Fun on Weekdays is a podcast about life with women who live theirs to the fullest. Host, Jenna Palek, is a 26 year-old who believes every day is an opportunity to meet someone or try something new - because life is more fun when you don't wait for the weekend to enjoy it! Expect conversations about friendships, dating, careers, health, beauty, pop culture, and just about everything that's fun about girlhood.
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After nearly 3 years, I think it's finally time to take a break from podcasting & focus on other projects that bring me more joy. I'm so fortunate for everyone who has ever listened and I'm excited about the future of Fun on Weekdays! <3 Head over to http://cozyearth.com and use promo code "FUNONWEEKDAYS" for an exclusive 35% off. “Soft as a Mother…
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Let’s take a journey down my career history from my first job at 15, to landing my dream internship, saving money in college, and what brought me to my present life with social media. I share reasoning as to why I joined Waterboy as their new social media manager & career advice for anyone trying to figure out what they want to do! Head over to coz…
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Today’s episode is about my more recent journey of discovering my faith! As someone who didn’t grow up very religious, I never felt a true connection until I prayed for the first time in a moment of uncertainty and sadness last September. I share a few instances where “coincidences” felt less like chance and more like someone or something intention…
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I got it from my momma - SAHM, Education & family with my mom!
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Join me & my mom for a fun episode chatting about her marriage with my dad, her many jobs throughout the years, and our family! We reminisce childhood memories, talk about Susie HomeMakers & how her background in interior design influenced her crafty DIY-spirit. My "mommy" (don't judge me lol) was a stay at home mom while raising 3 daughters and de…
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Tiktok, boyfriends, friends & ADHD with Taryn Lamb
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Chit chatting with my girly Taryn Lamb about our TikTok to creator arc, her corporate love story, and our inability to focus on a single topic! She shares her experience moving to Austin after a breakup, making girl friends, and our “yays & nays” in relationships!By Jenna Palek
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Keeping Friends Is Harder Than Making Them
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It’s time to talk about making friends as adults, but more importantly how hard it is to keep them! I’ll share stories of how my personal friendships have evolved over time through life changes such as engagements, weddings, moving, and pregnancy and how I’ve been able to maintain friendships (while cutting some off along the way).…
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Staying True To Your Dreams with Blogilates & PopFlex founder Cassey Ho
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Today’s episode is with YouTuber, founder of Blogilates & PopFlex, and absolute icon… CASSEY HO! Guys, what?!?! Cassey has amassed nearly 16 MILLION followers since posting her first Pilates video in 2009. She talks about her journey starting in med school, and how her part time job teaching “pop pilates” allowed Cassey to follow her true dream of …
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Happy Valentine's Day!! In today's special holiday episode I share follower submissions as we chat about dating dilemmas & relationship advice!By Jenna Palek
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San Francisco, Connector Friends & Excessive PR
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Let’s catch up!! Today’s episode is a recap of life lately including our trip to San Francisco for the playoff game, and what Gabbie & I have been working on for Fun on Weekdays! I also chat about 2 topics I’ve seen on TikTok lately - connector friends (aka the friends that literally introduce you to anyone & everyone) andddddd excessive PR.…
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Okay disaster might be dramatic butttt I had a very weird/ scary experience while in Dallas this past weekend. Recap my weekend & hear about how I thought (which is still to be confirmed) that someone was in my hotel room. Use code JENNA60 for $60 off your first month membership of Fashion Pass!By Jenna Palek
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Ditching Fad Diets with Registered Dietician Sam Previte
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We’ve all been there… feeling the pressure to shrink our bodies & turning to fad diets for a quick solution. With New Years Resolutions inspiring challenges like 75 Hard, sobriety, and dieting, today’s episode is with Registered Dietician, Sam Previte! We share dieting mistakes we’ve made while Sam educates the importance of intuitive eating. *This…
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Is He The One? Facebook Advice & NYE Recap
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Phewwww the stress of the holiday season is finally over! Let's recap my NYE with family in Austin, 75 Hard, and my review of Anyone But You. Join me for our first episode featuring our Facebook advice column as I give my unsolicited dating advice.By Jenna Palek
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I missed you!! Join me for a solo episode as I reflect on some highs & lows of 2023 + my goals for the new year! Go to HelloFresh.com/weekdaysfree and use code weekdaysfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.By Jenna Palek
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The No Kissing for 3 Months Rule That will Change Your Dating Life - Canada's Dating Coach, Chantal Heide
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Tired of the situationships that "can't" commit to a relationship? Sick of meeting guys who love bomb you to sleep with you... then ghost you? Feel hopeless that you'll meet someone genuinely interested in a serious relationship? Canada's Dating Coach, Chantal Heide, shares the "3 months no kissing" rule that will change your dating life and the po…
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The Love Everybody Wants Is Already Yours: Singleness, Confidence, and Faith with Madison Prewett Troutt
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Am I ever going to be enough? Will I ever find someone that will pick me? When am I going to find my husband? Join Madison Prewett Troutt in today's episode to tackle the common questions we have all found ourselves wondering. Madi shares her history of chasing achievement, validation, and approval from boys and how her "pick-me" mindset kept her f…
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Dance Moms Reunion, Ghosting & Self Kare with Kalani Hilliker
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Dance Moms ICON, Kalani Hilliker, joins us today to chat about reunion filming and catch up about her experience on reality tv as a kid. Kalani shares her dating life including getting ghosted, going out stories, and getting over an ex. She shares the ins and outs of starting her brand, Kare by Kalani, and teaching dance classes! Follow Kalani on I…
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Climbing The Corporate Ladder: Finding Your Professional Purpose with Rare Beauty's Chief Marketing Officer Katie Welch
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Let's chat about careers, shall we!? Who better to hear from than Rare Beauty's Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Welch! Katie shares her journey climbing the corporate ladder and landing her current role as CMO after years in marketing, PR, and the beauty industry. Whether you feel lost in your career, want advice about job hopping, are looking for L…
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Karma Is The Guy On The Chiefs: Pageantry, Football, & Dating with Kansas City Chiefs Heiress, Gracie Hunt
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With so much buzz about Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs, I figured it was time to bring on an insider. Today's episode is with Chiefs Heiress, former Miss Kansas USA, and athlete, Gracie Hunt! Gracie talks about her experience pivoting to pageantry to follow in her mom's footsteps after a devastating sport injury. We chat abo…
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Becoming Better Tomorrow: Reality TV, Relationship Anxiety, Engagement & Writing Fiction with Hannah Brown
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Fun on Weekdays is BACK! Reality star, Hannah Brown, joins me to talk about her experience on The Bachelorette, her fiancé(Adam Woolard), and her journey of becoming a fiction author. We unpack her relationships with past contestants including my boyfriend, Connor, and lessons she learned in love from her time on TV. Hannah opens up about her strug…
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I saw the Barbie movie and I have been in my feels!! In this episode I share my thoughts about the movie, and how the message of the film relates to women in life and on social media. I reflect on what I was “made for” as the movie ends with the iconic Billie Eillish song that has every girl on TikTok feeling proud to be a woman. Let’s recap Fun on…
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Renee Noe - modeling, TikTok, marriage, and falling in love with running! | Ep. 24
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You know her, you love her… today’s guest is Renee Noe! Model, content creator, and runner, Renee, opens up about her journey in the modeling industry. From her first experience with a modeling agency at 13, to moving to LA at 17, Renee shares things to look out for when exploring representation. We chat about her early start on TikTok in March 202…
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Rebranding delusion & why you should start being delusional! | Ep.23
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“You’re so delusional,” has become one of my favorite compliments. In today’s episode, Hallie and I chat about the positive outcomes of delusion when it comes to going after what you want. Whether you are delusional about a career goal, a passion, or personal dream, delusion might just be your best shot at making it happen. We also chat about the n…
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Major life update... I bought a house! Well, I went under contract. In today's episode I share my house hunting experience, home wishlist, and updates to our current office. I also talk about how summer has affected my mental health and body image from insecurities, comparison, and guilt. Enjoy a solo episode as we catch up & chat about life. :) Si…
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Considering Childfree life? Freedom, friendships, finances, FOMO, fun, & more | Ep. 21
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If you have ever felt pressure from friends, family, your partner, or society to have kids but you’re not quite sure children are in your cards, this episode is for you. 47 year old, Veronica, shares her decision to be child free. From disappointment, FOMO, and loneliness, to freedom, finances, and friendships/relationships, we cover everything tha…
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Professional party girl turns her side hustle into a career w/ Hallie Meland | Ep. 20
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Meet Hallie Meland - our Miami raised, Jonas Brother loving, spunky party girl AND full time event planner for Fun on Weekdays. Did I mention she is also one of my best friends? In this episode we chat about Hallie’s experience moving to Austin and working a corporate job before being drawn to the chaos of start-ups. Hallie shares her journey into …
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Ask me anything! Post-grad, making friends, breakups, engagements, house hunting! | Ep. 19
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In today's episode I answer your most frequently asked questions from my Instagram DM's. We cover how to transition from college to post-grad while making the most of your time in school, how to make friends as an adult, and my best breakup advice. I also answer personal questions such as travel exhaustion, how to avoid FOMO, engagement (???), and …
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How to have the best summer 2023 + Life Updates! | Ep. 18
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Ahhh hi friends! Back again for a solo episode to give you some major updates on all things Fun on Weekdays events & merch, plus some life updates! I share upcoming events this summer including our biggest event yet, Fun on Weekdays 5K in LA presented by Garmin. I share my formula for a perfect week and they key to having the best summer ever. Hint…
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How 20 year old Hailie Anderson made $160k in 5 months on Airbnb without buying property | Ep. 17
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What if you could own airbnbs without having to buy houses? Hailie Anderson shares how her entrepreneurial background in high school lead her to arbitrage Airbnb hosting. After starting in September 2021, Hailie now hosts 17 units and has made over $160k since the start of the new year! She shares everything you need to know from finding the right …
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Scaling a business as an influencer: set up, tax benefits, first hires, avoiding burnout & more! | Ep. 16
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If you're a creator who hasn't fully embraced the idea of treating yourself as a business, this podcast is a must. Join me as I answer the most commonly asked questions - benefits, making strategic first hires, navigating the challenges of avoiding burnout, taxes, creating community, and more! As the founder of Fun On Weekdays, I've experienced my …
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Gaslighting boys & meal prepping her way through The U with Francesca Stugot, mwuah mwuah! | Ep. 15
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THE Francesca Stugot, AKA Kelsey McCullough, joins me in today's episode of Fun on Weekdays! You may have seen her infamous TikToks gaslighting men into believing they met at the bar, or maybe you've heard of her meal prepping small business... I mean corporation. Get to know Francesca's creator, Kelsey. Kelsey shares how she came up with the chara…
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How an Instagram post landed college-grad waitress, Gabrielle Whitecotton, her first full/time job with Fun on Weekdays | Ep. 14
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Fun On Weekdays hit the jackpot with Gabrielle Whitecotton, our first employee!! Gabbie’s journey to FOW is an inspiring one, and I'm excited to share it with all of you! After graduating, Gabbie spent a year waitressing, hoping to land her first full-time job. Despite the challenges, Gabbie persevered and continued to explore creative ways to get …
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Creating a habit of having Fun on Weekdays + how to become your best self this summer with Sad to Savage's Shelby Sacco | Ep. 13
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My habit QUEEN Shelby Sacco is back again for another episode on Fun on Weekdays! This time, we chat all about how to create a habit of having fun on weekdays. How to create time in your schedule, how to implement new habits that you can actually keep overtime, and the importance of persistence and small wins. Shelby shares her Savage Girl Summer S…
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Embracing life after loss: advice on overcoming grief with Grey for Glioblastoma's Kate Snedeker | Ep. 12
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In this episode, Kate Snedeker talks about her experiences dealing with anticipatory grief and coping with her father’s diagnosis of a rare and fatal cancer, glioblastoma. Kate shares her insights on how to find motivation and turn it into action, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. She also discusses how she learned to start a nonprofit a…
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Your worth should not be measured by your weight - More than a Model with Jordan Wessel | Ep. 11
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In today’s episode, model & former Miss Arizona, Jordan Wessel, breaks down the truth about the modeling industry. From inclusivity, to unprofessionalism, inconsistency, and pay, we learn that the modeling industry isn’t so glamorous afterall. Jordan shares how modeling has affected her self-esteem, body image, and lack of privacy. She gets vulnera…
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How TikTok & a marketing degree helped singer-songwriter Ashley Cooke break into the country music industry | Ep. 10
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Ashley has been a performer long before her singing and original music was discovered on TikTok. One of my favorite female country artists, Ashley Cooke, joins me in today's episode! Ashley shares her breakthrough moments at Belmont University, the difficulties/ advantages of social media as an artist, and how she differentiates herself as a musici…
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The truth about becoming a fitness instructor - mental & physical exhaustion, cost, training, etc. | Ep.9
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Well, I finally did it... I'm becoming a fitness instructor! In this episode I share my experience training to become a barre teacher. Is it worth it? Doing something new can be challenging, at times a little scary, but also very rewarding. I preach following your dreams and making it happen on my podcast, and I hope this episode serves as a remind…
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Finding your passion and path in business: advice from the Tula Co-Founder, Dan Reich | Ep.8
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Tula Co-Founder Dan Reich shares how the brand came to be; from his early years selling Apple Bottom Jeans online, selling his software business to Salesforce, to investing in Dibs Beauty, Dan continues to grow businesses. He shares the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you, continuously exploring your passions, an…
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Bestie bonus Q+A with Lillie Devries | Ep.7
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Lillie and I had so much fun in NYC together, we recorded a bonus episode for you answering questions from Instagram!! Laugh with your girlfriends as we cover silly questions and debate very serious topics such as FMK: Harry Potter, Harry Styles, and Prince Harry. Sign-up for my Newsletter Join my Facebook group This podcast is sponsored by Macy’s.…
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Queen of side gigs & hungover giggles with my bestie Lillie Devries | Ep.6
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My bestie girl Lillie is baaaackkkk!!! After a night out in NYC, we sit down for some hungover giggles and laugh about memories while also giving Lillie’s life update since moving to New York. Lillie is the queen of side gigs - she shares how she makes money in the city between her full-time job at Ralph Lauren and multiple part-time jobs including…
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Your idea of fun has changed and that doesn't make you boring | Ep. 5
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We’ve all heard of the quarter life crisis… some of us are currently trying to navigate it. I personally think this idea of feeling lost in our 20’s, questioning our passions & goals, navigating friendship dynamics changing, and feeling lost is because our idea of fun is starting to evolve for the first time in years. Suddenly we find ourselves rea…
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Are influencer trips worth it for the brand? Cracking the case with Casely Co-Founder, Emily Stallings, and Director of Social Media, Christy Gurganus | Ep.4
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Have you ever wondered if influencer brand trips are actually helpful for brands? In today’s episode, the Director of Social media, Christy Gurganus, and Co-Founder, Emily Stallings share how social media has helped grow their brand, Casely. From living in a big house in Brooklyn together, to now working with some of the most successful brands and …
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I ain't sayin she a gold digger - Allison Kuch Rochell talks stereotypes & challenges of being an NFL wife | Ep.3
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You know her, you love her; influencer, business owner, and NFL wife, Allison Kuch Rochell joins me in Episode 3! Allison shares how she met her husband, Isaac, and how social media stereotypes and negativity allowed her to lean into her character as a, “gold digger.” We talk about double standards, challenges with career instability, and how she i…
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Has social media changed the meaning of Valentine’s Day? Avoiding comparison, loneliness (and texting your ex) | Ep.2
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Valentine’s Day is just another weekday. Remember that as you scroll through social media and find yourself playing the inevitable comparison game. Valentine’s Day comes with a lot of pressure and high expectations that feel like they can never be met - is social media to blame? Social media is a highlight reel, and you may find yourself thinking a…
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Allow me to reintroduce myself... Get to know me, why I started FOW & what to expect in 2023 | Ep.1
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Wow… it’s good to be back! Kicking 2023 off by reintroducing myself for new listeners, and a quick refresher for long-time listeners. Let’s talk about why I started Fun on Weekdays, what it meant to me when I started in 2021 and what it means to me now. I’ll catch you up to speed on what has happened in the past month, and set the tone for what to …
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2022 FOW Wrapped - NYE, resolutions, hiring an assistant, plans for 2023! | Ep. 72
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And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end… WOW I am emotional! Join me in the last episode of 2022 to recap rules for NYE, reflect on last year’s resolutions, and set intentions for 2023 goals. I’ll be taking January off to rebrand, onboard my assistant, and come back bigger, better, and more fun than ever!! Love you guys so so much, don’t for…
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Pits & peaks (or is it peaks & pits) of 2023 | Ep. 71
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Phew!!! At this point most everyone should be wrapping up the holidays and hopefully made it home safe. I share what I’ve been up to in Painesville, Ohio, starting with my airport dilemma and ending with my annual high school holiday party. Second to last episode, we are talking pits and peaks, highs and lows, whatever you prefer to call it. My hig…
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The Agency Behind FOW - Entrepreneurship Challenges & Scaling w/ Mike Jones | Ep. 70
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It’s about time y’all meet the agency behind me and Fun on Weekdays, J1S! I have been signed to them since February 2021 - they helped start my social media career & podcast. Today I sit down with the founder, Mike Jones, to talk about how his business mindset from an early age helped jumpstart his career as an entrepreneur. From selling his first …
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Confessions of a multi-potentialite & SURPISE! I'm hiring! | Ep. 69
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Am I just a Libra or do I have undiagnosed ADHD? According to TikTok, both. According to my dms, I’m a multipotentialite. One day I’m obsessed with event planning, the next I’m dead set on working in a bridal store, a few days later I’m planning to be a makeup artist, and 3 weeks ago I wanted to be a pilates instructor. What’s so wrong with having …
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From DMs to full time Waterboy intern - Kiara Burmeister | Ep. 68
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Everyone’s favorite Waterboy employee (you read that right, employee not just intern!) is finalllllllyyyyyy on the podcast to share how she landed the role as Waterboy’s first ever summer intern. From video DM’s in her college bathroom (not like that, get your head out of the gutter) to moving to ATX and becoming a full-time employee, Kiara shares …
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Rules for Thanksgiving - Eli Rallo | Ep. 67
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Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am so thankful for my listeners and am also thankful for today’s guest, Eli Rallo! From the internet to IRL, Eli is just as witty and energetic as she is on TikTok. We talk about Eli’s corporate job after college, how her background in journalism helped with creating content/ hosting her podcast, and how she signed a BOOK DE…
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