What does a real glow up actually look like?

In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes sit down with lifestyle entrepreneur and digital creator Jaz Turner, whose thoughtful approach to self-investment, wellness, and intentional living has built a global audience of more than one million followers.

But Jaz’s story didn’t begin with morning routines and glow-up advice.

Before becoming a creator, she was on track to become a lawyer. After earning a full ride to law school and landing a prestigious position in sports and entertainment law, she found herself deeply unhappy, battling anxiety, burnout, and an identity crisis.

What followed was the messy middle: leaving law school, rebuilding her life from the ground up, and discovering that growth isn’t glamorous. It’s lonely, uncomfortable, and deeply transformative.

In this conversation, Jaz opens up about the truth behind personal growth, the power of journaling and self-reflection, navigating friendship breakups, setting boundaries, and why the glow up actually starts where it hurts. They also dive into routines, relationships, and the mindset shifts that helped Jaz rebuild her life, and why the most powerful transformation happens internally first.

Felt stuck in a career that looks perfect on paper, or ever wonder what it really takes to reinvent yourself? This episode is for you.

KEY POINTS

• Jaz Turner’s journey from law school student to lifestyle creator 
• Why chasing the “perfect career” left her burned out and unhappy
• The identity crisis that comes when your job no longer defines you
• Why the glow up actually starts with anger, pain, and honesty
• The messy middle of reinvention and rebuilding your life
• The morning routines and mindset shifts that changed everything
• Friendship breakups, boundaries, and protecting your growth
• How reframing failure helped Jaz transform her life
• Why internal growth always comes before the external glow up

QUOTES 

“It’s a loss of identity when your whole life has been built around your career.”  – Jaz Turner

“The messy middle is where you learn the tools to handle the life you deserve.” – Jaz Turner

“Don’t be a loser in your own story.” – Jaz Turner

“Nobody is coming to save you, and that’s actually the most empowering thing in the world.” – Jaz Turner

RESOURCES: 

Jaz Turner 

Youtube: @jazturner16 

Instagram: @jazturner16/ 

TikTok: @jazturner16 

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