The Jen Z Podcast
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The Jen Z Podcast
The Jen Z Podcast: It’s all about people! My podcast features great conversations with fascinating people sharing experiences, illuminating the life events that shaped their growth, the challenges that built their character, and the goals that have inspired their successes. You’ll get to meet p...
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Life, Jiu-Jitsu & Everything with Jen & Jay: The Glamour of Owning a Gym
I’m back! It’s been too long but here we are. My hubby Jay and I co-host this episode (and hopefully more soon) discussing the glamour of gym ownershi...
Just A Girl
So much fun having my cousin Lea Bacci on the podcast! Like many of us, Covid sparked a need for Lea to do more to help others, so she started an Inst...
What’s Cookin’ with Seth? Wine, Music and More
It was a pleasure to have Takoma Park’s very own Seth Cook on the podcast. He’s co-owner of Takoma Bev Co song with his cousin Chris Brown, and is the...
The Amazing Maia: Ladies Jiu Jitsu Jam Co-Founder & Greatest Training Partner
The first Ladies Jiu Jitsu Jam was awesome, with more than 80 amazing females on the mat! That wouldn’t have been possible without my friend and perfe...
Life is just a bowl of . . . acai?
This past year, our school had a big influx of college students from the University of Maryland. One of them, Chris Giuditta, is also the owner of Ono...
Tables Turned as I get Interviewed
My dear friend Mary Lou Costabile, aka Miscellaneous Magic, is back on the podcast. This time she is interviewing me!!! As Mary Lou is making some shi...
One Person’s $27,000 Moment
My friend and fellow Capital MMA teammate, BJ Ketchem, joins me to share how he made the decision to give up $27,000 a year in pursuit of his own happ...
How to Handle your Hustle
One of the most common questions my clients ask me or one of their biggest struggles is that they just don’t have time for themselves. With work, fami...
ENAZ Fashion: Energy, Nature, Attitude & Zest for Life
I am really excited to have my friends Lena Blitstein & Samantha Shapiro on this week’s episode. They are the business-owner fashionista sisters of En...
This Week: Just Me - Jen Z
This one is a solo episode with me! I figured it would be great to come on and fill you in about all the exciting new things happening in the Jen Z Wo...
Clear Insight on your Vision Health with Dr. V
Dr. Veronica Kacherova is amazing! I’ve always wanted to have an Optometrist on my podcast, and no, not just because I’m obsessed with frames;) Eye he...
The Most Radical of Them All
If you are a stepmom, you need to be listening to The Radical Stepmoms Podcast and following @radicalstepmomspodcast on IG. It was absolutely a ple...
Let’s Tap Away that Self-Doubt & Receive Those Confident Vibes
The wonderful Julie Schiffman joins me for a second time, first time was episode #23, to share her expertise in tapping. Julie is an EFT expert, Emo...
Energy Report & Vibes for 2023
Super excited to finally have my dear friend Mary Lou Costabile on the podcast. Mary Lou is a Hair Stylist, Intuitive Reader, Reiki Master and Certifi...
Self-Care Couple Tips from Jen & Jay
Starting out the New Year with a podcast episode featuring my hubby Jay Ferrai (aka Jonathan). After so much holiday fun and family time, we definitel...
Make-up Tips & Trends from Hollywood Artist Tay Rivera
Celebrity make-up artist Tay Rivera joins me to talk about his almost 20 year career working in the make-up industry. From retail to Hollywood glam, T...
Kathy Hart: A Radio Icon
I had the pleasure of catching up with Kathy Hart! You may know her best from her amazing radio career, as she was on Chicago’s The Mix as co-host of...
I Found the Smart, Sexy Reads We All Need!
I am fangirling out with Chicago-based author Kelly Kay! She is like a contemporary Danielle Steel, but cooler and sexier! Kelly’s books definitely hi...
An Elevated Conversation with Rachel Melville: Living the Climbing Lifestyle
Rachel Melville has been defying gravity for almost 20 years. This amazing woman, a pro climber and environmental engineer, was my guide at the recent...
Blended Brilliance: The Amazingly Original Artwork of Ewa Pasek
Ewa Pasek’s passion for photography is easy to see. Her artistic eye helps create images that have beautiful immediate impact, and are hard to forget....
Danny Chacon - A True Dreamer & Believer
I swear everyone knows Coach Danny Chacon! And they all say what an amazing guy he is with an awesome energy! You can tell how passionate he is about...
Mixed Martial Arts Mystery Writer Hits the Spot
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? Lucky enough one of our members happens to be the author of one of the best mystery novels out there. Stephen Spotswo...
A Jiu-Jitsu Champion Grapples with the Challenge of Alzheimer’s
Not only did I have the honor of competing against Rachel Morrision Casias at Masters Worlds 2022, but I also had the pleasure of having her as a gues...
One Woman’s Real Fight for her Life
I love sharing stories of strong women that are truly inspiring and motivating to others. This episode is no exception. Iman Casteneda, Capital MMA Bl...
Self-Defense - Why Even Bother?
That's the title of the new book coming out by our dear friend DJ Stephens. DJ is the owner of CDK Self-Defense Systems in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He i...
Incorporating Physical Therapy as Part of Your Preventative Care
I often think Physical Therapy is misunderstood, which is why I wanted to have my very own PT, Brian Faller, on this episode to share what PT entails...
How Music & Song Writing Soothe the Soul
This title is very fitting as Emma is an absolutely amazing soul herself! Grateful to call her a new friend. Emma G. is an award winning musician, aut...
Facing Competition Fears: How to Turn Anxiety into Excitement and Perform at Your Best!
My dear friend and Serafin BJJ Black Belt Sloth, Chris Wojcik, joins me to talk about his recent successes in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu career. He share...
Jen Z is Back!
So happy to be back with new episodes of The Jen Z Podcast. Before diving in with more wonderful guests, I wanted to give you guys a look into this pa...
Fashion & Function are in the Bag with Hi Love Travel
So happy to chat with the amazing Melissa Posh, owner and creator of @hilovetravel! They create classic packs and luggage for fitness, fashion and tra...
Taking a Spin with Julie Every Damn Day
I love interviewing local business owners, especially female entrepreneurs and even better, in the fitness industry! This weeks feature is Julie Hafne...
Your Space is the Place: Talking Interior Design Tips & Tricks with The ABL Group
Anyone else get inspired by watching interior design shows? Or trying to figure out creative ways to spruce up your space? With spending much more tim...
Inside the World of Faux Floral: Creative Ways to Make your Design Dreams Happen
My friend and fellow female entrepreneur, Julie Brugioni, owner of the Silk Thumb in Highwood, joins me as my guest today. The Silk Thumb is a faux fl...
Salt: Service & Learning Together
The main mission of the non-for-profit SALT, is to help create an empathic generation through service-learning travel. Salt promotes uniquely meaningf...
Inside Look at the Housing Market During Covid
My dear friend, and fabulous realtor, Mada Hitchmough, joins me to discuss the current state of the market. Business is booming! People are selling, b...
Great Food, Loving Family -- The Recipe for Success for Isaac and Moishe
Isaac Nava had a dream, and with the help of his brother Moishe, turned a humble start into a thriving business. La Casa de Isaac & Moishe has been se...
Covid-19: A Nurse’s Perspective
My jiu-jitsu teammate Oleg joins me to share his perspective on Covid-19. Oleg is an ER nurse and has been on the front lines during this pandemic. He...
Lasting Change in the Fight for Equality
Todd Belcore, co-founder and executive director of the NPO Social Change, returns to share thoughts on making a difference and helping to end systemic...
Did Someone Say Dessert???
Nothing says comfort and love like a homemade sweet treat. That is what the Bent Fork Bakery provides. They are more than just a bakery...they are the...
Cooking at Home with the White Belt Sous Chef
Chef and fellow jiu-jitsu teammate, Craig Fass, returns to talk about getting back to the basics of cooking at home and the importance of sitting down...