My guest on this episode is Jen Glantz. Jen is definitely someone who brings all of who she is to everything she does. Jen has done a number of things in a relatively short amount of time. After graduating with an English degree, Jen was told she had two options, become a teacher or a lawyer. Knowing she had to create her own opportunities, she headed to New York City to follow her dreams and begin her career as a Creative Writer.

Today, Jen runs her own bridal consulting business, has recently released her second book, Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire), has 15-20 monthly revenue streams, writes a successful blog and has an inner sense of urgency which propels her forward to do great things.

 

Key Takeaways:

[3:10] What does ‘bring your whole self to work,’ mean to Jen Glantz?

[4:42] From English major to professional bridesmaid, Jen shares her story.

[11:42] Jen finds inspiration in the books, The Catcher in the Rye and Self-Help.

[14:35] An inner sense of urgency pushes Jen to write and produce.

[17:04] Copywriting for a tech startup gave Jen the ability to write in different people’s voices.

[21:50] Jen has 15-20 different income streams every month.

[26:31] Jen’s Always a Bridesmaid business has taught her most people just want someone to listen to them.

[35:54] Attracting an audience by being candid, open and raw.

 

Resources:

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire): Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love, and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers, by Jen Glantz

Jen Glantz

The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger

Self-Help, by Lorrie Moore