Introducing Jennifer Pool: Costume Designer & Storyteller

Jennifer talks about her extensive work designing costumes for theatre companies like Nebraska Shakespeare Festival and Angels Theatre Company, and her creative collections for Omaha Fashion Week. She also discusses her passion for storytelling and community engagement, particularly through her Golden Rod Anecdotal Society.

Jennifer explains how the supportive Omaha community fosters collaboration across different sectors, and she shares her unique journey from theatre to fashion. We discuss her recent and upcoming projects, including her nostalgic '80s-inspired collection for Omaha Fashion Week, and her innovative approach to combining knitting techniques with childhood memories. Jennifer also provides insights into her roles in the startup world, including coaching entrepreneurs on effective storytelling. Don’t miss out on this incredible episode!

Connect with Jennifer:

@jennylizzpool | LinkedIn

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Omaha Fashion Week

~ Goldenrod Anecdotalist Society

~ Bluebarn Theatre in Omaha

~ Angels Theatre Company in Lincoln

~ Bitch: (Perception. Reality. Execution)

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: 3 Things You Can Do to Realign Yourself in Your Current Season of Life

~ Hero of a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

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How often have you received the advice of ‘just be yourself’? In this episode, I’ll dive into what that actually means. I’ll break down three actionable steps on how we can reacquaint ourselves with who we are now, including seeking outside perspectives, actively questioning our beliefs, and spending quality time alone.

And if you’re in a season of your life where you feel like you may need a little assistance, I would love to help! Schedule a free 15-Minute call with me here.

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ On Purpose with Jay Shetty— Rick Rubin ON: Why Unconventional Methods Lead to Success & The Secret to Genuinely Love What You Do

~ The Bossbabe Podcast

~ Listen to Becoming Iconic with Jennifer Szpigiel

~ Listen to The Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore

~ The Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

~ Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty

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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur ready to to take the leap and start your business, but are struggling to find your footing on where to start? Then this episode is for you.

On this solo episode, we’re talking about:

~ My journey from virtual assistant to business coach

~ Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: consider working within an existing business

~ The challenges and rewards of transitioning into entrepreneurship

~ Tips for gaining experience and learning diverse aspects of running a business

~ The importance of flexibility and a growth mindset in entrepreneurship

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Resilience v. Quitting with Attorney Paige Hulse

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I’m officially declaring this summer ‘soft girl summer’, where we’re focusing on taking care of ourselves and leaving behind what no longer serves us. If you’re in a season of your life that is testing your limits, or just shifting into a better version of yourself, this episode is for you.

On this solo episode, we’re talking about:

~ Leaning into Vulnerability and Self-Care

~ Identifying Your Limits

~ Feeling Like You Need to Prove Yourself

~ Trusting Your Capability

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: You Need to Take a Break From Work | Breaking the Cycle of Overworking + Finding Balance

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Introducing Hollei Anne: Designer & Creative

Hollei shares her journey on how she transitioned from a corporate career to running her own successful business, Hollei Anne Design Co. Hollei talks about how she has been able to balance motherhood while continuing to run her business, and the importance of community and delegation. We discuss where Hollei draws her inspiration from, how she deals with creative blocks, and she shares some of the latest design trends and where she finds them!

Connect with Hollei Anne:

@holleianne | holleiannedesignco.com

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Prioritizing Your Work Around Rest and Visualizing the Journey (not just the destination)

~ Bucketlist Bombshells: Scale With Purpose Mastermind

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Seeking Financial and Time Freedom with Shay Brown: Ditch Hustle Culture, Find Your Work-Life Balance, and Live Your Life With Freedom

~ James Wedmore- The Mind Your Business Podcast

~ TrendBible

~ WGSN

~ Etsy

~ Pinterest

~ HoneyBook

~ The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey

~ Fruit Riot

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by work and find it’s consuming all your time, this episode is for you…

In this solo episode, I share my personal story of overworking and the measures I am actively taking to pull myself out of that endless cycle. From understanding the importance of scheduling breaks to retraining the mind to think beyond work, I dive into practical steps to help you regain control and begin to find balance in your life again!

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

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Introducing Charity Barton: Published Author & Podcaster

Charity has been buzzing in the media all year, having launched her podcast Only in Your Dreams and published her first book We Did THAT! A Black History Children’s Activity Book. Charity is a passionate storyteller and advocate for diverse narratives. She shares how she pivoted from a desire to start a YouTube channel in 2016 to producing a podcast in 2024. We explore her deep commitment to media literacy, her TEDx talk on the subject, and the pivotal experiences that shaped her career. Charity also speaks about the sacrifices involved in chasing dreams, the importance of community support, and how her new book fosters identity formation among children.

Connect with Charity Barton:

@cboriginal.llc | cboriginal.com | Only In Your Dreams Podcast

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ We Did THAT! A Black History Children’s Activity Book

~ How to Fix Your Unhealthiest Relationship | Charity Barton | TEDxUTulsa

~ Listen to Only In Your Dreams Podcast: Q+A Session: How to Transition, How to Dream and Biggest Life Skill Acquired

~ Listen to Only In Your Dreams Podcast: Turning Detours into Destinations

~ Watch Girlfriends on Netflix

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Introducing Phia: Photographer and Community Builder based in Omaha!

Phia shares her exciting vision and journey of creating a communal living and creative space in Omaha. Phia talks about the challenges and rewards of creating a supportive community space, her approach to dealing with life's messiness, and the importance of intimate and vulnerable connections. We also discuss Phia’s passion for photography and how it allows her to connect with others, and “love things a little closer.”

This episode is a reminder of the value of living in the moment and the beauty of fostering a creative and supportive environment.

Connect with Phia:

@and_anne | www.hereyouare.space

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Prioritizing Your Work Around Rest and Visualizing the Journey (not just the destination)

~ Watch Couples Therapy on Paramount +

~ Autobiography in Five Chapters by Portia Nelson

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Giving Yourself Permission to Follow Your Dreams with Brooke Lehman

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Are You Living on Autopilot? + Andrea Joy on Living a Life Obsessed

~ Amplify Arts in Omaha

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While driving, I was reflecting on the advice I used to give about reducing work stress by not caring as much. A year later and after growing a marketing agency, running a podcast, and managing other life changes, I realized it’s not quite that simple…

On this solo episode, we're talking about:

Learning That It’s Ok to Care About Work

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Prioritizing Your Work Around Rest and Visualizing the Journey (not just the destination)

~Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Resilience v. Quitting with Attorney Paige Hulse

Can we be friends?

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I just got back from an IRL business retreat in Mexico and I wanted to share my loudest AH-HA moments with you.

On this solo episode, we're talking about:

Connect with Teresa:

@teresaajean | @becomingobsessedpod

Our Current Obsessions:

~ Bucketlist Bombshells: Scale With Purpose Mastermind

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Seeking Financial and Time Freedom with Shay Brown: Ditch Hustle Culture, Find Your Work-Life Balance, and Live Your Life With Freedom

~ Listen to Becoming Obsessed: Content with Prassède Kemp | Finding Your Strengths, Embracing Your Niche, and Becoming an Embodied Content Creator

Can we be friends?

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