In this inspiring conversation, Jen interviews CEO, Author and Speaker Kendra Cooke, who shares her journey from real estate to coaching, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, mindset, and authentic leadership for women entrepreneurs. Discover practical tools, personal stories, and empowering insights to elevate your success and purpose.Follow Kendra:Instagram -  @KendraCooke  LinkedIn- Kendra CookeFacebook - Kendra CookeBook - Embrace, Empower, Evolvewww.kendracooke.com

In this episode, Jen interviews Jessica Papineau, a leading personal stylist dedicated to empowering women. Jessica shares her unique journey from a challenging upbringing in rural Maine to becoming a recognized thought leader in personal styling. She discusses the importance of self-identity, overcoming societal pressures, and the transformative power of fashion. Through her signature styling program, Jessica helps women align their wardrobe with their true selves, fostering confidence and authenticity. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community, collaboration, and personal growth in achieving one's purpose

In this episode, Jen breaks down what real leadership looks like today, how great leaders lead with energy, belief, connection, and purpose.Inspired by principles from Jon Gordon’s Power of Positive Leadership, Jen shares how great leaders don’t focus on fixing people — they focus on creating environments where people feel seen, trusted, and empowered to lead from their strengths.You’ll learn how positive energy, authentic connection, and belief in others can transform culture, build trust, and unlock higher levels of ownership and performance.This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t about control, it’s about activating potential and elevating everyone around you.

In this episode of "Where Passion Meets Purpose," host Jennifer Mentesana welcomes Laura Elbyr, who shares her journey as a mother, entrepreneur and performer. Laura discusses her new podcast, "Better Than the Medal," which aims to address the pressures children face in youth sports and the importance of sportsmanship over winning. The conversation delves into Laura's personal experiences, including her struggles with self-identity while supporting her husband’s business and her own health challenges, which ultimately led her to rediscover her passion for acting and creativity.Throughout the episode, Laura reflects on the societal pressures surrounding youth sports, emphasizing the need for a shift in focus from winning medals to fostering character and resilience in children. She shares poignant stories about her son Noah's experiences in sports, highlighting the importance of communication and understanding between parents and children. The episode concludes with a call to action for parents to engage in meaningful conversations about sportsmanship and to prioritize their children's well-being over competitive success.

In this episode of 'Where Passion Meets Purpose', Jen interviews Jordan Reynolds, a wellness coach turned social media expert. They discuss Jordan's journey from teaching fitness to creating impactful content for businesses. The conversation covers the importance of authenticity in social media, strategies for new business owners, and the evolving landscape of platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Jordan shares insights on audience growth, the significance of batching content, and her vision for future retreats and coaching programs.

As we step into a new year, it’s easy to set resolutions that feel inspiring in January… and forgotten by March. In this solo episode of Where Passion Meets Purpose, I invite you to slow down and approach the new year differently — with intention, presence, and purpose.We explore the power of choosing a Word of the Year — a single guiding theme that becomes your anchor, your compass, and your reminder of who you’re becoming. Rather than chasing endless goals, this word helps you embody a state of being that keeps you grounded in what truly matters and aligned with where you want to be by the end of the year.I also share why lasting change isn’t created through lofty resolutions, but through small, daily actions that compound over time. When your goals are broken down into simple, intentional habits — and aligned with your word — they become sustainable, meaningful, and deeply connected to your purpose.If you’re craving clarity, focus, and a more intentional path forward, this episode will help you step into the year feeling centered, empowered, and guided — not rushed or overwhelmed.Tune in, choose your word, and begin the year rooted in intention — not pressure.

In this episode of Where Passion Meets Purpose, I sit down with Heart-Centered Purpose Coach Victoria Gustafson for a conversation that will stay with you long after the episode ends.Victoria survived the unthinkable, a sudden cardiac arrest with less than a 1% chance of making it through. Her heart stopped for 12 minutes while on the pickleball court, and thanks to the courage of a bystander who performed CPR, she not only survived… she returned without brain injury. It was nothing short of a miracle.That moment became a divine turning point. Victoria knew she was spared for a reason, and she has since devoted her life to advocating for women’s heart health through speaking, coaching, and sharing her message on stages and podcasts.In this powerful conversation, she opens up about:The day everything changed — and the miracle that saved her lifeWhy women must become their own greatest health advocatesThe symptoms we often overlookWhat questions to ask your doctorThe screenings every woman should request at a certain ageHow surviving gave her renewed clarity, purpose, and a mission to help othersThis episode is a reminder of the strength within us, the importance of trusting our intuition, and the profound impact one life can make when it’s aligned with purpose.Tune in and let Victoria’s courage inspire you to listen more deeply to your body, your intuition, and your calling.Follow Victoria:Insta & FB:: @alittlelucyloveWebsite Coming in 2026 - Heartcenteredlifecoach.comHeart Screenings:Baseline Heart Health Checklist for Women 50+ Advanced Cholesterol & Lipoprotein Panel • ApoB • LDL-P (particle number) • Lipoprotein(a) • Total cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL, triglycerides Blood Sugar & Metabolic Testing • Fasting glucose • Hemoglobin A1c • Fasting insulin • HOMA-IR Inflammation Markers • hs-CRP • Homocysteine • Ferritin Thyroid Testing • TSH • Free T3 • Free T4 • Thyroid antibodies Nutrient & Electrolyte Markers • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) • Magnesium (RBC preferred) • Vitamin D (25-OH)Blood Pressure Evaluation • Office blood pressure • Home BP monitoring (1–2 weeks) • 24-hour ambulatory BP (optional) Heart Imaging & Functional Tests • Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan • Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) • Echocardiogram • EKG or Holter monitor Menopause-Related Hormone Tests • Estradiol • Progesterone • FSH & LH • AM Cortisol Optional Longevity Markers • Omega-3 Index • Lp-PLA2 • NT-proBNP

In this Thanksgiving episode, we explore what it truly means to live in gratitude—not just speak it. When you allow yourself to feel the emotion of appreciation in your body, everything around you shifts. Your energy softens, your perspective brightens, and you begin to draw in more of the joy, connection, and abundance you desire. Whether you’re celebrating with family, spending time with friends, or navigating the day on your own, there is always something to be grateful for. This conversation will help you slow down, breathe it in, and truly embody the powerful state of gratitude.Show notes:Reference: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

In this conversation, Angela Goodman shares her journey of faith and purpose, discussing the challenges she faced in her entrepreneurial endeavors and the lessons learned about divine assignment versus self-assignment in one's work. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and personal growth through testing times. From trainsitioning from a corporate sales job, to entrepreneuership in the restaurant business, through launching her own business consulting company Angela's journey of resilience and the role that faith plays along the way will inspire you to step fully into your passion through faith and purpose.Follow Angela here:Instagram - @msangelagoodmanFacebook Angela GoodmanPodcast:Evolve Through God Website:https://valkyrieventuresgroup.com/

In this week’s solocast, I dive into the power of protecting your energy—especially when life triggers you in ways that pull you out of alignment. I share insights from my Energy Leadership Index training through iPEC and break down how different energetic states shape the way we think, respond, and ultimately experience our lives.

You’ll learn simple, practical tools to recognize when you're being triggered, understand the root of that shift, and consciously choose a higher, more empowering energy. I also talk about the importance of curating the people, environments, and information you allow into your world—from social media to the company you keep—so you can stay grounded, positive, and aligned.

And because your gifts and light are meant to shine, we’ll explore how to protect your inner brilliance from “energy vampires” or those who may feel threatened by your growth. This episode is all about helping you stay centered, resilient, and connected to the highest version of yourself.

Links-

https://www.ipeccoaching.com/blog/energy-leadership-index