The Jen Z Podcast
The Jen Z Podcast: It’s all about people! My podcast features great conversations with fascinating people sharing experiences, illuminating the life events that shaped their growth, the challenges that built their character, and the goals that have inspired their successes.
You’ll get to meet people from all walks of life and all areas of expertise, from favorite neighborhood business owners who helped create communities, to internationally accomplished athletes and entertainers who understand determination and motivation, to health and wellness experts committed to improving how we take care of ourselves and each other.
There’s something for everyone and anyone — and it’s always free-flowing, fascinating, and fun!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Life, Jiu-Jitsu & Everything with Jen & Jay: The Glamour of Owning a Gym
I’m back! It’s been too long but here we are. My hubby Jay and I co-host this episode (and hopefully more soon) discussing the glamour of gym ownership. We own and run a Martial Arts school togethe…
Just A Girl
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…
What’s Cookin’ with Seth? Wine, Music and More
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 Motork…
The Amazing Maia: Ladies Jiu Jitsu Jam Co-Founder & Greatest Training Partner
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 defini…
Life is just a bowl of . . . acai?
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 trai…
Tables Turned as I get Interviewed
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 d…
One Person’s $27,000 Moment
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…
How to Handle your Hustle
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…
ENAZ Fashion: Energy, Nature, Attitude & Zest for Life
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 N…
This Week: Just Me - Jen Z
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 o…
Clear Insight on your Vision Health with Dr. V
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 amoun…
The Most Radical of Them All
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…
Let’s Tap Away that Self-Doubt & Receive Those Confident Vibes
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 reli…
Energy Report & Vibes for 2023
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 c…
Self-Care Couple Tips from Jen & Jay
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 decompr…
Make-up Tips & Trends from Hollywood Artist Tay Rivera
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 th…
Kathy Hart: A Radio Icon
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…
I Found the Smart, Sexy Reads We All Need!
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 w…
An Elevated Conversation with Rachel Melville: Living the Climbing Lifestyle
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…
Blended Brilliance: The Amazingly Original Artwork of Ewa Pasek
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 sho…