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Do you wonder what it takes to own a business? Do you want to get inspired by others that are right next door to you? Then you have come to the right place! Welcome to Jen Next Door. I’m Jen. Twice a month, I have conversations with local business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives on how they started their business, dig deeper into their human story, advice they offer and how they are impacting our communities in a positive way. I realized that the magical part of travelling to new places are ...
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#23 Aiesha Beasley - Arizona Content Creator
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If you are looking for recommendations on what’s happening around the Valley, Aiesha Beasley is the go to woman! She is an Arizona content creator that shares her life, fashion and experiences on Tik Tok and Instagram. Her fun and bubbly personality has given her about 90K followers on Instagram and 154K on Tik Tok so she must be doing something ri…
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Inspired by the world around him, Adam Vigil, aka A-Bomb creates wonderful works of art to showcase around the valley. He started his career in 6th grade and continues to be an inspiration to his Chicano community and his family. He speaks on promoting unity, love and culture in everything he does. A-Bomb and I talked about his journey from getting…
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#21 Emily and Rachel - Golden May Book Coaching and Editing
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Growing up, reading was one of my favorite things to do. As an adult I’ve lost that wonder and excitement for books but I definitely want it back. So this episode is extra special! I got to speak with Emily and Rachel, owners of Golden May Book Coaching. They help fiction writers level up their stories, grow their skills and create a community of l…
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You might not realize it everyday but we are so fortunate to have the mobility to tackle the goals and dreams we strive to achieve. Some individuals need a little more help and that’s where Ray and Zach (co-founders) from Biomotum come in. They have created a robotic exoskeleton system that helps anyone suffering from mobility issues thrive. Biomot…
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For my first episode of 2023 I had the pleasure to interview Kita Centella, owner of Loose Leaf Market. She sells all natural loose herbs, and blends that help promote a healthy lifestyle and support any healing you may need. She and her team make small batches of fresh teas at her Phoenix shop. Check out her Instagram because she goes over some fu…
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#18 Steve Koyle - Elephant Care Unchained
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Today I spoke with Steve Koyle, founder of Elephant Care Unchained. It is a nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating cruelty and improving elephant welfare in their native countries. Steve is one of the most selfless and kind people I have ever met so please go support him but donating and learning more about his work on his website, linked below…
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This week’s episode is with Kat Richards, owner of Miss Kitty Tattoos and owner of an art studio called The Black Lodge in Jerome, Arizona. She is also an artist, and photographer. Her love of art has pushed her to beat the odds and pursue her passion. She shows us that you CAN pivot your career at anytime because it is possible! So don’t let other…
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Drinking is a big culture in the U.S. There are a lot of breweries around the city, there’s a big wine community and the occasional hard liquor on a night out. Millions of bottles are thrown out without a second thought. That’s where Cydnee Pedler, from Treasure Bottle comes in. She takes those bottles and many other types of glass bottles and give…
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#15 Aimee Moslares Aguirre - Kits By Food Craft
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Bubble tea and sushi roll lovers, this episode is for you! Kits By Food Craft is based in New York City. Aimee Moslares Aguirre, owner, brings people together by creating events in person and virtually with do it yourself kits. Her target market is corporate teams but you can go to her website and order for yourself or for a party of family and fri…
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France native, turned New Yorker, Larasati Vitoux has brought a little bit of Europe to the States. She owns Maison Jar, a refillery and grocery store focused on not having unnecessary packaging. Customers can bring in reusable containers or jars and fill them up with bulk items from her store. She sells items from food, home/personal care and esse…
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Tree whisperer, Ernest Lerma wants to heal himself and his community through trees! He is the CEO of Waffle Forest, the world’s first eco-friendly, carbon reducing smart forest. He and his team are rehabilitating land in South Phoenix and reducing carbon emissions through a process of reforestation and geo engineering. He is also a master in web de…
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#12 Alison Auditore - Still Around Illustrations
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She describes herself as a determined, outgoing, creative and driven artist, and I 100% agree. Alison Auditore and I sit down this week to talk about her side hustle as an artist. We also talk about how burnout is real and what we think about aliens! Through her artwork she wants to spread the message that you aren’t alone, that its ok to feel all …
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#11 Laura Jewett - Inspired Living Collective
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Problem solver, collaborator, humane, realtor Laura Jewett and I sat down and talked about her love of marketing, entrepreneurship, and holistic wellness. We also talk about her real estate journey. With all her passions she has created a wonderful business, Inspired Living Real Estate Collective. Laura is there to help you find/sell your home, hig…
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#10 Alexandra Gudmundsson - Little Taller
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This is a good one! Alexandra Gudmundsson is 25 and has achieved more than most 25 year old’s have. She is a founding member and director of services at Little Taller along with Kyle. She is also co-founder of Impala Scrubs, Hustle Jack and an angel investor in other ventures. As a Seattle native, turned Arizona sun enthusiast she has a lot of love…
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I sat with a very creative and extroverted human, Kyle Burnett. He is one of the founders of Little Taller, a marketing agency. He’s also founder of Hustle Jack, Impala Scrubs, Allbound, he’s a board member and advisor, and professor at Grand Canyon University. He’s an amazing builder, creator. WOW! That was a mouthful. In this episode we talk abou…
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#8 Jordan Fourcher - Fourcher Technologies
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Jordan Fourcher, a very talented and intelligent human, has created a solution to cool down our devices while we wirelessly charge them. Motivated by his favorite entrepreneur, George Westinghouse, he is on a mission to change people's lives and make billions along the way. We talk (I mostly listen) about his views on California, the supply chain, …
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A great man, Dan Fowler, is the founder of Reunion Shoe Company! A social business where he employed and empowered people getting out of homelessness. The business focused on painting shoes, which creates a beautiful, unique product every time! It’s inspiring that he came from a music background but still saw a need elsewhere and tried to create a …
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#6 Ciara Coleman - The Purposeful Project
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Business in the morning, afternoon, evening and party on the weekend! This Girl does it all! Ciara Coleman is the founder of The Purposeful Project, Geaux Girl Giving and Meet Me at the Bar AND she works for the Kellogg Foundation full time! Ciara has done great things in New Orleans! She serves her community through her foundation and is working o…
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From rock stars to entrepreneurs, Denise and Jeff have created a successful business, Americano Foods. They sell delicious and healthy nut butters and give back to the community by working with many social and economic development agencies. Denise and I talk about how her journey to get to Americano Foods. Her experience in teaching and psychology …
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Even if you create a plan, life goes in many different directions that you wouldn't expect. You have to be flexible and know everything will work out in the end. Michela Ricci, owner of The Early Bird Phx, a mobile coffee bar around the Phoenix and Tempe area, has done such a great job at moving forward and trying new things. We talk about how soci…
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#3 Denise and Zach - Empower Coffee Roasters
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Two bad ass people from New York decided to move to Arizona and make an impact on the west coast. Denise and Zach have come from unique backgrounds, chemistry and politics respectfully and in the end they chose business. We talk about the journey they took (literally) to starting Empower Coffee Roasters in Arizona, how buying local coffee can chang…
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#1 Stella Abril - AZ Sustainable Apparel Association
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Baby steps are still steps forward! It can be overwhelming when you try to be more sustainable in your every day life. It takes time but as long as you are willing to learn and make those changes the world will be a better place. That is what I talk about with Stella Abril. She is the president of the AZ Sustainable Apparel Association and host of …
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You're 20's can be overwhelming! You are trying to figure out who you are, what you want to do with your life, how you can be healthier, and more confident. Let's take a step back and breathe for a second. Life isn't happening to you, it's happening FOR you! There is no wrong answer. Ali McGregor, health coach, podcaster, and business woman doesn't…
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You can connect with me: Website: https://www.jennextdoorpodcast.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennextdoorpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennextdoorpodcastBy Jennifer Otero
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