for Jennifer is that her workers know how to make the drinks, And that they are really nice while making them. Other than that, she is ALSO in a book club with some of her staff.   Jen owns a syrup company. Consequently, she has been tapped to make non-alcoholic drinks for a lot of events. She has written a lot of mocktail chapters and articles for different books and publications.  Fun fact- Jennifer doesn’t drink much.    Not that she doesn’t drink at all. It’s just not a daily activity of hers. When she drinks, she either goes for tequila or wine.    Jennifer believes that one does not have to drink to have an enjoyable experience in a bar.  Jennifer talks at and goes to a lot of seminars. She has to deal with different audience every now and then.  When she goes to seminars that are for the bartending industry, she has to go with one approach. On the other hand, when she goes to seminars that are for home enthusiasts, she has to keep a different approach.    In seminars, she talks about real deep profitability spreadsheets, conceptual development, empirical dilution, ecology. She always meets people who ask for a conversation with her.  Naturally, it’s mostly women who want to know more from Jen and she’s also more inclined towards women. She wants to help people in every way she can.   Although it was never the intention, Jen ends up being many green people’s mentor. She feels like anyone can do what she’s doing. But she knows that women look at her as being a very successful and ideal woman in a male dominated field. She has made things easier for up and coming young women in this industry.  What Jennifer finds hard to accept is the bartending industry being insular. For four years, Jennifer was the only female night bartender.    People say that they’re just hiring the best applicant, doesn’t matter if it’s male or female. Jennifer disagrees with this and she feels like these people are having a very narrow definition of what best means. And there's a lot of things that are awesome about people who aren't like these sexist and racist bunch that affect their customer base in ways that they don't even know.   One of Jennifer’s friends who runs a bar did not realize how white her customer base was until she hired a black bar manager. She immediately noticed diverse her customer base turned into. How good it felt to have people of all castes and creeds in her bar.  All in all, Jennifer is an amazing employer, an altruistic bartender, and an innovative soul. She loves challenges. She loves helping her staff and being friendly with them. But most importantly, She loves and enjoys doing what she does.       If you’re in the Oakland area across the Fox Theater, you MUST stop by and pay a visit to ‘’Here’s how’’ and watch the magic happen right in front of your eyes. She has a totally open backspace where you can see them using centrifuges, cutting ice, and making these amazing drinks for you! If you’re interested in the bartending industry or if you’re wondering how Jennifer is living the life that almost EVERYONE wants to live, then -   HIT PLAY!     And hear all about her crazy journey!

On this month’s theme of adventure, we’ll be taking a look at lifestyles! Specifically, following your intuition — you know, that little voice inside your head telling you what you probably should do, but you don’t entirely know whether to trust it or not. It’s important to remember that adventure can mean traveling and going on these incredible trips… but it also can happen between your own two ears.   Our guest today (and good friend), Jennifer Pastiloff, has definitely followed this little voice of hers! She travels the world, guiding people through her unique hybrid of yoga-related movement, helping them manifest their dreams and embrace their imperfections! When she’s not traveling the world, she’s spending time with her husband and son, in their home in Los Angeles. She has also started a really cool Instagram called, @NoBullshitMotherhood, all about raw parenting and the honest-to-god sh*t show it can sometimes be. And her recently published book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, shares the story of her life and how she grew into the exuberant woman she was meant to be all along by battling the demons within and winning.   Today you’re in for a real treat with Jennifer! We talk about so many different aspects — from pain and shadows to growth and change. The many turns in her life have been incredibly unexpected, but also incredibly profound and valuable. She shares about all that life has thrown at her, how she has adapted to the unexpected, how her career has developed and unfolded, and how to pay attention to the good sh*t and appreciate your wins.   In this conversation, we love how she paralleled the way that we are vulnerable in our relationship with how she is vulnerable in her own struggles with her anxiety, depression, and hearing loss. We hope you listen to today’s episode and ask yourself the same questions she asked herself in her biggest times of growth: In what ways are you blocking yourself from opportunity and growth? And what are the things that can actually make you really happy even if they don’t fit the regular script that society hands us?   Topics Discussed: [:35] About today’s episode with our good friend, Jennifer Pastiloff. [:58] Sharing our review of the week! [1:59] Sophie shares a topical quote on this topic. [5:00] More about today’s guest, Jennifer Pastiloff. [8:35] What adventure is — especially in today’s episode. [10:52] Sophie shares another quote that reminds us of Jennifer. [12:40] Today’s conversation of the podcast. [14:14] Jennifer talks about her first unexpected moment: having a child later in life. [18:00] Jennifer speaks about her journey to getting to the point where she was building her career at 35. [21:20] Before finding her career, Jennifer reflects on the programming that prevented her from changing her life. [27:57] What Jennifer discovered when she became a yoga teacher. [30:40] When did Jennifer begin to take yoga beyond the asana practice into ‘manifestation yoga’? [38:00] Jennifer’s experience with having a child later in life. [44:09] The importance of flexibility in your life and adventures! [50:46] How Jennifer is similarly aligned with our mission of radical transparency. [52:42] Why we’re all kind of assholes sometimes! [56:37] Pay attention to the good sh*t and appreciate your wins. [59:04] What has been Jennifer’s proudest moment? [1:02:57] What has been the best advice Jennifer has ever received? [1:03:30] What has been one of Jennifer’s most difficult moments to-date? [1:05:11] When Jennifer is anxious or depressed, what self-care tools does she use? [1:09:07] What ignites Jennifer?   Mentioned in this Episode: Jennifer Pastiloff @NoBullshitMotherhood on Instagram “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.” — Kurt Vonnegut Timequake, by Kurt Vonnegut On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard, by Jennifer Pastiloff “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver Wayne Dyer Suze Orman Bruce Lipton Shape House   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

I’m so excited to bring you this interview with a dog harness designer based in Paris, France. Her lifelong passion for dogs and history with some unique rescues inspires the collection that’s all handmade in Germany with 100% vegan materials. I think you’ll be so inspired by the passion she has for dogs and how that translates into a really unique and fun product. (00:00) Intro (00:29) Introducing Jennifer Schwientek(02:11) How Jennifer was inspired and started PetitVoyou(05:12) What Jennifer’s dog Santana was a part of her process(14:56) How she came up with the different styles and types(17:33) How she got the word out in only 2 years(19:50) Where PetitVoyou is being carried(22:56) Hear about Jennifer’s two current puppies(28:31) Where to find Jennifer Schwientek The rest of the shownotes are at wearwagrepeat.com/podcast.

Who is Jennifer Vally: Jennifer is an Aries and TV writer and comic from Los Angeles. Always looking to try new things.     Facebook - JenniferVally  Twitter - @jennifervally Instagram - @jenvally Favorite Career Highlight: Writing for a Barack Obama impersonator and angering the crowd at the Republican Convention so much he got booted from the stage. That move got my jokes published in every country in the world. What Jennifer learned about Margaret: I loved that Margaret Sanger risked her own life and comfort to give women of all walks of life the right to control their own bodies through birth control. Who is Margaret Sanger: An Sanger populariAmerican birth control activist, sex educator, writer, and nurse. zed the term "birth control", opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, and established organizations that eventually evolved into the Planned Parenthood. Special Episode moments: I have known Jennifer for over 20 years, we started as standups together, we met auditioning for regular spots at a comedy club in Encino, CA. We have passed through each other lives for years and it's always a blast to work together.   Please Donate to Planned Parenthood here!

In today's episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Ford Berry who is a professional organizer and author, and now the leader of a brand new conference called Created Order. I'm chatting with her about the direction her organizing business has gone, how she has incorporated her faith into her message, and what's coming next.   (00:00) - Introduction to this episode(00:57) - Introduction to guest, Jennifer Ford Berry (04:02) - Why we are working so hard to maintain things that don’t make us happy (05:58) - Jennifer’s new big idea (13:31) - What Jennifer’s vision is to create order community (15:23) - How to create accountability (21:00) - The details about this year’s conference or next year’s waitlist (25:02) - Some inspiration from Jennifer (32:40) - Where to find Jennifer Ford Berry   The rest of the show notes can be found at proorganizerstudio.com/blog/faith-and-business

In this episode, I am joined by author and professional organizer, Jennifer Ford Berry. She's going to share her story and all kinds of tips on getting published as a professional organizer and what authoring books has done for her business. This is a super interesting interview, so I hope you enjoy!   (00:00) - Introduction to this episode(00:53) - Introduction to guest, Jennifer Ford Berry (05:53) - How Jennifer’s first book was born (08:51) - How Jennifer took the leap of faith and balanced family and business (11:07) - What Jennifer attributes the most growth happening for her business (15:12) - Insights on how the book helped Jennifer gain credibility (17:39) - What advice Jennifer has for building your professional organizing empire (19:30) - What Jennifer’s next ideas and plans are for her business (27:05) - The underlying reason your clients are unorganized (33:29) - Hear Jennifer’s why for her professional organization business (37:47) - Where to find Jennifer Ford Berry   The rest of the show notes can be found at proorganizerstudio.com/blog/podcast-episode-4

Tell the Phoenix Fox, Tell the Tortoise Fruit by Cynthia So   On the day Sunae turned nine years old, there was no joyful feast. A monster burst from the sea that night and ate five people. The Mirayans gathered upon the shore to watch this, as they did every Appeasement. Sunae’s mother covered Sunae’s eyes, but Sunae still heard the screams. The crunch of brittle bone between teeth. The wet gulp of gluttonous throats. Sunae prayed to the Goddess that the warrior Yomue might rise from the dead and defeat the monster yet again. No warrior came, but a hand grasped Sunae’s and squeezed. A hand as small as her own. When it was over, Sunae’s mother murmured, “Now we will be safe for another ten years.” She removed her hands from Sunae’s eyes, and Sunae flinched from the gore before her. The older children always said that this was why Miraya’s beaches were pink, but she hadn’t been convinced until she saw the sands now drenched with fresh blood. Dark red on dusk pink. Full transcript after the cut:     Hello! Welcome to GlitterShip episode 66 for March 5, 2019. This is your host Keffy, and I'm super excited to share this story with you. Today we have a GlitterShip original, "Tell the Phoenix Fox, Tell the Tortoise Fruit" by Cynthia So and a poem by Chanter, "The Lamentations of Old Money." This episode is part of the newest GlitterShip issue, which was just released and... is very late. The "Summer 2018" issue of GlitterShip is available for purchase at glittership.com/buy and on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and now Gumroad! If you're one of our Patreon supporters, you should have access to the new issue waiting for you when you log in. For everyone else, it's $2.99, and all of our back issues are $1.49. GlitterShip is also a part of the Audible Trial Program. This means that just by listening to GlitterShip, you are eligible for a free 30 day membership on Audible and a free audiobook to keep. If you'er looking for an excellent book of short queer stories to listen to, you should check out Bitter Waters by Chaz Brenchley. This book is full of speculative fiction featuring gay men and was awarded the Lambda Award for best LGBT speculative fiction. To download Bitter Waters for free today, go to www.audibletrial.com/glittership -- or choose another book if you're in the mood for something else. Up first, our poem:   Chanter is a proud Wisconsinite who took flight (alas, not literally) from her originating small town, headed for the big city’s more accepting climes and never looked back.  She’s proudly asexual, demisensual, and some flavor of bi- or panromantic that’s as yet proving difficult to define.  She’s also brand squeaky new (emphasis, occasionally, on squeaky) to official publication.  Besides holding down a day job, she’s an active shortwave radio DXer and ham operator, as well as a crowdfunded author currently based mainly on Dreamwidth.       The Lamentations of Old Money by Chanter   Jennifer doesn’t want a white dress. She doesn’t want a church,an altar, a tangle of coast-grown flowers,sisters in matching silk, trained doves, stained glass,twenty overlaid colognes and splintering sunlight,rehearsed organ music andrecorded pop shorthand warbling through weak speakers,biting April breezes, overthought hair and makeup,snow in hardwood aisles. Jennifer doesn’t want a wild time. She doesn’t want hips around shoulders, tools and toys,filthy supplications and hot breath ideas,hours between bedsheets, sticky aftermaths,bruises as tawdry mementos in hard to reach places,hands and mouths, teeth and tongues and fluids,too many entrances,the junctions of legs and legs and legs. Jennifer doesn’t want hard edges. Not for her, leashes, spike heels and bad girl pretense.not for her, the bite of too-demanding fingertipsgrinding at her biceps,cold and bruising at her cheeks,clamped into the flesh of her wrists.Not for her, orders with teeth both behind and in them,whipcracks in voice and deed.Not for her, daddy’s little anything, mommy’s little anything,a schoolgirl’s life, a paddle’s life,princess, flower, whore.Not for her, latex and custom-made chains,iron protocol and a child’s tear-stung punishments,revoked names and Halloween’s expected trappings. Not for her, anonymity.Not for her, all of the spiceand none of the wine to mull with it. What Jennifer wants? Fits on a two-sided coin. One side: Jennifer wants nights asleep in a hayloft, clothes on,with siblings in arms—and black coffee,and cotton-coarse humor, and blood—to her left and right. Jennifer wants a uniform,wants honest lamplight with a wick beneath it,wants a hundred songs and a hand-tuned fiddle,a guitar played at a campfire,laces and burlap, branches and homespun wool,antique language, tactile camaraderie,respected rank and unresented ceremony,world-spanning care so personal it can’t be feigned,so simultaneously subtle and frank that it confuses,so elegant it’s genuine,so casual it’s ancient.“To be fair, that one does drive me utterly mad of an afternoon butGod be good, dear fellow, why wouldn’t I?” Jennifer wants a certain amount of ignored anachronism,wants a world where ‘dear fellow’as affectionate genderless address is just fine,where ‘she’s a good man to have beside you in a fight’is perfectly acceptable wording,but where the phrase ‘man up’ is both soundly off limitsand considered decades or centuries distant, depending;a world where, at the end of the day,it’s quietly acknowledged and otherwise near-forgottenthat oh yes, that one there, she’s a girl.As in woman.As in, see also, dame. Noun.Example I: To go to work for the war efforton the road under cover of darkness,on the air for the BBC,or on the battlefield firing decisive cannon blast volleyslike a real dame. Example II:I’m a girl, and mostly,I prefer other dames to fellas. Mostly.But when I don’t, I kinda have a type? Ahem!” Somewhere, a coin is balancing on its edge. And the flip side: Jennifer wants to write a hundred stories and bind them in hard covers,wants modern skirts to her ankles,comfortable jeans and blue corduroy coat sleeves,wants city streets, steel toes and long hair,near-distant clocktower bells,silver jewelry bought by her own hand, in her own name,a rocking chair made to last for decades,a damn fine radio setup,the solid strength of a wooden door at her backafter she and she - he and she - they and sheafter they’ve crashed through itand, fully clothed, battered it closed behind them. Both sides: Jennifer wants her wrists pressed flat against that wooden door,all benevolent force, all warmth,all welcome gravity, all burgeoning life in orbit,all the steady strength of a starin symbiosis with a planet.Jennifer wants voices and voices and voices,innocent details and muscle-melting,breath-stealing turns of phrase,sound serving as light serving aslodestone to the iron in every millimeter of herexcept, except, for a bare and unbared few. One side: Jennifer wants the wind at her back,a message, a mission, a reason and a warning,miles and miles and miles rolled outunder a sky filled with leaden stars,a purpose and a signal, a gesture,an anticipation of commandthat tenses her like a bowstringbefore—wait, wait, wait for it—rush for it— “Fire!” Both sides: Jennifer wants to be eager,to be teeming under her skin with silver,wants a reason and a cause and a leader who’sfallible by self-description, near-matchless by others’ accounts,wants to thrill to rank, surname, simple designation,wants to know at exactly what she’s aimed,near-precisely what will happen when she hitsand that yes, the trusted, entirely human handsof gravity to a planetare the only hands pulling or perhaps, perhaps,the only hands directing those pulling her string,wants to be entirely, mindfully, consensually willingto be fired like a longbow. And the flip side: Jennifer wants to bringa girlfriend home to her parents,wants to curl into accented wordslike they’re warm compresses and quilts,wants to make promises and keep them,find each others’ keys,play each others’ record collections,brush cat hair off each others’ sweaters,adore and be adored forever,not live together.Jennifer wants to never grow tired of hearing herself say“This is Elaine.” Or “This is Kim.” Or “This is...”“This is my better half.” Both sides: Jennifer wants orders that both delight herand fill her with clean purpose,stoking a fire that consumes every inch of herexcept, except, for the space between her thighs.Jennifer wants the intersectionwhere bravery meets well-placed loyalty.Jennifer wants to know exactly what she’s doing,wants to be utterly sure of her cause,to make up her entire mind, on her own,and then raise her voiceand throw herself into the thing with abandonbecause yes, this is right, this is reason, this is exuberanceand happiness and righteous fury blazing, this isbright history, this is justice, this is-- One coin. With two sides. Jennifer wantsthe rarity that is liking of, love for,acceptance and welcome ofboth the existence and the admissionof her two sides. Even when she’s difficult.Even when she’s horrible.Even when she’s irrational.Even when she’s just, so most people would say,plain off baseline weird. Especially when she’s weird. All of the wine to mull withall of the spiceground by capable hands.Hands ringed in silver. Hands at the ends of corduroy sleeves. The sleeves of a coat that may have,once or twice,been a makeshift pillow in a hayloft. After a night’s ride. After a night’s mission.       Cynthia So is a queer Chinese writer from Hong Kong, living in London. She spent her undergrad crying over poets that have been dead for 2,000 years, give or take. (She’s graduated now, but still crying.) Her short fiction has appeared in Anathema, Arsenika, and Cast of Wonders. She can be found on Twitter @cynaesthete. Zora Mai Quỳnh is a genderqueer Vietnamese writer whose short stories, poems, and essays can be found in The SEA Is Ours, Genius Loci: The Spirit of Place, POC Destroy Science Fiction, Luminescent Threads: Connections to Octavia Butler, Strange Horizons, and Terraform. Visit her: zmquynh.com. Rivia is a Black and Vietnamese Pansexual Teen who has a passion for reading, video games and music. She says “I’m gender questioning but also questioning whether or not I’m questioning...Isn’t gender just a concept?” You can hear her vocals on Strange Horizon’s podcast for “When she sings…”   Tell the Phoenix Fox, Tell the Tortoise Fruit by Cynthia So       On the day Sunae turned nine years old, there was no joyful feast. A monster burst from the sea that night and ate five people. The Mirayans gathered upon the shore to watch this, as they did every Appeasement. Sunae’s mother covered Sunae’s eyes, but Sunae still heard the screams. The crunch of brittle bone between teeth. The wet gulp of gluttonous throats. Sunae prayed to the Goddess that the warrior Yomue might rise from the dead and defeat the monster yet again. No warrior came, but a hand grasped Sunae’s and squeezed. A hand as small as her own. When it was over, Sunae’s mother murmured, “Now we will be safe for another ten years.” She removed her hands from Sunae’s eyes, and Sunae flinched from the gore before her. The older children always said that this was why Miraya’s beaches were pink, but she hadn’t been convinced until she saw the sands now drenched with fresh blood. Dark red on dusk pink. She looked at the girl next to her, the girl who was holding her hand, and she saw a determination in those eyes as bright as the moon, as bright as her own. A determination to make sure that this would never happen again. “I’m Oaru,” the girl said. “What’s your name?” Sunae looked down at their clasped hands and told Oaru her name.   The Temple of the Moon Goddess is the most beautiful place on the island. There are no straight lines and sharp angles within, but everything is curved and gentle and swooping. Shades of blue deepen as one enters through the front, the colors of twilight intensifying into midnight, accented by silver and broken up by patches of brilliant white that gleam through the dark. A pool of water from the Moon Lake shimmers in the atrium. Frosty glass cut into lunar shapes hang from the ceiling in long, glittering threads. All of it is flawless craftsmanship, except for the wall of the prayer hall. The hall is perfectly circular. Spanning a semicircle on the wall is a painting of Yomue, splendid in lustrous armor, wielding a sword as black as her hair and an expression as fierce as the sea. The sand of the Mirayan beach is pink beneath her feet, and she glares at the monster that towers over her. Its writhing, many-headed form is etched into the blackness of the night. The moon hangs above them, solemn and full. The other half of the wall is blank, its contents effaced and forgotten. Warrior confronts monster. What’s the rest of the story? Monster leaves island alone for a hundred years. Warrior dies, and monster comes back. It is starved and salivating, with too many teeth. Every ten years, it must be fed. Is that what was on the other half of the wall? Sunae’s mother buys her Carrucean books to read, because Carrucean is an important language to learn well. In Carrucean tales, monsters are always slain. Heroes sometimes journey into foreign lands and kill other people’s monsters for them, and they are rewarded with riches and brides and thrones. Sunae is ten years old, but she knows this: there are Carruceans living in Miraya. Miraya was owned by Carrucea for hundreds of years, and then there was a treaty of some sort not long before Sunae was born, and now Miraya belongs to the Mirayans again. The Carruceans came here to their island. They governed the island and lived here for centuries, but no Carrucean ever killed the monster for them. Yet here they are on the island still, with their wealth, their power. Their Mirayan wives. “Mother, have any Carruceans ever been fed to the monster?” Sunae asks. Her mother frowns. “Can’t we talk about something more cheerful?” Sunae just wants to know how to defeat the monster. If no Carruceans will come to their aid, then who will?   The old Library of Miraya is a burnt husk with a blackened facade, secluded from the town and set into the side of a hill, a little way from the Moon Lake. Sunae doesn’t understand why it hasn’t been torn down to make way for something new when fire ravaged it long ago, but perhaps its remote location preserved it. Evidently the Mirayans of yore prized a peaceful reading environment. Sunae can hear nothing of the bustling town here, only a chorus of birds. She also doesn’t understand why she is letting Oaru drag her into the grim ruins. Inside, the half-collapsed roof lets in some lemony sunlight, but there is an unpleasant smell like overripe tortoise fruit, and rows of charred shelves loom and menace. “It went this way,” Oaru says, and drops to her hands and knees to crawl through a tiny hole in the wall. Sunae sighs and follows. She gets stuck, her shoulders being broader than Oaru’s, but Oaru wrenches her free with a painful yank. She emerges into a cramped and airless space, illuminated only by the glow of the phoenix fox, which is swishing its enormous tail back and forth, sweeping away layers of ash and dust from the wall behind it. Sunae coughs, but Oaru grabs her arm excitedly. “There’s something on the wall!” Oaru leans over the fox and scrubs at the wall with her sleeve, gradually revealing the faded colors of a painting: a woman in an ethereal blue gown, sitting with a brush in her hand. A long scroll of paper unfurls before her, inked in an illegible, swirling script. “Doesn’t that look a bit like Yomue?” Oaru asks. It seems impossible that this serene woman should resemble the powerful warrior in the temple, but she does. It’s in the proud tilt of her jaw, maybe. Sunae reaches out and traces the woman’s chin. She has never been permitted to touch the temple mural, though she has longed to. “What is she doing?” Oaru wonders. “Writing poetry?” Sunae ventures. The phoenix fox smirks at her and stretches lazily before slipping out through the hole in the wall, leaving them in absolute darkness. Oaru yelps, “I’ve got to catch that fox!” She tugs at Sunae’s elbow and Sunae reluctantly goes with her. It’s as much a struggle to get out as it was to get in, and the fox is nowhere to be seen by the time Sunae has wriggled through.   The new Library of Miraya is a clean and functional building, centrally located, right next to the Town Hall. Most of the space is dedicated to Carrucean books, with the Mirayan literature section tucked into a dismal corner. Sunae asks a librarian to help her find Yomue’s poems. “Yomue wasn’t a poet,” the librarian says, puzzled. “But I can recommend poetry from the same time period. Not much of it survived, what with the old Library burning down... But there is some, and it’s very beautiful. Do you know how to read Classical Mirayan, though?” In the end, Sunae walks away from the Library with a few books and a leaflet for free Classical Mirayan lessons. By the time she turns twelve, she has read all the Classical Mirayan poetry that the Library has to offer—and all the modern Mirayan poetry, too. She tries her hand at writing her own poem. She writes about Yomue and the monster. Yomue’s husband, wrongfully convicted of murdering a man, chained to a pillar on the shore, awaiting his execution. Yomue weeping at his feet. The moon trembling in the sky, the Goddess watching. Yomue dressing herself in armor, carefully lacing her breastplate, looping her belt through the buckle. Whetting her sword and sheathing it. Her hair, tied back with a ribbon given to her by her husband. Her boots hitting the ground, her armor jangling. The monster howling, crashing back into the sea where it nurses its wounds for a hundred years. Sunae wins a competition at school with this poem, and gets a shiny badge that she pins to her satchel. She is fourteen, and she writes about nature: trees touching, sands blushing. The ocean embracing the coast. Leaves tender for one another. Mountains asleep next to each other. The moon observing everything. She is sixteen, and Oaru bets a boy she can beat him in a swordfight. Sunae has watched Oaru practise in her garden every week for five years, first with a toy sword, then with a real one; Oaru is graceful and deft with it where Sunae has always fumbled and flailed. Oaru and the boy are wearing white clothes and using wooden swords dipped in red paint; the boy soon looks like a bloody mess and yields, while Oaru is still pristine. “You were amazing,” Sunae says afterwards, as Oaru is cutting into a celebratory tortoise fruit. Oaru waves a slice of it in her face, and Sunae grimaces at its distinct mustiness. “Ew, no thank you.” “How can you not like tortoise fruit?” Oaru says, shaking her head. “Are you even Mirayan?” Sunae sticks her tongue out. “It smells like a sweaty armpit and it tastes even worse.” Oaru eagerly bites into the purple flesh of the fruit. “You should know though, you kind of looked like a tortoise fruit just then, when I wafted it under your nose.” Sunae blinks at the wrinkled skin of the tortoise fruit in horror. “I looked like that? Don’t be so mean!” Oaru laughs and nudges her side. “All right, I’m sorry—but hey, do you think I’ll be good enough to defeat the monster someday?” No. Don’t you dare try. Sunae swallows. Oaru must be the best fighter Miraya has seen in generations. Surely if anyone has a chance to ward off the monster and stop more Appeasements from happening, it’s her. How can Sunae be so selfish as to hold Oaru back for fear of losing her? She says, “You look so much like Yomue in the temple mural when you’re moving with that sword.” Oaru’s breath catches, and Sunae suddenly understands what it is she has really been trying to write poetry about all this time. They are alone in Sunae’s bedroom, and Sunae kisses Oaru. There is tortoise fruit on Oaru’s tongue, cloying and bitter, but Sunae doesn’t scrunch up her nose. She doesn’t mind at all. “That has to be the boldest thing you’ve ever done,” Oaru whispers, her lips soft and purpled, her hair mussed by Sunae’s hands. “I guess you inspired me,” Sunae says, and Oaru grins and grips Sunae’s arms. “Remember that time I tried to catch the phoenix fox?” Sunae nods. Every day she thinks of the painted woman lit by the phoenix-fox fire. The nameless poet buried in the rubble, her face so strangely like Yomue’s. Sunae returned to the shadowy wreckage of the old Library once, but she has grown and can no longer contort herself to fit through that hole in the wall. “I wanted to give the fox to you,” Oaru says. Oh. It is a Mirayan custom for young men to present phoenix foxes to girls they wish to marry. This fact had utterly escaped ten-year-old Sunae, who merely assumed that Oaru wanted the fox as a pretty pet. Sunae raises her eyebrows, stroking Oaru’s cheek with her thumb. “You already wanted to marry me when you were ten?” Oaru shrugs. “I didn’t know then, what it meant. I only knew I wanted to be your friend forever. But now I know what it actually means, for me to want to marry you.” Her eyes are serious, like a cloud veiling the moon. It means we could both be a part of the next Appeasement if anyone finds out. Sunae closes her eyes against the thought and kisses Oaru again. Sunae is eighteen and she is awarded a scholarship to study at the University of Wimmore, one of Carrucea’s world-famous institutions. If she takes the scholarship, she will be absent from Miraya for a year. She will be absent from Miraya on the day of the next Appeasement. Tell me what else there is, she pleads with the impassive image of Yomue on the wall, as everyone else in the prayer hall lifts their cupped hands repeatedly to their faces in the traditional gesture of worship. Tell me. Because if there is more to the story than a swordfight, then maybe she can convince Oaru not to risk her life. And if she has to go to Carrucea to find the answers, she will. At the end of the prayer session, when people are either shuffling off or lingering to socialize, Sunae tells Oaru about the scholarship. “It’s stupid that you have to go to Carrucea to learn more about this island, our island that we’ve been living on our whole lives.” Oaru spits the words, and her frustration echoes in the chambers of Sunae’s heart. “I know.” Sunae wants to run her hands through Oaru’s hair to comfort her, but it would be foolish to show such affection in public. She wants to hold Oaru’s hand, but they are not children anymore. They will not get away with it, not here where everyone can see. “Just promise me that you won’t try and take on the monster when the Appeasement comes. Please. You’re not ready.” I’m not ready. “I promise.” Oaru’s voice sounds fervent with honesty. Sunae hopes she has known Oaru for long enough to tell when she is lying.   The Moon Lake is luminous as a heart that brims full with emotion, and Sunae stands at the edge and dips her toes in. Oaru is naked in the water, moonlight dripping from her hair. Oaru wears a smile like a phoenix fox’s, sly and burning through Sunae. Oaru’s arms are muscled and impatient and open wide. “Come on, Sunae.” Sunae’s fingers hover over the knot that ties the sash around her waist. “You’re breaking the law,” she whispers. Oaru wades closer to Sunae. She lifts the hem of Sunae’s gown and kisses Sunae’s ankles. “We’ve been breaking the law for a long time, tortoise fruit,” she says, her dark eyes looking up into Sunae’s. “When has that ever stopped you?” She leaves wet handprints on the skirt of Sunae’s gown, droplets trickling down the backs of Sunae’s calves. “Who knows when we’ll get to do this again?” I’ll only be away for a year, Sunae thinks, but Oaru’s eyes are darker than fire-scorched walls, and Sunae knows it will be the longest year of their lives. She loosens the knot. Her gown joins Oaru’s in a careless heap on the sandy bank, and soon her body twines with Oaru’s in the water. Mist forms around them, as though the Goddess herself wishes to hide them away from the world.   Let’s skip ahead for a moment. It is Sunae’s nineteenth birthday, and she is chained to a pillar on the pink shore of Miraya. Her lover Oaru is shackled to a different pillar. They cannot touch or kiss each other. The monster is about to rear its ugly heads from the sea, and Sunae is crying, but she is speaking. She is reciting a poem she wrote, and I am watching, as I always have. I am listening. So how did they get here?   Sunae sits on the steps of a lofty sandstone building, shivering in the wind and eating a whole tortoise fruit by herself. She has been studying in Wimmore for four months, and she hasn’t made a single friend. The light in Wimmore is muted and cold, the streets narrow and grey, the houses foreboding and tall. People laugh at her accent. The dresses fashionable here are too tight, and she can never get enough air into her lungs. The air tastes nothing of salt, anyway. She misses the sea. She runs her fingers over the tough, knobbly green rind of the fruit. Her professor had bought it for the class to try—an expensive import from Miraya, not easily purchased. The others in her class had squealed over how disgusting the fruit looked and smelled as Dr. Janner was dissecting it like a corpse, and Sunae thought of Oaru’s teeth tearing into a wedge of tortoise fruit. Oaru’s tongue stained purple by its juice. Sunae had stood up, gathered the massive fruit in her arms as though it were a baby and marched out of the classroom. And now she is sitting on rain-wet stone and chewing miserably. How Oaru would tease her, if Oaru were here. A girl sits down next to her. Talia from her class, with wheat-colored curls flattened in the drizzle. “You really like tortoise fruit, huh?” Talia says. “I hate it,” Sunae says. “Let me try a bit, will you?” Sunae gives her a small slice and she takes a tentative bite. “Hmm, it tastes a lot better than it smells. Definitely not the texture I was expecting, though. It’s... squidgy?” She finishes the slice, throws the rind over her shoulder, and grabs another immediately. Sunae smiles. She thinks it must be the first time she has smiled since she set foot in Wimmore. “You like it more than I do, then.” “So what are you doing out here eating something you hate and crying?” Talia asks, squinting. “Don’t tell me that’s just the rain.” “It’s not just the rain,” Sunae says, rubbing a hand over her face. “It’s just... It’s what a friend calls me. Tortoise fruit.” “An affectionate nickname?” Talia turns the piece of wrinkly rind over in her hand. “Is it a cute boy who’s waiting for you at home?” Sunae hesitates. “Um. Not a boy.” And then, to distract Talia from fixating on that, she launches into an account of everything that’s been overwhelming her. She explains that the next Appeasement is happening soon, and that she has been trying to conduct research into the history and literature of Miraya to see if she can find any clues as to how Yomue defeated the monster last time and why the monster came back, but she still hasn’t found anything useful. “I just want to find another way,” Sunae says. “I don’t want my friend to do anything rash. I don’t want to lose her.” Talia presses her shoulder gently against Sunae’s. “One of my ancestors was part of the first expedition to Miraya. We have an attic full of things left behind by various family members. We’ve never managed to go through all of it properly, but you’re welcome to come and have a look.” This is how Sunae finds herself cross-legged on the dusty floor of Talia’s ridiculously big attic, cross-eyed after three continuous days of rifling through boxes of miscellanea in dim light, unable to believe what she’s looking at. It’s a roughly colored sketch of Yomue the warrior, copied from the temple wall. Sword and monster and moon. And beneath that, a sketch of Yomue again—a woman dressed in the same armor, holding not a sword but a scroll open in her hands. Next to her is something a little like a mirror, or a full moon: a vast circle, shaded in silver. Within it coils a spiral shadow. Sunae isn’t sure how to interpret this, but she knows that this Yomue and the painted poet in the old Library are one and the same. She rummages through the rest of the box which contained the sketches, and her hand touches worn leather. She pulls it out of the box and it falls open on her lap, yellowed pages crammed with neat handwriting. It’s a diary.   “Why do all you rich Carruceans have stuff just lying around in your attic that I’ve only been searching for my entire life?” Sunae mutters under her breath to Talia, who is sitting next to her at this dinner. She clenches her fist around her fork. “Well, at least now you can read Yomue’s poetry!” Talia whispers back. Dr. Sotkin, a dear friend of Dr. Janner, carries on explaining to everyone how he recovered the lost manuscript of Yomue’s poems when he was cleaning out his grandfather’s house after his grandfather recently passed away. Sunae saws away at her chunk of boiled beef. “I’ll be publishing a translation later this year,” Dr. Sotkin announces. Sunae takes a sip of water and a deep breath. “What kind of poetry is it?” she asks, proud of how calm and polite she sounds. “Sadly, it only survives in fragments, but I’ve brought a copy of some of them to share with all of you as a preview.” Dr. Sotkin digs in his bag and retrieves a sheaf of papers. “I believe Dr. Janner told me you can all read Classical Mirayan?” “Some of us better than others,” Talia murmurs to Sunae, and Sunae hides a smile behind her napkin. Some of the boys in their class seem to be getting by with barely any knowledge of Mirayan. Sunae assumes it must be their wealth that passes their exams for them. She takes the sheet that Dr. Sotkin offers to her and scans it quickly. Her mind whirls dizzily and she pushes away her plate and reads the fragment again, more slowly this time. And again. She closes her eyes and envisions the inscrutable moon in the night sky to steady herself. Dr. Sotkin is saying something about a man that Yomue is drinking with. “She compares her love for this man to the Moon Lake—a blessing that glimmers on and on.” Sunae hands the sheet to Talia and holds onto the edge of the table. “Dr. Sotkin,” she says, and she isn’t able to sound calm anymore. Her voice quavers. “I don’t believe Yomue is talking about a man. I know it’s only a fragment, but it’s clear from the grammar that she’s writing about a woman.” Dr. Sotkin frowns. “Did you not hear when I said that this is a love poem?” “Yes, I know, and I believe that Yomue’s beloved is a woman.” “That’s preposterous. It’s simply impossible.” “You think it’s impossible that Yomue loved another woman?” “What you are speaking of is highly illegal and punishable by death, young lady,” Dr. Sotkin sniffs. In both Miraya and Carrucea, yes—Sunae is extremely aware. “Are we to believe that Yomue shared these poems with the public and was not executed for her sins?” “Well, she warded off the monster, so there were no Appeasements—” Dr. Sotkin tugs haughtily at his cravat. “You do realize that it is possible to execute people without feeding them to a monster as you barbarians love to do?” “Love?” Sunae’s voice is shrill to her own ears; drums thunder in her ribcage. “You think we love having to feed people to a monster every ten years to keep it from destroying our whole island?” Dr. Sotkin’s face is pink as the sand on Miraya’s beaches. “I’m going to have to ask you to leave.” “Yes,” Dr. Janner joins in. “Sunae, your behavior of late has been extremely rude and disruptive and I’m afraid we cannot tolerate this. Dr. Sotkin is the foremost expert on Classical Mirayan and he will not be insulted by your bumbling reading of this poem.” “But she’s right!” Talia protests, jabbing at the sheet of paper. “Dr. Janner, Sunae’s right. Look at this line here.” “It’s all right,” Sunae says, putting her hand on Talia’s arm. “I’m leaving.”   Sunae’s head is still spinning from the fragment of Yomue’s poetry. It was so much like the poems that she has been writing about Oaru, folded into envelopes and sent across the ocean to her lover. One was about the glow of sweat and moon-water on Oaru’s skin, the night they drifted together in the Moon Lake, the last night they spent together. And now, this letter from her mother. She sinks to the floor of the post room and clutches her knees. She is going to be sick. The door creaks open. She looks up and Talia is there. “I’m so sorry,” Talia says. “You were such a fearsome warrior back there, speaking up to Sotkin like that. He’s utterly dreadful. Janner, too. I want to lock them both up in my attic and never let them out. Janner revoked your scholarship but he hasn’t even tried to suspend me.” Sunae stares at Talia and cannot speak. Talia doesn’t know about the letter yet. She thinks Sunae is just upset about what happened at the dinner, but the world is crumbling at Sunae’s feet and Talia has no idea. A smile stretches across Talia’s face. “Can you believe your legendary Yomue’s one of us?” Sunae’s shoulders loosen a little. “One of us?” “One of us,” Talia repeats and holds her hand out to Sunae, and Sunae understands. Instead of taking Talia’s hand, she lifts up the letter and gives it to Talia. Talia reads it and is speechless, too. She sits down next to Sunae and together they watch the flickering light bulb. It is no moon, but it soothes, somehow. Eventually, Talia asks, “When is the next Appeasement? Will you make it back in time?” “If I leave at dawn, I might,” Sunae says, hoarsely. “You’ll be arrested too if you go back, won’t you?” Sunae nods. “But you’re definitely going.” Sunae nods again. “Good luck,” Talia whispers. “If you don’t die, write me a poem. You have my address.” She kisses Sunae’s forehead.   Sunae crosses the ocean home. She prays to the Goddess. She prays to Yomue. She writes.   Which is what brings us here, to Sunae’s nineteenth birthday, and Sunae and Oaru on the beach where they first met ten years ago. “I love you,” Sunae says to Oaru. There is white sea-spray in Oaru’s windblown hair, and if Sunae’s plan doesn’t succeed, she wants this to be the last thing she ever sees. She closes her eyes. The waves lap the shore. Her lungs are full of salt air. The moon caresses her face with its white light. She opens her mouth. The truth comes out. Sunae wrote that silly poem when she was twelve, where I saved my husband from the monster. I laughed when I heard her read it to her classmates. Now she is a much better poet, and she has learnt so much—from sketches and diaries and mistranslated fragments—and this is what she tells the Mirayans. Four hundred years ago, Yomue loved another woman, and they had flowers and wine and stars; they chased phoenix foxes together in the valleys. They ate tortoise fruit and kissed each other’s mouths purple. They wrapped themselves in moonlight. Yomue was skilled with the sword, but even more skilled with words, and she was the Goddess’ favorite. She could not stand by and watch a monster kill more people in her town. She wove a spell out of poetry and enchanted the monster, led it to the Moon Lake where it slumbered for as long as she lived, and longer, because she taught others the poem. But the Carruceans came; they brought their laws with them, and they knew how powerful fear was. How to control a people with it. Fire bloomed in the Library; in the temple, fresh paint dried on the wall. Yomue the poet was erased from history. The monster was awoken, and anyone who caused trouble could be thrown into its devouring jaws. “Now you tell me I cannot love Oaru.   We chase a phoenix fox that Yomue tamed once, Reborn from the ashes of the Library. It hides poems in its fur. Tell the phoenix fox I cannot love Oaru.   We eat tortoise fruit grown from centuries-old trees, Roots as deep as our island. It hides poems in its rind. Tell the tortoise fruit I cannot love Oaru.   We bathe in the Moon Lake Yomue drank from, Water sacred to the Goddess. It hides poems in its bed. Tell the Moon Lake I cannot love Oaru.   Tell the Goddess I cannot love Oaru. Tell Yomue. Tell her and the woman she loved. Go back in time and bind her to this pillar and Tell her she was wrong.”   The monster rises out of the sea, torrents of water cascading from its back. Oaru was arrested because of Sunae’s poetry. Because Oaru’s father found the incriminating poems, because Sunae had sent so many and they overflowed, spilled, flooded Oaru’s room. Poems alight with the memories of all that Oaru and Sunae did together, all the times they were wide-eyed travelers in the landscape of each other’s bodies, all the smoldering hearths they built in the secret corners of each other’s hearts. The monster bellows and the earth quakes and Sunae is not afraid. She knows she is not the first who has been here. She is not the first who has done this.   “Let her tell you she is me. Let her open her mouth and Sing the monster to sleep Again.”   Sunae’s pores still have the magic blessing of moon-water in them, and I am with her. Through her, I sing. I was here, like her. I loved, like her. I fought the monster and won, and she will, too.   If you visit the Temple of Moon Goddess today, you will see this scene painted alongside my mural in the prayer hall: The monster walks spellbound across the island, and the Mirayans walk with it, every one of their faces slack with awe. Sunae leads them, freed from her shackles. She holds Oaru’s hand.   END   “The Lamentations of Old Money" is copyright Chanter 2019. “Tell the Phoenix Fox, Tell the Tortoise Fruit” is copyright Cynthia So 2019. This recording is a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license which means you can share it with anyone you’d like, but please don’t change or sell it. Our theme is “Aurora Borealis” by Bird Creek, available through the Google Audio Library. You can support GlitterShip by checking out our Patreon at patreon.com/keffy, subscribing to our feed, or by leaving reviews on iTunes. You can also pick up a free audio book by going to www.audibletrial.com/glittership or buying your own copy of the Summer 2018 issue at www.glittership.com/buy Thanks for listening, and we’ll be back soon with a reprint of “Instar" by Carrow Narby.

For 5 years Jennifer Orkin Lewis has been producing a daily sketchbook painting. This may sound like a daunting idea, but building a daily art practice can both benefit your creativity and nourish your soul. So how does Jennifer do this? We talk about what her process actually looks like, tips for starting a daily practice and where she gets her inspiration from. Jennifer is the author of several books, including two which inspire daily sketching. She has worked with clients such as Anthropologie, Abrams Books, Chronicle Books, Flow Magazine and Kate Spade. In this podcast, you will discover... (03:36) Why it can be difficult to follow through on your goals (04:04) The two spaces where Jennifer mainly paints (05:00) Discussing the difficulties of doing art outside of the studio (06:04) Drop in art works in museums in New York (09:46) Her experience as a licensed artist and in the textile industry (10:48) What inspired her to start painting every day (11:51) How she refined her process so it became something that worked (12:51) What time of the day she does it and that she does it even when she has commissions to do (13:46) Tracking the time you are on your phone (15:22) What Jennifer does when she needs inspiration (16:45) What her sketching process looks like (19:28) My light obsession with the gorilla Jennifer painted (20:33) The importance of the time limit and other tips for daily sketching (21:31) More about Jennifer’s process and the materials she uses (22:19) What Jennifer’s books are about (23:29) Her next book ‘All Hail The Queen’ (25:23) What inspired her to create her latest book For the full show notes, go to: SchulmanArt.com/27 ++++++++++++++++++++

I had an amazing conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee in this episode. Jennifer is has actually become such a great friend that I met through social media a few years ago and she is the author of many books, but her recent one is titled It’s All Under Control. This is the episode for those that are trying so hard to do everything for everyone. You have a ton of plates spinning in the air and you feel very responsible for whether or not they stay up or fall. And then at the end of the day you feel weary, wondering if you did enough, and peace just isn’t there. By the end of this episode you won’t feel so alone in this struggle, as well as Jennifer gives us so many nuggets of wisdom to help us point out the lies from the truth. In this episode we cover: What it's like in different stages of motherhood when it comes to feelings of control over our kids. What Jennifer really thinks about the statement "Just give it to God and it will all work out." How we have a certain amount of responsibility on certain things that are in our control. Why she believes that when life hits you with the unexpected, the harvest will still come. I hope this episode opens your eyes to the possibility that you may have unhealthy control issues and how to navigate this area of relentless control in a healthy, biblical way. Grab Jennifer's book It's All Under Control Connect with me on Facebook! Connect with me on Instagram! If you haven't already, join the Inner Circle with my weekly Truthful Tuesday emails where I provide coaching tips, encouragement, and share behind-the-scene updates about my faith-led adventures! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelcswanson/support

What She Shares: The history of eating placenta Why single CDC case-studies on eating placenta aren’t as trustworthy as are own experiences How her own postpartum period was affected by returning to work after two weeks, being alone with her baby after Day 9, and living with undiagnosed Hashimoto’s How integrated postpartum care would be a dream for new moms How her agency, Baby Caravan, matches women to birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and back-to-work coaching services   What You’ll Hear: Placenta encapsulation: Chinese medicine history and modern-day uses The connection between homeopathy, cannibalism and eating placenta The recent CDC case-study and its implications on eating placenta Jennifer’s experience with postpartum and how her plan shifted when her son was born late: she returned to work after two weeks, and how that affected her How do freelancers arrange postpartum so that we have what we need? The hard reality check of being on her own from Day 9 of postpartum Her diagnosis of Hashimoto's, and how she remained undiagnosed for 18 months Postpartum blood work from a functional medicine doctor is so important! What Jennifer is seeing in the birth world right now, and what we can do better in terms of supporting each other and women of color Woodhull Hospital in NYC as an example of integrated birth care with a 13% C-Section rate (the current rate in NYC is 30-50%) The complete absence of postpartum care, and the average woman going back to work in 12-21 days: this predisposes us for infection and disease Jennifer’s postpartum agency, Baby Caravan, and how they help women who are preparing in advance---and in crisis Jennifer’s postpartum plan for her current pregnancy: an aggressive savings plan, taking one month off before her due date/three months off after, having her in-laws come to rent an apartment down the street for a month so they can do laundry/cook for her (which she requested!), nutritional support like the API diet, bloodwork, and living in a “plush nest”---and the curveballs she and her husband have already faced in planning What to look for in a birth doula and/or a postpartum doula Jennifer’s agency, Baby Caravan, which provides holistic support for families in and around NYC, from pregnancy through returning to work postpartum http://www.babycaravan.com/

In this episode we take a look at a mother’s journey and how she didn't let a diagnosis of autism stop her from living her life. From the initial diagnosis, to different types of therapies, to IEP goals, this mother did not lose herself. Instead she turned her love for Martial Arts into a business venture in which she encourages others to find their mind and body connection to teach calm, focus, and confidence. Meet Jennifer Farren, mother and co-owner of Tiger Rock. Listen to her journey of how an extra curricular activity meant for her son turned into activity she loved for herself. From a student to co-owner, Jennifer is now giving back to the community by offering martial arts classes to children with needs. These classes are designed to help with self-esteem, confidence, and feeling good about yourself and your accomplishments, which is beneficial to any child or adult. IN THIS EPISODE: The special guest in this episode is Jennifer Farren. Jennifer is a mother who has a son with autism and she will be sharing her journey. Nunez had the pleasure of working with her son when he was in preschool and he is now 19 years old. Nunez wanted to bring Jennifer on as a guest to talk about what the journey looks like when a child reaches the adult years of life. Jennifer received the official diagnosis when her son was 18 months. She remembers leaving the appointment hearing “developmental delays and autism. ” Those words made her very emotional and she felt devastated. They got started right away with an in-home ABA program. The biggest change was when he was 3-4 years old he became verbal. Jennifer remembers thinking that it was so much easier now that he can communicate his needs. It was a turning point. Her son will be 19 in a few weeks and he is currently in school. They haven’t quite figured out what the transition will look like after he is finished with school but they will sort it out during his next IEP. At first they focused on academics and now it has transitioned to functional communication, job skills, and vocational training. Around 8 years old Jennifer and her husband wanted to find some sport or afterschool activity for her son, Drew. They gave marital arts a try because their other son really benefitted from it. For her other son, it taught him about focus and discipline and he was physically training his body to move in different ways. She thought Drew could benefit from this too. The great thing about the martial arts program is that it can be tailored to meet anyone’s needs. It is a repetitive routine, which is great. Lots of peer modeling, listening to instructions, and physical motor movement that helps with processing. They started Drew with private lessons and then moved him into the group lessons. Drew doesn’t have the intrinsic motivation to want to move up and earn his belt colors, but he likes doing it and that is great. Jennifer loved it so much that she began to take classes and she is now a black belt. Her entire family loved it so much that Jennifer and her husband became business partners with the owner of their martial arts facility called Tiger Rock. The whole family is apart of it. In the beginning they were students and now they are part owners. Martial Arts is so beneficial because it connects mind and body and teaches calm and focus. It also increases the motor memory. Currently, Tiger Rock is trying to partner with other companies and doing a lot of outreach. Another thing Tiger Rock is doing is branching off and offering classes to children with needs. There are children that have come in with the visible struggles, but there are a lot of students that have internal struggles. The classes help with self-esteem, confidence, and feeling good about themselves and their accomplishments. It is not only great for kids, but adults as well. Jennifer is so inspirational because she did not let the diagnosis hinder her from living life and doing things to help her entire family. Jennifer shares that there are definitely challenges that she has had to overcome. When things look bleak you question, "How are we going to get through this?" Jennifer says, "You just do and tomorrow comes and you keep pushing along and before you know it you are in a different place." What Jennifer struggled with early on was comparing herself to another parent and what they are doing and how their child is progressing. Everyone is on his or her own journey... you’re walking your won path.  MINDSHIFT (takeaways)  You know yourself... you know your child... find support in all areas of life. For example, if your family isn't supportive, there are a lot of other families out there to share stories and vent to and not be judged. Find your Tribe! RESOURCES: Tiger Rock web: tigerrockacademy.com

This is an episode that’s been a long time coming, and it’s a topic I get asked about a lot. Today’s episode is for real estate agents as well as people wanting to manage Facebook ads for realtors. If you fall into neither category, don’t turn this off, because there are so many principles in this one that will be relevant for multiple types of businesses. So why did I want to do this episode? I think real estate agents tend to be stuck in the ways of traditional marketing, and they often aren’t open to hearing about new and more effective ways to market their real estate businesses. You’ll be hearing lots of strategies for positioning yourself as the “go-to” real estate professional in your area, or if you have a Facebook ads business, the person who is best suited to help real estate agents sell their listings and attract buyers to list with them. I’m doing something a bit different today, as I’ll be teaching for the first half of this episode and then I’ve invited one of my Accelerator Group Coaching students to share her expertise with us in the second half. Jennifer Myers is a Realtor in the Washington, DC area, and she owns an extremely successful real estate brokerage there. She’ll be revealing the three phases of marketing your real estate business and her formula for repeatable, consistent growth for real estate professionals. Jennifer is also sharing the 5 big mistakes that she sees people in this industry doing wrong when marking their business, so this is definitely an episode you’re going to want to listen to! Want to win a 30-minute strategy session with me? I’ll be drawing one winner at random each month, and all you have to do is give me your feedback on this podcast over at http://rickmulready.com/messenger, telling me what you’d like to hear more of - including topics you’d like to see covered, guests, style and frequency of the show! On the Show Today You’ll Learn:   What successful real estate agents are doing to rise about the competition and the importance of embracing video marketing as a strategy The different types of ads that would be good for a Realtor® to use and what a Facebook ads manager working with these professionals will need to do to attract them as clients How Jennifer’s business looks a lot different now as opposed to 15 years ago when she was first starting in real estate The ways she was able to look outside of the real estate industry to learn successful marketing practices to use in her business Why you really need to niche down – and how to do it the right way The reason you need to be consistent, and why trying to focus on multiple platforms is a big mistake What Jennifer means when she says that your marketing doesn’t end when you have the client - and a very surprising statistic that backs this up  

“Today, the rules [and regulations] are much broader, capture far more, but are far less prescriptive; more likely based on general objectives and themes rather than micromanaging exactly how things occur.” - Arthur Bell (Tweet) Welcome to Top Traders Round Table, a podcast series on managed futures brought to you by CME Group. On today's episode our guests are Jennifer Sunu, who is the director of compliance at the NFA, Arthur Bell, CPA and managing member of Bell Tower LLC, and JP Bruynes, who is a partner at the law firm Akin Gump. Listen in to today's episode as we focus on how the managed futures industry is organized, how it has changed since the industry started, who the key players are and what role do they play, and how regulators keep an eye on all these players to ensure they play fairly. Subscribe on: In This Episode, You'll Learn: What got our guests into managed futures "Entry [into the CTA field] is easy, but success is very difficult.” - Arthur Bell (Tweet) The basic structure of the managed futures industry What role each of the key players have in managed futures How the different regulatory bodies work together in the US The different ways that hedge fund management has changed over the last twenty years “Registration with the CFTC and membership in the NFA is a fairly low barrier to entry [in setting up a CTA], as opposed to firms located in Europe, who may have to register as alternative investment fund managers.” - JP Bruynes (Tweet) How the industry has evolved over the last forty years Why our guests believe that investing in managed futures is a good idea What it takes to set up a CTA today The importance of understanding your edge as a CTA “I would only suggest managed futures for a larger portfolio, because you don't want to put all your money into futures.” - Arthur Bell (Tweet) What first steps a new CTA is going to take in working with regulators What Jennifer recommends for younger CTA's The questions new investors should be asking to find the best CTA for them This episode was sponsored by CME Group: Connect with our guests:   Learn more about Jennifer Sunu and the National Futures Association Learn more about Arthur Bell and Bell Tower LLC Learn more about JP Bruynes and Akin Gump “Today, things run quite smoothly. There is still the occasional bad apple, and the NFA and CFTC are quite good at ferreting them out.” - Arthur Bell (Tweet)

THE SHOW Jennifer Romolini is the former Chief Content Officer for Shondaland.com and the author of Weird in a World That's Not which is a fresh, honest take on traditional career advice. In our conversation, Jennifer gives hope and high fives to the misfits and outsiders with her vulnerable and candid straight talk on how she's found success in her personal and professional life. Behind Her Brilliance: Grit Say hi to Jennifer on Twitter  TOPICS COVERED -Jennifer’s path into magazine publishing, writing, and how she’s landed her high profile jobs -Her leap into the startup world and what she learned there -What Jennifer learned about herself through her marriage and how she and her husband designed a plan that supported their respective careers -What she learned during the process of writing her book, Weird in a World That’s Not -Jennifer’s perspective on networking and why business is personal -What Jennifer has learned about leadership throughout her career -and much, much more   SHOW NOTES: http://bit.ly/BTB158

Ep #30: As a creative entrepreneur, you may think about other ways to expand your business or transition to a little different field and start consulting and coaching other people. Well, here we are with our great guest today Jennifer Rosenfeld. In this episode, Jennifer shares how to start a consulting business in the creative industry. Jennifer is CEO of iCadenza and President & Principal Manager of Cadenza Artists. She has extensive experience working with musicians of all genres on identifying and pursuing their professional goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way.  She has also worked with organization leaders on creating a culture of innovation and developing promotional and strategic initiatives. Time Stamped Show Notes: [00:22] About the episode and Jennifer Rosenfeld [01:38] Jennifer explains her two companies and what they offer [03:22] Jennifer’s journey from musician to consultant [05:24] How to start your own consulting business [08:27] How to define what type of consulting service you want to offer [10:13] How to find your first clients (where Jennifer found hers!) [12:53] To give or not to give, that is the question - how much information and secret tips should you present to your clients [14:40] The importance of scheduling and using your time well [16:35] Why it’s important to be able to define who you are internally and how it affects the way you will be seen externally [19:13] How getting into conversations with people will help market your business [20:54] Mistakes are important bumps in the road as you grow your business [21:41] Don’t be too finicky over the details [22:40] What to do with clients that don’t fit like a glove [24:40] Does going into business with a friend really break the relationship? [27:41] What Jennifer would do if she would have to start all over [30:13] Where to find Jennifer online and her company website [31:04] For the show notes go to IntNetworkPlus.com and subscribe to the Marketing for Creatives show Let’s get in touch: What topics do you want us to talk about in the next episodes? Who should I interview? Let me know on Instagram Did you get new insights? Please leave a short review on iTunes Get more marketing tips on intnetworkplus.com Follow on Instagram @MarinaBarayeva Follow on Twitter @MarinaBarayeva

Being in the wedding industry doesn't necessarily mean you have to start a business from scratch. Purchasing an existing business or purchasing portions of another existing business might be for you. In this episode of This Week In Weddings, we're talking all about purchasing a business or business assets as a means to begin your wedding business. In this episode, we're talking to Jennifer Applbaum, owner of Invited Paperie about her experience purchasing business assets to start her business. About our guest:  With over 15 years of corporate event planning and non-profit fundraising experience, including tenure at The Coca-Cola Company, Jennifer has built a career around the details of bringing people together. When producing large corporate meetings, destination incentive trips, and fundraising events, Jennifer managed logistics, oversaw budgets, and helped to create flawless memories.   But through all of that, her love of weddings continued to grow and her passion for fine stationery became a serious obsession! In 2014, Jennifer acquired the stationery selections of Dallas’ beloved Paper & Chocolate and transitioned the business into Invited Paperie, which offers semi-custom wedding invitations and personal stationery to help brides and hostesses create lasting impressions with their events. Jennifer is involved with a variety of cancer-related charitable organizations, both locally and nationally.   She is a proud St. Mark’s School of Texas parent volunteer and a sustainer in the Junior League of Dallas.   In this episode, listeners will hear about: Jennifer Applbaum's journey from corporate event planner to stationer Why Jennifer purchased a business (or more specifically business assets) instead of starting a business from scratch Why purchasing parts of a business might make more sense than purchasing an entire business What Jennifer wishes she had asked more about prior to purchasing business assets Want to connect with Jennifer? http://invitedevents.com/ Instagram: @invitedpaperie

I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Manuel in May about her book, The Heaviness of Things That Float. I have so much to say about this novel and our conversation! But let me start with this: the novel is exceptionally well written. Jennifer is a master craftswoman who deserves to be widely read. The BC Book Prize folks agree--Jennifer won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 2017. The themes of The Heaviness of Things That Float are timely--we have been engaged in a nationwide conversation about cultural appropriation, responsibility, and ethics. The week before we recorded this episode, Canadians erupted to call out the mis-guided 'cultural appropriation prize' literary fiasco. In The Heaviness of Things That Float, Jennifer uses fiction to bring to life the very real issues Canadians must grapple with, including racism, colonialism, intergenerational trauma, privilege, and the need to have honest conversations about truth and reconciliation. In addition to talking about the novel, we ask: How do we transform conversation into action? And Ally-ship into reparation? Jennifer Manuel is the author of The Heaviness of Things That Float (Douglas & McIntyre), winner of the 2017 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. She has also received acclaim for her short fiction, being a Western Magazine Finalist and recipient of the Storytellers Award at the Surrey International Writers Conference. A long-time activist in Indigenous issues, Manuel currently runs the TRC Reading Challenge, an effort to get people to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report.  Show Notes:  2:00--Synopsis of The Heaviness of Things That Float. 3:00--How Jennifer feels about her success and winning a BC Book Prize and reaching 27 weeks on the BC Best Seller list - special thanks to independent booksellers for championing her book early on. 6:00--The main character, Bernadette, and who she is and the truths she fails to perceive and then how she comes to understand them. 10:44: We talk about the fine line between caring for friends and being patronizing. 11:32: What does it mean to belong? To feel accepted and loved?  13:20: Can you truly belong to a community if your set of available choices is different from your neighbours? 14:20: How do we begin to question our own privilege? 15:22: The issue of choices and why this is a good place to start. 16:17: Why life transitions expedite personal growth - out of crisis comes change. 18:11: Betrayal and its impact. How do we recover trust? 19:44: Why listening matters. 21:22: The misuse of the word decolonization  24:04: Secrets and forgiveness  25:21: How much does shame weigh? What's the volume of grief? How do you measure human suffering? 27:17: What is meaningful ally ship? 28:00: Difference between appreciation and appropriation? 31:00: Why the book needed a major rewrite/revision.  35:00: Deep revisions. What are revisions anyway? Reimagining!!  37:00: What Jennifer's working on now

Jennifer Walker from Moms On Call joins me again for Episode 76. She sat down with me for Episode 6 way back in the beginning of the show. What Jennifer and her colleagues at Moms On Call offer is so helpful! I have been having conversations offline with Jennifer since my oldest was 6 weeks old. And I always walk away feeling confident and capable and encouraged. And I want you to experience the same thing. So, I invited her back to the show to talk specifically about surviving toddlers. She answered some of your questions about discipline, meltdowns and sleeping through the night. What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation  on Instagram or Twitter or you can send me an email here.  Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.

094 Grooming Talent URL:  http://www.julieannsullivan.com/talent-grooming/   Summary Most companies don’t view interns as an integral part of their culture or strategy. At best, they view interns as a sap on company resources and energy. What happens when a company decides to focus on interns not only as a way to serve those students, but also as a way to develop talent for the company and invest in the community? Today’s guest gives us the answer. I’m happy to interview Jennifer Trakhtenberg on today’s episode. She is the Senior Talent Leader at ClearVision, a B2B company that was recently recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the state of New York. Here is a short list of what is important at ClearVision: open communication; continuous improvement for our employees, customers, and community; a passion for grooming talent; investment in learning & development opportunities; a commitment to wellness; and a penchant for fun. Jennifer shares how ClearVision takes these values from concepts to reality through its innovative approach to internships. Don’t miss this episode that is filled with practical and actionable ideas you can implement today. Jen’s Bio: Jen Trakhtenberg is an experienced human resources professional dedicated to growing teams, building employee programs, and developing tools to enhance the workplace. She has held leadership roles in HR functions at Morgan Stanley, Register.com, and most recently at ClearVision Optical. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Business Management degree and concentrations in Human Resources & Marketing. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at NYU, and obtained a Certificate in International Studies & Executive Coaching.  Jen has a genuine passion for using creativity to improve organizational culture and infusing fun into the corporate environment. She is a cheerleader for instilling core values in how work gets done, and focuses leadership efforts on everything related to people, culture, and philanthropic giving. She currently oversees the Talent Management function & team for ClearVision Optical with an emphasis on cultivating an engaging & fun company culture. She leads the effort to identify top talent through recruitment, assessment & retention. She also developed and designed the company’s dynamic intern training program, from which over 14 full-time hires have been made. Jen’s personable approach has led her to become a coach and mentor to many in the areas of performance management, team building, & talent development. She is invested in employees’ wellbeing and growth, offering an array of trainings for ongoing education. She also helps deliver innovative philanthropic efforts, holiday celebrations, motivational exercising, and exciting networking activities that keep employees engaged.   You’ll discover: How’s Jennifer’s positive experience as an intern shaped her commitment to serving interns in her current role. How ClearVision uses its internship programs to develop talent and create opportunities for students as well as the company. Why a company’s culture is such a vital part of its overall success. Various ways that ClearVision creates a culture of openness, listening, and feedback. How ClearVision’s culture has resulted in low employee turnover. What it means to be part of the “Junior Justice League.” How ClearVision uses reverse mentoring to improve the company. What kind of feedback ClearVision has received from their interns. What Jennifer is working on next.   Interview Links & Other Resources CVOptical.com ClearVision’s Intern Program Follow ClearVision on Twitter Connect with ClearVision on Facebook Connect with ClearVision on LinkedIn Businesses That Care on C-Suite Radio iTunes - Subscribe, Rate and Review

Jennifer talks about the challenge of living an authentic life and sharing it publicly as she transitions between the worlds of legal practice and podcasting. http://roamhowl.com/008 “I believe that if we share the truth about ourselves, we will discover that we are more similar than different from each other." ~Jennifer Gardner For many years now, my primary work has been in the legal profession.  Now, the Legal Profession is still fairly conventional and conservative, although I think this is starting to change. While working as a lawyer, I have felt like my private life had to be very private, like I couldn't show up completely the way I was to work.  I always felt some shame around the duality between the  "creative me" and the "professional me."   When I was a young lawyer, a partner in the firm I worked at once lectured me about how if I did not work 12 hours a day I would never amount to anything.  I quickly realized that I could not have a life and survive in a law firm owned by someone else.  I also thought at that young age that I could not an effective lawyer if I was not well-rounded and if I did not have any real world experience.  This is a primary reason why I started my own law firm.  I wanted to do good work to help people for a reasonable fee, and have time to have a life where I could pursue all my interests.    Then, a few years ago I went to Trial Lawyer's College and healed a lot of that part of myself.  First, I discovered that my emotional and creative way of approaching my cases was not so unusual after all. It was very healing to be amongst a group of supportive lawyers who were striving to discover and authentically express themselves. And this confirmed my belief that a huge part of being a lawyer is extremely creative. Hear more about... What Jennifer has learned from taking acting classes about being polite; The challenge and vulnerability of living authentically; How Jennifer is using RoamHowl to peel back the layers and discuss her podcasting journey as authentically as possible; The mystery of how the podcast is growing organically and engaging people all over the world in this conversation.. "There is a lot of discussion these days about the value of authenticity and vulnerability. But saying you want to be that and actually living that are very different things."~Jennifer Gardner Connect with RoamHowl You can connect with me on Facebook, @jenbgardner on Twitter, or you can email me here. I am also on the web at www.jgardnerassociates.com and you can read about my approach to practicing law. Help Us Spread the Word! Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoyed the show. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes here. Also, if you like what you hear, please consider leaving a review and rating. I love to hear from my listeners and welcome your comments and suggestions. Let me know what you think--I want to connect with you! Maybe by tuning in, we will learn something and be inspired to do the next creative, fun without a box thing in our own lives.      

How do artists find their creative inspiration? The answer to this question is as unique as each person who asks it. Every artist finds their inspiration differently and that inspiration varies widely. But with each exploration of this question, you get a peek into each artist's journey. On this episode of Savvy Painter, I sit down with artist Jennifer Pochinski. We have a wonderful and wide ranging conversation about creative inspiration, painting techniques, and raising a family as an artist. Jennifer brings some fascinating insights on this episode, don’t miss it! Using Instagram for Artistic Inspiration Some artists retreat to the beauty of nature to find that creative spark called inspiration, some look to literature or the human anatomy. Then there are some artists who find inspiration from Instagram. In the 21st century, some artists are finding new avenues of motivation. On this episode of Savvy Painter, I get to explore this subject with artist Jennifer Pochinski. Jennifer likes to “travel around the world” by surfing the social media application, Instagram. She knows it's an unconventional method to find inspiration, but it works great for her. Make sure to catch this episode to hear more from Jennifer! Disappointment as fuel for success As you grow and develop your skills as an artist over time, you find yourself holding to higher standards. This may cause you to look at your older work unfavorably. How do you respond when you are disappointed with art you've produced? Do you allow it to discourage and disappoint you? Artist Jennifer Pochinski and I discuss how you can use your disappointment as fuel for success. As an experienced painter, Jennifer has years of expertise to draw from. Be prepared for powerful insight and inspiration on this episode of Savvy Painter! How to respond when you get “Stuck” creatively In every creative endeavor you eventually run up against a “wall.” Writers suffer from writer's block, ballerinas struggle to master a particular move, and musicians can struggle with hitting a certain note. Everyone deals with adversity and challenges differently. Jennifer Pochinski is a painter who has run up against this wall before. She found herself “In the zone” creatively when all of a sudden the well dried up. Life has a brutal way of treating every creative type to this struggle at some point. Either you have experienced this difficulty, you are in the middle of one right now, or you will be in one eventually. It is crucial to hear from others like Jennifer who have found their way through the other side of a creative block. Make sure to catch this episode of Savvy Painter and hear more of Jennifer’s story! Pursuing your passion and raising a family. It can be done! You’ve heard it said that “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” This saying pokes at the very idea of possessing something and enjoying it at the same time. Many in our society believe you can’t do something like raise a family and find success pursuing your passion at the same time. While it sounds complicated, difficult, and messy - it is a real possibility! Artist Jennifer Pochinski has raised her two girls all the while pursuing her passion as a painter. She will be the first person to tell you that it isn’t easy but it is rewarding! On this episode of Savvy Painter, Jennifer and I discuss the early years of raising children as an artist and how her kids are doing today! Outline of This Episode [0:40] Background of guest: Jennifer Pochinski. [2:21] I introduce Jennifer Pochinski. [3:19] Early inspirations in art. [4:36] How Jennifer chooses what she is going to paint. [7:20] How Jennifer uses Instagram for inspiration. [12:11] What are some memorable responses to Jennifer's work? [16:20] How Jennifer’s view of her paintings change over time. [18:35] Have unsatisfying paintings challenged Jennifer? [20:48] Jennifer’s ritual for preparing to paint. [22:41] How does Jennifer prepare her paint technically? [27:19] What Jennifer does when she gets “stuck” on a painting? [31:17] How Jennifer keeps her creative spark. [33:59] Pursuing your passion while raising a family. [41:24] If Jennifer could own one piece of art she’d own… Other artists mentioned on this episode Henri Matisse Pablo Picasso RB Kitaj Resources Mentioned on this episode Jennifer’s website: jenniferpochinski.com Jennifer's Facebook page Jennifer on Twitter: @JPochinski Jennifer on Instagram: @jenniferpochinski Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter

Dr. Veronica Anderson, Host, Functional Medicine Specialist and Medical Intuitive interviews Jennifer Fugo on How to be a Savvy Gluten Free Shopper. Do you want to regain your health? Certified Health Coach and founder of Gluten Free School, Jennifer Fugo, has created the number one spot for those living a gluten-free life seeking community, simple & clear information about their condition, and ways to become empowered and finally feel better. She is dedicated to teach gluten-sensitive individuals simple, savvy and empowering steps to get healthy. In this episode, Jennifer will talk about how she healed her gluten sensitivity in 3 days, the issue with the food supply in America and how choosing certified gluten free product can simplify your life. She will also share the biggest tips that will help you transition into a gluten-free lifestyle, key GF products and companies and how to order food when eating at restaurants. Listen to the end to access to the 9 Homemade & Store-bought Gluten Free Breads cheat sheet.   Dr. Veronica Anderson's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/drveronicaanderson/ https://www.facebook.com/drveronicaanderson/ https://twitter.com/DrVeronicaEyeMD?lang=en https://www.pinterest.com/drveronicaeyemd/?eq=dr.%20veronica&etslf=14837 https://www.instagram.com/drveronica/?hl=en   Recommended Books: Jennifer Fugo: The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper- http://amzn.to/2ogW8i1   Discussed: 9 Homemade & Store-bought Gluten Free Breads - http://eatbettergfbread.com/   Show Notes: 01:50 - Is gluten free a weight loss program? 02:45 - Developing gluten symptoms   07:00 - Gluten sensitivity 3-day cure 09:30 - Why Jennifer started the Gluten Free School 14:00 - Severe IGG sensitivity to eggs 15:00 - Celiac disease vs. gluten sensitivity 16:55 - Non-invasive Celiac test 18:00 - Leaky gut and digestive repair 23:00 - The issue with the food supply in America 29:30 - What is Certified Gluten Free? 31:00 - Biggest tips when transitioning to gluten free 35:52 - Gluten free products and companies 40:00 - Ordering food at PF Chang's restaurants 49:00 - Finding the right practitioner 52:00 - Eating GF free bread _______________________________ Dr. Veronica Anderson is an MD, Functional Medicine practitioner, Homeopath. and Medical Intuitive. As a national speaker and designer of the Functional Fix and Rejuvenation Journey programs, she helps people who feel like their doctors have failed them. She advocates science-based natural, holistic, and complementary treatments to address the root cause of disease. Dr. Veronica is a highly-sought guest on national television and syndicated radio and hosts her own radio show, Wellness for the REAL World, on FOX Sports 920 AM “the Jersey” on Mondays at 7:00 pm ET.   If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here!   Want to regain your health? Go to http://drveronica.com/ Transcripts Female VO: Welcome to the Wellness Revolution Podcast, the radio show all about wellness in your mind, body, spirit, personal growth, sex, and relationships. Stay tuned for weekly interviews featuring guests that have achieved physical, mental, and spiritual health in their lives. If you'd like to have access to our entire back catalog visit drveronica.com for instant access. Here's your host, Dr. Veronica. Dr. Veronica: Welcome to another episode of Dr. Veronica's Wellness Revolution. It's hot where I am today. It's humid and me and my guest are having bad hair days. This is why you say, "Dr. Veronica, you don't look as good as you usually look."  Jennifer: Bad hair day. Dr. Veronica: But you're not looking at us because we have good hair or bad hair you are listening to the Wellness Revolution because you need knowledge about a particular subject. So I'm going to talk about a subject today with my guest. We're going to talk about gluten once again. Why am I going to hit gluten again? Because there's so much everything going around with the gluten. So much everything that I can't talk to enough people.  Why? Because there's myths, there's facts, there's different ways to go about it. And if you are struggling with figuring out, "Can I do this? How do I do this?" The more people that you hear, you might hear that piece of information that helps you get on the road because this is crucial to your health. Let me say one other thing about this. Although a lot of people go gluten free because they want to lose weight, this is not why we do the program. Going gluten free is not a weight loss program. Pure end of the discussion. So if you think I'm going off gluten because I want to drop a lot of pounds, go ahead off of gluten.  But if you can keep gluten in your eating plan I recommend that you do it because that group of foods has particular nutrients in it. And if you're not gluten sensitive you should keep eating them. Not excessively but everything, pretty much unless you have a sensitivity you should be in your eating plan.  Having said that I would like to introduce to you the founder of the Gluten Free School. How about that? The Gluten Free School where you can go and learn how to do this. It's a little bit more. Now we have a school about it. Jennifer, oh my gosh. I always come across this. Jennifer Fugo? Jennifer: Yes, Fugo.  Dr. Veronica: People have these names and everybody tells me I'm very good at pronouncing people's names. But Jennifer Fugo? Jennifer: Fugo... My family's name got shortened on Ellis Island so... Dr. Veronica: So Jennifer Fugo, Gluten Free School. We're going to talk... But instead of me telling you all her accolades I want you to hear her story about how she founded the Gluten Free School. Jennifer, welcome to the Wellness Revolution and jump right in and just start talking to the viewers about where you started on this gluten free journey. Jennifer: First I want to thank you so much Dr. Veronica for the invitation to come on your show and get to educate people about this because I know that where I started I had never heard of gluten before. And I come from an Italian... I just mentioned my name got shortened on Ellis Island. My great grandparents came here from Italy. We still have relatives that we're connected to in Italy. There's a lot of traditional things about my... I never heard of gluten. I was like, "What, gluten? What is that? Glue?" I had no idea. Dr. Veronica: It is like glue. Jennifer: Right, it is. More like breads and all sorts of things because of the nature of the protein. But I think a lot of people come at this from reading things online that are incorrect, and sometimes make them afraid to eat. That sort of what happened to me. I was 27 when I was actually diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity which is different than celiac disease. And we can certainly talk about that if you haven't talked about that before.  I had terrible brain fog. I couldn't remember things. I had acne. I had round rashes on my arms and on my legs. I would sleep for 9 to 12 hours a day and I still couldn't get up. So my husband would have to shake me and pull me out of bed and I still could've taken a nap in the afternoon. And then I was just so fatigued.  I have these digestive problems that I just thought were normal. How many of us are like, "I have stomach problems. It's natural. Whatever." It wasn't. I would get diarrhea all the time. I had terrible gas. I know people start to chuckle. They're like, "Oh my gosh, she's going to talk about this." But if I don't talk about it who's going to talk about it.  My gas actually smelled so bad that my husband got to a point where he didn't want to be around me. It's funny but it's not funny because can you imagine if you're in a business meeting, or you're with family or friends, so you're trying to hold that in and it causes stomach pains and all sorts of problems.  Occasionally we get constipated but my issues with gluten were more of the spectrum of just diarrhea. Like in the middle of a meal I'd be running to the bathroom five, six, seven, eight times, doubled over in pain. I had to go now or I would have had an accident, like bathroom emergency. And so I really didn't know that any of this was abnormal because I'd had it so long. And what I also didn't know that was connected to this was that I had chronic headaches since I was a teenager. So I've been taking Tylenol for a very long time. And about a year period I had gained almost 20 pounds despite being a total gym rat and trying to eat really well, eat organic, whole grains, and all that stuff. I had kept putting on weight that I couldn't get rid of and I felt very puffy.  Bloated, yes, but it was more just all over. It's just an all over puffiness that no matter how much I exercised, no matter how much I tried to diet, the needle wasn't going in the direction I wanted it to ahead. It kept going up and I was starting to get really concerned that something... I'm like, "Did I break me? What's going on? I'm so out of control and I don't know what to do." I've tried everything that I think I needed to do like cutting calories, and watching my fat intake, and doing all of these... and it just wasn't working at all. Anyway, after going through a rigmarole of doctors and things and they didn't know what was wrong I landed in a nutritionist's office and she looked at my diet and said, "Have you ever heard of gluten? And do you know what gluten sensitivity is?" And I was like, "No, no clue. You have to enlighten me." This is full disclosure that is not the case with everyone. My journey is my own and I don't want people to think, "I have all these symptoms the same as Jen. So if do what she does I'm going to feel magically better in three days." That's not true. Some people it takes longer than that. But my story is that within three days the terrible gas stopped. The explosive diarrhea stopped. The stomach pain stopped. And I just felt overall more with it. That was the initial thing, and after a week I was like... even my husband said something's different. We did blood spot testing and it turned out that I had not just sensitivity to gluten, I have an even more severe reaction to eggs. And I'm also sensitive to the casein protein which is found in all dairy products including goat, or sheep, or anything else. The cashew family, the cruciferous family, I had a lot of things that I had to take out of my diet.  Again, I mentioned, I didn't put together the pieces that the headaches were connected, or the weight gain was connected, or the fact that I was getting sick about every six weeks with whatever cold or flu or bug that was going around. I didn't know that all these things were connected to what was happening in my digestive system. And by taking them out my life changed.  If you go to my website you can see a before and after picture and it's not one of those things where you're like, "Is that person sucking in?" I'm not sure, the lighting's hard to tell. I look very different. I looked so different at that point that I had friends that I haven't seen in about a year who are like, "Are you okay? You look so different than I'm used to seeing you. Are you sick? What's going on because I lost a lot of weight."  My husband and I hadn't put it together until he happened to be... he was on Photoshop going through photos that we were taking on our trip and have those two pictures up side by side and he was like, "Now I know why people think you look different." It takes time, number one. But when I went gluten free back in 2008 when all this happened to me there was some books they weren't that great. I was given three websites. "Best of luck. I'll talk to you in eight weeks." And I had to figure it out myself.  And so the whole point of founding Gluten Free School, and I also want to share too. I'm not just coming at this from what my experience has been. I worked for 10 years for my father who's an MD and a surgeon, an ophthalmologist just like yourself. And so I worked right with patients with him. I have a lot of experience first-hand of what patients go through, not just for myself but also what a patient goes through when they go to the doctor's office. I understand a lot about that. And then I decided to go back and become a certified health coach because I wanted to help people with their diet. And now I'm in the process of finishing my final semester of Masters in Nutrition program. I'm so excited. I'm almost close to [Unintelligible 00:10:38] done that. And I actually just started an internship yesterday with a functional medicine doctor. I have continued to take this very seriously because I understand that there's an incredible knowledge gap. And it can seem so daunting and so impractical, and so inconvenient, and so hard, and so expensive, and we could go on and on and on about all the barriers that prevent people from actually making this lifestyle change. The reason that Gluten Free School exists is not only just to educate people but to empower them to make better choices to be able to talk to their doctors with confidence. And to also know that the decisions that they're making aren't nuts, that they're practical for their own lives, that you don't have to go broke doing this, and that you can be incredibly happy and incredibly satisfied living a life that happens to be gluten free. And by the way it benefits your health if that's what you need. And I agree with you, you shouldn't ever do this diet just to lose weight. Just because that was my experience does not mean that that's going to happen for everyone. It does not mean that everybody's migraines are going to away if they go gluten free or any number of things. There are maybe other... For me I had multiple food sensitivities. I have gut issues that needed to be resolved. So it's not a quick fix. It's not a miracle. It's not some heaven sent thing. Yes, people who are sensitive to it are going to experience changes but I'm also very cautious and pragmatic about how I talk about this because there are a lot of emotional implications. There's a lot of stuff that frankly sucks especially when you're dealing with family and friends that don't care about how you're eating now and it's an inconvenience to them about dining out and all that stuff. So I want to make it easy and simple. But I also want to make sure that people feel happy and satisfied in their lives. And that the diet isn't going to drive you nuts. Dr. Veronica: Let's sort of transition, and I always like to add on a little bit to what people say because everybody brings out a little bit of different nuggets. And so first of all when you went to a professional because you didn't know what was going on. And so now gluten free and everything is all over the place so people may want to say, "I don't want to go to a professional. I just want to do it myself. There's more resources out there." However, let me just point out one piece of your story that was quite important, you found out you were sensitive to gluten but this, and this, and this, and this too. And that's what happens with people, sometimes people go off gluten and they have sensitivities in other areas. And they say, "I went gluten free and it didn't work." They may be the persons that are not sensitive to gluten.  I say that in that you ended up finding out not only is it gluten, it's all these other things too. And I have all these other things affecting my digestion, and that's a completely different issue than just I'm sensitive to gluten.  Jennifer: Right. And Dr. Veronica to add to that, remember I said I took gluten out. That first week I was like whoa, it's different. The thing was I kept getting really sick, like that explosive, painful diarrhea, like everyone once in a while I can't figure out what it was. I was like, "I don't have any gluten in my diet. I don't know why this is still happening." I want to tell her that I feel better and maybe it's gluten, maybe it's not.  If I was doing this on my own I might have concluded that I kind of feel better but not 100%. It turns out and I didn't know this until I got those blood results back that I have a severe sensitivity and IgG sensitivity to eggs. And I eat a lot of eggs. And the last time I ever ate eggs which I remember because I still to this day, that was 2008 I still have not eaten eggs.  I had egg salad with mayo in it and I got so sick that I thought I was having a heart attack. I was at the gym working out and I was jamming my fist into my stomach because I was like oh my gosh, and it started here. I could feel the pain moving down and I need to go home, I need to go home. And part way home I had to pull over the car because I thought I was going to pass out. I was in so much agonizing pain. It goes to show you, and you're right, that's a very good point to make and to clarify for people that if you go it alone it can be a real challenge to pinpoint exactly what's going on. And then also too, and this is one my biggest regrets, my practitioner never told me what celiac disease was. And celiac disease is different than being sensitive to gluten, because celiac disease is an autoimmune disease. So there's a lot more implications if you have an autoimmune reaction to something. So I never got tested.  So could I go and get genetic testing now to find out if I have one of the two or both of the celiac genes? Sure. At this point [Unintelligible 00:15:48]. But I'm not going to go any gluten for six weeks in order to get an endoscopy with a biopsy. That's considered the gold standard. I would advise somebody if you're going to go it alone just be aware, if you find gluten bothers you you got to go back to a gastroenterologist and find out if you have an issue beyond just being sensitive to gluten. Because having celiac disease predisposes you to developing other autoimmune conditions.  Like Hashimoto's thyroiditis for example, you're four times more likely to develop Hashimoto's. So most people who develop one autoimmune disease are more likely to end up with multiples. And that's not good. That's a state where you're body's attacking itself. So my biggest regret, that's why I say to people, it's not good to go this alone is that you can end up being in a state of uncertainty for a very long time. And that can catch up with you down the road if you don't do it the right way. I always think the most efficient way to do it is the right way from the get-go, not have to figure it out later on when there's a huge problem.  Dr. Veronica: One thing I just want to clarify for people, you said the only way to get diagnosed with celiac is to get an endoscopy. There are other tests that you can get that are not invasive now, that are very, very predictive of it. If you have one of these sensitivities then you have to go to a doctor. And it's not usually a gastroenterologist. It's usually a functional wellness specialist type doctor that's going to know, "Okay, we need to get this or that to figure out whether or not you look like you have celiac versus you don't have celiac." And so understand there are other ways to test this other than cleaning yourself out and having somebody scope you. Because I know that prospect will scare people right away. There are many invasive ways that are not painful to figure it out and then you could be on the road. And you want to know, because if you're feeling miserable you're making yourself sicker, and autoimmune diseases have all kinds of ugly complications including organ failure. So you don't want to just do it.  And let me just say, the number one cause of these autoimmune disease are food sensitivity. Food sensitivity is what's causing a lot of this so you have to understand what you're sensitive to. Let's talk a little bit more as we're talking about gluten some of the big terms right now. You mentioned one of them. I see it a lot of time, leaky gut.  I talked to people about leaky gut, and whenever I see somebody like Jennifer, their tests come back after I do testing, and they're sensitive too. There's 90 foods tested, they're sensitive to 80 of them. I don't say, "Stop eating everything." I say, "They have leaky gut and so therefore we have to do  a digestive repair." And there's a particular protocol for that. That's what I say. You're sensitive to everything, leaky gut. Jennifer, in layman's terms to the audience tell people what I just and why I said it from your perspective. Jennifer: Essentially from my perspective as well, to give people a little bit more of clarity. If you go to a regular doctor and you say, "I think I have leaky gut." They're going to be like, "You have what? What is that? Excuse me? That's not a real thing."  You'd want to use the term gut permeability because that's the correct medical term for it. And there actually is a lot of data out there and a lot of research around gut permeability. One really interesting study that came up recently, and maybe I'll talk about this in a moment after I explain what leaky gut is just in layman's terms. But there is a lot of interesting research as you said to go back to that whole thing about autoimmune disease. That food sensitivity specifically gluten actually play a huge role in altering what can essentially stay within your digestive track and what sneaks out into your body. Realize that you're digestive system, that tube if you want to think it as a host, so the stomach to the small intestine, to the large intestine, etc., technically the outside of your body. Even though we think of inside it's the outside. And that hose there's only one cell layer of thickness that constitutes that host. So you've got one cell layer that's preventing you from getting exposed to bacteria, parasites, viruses, food particles, all sorts of things.  What can happen with gluten, and actually this is the study that I was talking about. They said they took three different groups of people, three or four actually. They took people with celiac disease, individuals who were I believe gluten sensitive and then healthy individuals who reacted not at all to gluten. And they exposed them all to gluten and looked at the gut permeability. That means essentially could particles pass from the host into the body. They shouldn't be able to do that. That's not actually good. In all cases, no matter whether you are healthy or not gluten increased the permeability of everybody's digestive track, AKA, the hose. Dr. Veronica: I'm going to reiterate this. I want to reiterate this. I'm familiar with the study obviously and I heard one doctor say it at a conference gluten will eventually get everybody. Gluten will eventually get everybody. What Jennifer told you, here's what the study says, what the bottom line is gluten will get you even if you're not sensitive today, ultimately you will begotten.  There's three groups of people here. You have celiac disease, you have a genetic predisposition. You're never going to be able to handle it. Horrible for a gluten. Then there's other people who just are more sensitive. Their system's more sensitive and it gets turned on. And those depended usually. And so if you're eating less you might not even realize that it was gluten.  I'm one of those people. I'm sensitive to wheat. I never even realized it because I didn't have a ton of wheat in my diet. So I never realized what was happening. I couldn't put it together. There it is. Because I eat it today three days later is when you're having a problem.  Group number two, sensitive, they go from people like me who it's relatively mild, to the Jennifer's of the world who, oh my god, you can't even stand in a room with her when she eats wheat. And then there's the third group of people that they have the iron stomach, and the iron stomach means they can pretty much take everything they're not really sensitive. But what we found is in all of these people, even in the people with the iron stomachs who are not sensitive, it will begin to breakdown their digestive system if they eat enough of it. And so people have to understand you eat too much gluten eventually it will get you. And this is why if you're somebody who you noticed over the years has gotten worst, and worst, and worst, this is how food sensitivities work. And that's what happens to the iron clad people. Gluten will get everybody and especially in this country, where it's genetically modified. And so let's go into the segue about what you know about the food supply here. You talked about traditional versus non-traditional. This is important in you schooling people. Talk about that Jennifer. Jennifer: I guess the issue with the food supply, I have a lot of friends at work in the food industry. One thing that I came to learn as a result of their deciding to start food companies was that our food supply is inundated with wheat. There's wheat everywhere. It's in most factories. They find wheat or contamination of gluten.  By the way, just to be clear with everyone, gluten is not necessarily wheat. It can be other gluten-bearing grains. You have wheat, you have barley, and rye. Oats are an example of a contaminated grain. Spelt is a form of wheat. Farro, einkorn, those are all forms of wheat.  And so unfortunately you can't just pick a product off the shelf that isn't more gluten free and look at the ingredients on the back. Let's just pretend it's nuts for example. You're at the grocery store and you want to pick up a package of nuts. People will see maybe a warning on the back that'll say, "Made in the same facility that contains wheat, eggs, dairy, soy..."  They don't legally have to disclose that information to you. That's something that a company will put on the back of the product. But the reason they do that is because wheat is just everywhere, and so is gluten. And it becomes a problem for people who are not just allergic to wheat itself but also people who are sensitive to gluten, people who have celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases. It's important to understand this is where the knowledge gap really becomes quite apparent with people. Consumers especially don't understand any of this. They think that this was made in a facility that is sterilized and clean so there shouldn't be any risk of gluten being in this because it's rice. Unfortunately if the bag of rice isn't marked gluten free believe it or not there's about a 30% chance that that rice is contaminated with gluten. There was a study done of gluten free grains that were tested for gluten contamination. This was several years ago and they found that about 32% of those grains have gluten in them because they were exposed or contaminated at some point along the way. It's why if you go gluten free and you're still going to eat oats you have to find oats that are certified gluten free. Because the processing that goes on, it's typically on same equipment. The fields are usually, oats and wheat are side by side. So there's a lot of issues with that. And no, Quaker Oats, unless they're marked certified gluten free are not gluten free. I've had friends actually test them with testing kits, they're not gluten free.  So it's important to understand, you think that a sterilized facility is going to eliminate your gluten problem, that's not true. And that's actually not the case of your kitchen either. Because gluten can hide in a number of different areas like cutting boards, toasters, pasta strainers. We think that we just do a once over and it's good. "I'm just going to brush off the cutting board after I cut some bread and I'm going to make my gluten free whatever." That's not how this works. Gluten's not a virus. It's not bacteria. You can't cook it away. You can't just brush things off and say, "It looks clean. I don't see any gluten. There's no crumbs." It actually only takes a very small amount to make most people sick. A small crumb actually is the amount that it takes to make people sick. So it's important to understand the ins and outs not only in your own kitchen but also what happens in the food industry. It forces you essentially to become your own advocate not just for your health when you go to the doctor's office, but additionally when you go to buy food.  And so one thing that I advise people of just to keep things simple, to keep your sanity is to buy foods that happen to be gluten free. There's plenty of healthy gluten free... because if you're sitting here thinking, what can I eat. Gluten's in everything. There's a lot of food that's gluten free. The problem is when it's packaged.  The first thing I always tell people, and Dr. Veronica I'm sure you're a big fan of this. I tell people when you go to the grocery store the first spot you should go is to the wall of green along the one side and fill your cart with that. Don't go to the fruit section. Don't head into the cereal aisle or the packaged fruit area, go to the wall of green and start eating real fruit. Vegetables more so than fruit, but you want to have a variety of different colors in your diet. Those items are all gluten free naturally. You can have poultry, you can have fish, you can have beef, you can have all sorts of meats, eggs. Most dairy, you just have to be kind of careful with yogurts and stuff that's, again, very processed. And nuts, seeds, legumes, and there are gluten free grains. There's plenty of them out there. There are plenty of gluten free products as well. It's just important that you look for a gluten free label. If you're a celiac you should look for certified gluten free because there is always that issue that nobody's regulating the gluten free claim that is made on packaged products. It's required by the FDA that a product test under a specific threshold in order to qualify as gluten free, and that threshold's 20 parts per million. That said unless the FDA gets enough complaints that people have gotten sick, which is what happened with Cheerios, they don't do anything. They're not randomly going and testing the company or saying, "Hey, are you checking where your ingredients came from?"  That's why certified gluten free is always better because there's a protocol in place. They're actually testing those products to be 10 parts per million, sometimes five, sometimes three parts per million. They do it regularly. They check the batches. They find out if the raw ingredients are gluten free. They store them in a particular manner that makes sure that there's no cross circulation of air, believe it or not.  Because think about it, a flower floats through the air that doesn't contaminate the ingredients, it doesn't contaminate the equipment. And that if it is processed, and I would tell people don't flip out if something is made on the same equipment as other things that are made with wheat because if it's certified gluten free they, number one, have to make sure that the equipment is really cleaned appropriately. And number two, they're testing the batches. There's accountability there's all that stuff. And yes, every once in a while there's a recall. It's not often but as with anything in life. So that's why you want to focus your diet around real food. And if you want to indulge in a gluten free food product once in a while that's alright. It's not the end of the world. But I believe that real food is the best way to go. Plus, if you've been sick for a long time you want to get the most bang for your buck with nutrition. And frankly there's a lot more nutrition in real food than there is in something like processed rice bar. Dr. Veronica: Okay. Let's talk about you have particular tips that I think are just excellent for people to think about. You ran over some of those tips as you were talking but let's go through the few pointers that you like to tell people, when you're going gluten free here are some tips that I want you to think about ahead of time. Not just looking at the gluten, you've talked about the certified versus the not certified rate. What other tips do you tell people when they're going gluten free? Jennifer: My number one rule that goes with that is don't be a food detective. You're not Food Babe. I know everybody's like, Food Babe, she helped us find yoga mat material in our Subway sandwiches. That's all well and good but you can't find gluten in your food. I'm sorry. It does not work. You can't scan an ingredients list... Dr. Veronica: I'm in multiple of these very large gluten free Facebook groups and I cannot tell you, it angers me so much that people keep posting up pictures of the product with the ingredients and they're like, "Do you think this is safe?" I'm like, "I'm sorry. Do any of us work for these companies? I don't know what's in this. I don't know how it was processed. I don't know anything." Maybe the garlic was contaminated with gluten. Maybe the pasta sauce was contaminated with gluten because of [Unintelligible 00:32:11]  Dr. Veronica: I really think rule number one, because... Jennifer: Don't be a food detective. Dr. Veronica: You hit a pain point for me with the Facebook groups. You have to realize being a physician who has holistic, real education and clinical experience, real, not just my experience of one, I go into these groups and it's a peer-to-peer. And I see the reason why you're sick is because you're listening to your peer and not somebody who really knows something. Jennifer: Correct. Dr. Veronica: Rule number one should be don't get your advice from Facebook. You need support but you need to invest some time into getting advice from people who really have some knowledge and background. So rule number one is going to be don't get your advice from Facebook. What's the matter with you? Jennifer: Correct, I agree with you. Dr. Veronica: Number one, don't be the food label. Number two, let's go and see some more. Jennifer: Number two, do not buy from bulk bins. Even if you're like, "Oh, but it's rice but it's nuts." You don't know where the spoon was put. You don't know if they were cleaned. You don't know anything. So no bulk bins unless you go into a dedicated gluten free grocery store. You have to swap out your cutting board, any utensils. And yes, if you have bamboo or whatever, anything that's wooden, wood-like has to go. You cannot use it anymore. If you're going to do a toaster you got to get your own that's separate from the other toaster. You can't clean it. There's no way. It's not worth it.  And a pasta strainer is non-negotiable, unless it's one of those really nice ceramic ones where it doesn't have little tiny crevices. I would just say you got to get new ones because you're never going to be able to clean all those little nooks and crannies if it's like a wire or even a plastic one. As far as condiments are concerned you have to have your own condiment jars. Here's the thing. If you're family is willing to do this with you and get onboard that makes life a whole lot easier, because then you're just buying one of everything and everyone is agreeing within the household to just keep it gluten free. And that's cool and that's usually the easiest and the best way to go. And when everybody goes out they can eat whatever they want. The gluten free person eats gluten free and you can have a hamburger with a bun fine.  But if people are not willing to do that you have to have multiple condiments. You have to have ones that are marked for gluten free only and ones for everybody else. You cannot even share those squeeze bottles because if you actually watch people with squeeze bottles they touch the bread. So those bottles are contaminated so you can't use those. Again, you have to get all new condiments any time the knife goes in new condiments. So it's got to be brand new peanut butter, brand new jam, brand new whatever. And make sure they stay gluten free only. You want to pay attention to body care products and especially lip products. Because ladies, Dr. Veronica, you know that you're eating your lipstick. I eat my lipstick. We all know we're all eating lipstick and it's very common that gluten is added to lipstick to keep the... It's like a binder as you said. It's like glue. It helps hold things together. Dr. Veronica: That's the question about that when you're talking about those products. What should people be looking for on the label to know whether or not it's okay. Because you... Jennifer: You really can't. Dr. Veronica: ...and I can't tell... This is what I tell to people. People say, "What should I buy and how do I know it's good?" I said, "Listen, I don't know. And so I know you don't know." If you think you know that's fine but I can't figure out this so you can't figure out either. What do you tell people? Nobody wants to go like [Unintelligible 00:35:56], so what do you tell people about it? Are there products that are better or...? Jennifer: Yes. There are products and companies that do serve these... We're considered a specialty group, right? Anybody' that's looking for vegan cosmetics, or gluten free cosmetics, or allergen free cosmetics, any of that kind of stuff you're a specialty group. And yes, there are companies that help work with us and are willing to go that extra mile. That means that you really need to do some research. As far as I'm not the best resource for what makeup has gluten free in it but there is somebody who is. I don't know her name but her website is glutenfreemakeupgal.com. And she is constantly reviewing stuff.  I'll use Red Apple Lipstick. They're really good. I apologize. There's a bunch of companies, like I don't even know their names anymore that will send me stuff and I'll use. But I'm mainly concerned with what goes on or around or in my mouth. Anything dental I want to make sure my toothpaste is gluten free. My floss is gluten free. My mouthwash is gluten free. Lipstick, ChapStick, lip balm. I'm not personally so concerned with all the rest of my face like foundation and all that stuff because I don't react to it. Some people have that issue where they do. And so for them it's important to go all out. That said with body care products I do have to use gluten free shampoo because my scalp gets incredibly scaly when it's exposed to gluten. There are a few companies now that do offer really great gluten free body care products, Mineral Fusion is one. There are two companies that have certified their products as gluten free. Jason has a whole line that's certified as does Avalon Organics. They were actually the first two body care products ever to get certified. Dr. Veronica: Alright, I'm familiar with some of those... Jennifer: Yeah, and they're sold at Whole Foods and you can buy them on Amazon if you're not in your Whole Foods. These aren't crazy wackadoo companies. They're major brands. Nature's Gate is another good one. Kiss My Face is another good company as well. There's a lot of companies now that they're offering this.  And you also want to be careful of sunscreen because sunscreen does run down your face. You don't realize if you're rubbing it on who on earth goes to wash their hands after putting on sunscreen? Nobody. Actually I do have a list of gluten free sunscreens on my website that I posted a few weeks ago that I personally called the companies.  I checked the list that were old because everyone was referencing these lists from 2005 and I was like, that seems kind of old. I should call these companies. And I came to find that 85% of those lists were wrong. They weren't correct. I have an updated list of all the companies that I personally contacted, that I spoke to somebody, or I got an email back explaining exactly what they did. That's up on my website. You have to be careful of supplements, over-the-counter drugs, and prescription drugs. So you need to speak, if you are gluten sensitive or you have celiac, you've got to avoid gluten, you have to tell your pharmacist every single time like, "Hey, can't have gluten. Does this have gluten in it?" Remind them because sometimes they'll change the formulary. Sometimes they'll change suppliers. There can be all sorts of problems.  Your doctor's not going to know that you're now gluten sensitive. Dentists actually are a lot better about it than traditional doctors because they're operating in your mouth. And so yes. Gloves are safe. Powdered gloves are okay. I actually called because of my dad, I thought, "Oh my gosh, all those powdered gloves," and I was wearing the powdered gloves, and I thought I was getting gluten on my hands. And it turns out that they're well aware of it. And so it's cornstarch. If you have a corn allergy just FYI, powdered gloves have cornstarch on them. Dr. Veronica: So true. There's a couple of other things that you talk about like being aware of pet treats and things like that. And also if you're gluten free to make sure you do your gluten free cooking first. And so that's a great thing. Remember if you're making multiple meals. But some other type of stuff that's going on out here are for instance going to restaurants and apps and things like that. First, apps, what do you say about apps that help people with a gluten free lifestyle? Jennifer: Apps can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. They are great because they give you options and it helps narrow down your search especially in whatever area you're in, whether it's your local area you're traveling. The downside is that they're crowd sourced. So just like you don't like Facebook groups it's sort of a similar situation that you have all these people who don't know how to dine out, going to restaurants, don't know how to ask the right questions, or just simply don't know what to ask at all.  And then posting up the reviews, saying, "Oh my gosh, that food was amazing. The fries were fantastic." I'll show up to the restaurant and I'll be like, "Do you have a dedicated fryer? Do you have this? Do you use that?" And then I'm like, "That review is completely wrong. The fries aren't safe. Why are these people saying this is safe?" Because they don't know.  You have to take the apps and any reviews with a total grain of salt and do your own homework. And to be honest with you I train clients on how to dine out. Because once you know how to do it it's a lot easier. But it's not as simple as just going and like, "I need gluten free." That's not enough to ensure that you're [Unintelligible 00:41:39]  Dr. Veronica: When you say double and triple check your meal what do you mean by double and triple check your meal? How do you do that? Jennifer: When a waiter comes to your table with your meal you say, "Wow, that looks great. That's gluten free, right?" And then he'll go, "I think it is." "Okay. Could you double check that with the chef? Can you just double check that I got the right plate?"  The thing that's always a concern is that when restaurants don't serve on different plates... Some restaurants like P.F. Chang's have totally different set of plates that identifies your meal. It separates your meal from the other people's meal at the table. Dr. Veronica: I'm glad you mentioned P.F. Chang's because P.F. Chang’s is great at that, and how do I know why? Because I'm very sensitive to soy. Not all but I don't know what P.F. Chang’s is doing. I would go to P.F. Chang’s I love to taste their food. I love it. And I'd get so sick always. I ate at another Chinese restaurant and eat a little bit of soy and I'd be fine. P.F. Chang’s I feel like I was going to die.  So one day everybody decided they were going to P.F. Chang’s. I'm not going to be the party pooper and say I can't go there. I went. I got their menu that was gluten free, soy free, and I was absolutely fine. They obviously know how to do it. Because before I can tell you eat in that same restaurant I feel like we have to stop on the side of the road like you said because I thought I was going to die. I would have those kind of reactions. Jennifer: There's extra preparations that restaurants will go through. That's why people get mad when their food takes so long to come out. I'm like, you know what, I'm getting a safe meal. I don't care if I have to pay a dollar, two dollars, or three dollars extra. If I know that, number one, I'm not going to be running to the bathroom every 10 minutes, which is by the way embarrassing and humiliating depending on who you're out with. And it just feels awful and you want to go home. So it doesn't make dining out fun.  Number two, if it's safe I'd rather eat safe food if it cost me a little bit extra than complain. I just thing we have to look at the bright side of things in life. I think a lot of people get very negative and skeptical, and they nitpick on things that don't really matter. To me it's more important to have safe food even if it means taking an extra five or ten minutes, or that it costs a little bit extra. I'd rather the restaurant go the extra mile. Dr. Veronica: We mentioned P.F. Chang’s particularly because we have both found whatever they're doing to keep people safe is working. In your experience have you found any other restaurant names that you know that you feel also have a really good protocol to keep people safe, or is it just restaurant to restaurant? Because I found P.F. Chang’s to be in the different ones, they seem to know how to do it. Jennifer: There's a protocol in place that restaurants as a chain will create. Some are certified by consultants to be able to handle gluten free diners like you and I. There's a program through Beyond Celiac. They were formerly called the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. They have a program called Great Kitchens. And they train restaurants on how to handle gluten and such in the kitchen so that we will get safe food.  In the Philadelphia area The Couch Tomato is a great restaurant to go to. They've been trained. They proudly put emblem of the The Great Kitchen seal because they have to go through a process and keep getting that updated and renewed every so often. They're great. There are some chains that are pretty good about it. I know Maggiano's is really great about it. Dr. Veronica: Oh really? Okay. Jennifer: Seriously, go on a gluten free app like Find Me Gluten Free and start checking things out. They'll usually be marked. They'll tell you if they've gone through The Great Kitchen Program. Let me just give you one quick example. There's a restaurant in Philadelphia called Sazon. They're amazing. It's a Venezuelan restaurant. They're certified gluten free through the The Great Kitchen Program. I thought that because I was ordering something off the menu, this is a while back and it was marked in the gluten free section that it was automatically gluten free. And I didn't have to tell them that I was gluten free. It turns out that what I ordered was fried in a shared fryer. That was the lesson to me, that if you're gluten free no matter where you eat you have to tell them upfront. Even if you see it's marked gluten free next to it, a kitchen has to go an extra mile when they know that you need to be gluten free. The responsibility is on to communicate that clearly, not just to pick something that looks good and call it a day and hope for the best. They're not mind readers.  That was just [Unintelligible 00:46:35] and I've shared that with clients ever since then is to be very clear, be very upfront. The best thing to do is make reservations. Tell the person who takes the reservation, "Hey, by the way we have somebody in our party or I'm in the party and I'm gluten free." Let them know upfront. Try not to dine out at the prime times. Don't go to lunch at noon. Go at 11:45 when they're not busy. Then you're going to get more attention and they're not going to be a rush in the back.  Or if you go out to dinner, depending on where you are just don't go at the prime time. Make a reservation when you can. Be very clear with the waiter upfront. Ask for help if you need it. Talk to the chef if need be. And if you're really just uncomfortable then thank them so much for trying to help you but say, "I'm not comfortable eating this." It is what it is. But there's a lot more restaurants out there that are trying to cater to dietary needs than they were three years ago especially depending on where you live. But again, I don't have any issues traveling anywhere. I traveled on a book tour and I was okay. You can go in any grocery store and find plenty of gluten free food even if they don't have a gluten free section, because what, the whole produce section is gluten free. And so I don't want people to leave this conversation thinking this is like massively hard. So I guess it's like becoming a parent, you got to figure it out. And to be honest with you, it shouldn't take you more than two to three months to get this down. If you don't have the time to do the research then you need to go get help and you need to ask somebody to help you that way you can get it done. Because the longer you expose yourself to gluten the leakier your gut will be. So take it back full circle.  The leakier your gut will be that unfortunately increase your risk as you share Dr. Veronica of increased food sensitivity. So increased reactions, increased being sick, increased autoimmunity, all sorts of things. It's not like, "Oh I ate gluten in this one. I'll wake up tomorrow and be fine." No, it is a process that happens through your body over a series of days, weeks, months. So no one exposure is not just like, "Oops, that was this one meal and now I'm fine." Not like that. Learn how to do it right the first time is the most efficient way and you're going to get better faster. Dr. Veronica: When we talk about doing it right I'm going to tell you from my perspective as a physician and doing coaching, very high level health coaching where I'm helping people with strategic eating and targeted supplement, what is doing it right to me look like?  First of all as Jennifer pointed out, going to somebody who knows how to ferret out the diagnosis in the first place or what's going on or the sensitivity in the first place. This doesn't happen in regular doctor's offices. It just doesn't happen at regular doctor offices. Realize it, deal with it, get over it. [Unintelligible 00:49:36] you're going to have to make an investment of both time and money to find somebody who knows what they're doing.  Why do I say the investment of time? Because people who know about this are just not around every corner so you may have to travel. They invest enough money because those of us who do this realize that insurance is not friendly to anybody who has these issues. And so therefore we don't deal with insurance because they just make life more of a headache and say no, no, no. So upfront instead of dealing with insurances all day we say, "Here's what it's going to be. Here's what we're going to get. And we move in life." So you're going to have to make some type of financial investment. So understand I just upfront want people to know that, if you're not willing to make the investment... First of all you got to make the investment in good quality food. So if you're willing to make the investment in good quality food then you're going to stay sick. That's just the bottom line.  But then expanding your team, so what else does the team look like? Once I've said, "Hey, this is what you're sensitive to and you need to figure out how to do it." And I give you the initial coaching and some initial background. And I've sent you to the computer with every day email about your first day it's been gluten free. And here's your little manual which is... Most doctors you realize they're not doing it on this level. Then you have to find somebody to partner with you who's going to help you do it even better level. And those are people like Jennifer. That's why I say we got to have somebody here to start on the path.  But most of the time a lot of practitioners will say, "You have this. Don't eat this." And then they don't tell you how to do it. And so when I do coaching, which is different than just giving out a diagnosis it's, "Here's how you start down the pathway." But then you have to have partners for life.  You said to me, I know you hate these Facebook groups. No, I don't hate Facebook groups. I think they're very entertaining because there's a lot of misinformation on it. So I don't hate them because they make me laugh most of the time. But on the other side, the more serious side I get concerned that people rather than going to experts, true experts who know...  Listen, I'm not an expert. I'm not authority. An expert is somebody who's self-proclaimed. I have no education, training, and experience. I'm an authority, you're an expert. Stop it with the Facebook experts and get people who have real background authority. Jennifer would be one of those people too because she has some real education and training that backs up her personal experience, and now she's worked with a lot of people. Plus she was in there with that seeing real patients.  If I can't say it anymore, where people fail the most, number one secret is you have to have the right team. Jennifer: You do. Dr. Veronica: People fail. You go to university of Google. You have all the pieces, you've done all the reading, you're a cocktail party expert but yet you can't implement it and you're running to the bathroom every other day. Here we are. Now, here's the good piece about this. Jennifer has a gift. She has her free cheat sheet for her favorite gluten free brands. Everybody goes wild because, "I want to eat bread. I love bread." People are addicted to bread. Jennifer: I know. Dr. Veronica: If you're addicted to bread and think you can't go off of it, that's a neurotransmitter hormonal problem and we need to straighten that out. And then that makes your gluten free journey better.  Let me just say it again. If you feel like you can't give up, and I say give up gluten. And you feel like you want to murder me because I told you to get off of gluten. That means your hormones or your neurotransmitters are out of balance and there's ways through strategic heating and targeted supplements getting back in the balance and then you can do it. But then you're going to go eatbettergfbread.com. You get that free gift from Jennifer. Gluten Free School. If you Google just Gluten Free School, Jennifer's going to come up. I was just surfing the web one day and I just found her. And then we found out we're close to each other geographically and that was pretty cool. Jennifer I thank you. I'm sorry that you were sick in the beginning of your life but it's ended up being a blessing for a lot of people. And so for people like me, I can hand them off to you because I don't want to sit around and talk about gluten all day and all night. Go to Jennifer. What you have, talk to Jennifer. Jennifer: There's tons of free, great content on Gluten Free School. I went through the work and I've compiled everything. I keep it up to date. Like I said, I called the sunscreen companies. You don't have to do that. I believe that if I'm going to give out information it's something that I've referenced, that if I'm going to make a claim there's going to be a scientific reference that's based in real evidence to back things up. Not just something like mouse study and say, this is...  No, we've got to look at this from a real science perspective. If we want to be taken seriously as a community then we need to do the diligence behind, ensuring that the information we're providing people is accurate. And I know people are busy. I know that they don't know all this stuff. They don't have time to go get a master’s degree in nutrition. They don't have time to go and just do everything that you've done Dr. Veronica.  And so I think that's the real big piece to this is being willing to get a team together than help you navigate from point A to point B, my goodness think about all the time you save not being sick anymore. Dr. Veronica: Yeah, that's right. We take our knowledge together. I tell people, "Listen, by the time I've gotten to this point in my career I go... My wheels are turning and those are half a million dollar cogs in there and I'm willing to shortcut and give you my half a million dollars of information. You add it all with other people who have that kind of information that really works. And they get results. Jennifer has all these tools to help you get results in your life. I want to thank you for being on the Wellness revolution, that gluten free is not just a weight loss plan, it's not a weight loss plan. It's a way of life for people who have sensitivities. Thank you Jennifer. Jennifer: Thank you so much Dr. Veronica for having me. I really appreciate it. Female VO: Thank you for listening to the Wellness Revolution Podcast. If you want to hear more on how to bring wellness into your life visit drveronica.com. See you all next week. Take care. 

Jennifer Ackerson is President and Founder of ALON Marketing Group, a respected tourism sales and marketing consulting company. She specializes in effective strategic development for growing travel and tourism supplier businesses with a focus on B2B and travel-trade client relationship building. Jennifer is a 20-year veteran of the Travel & Tourism industry with experience in the hotel, destinations, attractions and tours, transportation, restaurant, and travel buyer sectors. Jennifer has an excellent understanding of the tourism and visitor dynamic. Her distinctions include an unparalleled assimilation into the domestic and international buyer/seller relationship, which results in a high level of successful strategic business development activity. Her past work experience includes working for Marriott Hotels, Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Riese Restaurants, New York Apple Tours, Skyline Multimedia Entertainment, CitySights NY, and most recently, 15+ years of independent tourism consultation. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it’s so important to build up the buyer-seller relationship What ALON does to help its clients stand out from the crowd What Travel Trade is Why staying focused is so crucial in the tourism industry ALON’s collaboration programs What’s coming up for ALON Why you can’t be afraid of your team knowing more than you do How to figure out if a partnership is good at the beginning of the relationship Why you need to make sure everyone in a partnership is on board with the project vision What Jennifer and ALON looks for in their clients and partners Ways to contact Jennifer: Website: www.alonmarketing.com

Can a federal government agency be good at customer service? The Transportation Security Administration – better known by its acronym, TSA – is setting out to change perceptions and make traveling easier by answering all sorts of questions on social media. The agency, which screens 2.2 million passengers and their luggage daily, while also protecting train stations and ports, launched the AskTSA Twitter handle last September with little fanfare. “The audience was there,” says Jennifer Plozai, Director of External Communications. “We didn’t promote it…Right when we launched, we had passengers sending us good questions on Day 1, and it’s just grown from there.” The most common questions include permitted and prohibited items, what types of ID are accepted, the popular TSA Pre✓® program, and people traveling with disabilities or medical conditions. TSA’s goal, says Plozai, is to “provide guidance, clarify our policies, answer questions, [and] resolve issues.” “This was a win-win for TSA to be able to launch a customer care account and help passengers be less frustrated with the process and have an better overall travel experience,” Plozai says. Since the TSA is one of the first government agencies to establish a customer service handle on social media – the United States Postal Service was another – Plozai had to learn from other sources, most notably airlines and airports. She and her team spent just four months from internal approval to launch, creating an answer database and establishing a social media policy. “There wasn’t one that we could find already existing in government,” Plozai says of the policy. “We needed a very well-defined policy for managing this program.” She has since shared the policy and best practices with other government agencies. TSA’s staffing model for social customer service is unique – and corporations should take note. The team uses a rotating group of TSA employees on “detail assignments” – that is, this isn’t their permanent job. The result is a unique mix of “very diverse backgrounds”, including airport officers, trainers, federal air marshals, and global strategists. “They all bring different expertise to our team and are able to help customers in a better way,” says Plozai. Each employee completes a four-week training program which focuses on social media, customer service, and combining the two. Plozai says the agency also uses social media to “have the pulse of the traveling public” and “to identify trends in operational issues by hearing the concerns of the public and being able to address those.” Results so far, she says, have exceeded expectations. “Interacting with the passengers in real time, whether it’s before, during, or after their travel experience, the appreciation that we’re there to listen… we’re just really pleased with the program and how it’s gone so far,” she says. Plozai met with me and Dan Moriarty for Episode 41 of the Focus on Customer Service Podcast. Key moments in the episode are below: 1:03 A brief overview of the TSA and Jennifer’s background 2:17 The recent launch of the Ask TSA program 4:35 How TSA was able to obtain leadership buy-in to start their social customer service program 7:26 Jennifer describes the process of setting up a pilot program 9:43 The types of questions that TSA sees in social media 14:16 The TSA’s expansion into Facebook Messenger 15:25 How recent negative press affected the questions TSA received on social media 19:55 Jennifer shares a memorable customer interaction 21:14 What Jennifer wishes she had known when she started Ask TSA 22:42 What the future looks like for TSA in social media Additional episodes of the Focus on Customer Service Podcast can be found on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. If you have experienced great customer service from a brand on social media, please let us know in the comments below or tweet me at @dgingiss.

In today's episode, Jennifer talks about her experience recently coming off the pill, learning to use the fertility awareness method, as well as getting a PCOS diagnosis along the way. Jennifer has embarked on a journey to improve her fertility naturally and she provides an honest and refreshing perspective on what this process has been like for her- transitioning from hormonal contraceptives while dealing with fertility challenges. Jennifer talks about her experience coming off the pill, and how she discovered that the pill was actually the cause of some of the symptoms that she had been experiencing. This is a great episode for women who are considering coming off the pill and transitioning to the fertility awareness method. I'm sure that Jennifer's experience will really resonate with many women who have recently stopped taking hormonal contraceptives. Enjoy! Topics discussed in today's episode What Jennifer's experience was like coming off the pill How long it took for Jennifer's period to come back The process of learning to chart, and the challenge of learning to chart your cycles with fertility awareness with irregular cycles The impact that a PCOS diagnosis has on fertility awareness charting and fertility in general What are some of the ways that Jennifer is working towards improving her fertility naturally How Jennifer discovered the Fertility Awareness Method How learning the Fertility Awareness Method has helped Jennifer to feel empowered even though her cycles haven't been "perfect" The challenges women face when charting long cycles with many days of observable cervical mucus How effective are ovulation predictor kits, and are they necessary if you are using the Fertility Awareness Method? What are the benefits of learning the Fertility Awareness Method from a certified Fertility Awareness educator? Connect with Jennifer! You can connect with Jennifer on her blog! Resources mentioned Living PositiveCOS | Jennifer Neff Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler Sweetening the Pill by Holly Grigg-Spall Justisse Healthworks for Women Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)

Being connected is great, right until it’s not. How to improve the quality of your connectedness with an expert from the Center for Creative Leadership. Guest: Jennifer Deal, Ph.D Center for Creative Leadership Author, Always On, Never Done: Don't Blame The Smartphone Center for Creative Leadership works to help improve leadership. Many people said that staying so connected really started when they received their smartphone. On average, people in the survey were connected to the workplace 72 hours a week, or 13.5 hours a day. Personal tasks done during the workday were accounted for in the research (even people that don’t work these kind of hours still do personal tasks at work) One of the biggest complaints was the number of meetings required in organizations. A major issue is being invited to meetings and then people realizing that they weren’t really needed. Setting clear agendas is key. Be explicit why each person is needed. Another major complaint was too many people making decisions. Be explicit about who has decision-making authority and who needs to be checked with. The intentional use of ambiguity as a management tool is also a challenge. Sometimes people don’t make a decision so they don’t have responsibility for it, so they leave it in ambiguity. Clear agendas and outcomes help prevent this. This leads to crisis mode later on. What Jennifer does differently because of this research She still answers emails early in the morning and late at night. Setting better boundaries about having done enough work today. Being very specific on agendas for meetings. She turns down a lot of meetings that aren’t as high value as the other things she needs to be doing. Check out the Center for Creative Leadership for more resources Also see episode #128, Four Practices For Leading An Effective Meeting What have you seen a leader do to encourage quality connections to the workplace? Feedback On this topic: http://coachingforleaders.com/132 Comments, questions, or feedback: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback or (949) 38-LEARN The next question and answer show is episode #135 and the topic is training! Submit your questions now on the feedback page or record audio here. Thank you to Jamie Lavery, Marcel Froio, Davinder Singh, Stefan Gostic, Danielle Chen, Antoine Meyer, Patrick Ebright, Paola Lopez Zanardo, Nathan Kam, Michael Cadrette, Slava Barber, Jae Washington, and Rick Tempestini for subscribing to my weekly update this past week. “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” - e.e. cummings

Being connected is great, right until it’s not. How to improve the quality of your connectedness with an expert from the Center for Creative Leadership. Guest: Jennifer Deal, Ph.D Center for Creative Leadership Author, Always On, Never Done: Don't Blame The Smartphone Center for Creative Leadership works to help improve leadership. Many people said that staying so connected really started when they received their smartphone. On average, people in the survey were connected to the workplace 72 hours a week, or 13.5 hours a day. Personal tasks done during the workday were accounted for in the research (even people that don’t work these kind of hours still do personal tasks at work) One of the biggest complaints was the number of meetings required in organizations. A major issue is being invited to meetings and then people realizing that they weren’t really needed. Setting clear agendas is key. Be explicit why each person is needed. Another major complaint was too many people making decisions. Be explicit about who has decision-making authority and who needs to be checked with. The intentional use of ambiguity as a management tool is also a challenge. Sometimes people don’t make a decision so they don’t have responsibility for it, so they leave it in ambiguity. Clear agendas and outcomes help prevent this. This leads to crisis mode later on. What Jennifer does differently because of this research She still answers emails early in the morning and late at night. Setting better boundaries about having done enough work today. Being very specific on agendas for meetings. She turns down a lot of meetings that aren’t as high value as the other things she needs to be doing. Check out the Center for Creative Leadership for more resources Also see episode #128, Four Practices For Leading An Effective Meeting What have you seen a leader do to encourage quality connections to the workplace? Feedback On this topic: http://coachingforleaders.com/132 Comments, questions, or feedback: http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback or (949) 38-LEARN The next question and answer show is episode #135 and the topic is training! Submit your questions now on the feedback page or record audio here. Thank you to Jamie Lavery, Marcel Froio, Davinder Singh, Stefan Gostic, Danielle Chen, Antoine Meyer, Patrick Ebright, Paola Lopez Zanardo, Nathan Kam, Michael Cadrette, Slava Barber, Jae Washington, and Rick Tempestini for subscribing to my weekly update this past week. “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” - e.e. cummings