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!
All I wanted to do was float away after this conversation. Dr. Howard Weissman, Clinical Psychologist and Director & Founder of The Chicago Stress Relief Center In Northbrook, joins the conversation …
The wonderful Sheila Kennedy, founder & CEO of The Athlete’s Sports Bag and Sounds from Source, joins us over the phone lines from Australia to share her life’s journey and how she was introduced to …
Dr. John Duffy joins the conversation to share his expertise on the topic of teenage anxiety/depression and the different pressures children and teenagers experience today. We touch on topics such as…
I mean…I thought it was time to discuss something that truly makes almost everyone happy…and that’s COFFEE!!! Thanks to Keith Lilja, co-owner of Tala Coffee Roasters in Highwood, for coming in to edu…
My dear friend and Brown Belt Jiu-Jitsu Athlete, Jasmine Bienvenue, opens up and shares her story about her struggle with food/exercise, her diagnosis of Anorexia & Bulimia and the process through re…
Facing your fears and finding the courage to do so is probably an emotion everyone deals with at some point or another in their life. Big or small, fear exists and we should learn to embrace and “hig…
So amazing to have my good friend, Mellysa Sherony-Kaniok, in studio to share our business stories and backgrounds. We both became female entrepreneurs, choosing the path of what we were most passion…
Mary Latham, recently given the title “tourist of humanity”, joins me over the phone lines to share how she began the “More Good Today” project, a 50 state road trip to compile stories of acts of hum…
Jiu-Jitsu Black belt, instructor and teammate, Scott Gave, joins the conversation to share his insight on becoming a better coach & teacher in any area of life or profession. He has years of experien…
Ali Goodman is a Chicago based actress, writer, podcaster, wife and mom of two. We talk about how she juggles her passion for acting, podcasting and being a mom. Ali is so real and authentic when it …
I sit down and chat with Chicago based artist and designer, Matthew Hoffman, creator of the “You Are Beautiful” project. I absolutely love meeting people who make it a mission to share so much positi…
Dr. Eve Feinberg, Medical Director of Northwestern Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, joins the conversation to share her expertise on the topic of infertility. She walks us through the process of ma…
Alaina Bos joins me to discuss her passion for photography and a special project she created to share the struggles women have with infertility. She opens up about her own personal journey and starte…
“Plan for Death, Live Your Life” is the motto of Kathy Miller, Certified Death Midwife and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and her business http://www.beforeim6feetunder.com. You may think …
Sitting down with the fabulous Victoria Baggio, co-founder/owner of Ethos Training Systems in Chicago, and also the “Getting Zen with Jen Z’ official podcast sponsor! We discuss how truly important i…
If you don’t already know her, you need to! Elise Swopes is a mobile artist, creative director, graphic designer & visual storyteller from Chicago. If that wasn’t enough, she is an all-around gem! Sh…
Jimmy Choi, aka “The Fox Ninja”, shares his story of living life with Parkinson’s Disease. Jimmy is a motivational speaker, ultra marathoner, endurance athlete and was on American Ninja Warrior Seaso…
My dear friend and client, Allison Fink, joins the conversation to discuss how she is utilizing the practice of mindfulness & meditation in the classroom. Allison is a Health teacher at Lake Bluff Mi…
Nutrition Guru, Cooking Enthusiast and fitness junkie, Abby Marie, joins the conversation! We talk about food, healthy living, bodybuilding and how our similar, yet different, athletic goals & passi…
Executive Director of Awakenings NPO, Laura Kinter, shares how their art gallery blends art, creativity & healing in one. Awakenings features artistic expressions of rape and sexual abuse survivors.…