Indecisively Decisive

This conversation with artist, photographer, actress & fellow podcast host Stevie Nelson was the perfect antidote to these predictably unpredictable times. We laugh a lot, while also covering everything from how Stevie got her start in the acting world to how to live a fuller, more creative life without constantly seeking validation from other people. We also discuss dating deal-breakers (plus our experiences dating in 2020), how to change up our diets without becoming too rigid and so much more.

I cannot say enough good things about today’s guest and long-time friend, Ksenia Avdulova. She is not only a public speaker and founder of the award-nominated digital platform Breakfast Criminals, she’s also the host of the Woke & Wired podcast and has partnered with every brand from Vitamix to Adidas. In this conversation, Ksenia details the steps she took to become the entrepreneurial powerhouse she is today. She also shares how she and her partner moved to their tiny cabin in the woods of upstate New York, how she uses social media as both a manifestation and business tool, and much more.

Today, I’m excited to be sharing my conversation with long-time entrepreneur and podcast host, Laura Fama. We get into everything from the steps Laura took to move to Spain, how she grew her six-figure fashion brand over the past decade, the biggest differences between American and European cultures (especially when it comes to dating and overall lifestyle), our shared appreciation for Zac Efron’s new travel show and so much more.

This week, I had the treat of speaking with podcasting pro Katie Dalebout. Tune in to learn all about Katie’s recent experience moving to LA at the height of this pandemic, how she handles setbacks but also stays grounded (especially now), how her podcast career and business have evolved over the years, more about her creative process and so much more.

On today’s episode, Jess chats remotely with food & travel writer Marisel Salazar. This fast and furious conversation tackles everything from today’s ever-changing dining scene to how Marisel got her start in media (specifically the food & travel industry), why it’s never too late to pivot, where to get the best sandwiches in NYC and so much more.

Today, Jess chats remotely with Health & Confidence Coach Kailey Mann! In this conversation, Kailey shares how she landed her dream gig (all before experiencing some serious health woes) and eventually making her biggest career pivot to date. She even shares her very empowering approach to diet and exercise, what she’s snacking on these days, stories from working the red carpet and so much more.

On today’s episode, Jess chats remotely with Brittany Hughes! They cover everything from living mindfully in today’s ever-changing world to what inspired Brittany to move overseas (and back again), plus the steps she took to start her own online business. We touch upon Brittany’s experience as a Black woman in today’s America (as well as how to be a better ally), before closing with another fun round of quick-fire questions where she divulges her go-to takeout order, who would play her in a movie about her life and more.

On today’s episode, Jess catches up with Liz Moody (two-time cookbook author, longtime writer, editor and former Food Director at mindbodygreen). Liz opens up about her formative years in college, how her massive brand came to be, and the career pivots she took along the way...all before jumping into a fun round of quick-fire questions where Liz reveals her latest go-to smoothie recipe, favorite food spot in Brooklyn, dream podcast guests and more.

Today, Jess chats remotely with long-time friend Katie Horwitch (writer, speaker, activist, coach, and founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk). Katie shares all about how her brand WANT came to be and the importance behind re-shaping how we speak to ourselves. She shares her thoughts on what she calls the "For-Now Normal" (relating to COVID-19), in addition to tools for moving forward more fearlessly, in all areas of life.

On today’s episode, Jess chats remotely with another long-time friend and fellow Californian, Sasha Nelson. An international yoga/meditation teacher and writer, Sasha made the move from NYC to Paris, France in early 2019. She shares her decisions and pivots that landed her where she is today in career, and life. We discuss what initially ignited Sasha's interest in health and nutrition, top tips for living more sustainably, her go-to matcha recipe, the advice she’d give to her younger self, and so much more. She describes the differences she's noticed between French and American culture, including how to infuse that certain je ne sais quoi into our daily lives wherever we are.

“Everything is fluid and fluctuating, and we don’t necessarily have to be ready or perfect to get things off the ground.” - Sasha Nelson