On today’s episode, Jeni sits down with Emily Mayer. Emily is a wife, mother, advocate, and all-around superhero for many. Emily and Jeni worked together on campaigns in 2022, and now Emily focuses on advocacy work at the SC State House. Follow along on your favorite podcast platform and follow up on social media:Facebook: /BeingExtraPodcastIG: @BeingExtraPodcastTwitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]

On today’s episode, Jeni reminds you to always buy the extended warranty. Jeni then sits down with Melina Rodelo. Melina is a wife, mother, and friend. She is a financial accountant and small business owner. She is also a 1st General America, born in America, and raised in Mexico until she was 6 years old. She is now running for 2nd Vice-Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. The election is on April 29th at the SCDP State Convention. Full disclosure, Jeni serves as Melina's Campaign Manager for this election.  Learn more about Mealina and her campaign at https://www.sc4wardtogether.com/   Learn more about the SCDP Convention at https://scdp.org/2023-dem-weekend/  Join your county party by contacting the county party officers at  https://scdp.org/our-party/county-parties/ Become an alternate by emailing the county party officers and Jay Parmley (SCDP Executive Director) at [email protected] The deadline for county parties to add names is April 18th  You can also attend the Convention without being a delegate or alternate: April 29th, State Fairgrounds, doors open at 8:00 AM. Follow along on your favorite podcast platform and follow up on social media:Facebook: /BeingExtraPodcastIG: @BeingExtraPodcastTwitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]

On today’s episode, Jeni sits down with Brandon Upson. Brandon Upson is currently the chair of the South Carolina Democratic (SCDP) Party Black Caucus. He is a US Army Combat Veteran and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc He is a husband, father, and notable political strategist. He is now running for Chair of SCDP. The election is on April 29th at the SCDP State Convention. Full disclosure, Jeni serves as Brandon’s Campaign Manager for this election.  Learn more about Brandon and his campaign at https://www.sc4wardtogether.com/   Learn more about the SCDP Convention at https://scdp.org/2023-dem-weekend/  Join your county party by contacting the county party officers https://scdp.org/our-party/county-parties/ Become an alternate by emailing the county party officers and Jay Parmley (SCDP Executive Director) [email protected] The deadline for county parties to add names is April 18th  You can also attend the Convention without being a delegate or alternate. Follow along on your favorite podcast platform and follow up on social media:Facebook: /BeingExtraPodcastIG: @BeingExtraPodcastTwitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]

In this episode, Jeni talks about her journey in her Ph.D. program so far. It has been an interesting journey so far and there is still a lot to learn. Jeni will continue to give updates about the Ph.D. program and her progress in the dissertation journey. Follow along on your favorite podcast platform and follow up on social media:Facebook: /BeingExtraPodcastIG: @BeingExtraPodcastTwitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]

So I am bringing the podcast back...again. I know I took 2022 off but it is time to get back into it. I will have full episodes up in 2023 and will talk about the new journey in my life, all while being a little extra. Follow along on your favorite podcast platform and follow up on social media:Facebook: /BeingExtraPodcastIG: @BeingExtraPodcastTwitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]

Welcome 2022! Being Extra is ready to start again. New Year, New Logo, New Podcast! Now let's get ready to get extra with Jeni and all her guests this year. 

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Welcome to the first episode of 2022. Jeni shares updates on how 2022 has been going so far and the fun extra things that have happen already. Recently there was a winter storm in South Carolina. All over social media, all Jeni saw was how "bipolar" the weather has been in South Carolina. Why does society have the wrong idea about bipolar? Bipolar has such a negative connotation and people fear it and mental health. Bipolar person are portrayed a certain way in TV and movies. Bipolar people and people with mental health are the main point of conversation around it comes to certain legislative actions as well. Let's explore what Bipolar actually is all about. Follow on social media https://linktr.ee/BeingExtraPodcastFacebook: /BeingExtraPodcast  Twitter: @BeingExtraPodEmail: [email protected]  IG: @BeingExtraPodcast

Hey bestie!!! Guess what, 2021 is finally ending. So that means we get to welcome in 2022 with open arms, right? Right? Well take a look back at the year 2021, have you changed? Have you developed a new version of yourself? Jeni saw a saying the other day, you will have to listen to the episode to learn more about the saying. Jeni talks about how the last year has changed her, heck how she is a different person from 5 years ago. Every incident and situation you have been through in your life causes you to change. Every time you go through a relationship, a friendship, heck even a conversation with a random person, a part of you changes. Everyday is an opportunity to learn and grow. Everyday is an opportunity to level up. Follow on social media https://linktr.ee/BeingExtraPodcastFacebook: /BeingExtraPodcast  Twitter: @BeingExtraPod  Email: [email protected]  IG: @BeingExtraPodcast

Today Jeni talks about the importance of talking about things if you are ready. It is important to say stuff if it needs to be said. But, it is also important to ensure you are prepared for that. You have to set boundaries, you might need to talk with a therapist, or you might need time. Jeni lost her father almost a year ago and never got a chance to talk to him about things from the past and now she hold onto those things in her life. Say it, if you are ready, however, at the same time, you don't know what tomorrow will bring. Follow on social media https://linktr.ee/BeingExtraPodcastFacebook: /BeingExtraPodcast  Twitter: @BeingExtraPod  Email: [email protected]  IG: @BeingExtraPodcast