How do you lead a blended family of 9 with love, faith, and grace? In this powerful episode, Jess sits down with Ted & Jennifer Williamson to talk about marriage, raising teens, and healing from past trauma. From navigating grief and loss to rebuilding trust after divorce, this episode is full of practical wisdom and emotional depth.

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Shoot Straight Parenting Podcast @shootstraightpodcast

🚀🔼 Aim High. Shoot Straight 🚀🔼

🔗 https://shootstraightpodcast.com/

She’s a mom of 4 boys, a hairstylist, a woman of faith, and the founder of Abram James Hair Co. In this week’s episode, Renee Turner joins Jess for a down-to-earth conversation about entrepreneurship, marriage, and managing real-life motherhood.

They discuss:

• Haircare tips for women and men
• How to start a faith-rooted brand
• Navigating burnout while staying close to God

If you’re a woman juggling everything, you need to hear this episode.

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Grief doesn’t come with an expiration date. In this episode, Jess and Noelle Lacey dive into the heartbreak of loss, the challenge of blended family dynamics, and how worship became her anchor when she felt she had nothing left.

Whether you’ve lost someone, are walking alongside someone who has, or simply want to understand how faith and healing intersect — Noelle’s story is powerful, raw, and filled with hope.

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🎤 Book Your Next Worship Night 🎤 

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Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@amantelacey

Feeling overwhelmed by college applications? This episode is your lifeline.

Jess Ernst is joined by Melissa Mendizabal, expert college counselor from Empowerly, who shares practical tips, key milestones, and real-life stories to help parents and teens navigate this journey with less stress and more confidence.

🎓 Whether you’re just starting high school or in the final application stretch, you’ll get insights that matter.

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 Tailored guidance to help you triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of your dreams. 

🔗 https://empowerly.com/

In this week’s GTWJ episode, Jess Ernst chats with Chef Paula McDade, the powerhouse behind Goldfinch Chef Services. With roots in Michelin-star kitchens and a new focus on nutrition and intentional eating, Paula opens up about her inspiring journey and the power of cooking with purpose.

🎯 Whether you're a food lover, wellness seeker, or looking for meal prep ideas—this episode is for you.

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👩🏻‍🍳🔪 Goldfinch Chef Services 🔪👩🏻‍🍳 

Private Chef Services tailored to busy families, professionals, and corporate clients. 

🔗 ⁠https://www.chefpaulamcdade.com/⁠

Ever wondered if your yard—or even your windowsill—could do more for you? 

In this episode of GlowTalks, Jess talks with Dane Hoover of Eden and Dane Permaculture Design about simple, practical ways to create a sustainable food source right where you live.

🌿 Learn how to start small, grow what you’ll actually eat, and even boost your property value.

🎥 For the full visual experience, we recommend watching this episode on our YouTube channel! You can also listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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🪴 Eden and Dane 🪴 

Landscape Design and Build + Cairns 

🔗 ⁠https://edenanddane.com⁠

This week on GlowTalks, Jess welcomes Lisa Lopez — a powerful woman with a testimony of pain, growth, and healing. Together, they explore how to break free from past wounds, overcome fear, and rebuild purpose from the inside out.

Lisa gets real about her emotional healing journey, letting go of control, and learning to trust again. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling stuck, lost, or broken — this conversation is for you.

🎥 We highly recommend watching the full episode on our YouTube channel for the full experience and visuals.

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🪻💜 Living Life Purple 💜🪻

Executive and life coaching 

🔗 https://livinglifepurple.com/

How do you turn a health crisis into a thriving mission-led business?

In this week’s episode, Jess chats with Alyssa Sobecki, founder of The Difference Baker, about how autoimmune issues, food allergies, and a desire to protect her family led to the creation of one of the only certified allergen-free bakeries in Virginia.

They explore how food can hurt — or heal — and how every bite can be a blessing.

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🍰 The difference baker 🍰 

👉 Instagram → @thedifferencebaker

Safe and delicious. That’s the difference. 

🔗 ⁠https://thedifferencebaker.com/⁠

What if the problem isn’t anxiety or depression — but burnout?

In today’s powerful conversation, therapist Crystal Joseph joins Jess to talk about the mental load many high performers carry in silence. From parenting and entrepreneurship to emotional exhaustion and perfectionism, this episode goes deep into what burnout really feels like — and how to navigate it with grace and self-awareness.

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💭 PsycYourMind® | Mental health service 💭

🔗 https://www.psycyourmind.com/

This episode of Glow Talks with Jess features Sasha Perea—pageant veteran, model, and mentor—who opens up about the pressures of perfection, post-COVID health challenges, and the mental toll of pageantry.

She talks about how she reframed her mindset, embraced her body, and is now helping women step into their confidence and purpose. A must-listen for anyone facing body image challenges, self-doubt, or pursuing bold goals.

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👑 Sasha Perea | Pageant & Model Coach 👑 

🔗 ⁠https://www.sashaperea.com/⁠ 

👉 Instagram → @sashapereaconsulting