In this episode of The Simple Lives We Live, I interview my close friend Jess, who shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in a small South Dakota town to navigating life in background Hollywood and ultimately becoming a stay-at-home mom. Jess recounts her childhood filled with freedom, sports, and tight-knit family bonds. She delves into her move to Las Vegas for a teaching job, breaking off an engagement, and later becoming a nanny for a Hollywood family, experiencing the glamorous yet often hollow world of wealth and fame. Jess reflects on her eventual return to a simpler, fulfilling life focused on family values, highlighting the lessons learned from her varied experiences. Through anecdotes of hardships, unexpected adventures, and the constant support of family, Jess emphasizes the profound joy found in everyday moments, ultimately underscoring the episode's theme of cherishing the simple lives we live.