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So much fun having my cousin Lea Bacci on the podcast! Like many of us, Covid sparked a need for Lea to do more to help others, so she started an Instagram account called @just_a_girl1978 where she started sharing insights and ideas about the everyday struggles we all face to balance family, job, personal growth and just getting through life on the daily.
Lea wears many hats, but she is a caretaker in all of them: wife, mom, daughter, friend and public health professional. In this episode, we talk about the importance of self care and activating auto-pilot when dealing with aging parents, demanding kids, as well as prioritizing relationships and managing your career.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
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It was a pleasure to have Takoma Park’s very own Seth Cook on the podcast. He’s co-owner of Takoma Bev Co song with his cousin Chris Brown, and is the man behind the wine menu for Zinnia and Motorkat. He’s a world traveler who loves how a great beverage or cocktail brings people together. Amazingly enough, Seth is also principal Tuba/Cimbasso of the Kennedy Center Opera House. He’s all about great sips and beautiful sounds! Follow Takoma Bev Co. on IG to stay in the loop about upcoming events @takomabevco. Be sure to check out @motorkattakoma and @eatinnia too! And if you want to hear Seth in action, follow @kcohomuscicians.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsnadgripsbjjcamps
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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The first Ladies Jiu Jitsu Jam was awesome, with more than 80 amazing females on the mat! That wouldn’t have been possible without my friend and perfect training partner, Maia Matalon. She’s definitely someone I want you to get to know on a deeper level: She is a mom, stepmom, badass BJJ black belt and helps run High Noon BJJ in Virginia with her partner Tim Dawson. Maia also worked for several years as a firefighter and paramedic. I look up to her as a jiu jitsu mentor and am grateful to call her my friend. Follow Maia on IG @maiamatalon, High Noon @highnoonbjj and of course give Ladies Jiu Jitsu Jam a follow @ladiesjiujitsujam.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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This past year, our school had a big influx of college students from the University of Maryland. One of them, Chris Giuditta, is also the owner of Ono Bowls Food Truck. Chris has been great to train with on the mats, but as he graduates and moves onto a career in finance, I had to interview him about becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 17. Learn all about how he and his friend started an acai food truck business in New Jersey, and how they have kept it going. Chris is super charismatic, smart and a hard worker. This kid is definitely going places. I mean, acai and BJJ are like two peas in a pod! Check out how you can book his food truck for catering and everything they have to offer @onobowlsfoodtruck on IG.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsnadgripsbjjcamps
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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My dear friend Mary Lou Costabile, aka Miscellaneous Magic, is back on the podcast. This time she is interviewing me!!! As Mary Lou is making some shifts in her career, she wanted to ask me how I did it when I made the transition from full time beauty to fitness, wellness & BJJ. This was so much fun and great to take a hosting break. Hope you enjoy hearing about my journey. Great job Mary Lou! Mary Lou is a Hair Stylist, Intuitive Reader, Reiki Master and Certified Life Coach. Be sure to follow her on IG @miscellaneous_magic22 for all her energy updates.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsnadgripsbjjcamps
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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My friend and fellow Capital MMA teammate, BJ Ketchem, joins me to share how he made the decision to give up $27,000 a year in pursuit of his own happiness. Is money really worth it if it costs you your quality of life? We have a great conversation reflecting on his choice, talking about life, health, mindset & jiu jitsu of course. BJ is a teacher but is also an amazing strength & conditioning coach. He has been an athlete all his life and loves helping others achieve their goals. He is passionate, encouraging and just all-around good people. To learn how you can work with BJ and see some of his coaching tips follow him on IG @the_forged_athletics.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsnadgripsbjjcamps
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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One of the most common questions my clients ask me or one of their biggest struggles is that they just don’t have time for themselves. With work, family, life and all the hustle, they come last. In this episode I give you some of my tips and tricks to fit in that self-care time baby! Check out my new Patreon channel for my content @allthingsjenz.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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I am really excited to have my friends Lena Blitstein & Samantha Shapiro on this week’s episode. They are the business-owner fashionista sisters of Enaz Boutiques, located throughout the Illinois Northshore. Missing from the episode but completing the fabulous sister trio is Melinda Kaplan. Enaz began when their mom, Susan Lurie, started creating custom pieces in a tiny downtown Highland Park, IL storefront. Thirty years later they have four locations: the original in HP, as well as Lake Forest, Northfield & Chicago’s hip Bucktown neighborhood. The clothing and accessories they carry are awesome – fun, functional and flirty all at once! – and the story of their success is truly inspiring. Plus, these sisters share a good dose of fashion sense and some lowdown on the latest spring trends. Follow Enaz @enazboutique for their weekly fashion insights and keep up with what’s new. You can also check out their website and order online!
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsandgripsbjjcamps.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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This one is a solo episode with me! I figured it would be great to come on and fill you in about all the exciting new things happening in the Jen Z World and give you updates on new services I am offering. My mission is always to help you become Energized & Empowered to live YOUR best life! Follow me on IG @allthingsjenz to stay in the loop! And if you are new to my page drop me a line to introduce yourself:)
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at @hipsandgripsbjjcamps.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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Dr. Veronica Kacherova is amazing! I’ve always wanted to have an Optometrist on my podcast, and no, not just because I’m obsessed with frames;) Eye health is so important, especially with the amount of time we spend on screen these days. Dr. V gave so many great tips from what supplements to use for better eye health, the 20/20/20 rule to give your eyes a break during extended screen time to how old you should start getting eye exams and how often! She recently opened her practice Expert Family Eye Care in Lincolnshire, Illinois. But no matter where you live you want to follow them on IG @expert_family_eyecare to stay updated on what’s new in the world of vision, and yes, that includes cute frames too!
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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If you are a stepmom, you need to be listening to The Radical Stepmoms Podcast and following @radicalstepmomspodcast on IG. It was absolutely a pleasure having host Christina on the podcast. She provides “. . . a safe space to talk about the good, bad and really ugly moments of raising a child you didn’t create.” She uses her tools as a licensed clinical Social Worker and personal experience as a stepmom and mom to help other stepmoms become unstuck and empower them to create the lives they desire. She is truly genuine, kind and empathetic and her IG is filled with the perfect amount of humor and real talk! If you want to work with Christina one-on-one or join her RSM community, go to her website https://www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com/.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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The wonderful Julie Schiffman joins me for a second time, first time was episode #23, to share her expertise in tapping. Julie is an EFT expert, Emotional Freedom Techniques, which can help relieve stress, anxiety, depression, health issues, pain etc. The list goes on! It is a simple tool you can utilize on your own to become aware of the emotion in your body that may be causing negative symptoms and how to let it go. In this episode Julie guides myself and you, the listener, through a quick session targeting self-doubt so we can regain our confidence and feel empowered! Give it a try! Check out her IG @julieschiffman_tapintolife for more of her tapping videos and her YouTube channel @JulieSchiffman.
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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Super excited to finally have my dear friend Mary Lou Costabile on the podcast. Mary Lou is a Hair Stylist, Intuitive Reader, Reiki Master and Certified Life Coach. She shares all the magical vibes coming our way in 2023! We also chat about our friendship and how we both started on our spiritual paths. Mary Lou is incredibly talented and an amazing soul. Be sure to follow her on IG @miscellaneous_magic22 for all her energy updates & posts and visit her website https://www.miscellaneousmagic22.com/ to book one-on-one services with her!
This episode is brought to you by my fabulous sponsors Hips & Grips.
Check out their amazing jiu-jitsu & climbing camps at https://www.hipsandgripscamps.com/.
Get 10% off your next Hips & Grips registration when you use code JENZ.
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Starting out the New Year with a podcast episode featuring my hubby Jay Ferrai (aka Jonathan). After so much holiday fun and family time, we definitely needed a self-care weekend to relax and decompress. We wanted to share with you guys some of the things we love to do! Whether it’s with your partner or solo, self-care should be an essential part of your schedule, even if it’s just 15 minutes of YOU time! In case you missed my blog on the topic, check it out here: https://jenz.substack.com/p/sometimes-you-just-need-a-self-care. And if you aren’t already, be sure to follow me on IG @allthingsjenz and Jay @letterten.
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Celebrity make-up artist Tay Rivera joins me to talk about his almost 20 year career working in the make-up industry. From retail to Hollywood glam, Tay has gained tons of artistic experience over the years along with learning the hustle of the business. He shares some of his must-have products and talks about current trends. You definitely want to listen! Tay and I go way back as I was his manager at MAC cosmetics early on in his career. I’m so proud of all the hard work and determination he’s put in to reach his goals! So excited for what the future holds! Check out Tay’s beautiful work and what he’s up to @tayriverabeauty!
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I had the pleasure of catching up with Kathy Hart! You may know her best from her amazing radio career, as she was on Chicago’s The Mix as co-host of The Eric & Kathy Show for 21 years. After leaving radio, Kathy trusted her gut and moved to Montana, where she has been able to use her skills and life experience to help others heal and get healthy. She suffered from mold exposure and all three of her children live with Lyme disease. As a mom on a mission she has so much knowledge to share through helpful guides, tips and research she has compiled on her site www.gritology.com. Kathy has also tapped into her faith and shares so much love and motivation on her YouTube channel Kathy Hart Gritology. Such a fun interview! Kathy is super genuine and authentic and really opens up about her journey! Be sure to follow her on IG @kathyhartgrit!
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I am fangirling out with Chicago-based author Kelly Kay! She is like a contemporary Danielle Steel, but cooler and sexier! Kelly’s books definitely hit the steamy romance spot like nobody else. Her writing sucks you right in. You fall in love with the characters, the settings, and, oh yeah, the sex! They are almost too much fun to read, but read them you should. Grab some wine, throw on your favorite shade of lipstick and snuggle up with one of her books! You will not be disappointed. Check out all her novels at www.kellykayromance.com and follow her on IG for her latest book launches @kelly_kay_books! Oh yeah, these are great holiday gifts, peeps!
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Rachel Melville has been defying gravity for almost 20 years. This amazing woman, a pro climber and environmental engineer, was my guide at the recent Hips & Grips camp in Las Vegas, and we connected right away. She’s one of the most authentic, badass people I’ve ever met. As our instructor she made me feel not only safe but confident about the challenge of rock-climbing, something I had never attempted. I’m still so impressed and inspired by the way she balances a focused mindset with an adventurous spirit. I bet you will be, too! Connect with Rachel through IG @twincannons.
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Ewa Pasek’s passion for photography is easy to see. Her artistic eye helps create images that have beautiful immediate impact, and are hard to forget. It’s impressive work that has earned gallery showings in her current hometown of Highland Park, Illinois, and participation in a Paris studio showcase. She is a true artist! Her latest collection reflects her unique ability to blend different images together, which has captured from different cities, and transform them into incredible art. Moving from Poland to America definitely shaped her creativity, a journey Ewa is eager to discuss in this compelling episode! Be sure to follow her on IG @wowwowewa and check out her website www.wowwowewa.com to learn more about her amazing work!
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I swear everyone knows Coach Danny Chacon! And they all say what an amazing guy he is with an awesome energy! You can tell how passionate he is about helping others become their best and how positive and grateful he is to be doing what he loves! Danny shares his story of living as an illegal immigrant, coming to the US from Argentina when he was a child, and how he started his journey in martials arts. Danny also shares his expertise and knowledge about the world of Muay Thai, one of his favorites out of all the arts he’s practiced. He is a retired pro MT fighter and is one of the most sought after coaches, helping other gyms set up Muay Thai programs in their schools. He is also a BJJ Black Belt, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, KB & Krav Instructor & the list goes on. He continues learning and becoming certified in all areas of fitness and martial arts. I feel like he should add motivational speaker to his resume lol. Learn more about Danny and how you can work with him at his studio in Denver, CO at www.coachdannychacon.com and follow him on IG @muaythaiforthesoul.
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