If I were to choose a single word to describe this conversation it would be unpack. Each guest is sent a handful of questions to marinade on prior to recording every episode. If you are a subscriber (and I sure hope you are!), you probably noticed I begin and end each conversation with the same two questions. To open each conversation, I ask folks to walk us through their journey of becoming the best and most authentic version of themselves. Most importantly, I want know if they have a name for their version of becoming the best version of themselves. If so, what is it and how did they come to using that language? When I envisioned this podcast and reflecting on what I was hoping to offer as a gift to humanity, I found this question to be incredibly important. I wanted to show folks you don't have to be a guru or on a spiritual path to grow as a human being. Whether we want to or not, we are always shifting, growing and expanding. I  also wrap up every conversation asking guests to share something they are learning, trying to understand, healing or grappling with in their life right now. I believe we connect to each other through story. And what I love about this question, is it invites us all into the guests inner world through their powerful and personal human story. This entire conversation with Janalyn is an unpacking of questions of learning, healing and grappling with the complexity of being a human.

Janalyn and I met years ago through personal training (Shocking; I know). Within moments of meeting, Janalyn was unapologetic about her questions and curiosity of the lens in which she sees the world - and she is never afraid to ask the hard thing. I love the raw and transparent way Janalyn moves through the world. Her thoughts and questions have pushed my own mindset during the time we trained together in Pittsburgh. Grateful for our conversation and the gift to  be able to share it with ya'll as well. 

Janalyn has a BA in CSD & Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and has studied both Spanish and Sign Language. She loves learning and reading any chance she gets. Janalyn was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. She currently lives in Pittsburgh with her boyfriend and two Great Danes. You can connect with Janalyn for all things Pittsburgh Real Estate on Facebook @fittpittrealtor or on Instagram @jbudzik.