Jennasis Speaks: The Transformative Power of Women's Stories

We wanted to wish our founder and visionary, Jennifer Malcolm, a happy birthday today! Thank you for creating a space for women to share their stories and begin to heal. On this week’s episode, we celebrate you and the Jennasis Speaks Movement with a little help from some special guests! 

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

Erin Longmoon had a tumultuous childhood filled with multiple types of abuse. She has since become the ancestral abuse breaker for her family and strives to change the narrative for her daughter. This week, Erin shares her story in hopes of showing others that healing takes a lifetime, but it is the most meaningful journey one can take. 

 Elya Starek always had a feeling of worry in her life, but nothing that she couldn't manage on her own. The global pandemic in 2020 was the start to a downward spiral for her, and she eventually realized that professional help and medication was needed to feel “normal” again. However, it wasn’t until she began feeling better that she realized just how bad her anxiety had been all along. This week, Elya shares her mental health struggles in hopes of showing others that there is no shame in getting help.

Kathy Romito built a beautiful, prosperous career that, from the outside, gave the world the perception that she was doing well. What many didn’t know is that behind that professional mask, was a woman who felt broken and traumatized from her childhood experiences. On this week’s episode, Kathy shares her journey to exposing her personal pain. She reminds us that when you take small steps throughout your life,  there is a path to finding healing and recovery.

Do not let anyone tell you what you are capable of. Do not let anyone limit you. Listen to our guest, Katie Novak, who went from an average student to a superstar educator because of one strong voice in her life who breathed belief into her, helping her understand she was much more than just average. She was unique, capable, strong, and carried a purpose and a message that this world needs. Learn how to breathe belief into this next generation, empowering them to run with their own identities and messages

Vickie Hogan was a single mom focusing on raising her son, Elec, when the worst news imaginable comes: She has breast cancer. Facing this diagnosis not only once, but three times has helped Vickie grow into the warrior woman she is today. On this week’s episode, Vickie shares how she embraced the fear, accepted support, and advocated for herself in the midst of battling cancer.

Susie Liberatore is the Founder and Art Director of Visions2images Creative Services. For the last decade she has personally been instrumental in bridging the gap between the global digital market and neighborhood locations for some of the biggest brands around.

Exponential growth is possible for even a single location with the right professional branding techniques and Susie’s signature strategies. 

Stand out from your competitors and bring your visions to life, while watching your sales skyrocket.

Megan Gargano is a native of Cleveland, Ohio where she co-founded a nonprofit dance company and school, The Movement Project in 2009, whose mission is to challenge perspectives, evoke social change and bridge communities through the power of movement. In 2012, Megan received her BFA in Performance and Choreography from Ohio University School of Dance, as well as furthered her studies at the Laban Centre's summer intensive in Greenwich, London. In 2021 The Movement Project relocated to a newly renovated studio in Fairview Park where they offer year round programming for professional and youth dancers.

In 2012, Megan and her husband Anthony purchased a farmhouse in Richfield Ohio where they enjoy their time outside with their boxer dog Penny Lane. In 2018, Megan and Anthony were expecting their first child Luna Serafine, but sadly their daughter was born still on June 18th, 2019. Through their grief and love for their daughter, they worked with Cleveland Clinic Akron General to build The Butterfly Suite, a space designed to support families suffering the loss of a baby. The Butterfly Suite officially opened April 29th, 2022. During the process of building the suite, Megan and Anthony welcomed to the world their baby boy Arlo on October 15, 2020.

Season 4 kicks off with a homecoming of sorts! Founder, Jennifer Malcolm, explains the direction of season 4, coming back home to the heart of the Jennasis movement. Jenn is interviewed by Amy Stack, former podcast guest and production assistant, and shares the heart behind the interviews that make up Jennasis Speaks, Season 4. We are returning to our roots: to give women a place to share their stories, be vulnerable, continue the healing process, and be a spark that fan the flames of growth in other women. Jenn also shares about her vision to continue working with the Jennasis Speaks audience apart from the podcast, creating growth and accountability opportunities in the very near future. Listen in as Jenn and Amy discuss what  this season’s guests have to share about things such as infant loss, anxiety, overcoming sexual abuse, surviving diagnoses, and overcoming expectations.