Jennifer welcomes writer, pediatrician, advocate, and mother of three, Paria Hassouri. Two years ago, Paria was blindsided when her middle child came out as transgender. She now finds herself as a trans-rights advocate, using her voice to spread awareness and resources. She is currently writing a memoir, Found In Transition, about her own evolution during her daughter's transition. Her personal essays have been published in The Huffington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post,...

Jennifer welcomes mother of five, author, and advocate, Shannon Watts. She is founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an organization aimed at putting an end to reckless gun violence once and for all. Her book, Fight Like A Mother: How A Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World, chronicles her journey of advocating as a voice against gun violence; called to action by the Sandy Hook elementary school mass shooting.

Jennifer welcomes author and mother, Haley Evans. After years of feeling like her phone was pinging her to death, Haley decided enough was enough and started researching for what would eventually become a highly successful book. Haley’s book, Hung Up: Why You Should Put the Phone Down (and Other Life Advice) takes a fresh look at how smartphone addiction is affecting our children and our society with candid and personal narrative intended to inspire change.

Jennifer welcomes sign language interpreter, MJ Grant. Born to two Deaf parents, MJ is a native user of American Sign Language (ASL) who excels in the daily work of connecting others. MJ has worked with Deaf communities across the U.S. and has taught at the University of Southern Maine. She manages Mary Jane Grant Sign Language Interpreting Services in between moments of happy chaos at home with a dog, four children, one husband, and an aging mother with dementia.

Live from The Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, Jennifer welcomes a special panel of guests to her first live podcast event! The panel is comprised of voice over artist, actor and playwright, Sabrina Weisz, Emmy-winning producer and comedy writer, Wendy Miller, and pole-dancing instructor, travel writer, and founder of Serpent Lane Lingerie, Christina Grance. Jennifer and her guests talk about sex after having children, their favorite sex toys, masturbation, and having healthy conversations...

Jennifer welcomes fashion expert and entrepreneur, Katie Brown. A native of Los Angeles, Katie grew up in the town of Eugene, Oregon and has happily kept one foot in each of these two very different places she calls home. After spending more than a decade in the restaurant business, Katie brought her Southern California and Pacific Northwest inspirations to her creation of a clothing line of timeless and classic staples for the female wardrobe. And just like that, Katie Brown Los Angeles was...

Jennifer welcomes actor, comedian and mother, Mindy Sterling. A renowned character actor, Mindy honed her skills as a member of the Groundlings Improv Troupe and has built a strong resume with regular roles on series such as The Goldbergs, iCarly, and A.N.T. Farm. She is perhaps most well known for her role as Dr. Evil’s henchwoman, Frau Farbissina, in the Austin Powers films. Mindy is a 2017 two-time Emmy Nominee for Best Actress in Short Form Comedy or Drama for her work on Con Man and Secs...

Jennifer welcomes founder & CEO of Petal, Candice Crane. Although raised in Chicago, Candice’s roots take her back to her birthplace, South Africa, where she spent summers surrounded by the beautiful landscape and her family. In 2017, Candice founded Petal, an organic sparkling beverage company focused on organic goodness. She is a mother to two daughters, wife to her soulmate, and a boss in her workplace.

Jennifer welcomes healer, practitioner, and yoga instructor, Tiffany Chambers-Goldberg, a movement therapist who works with physical and emotional trauma in the body. She is also an erotic movement teacher, IAYT yoga therapist, and a licensed bodyworker. With over twenty years of teaching experience in various movement practices, Tiffany has made it her mission to help women dynamically heal their bodies and minds through private sessions and national workshops.

Jennifer welcomes actress, writer, and YouTube star, Anne Stedman. After accomplishing her dream to become an actress, Anne met her husband, with whom she had two boys. Anne is the creator of Chic Mama LA, a multimedia production company that began with the philosophy that just because you are a parent, doesn’t mean you still can’t be in the know of all the latest and greatest in fashion and beauty. From there, she created her talk show Chic Mama Carpool and scripted series Chic Mama Drama.

Jennifer welcomes writer, actor, and comedian, Cathy Ladman. Cathy started her career as a stand up comic, being mentored by Jerry Seinfeld. Since then, Cathy has appeared on The Tonight Show, guest-starred on television shows like Pretty Little Liars, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Everybody Loves Raymond, and served as a regular panelist on Politically Incorrect. Her comedy focuses on family, growing up, relationships, and real life from a very personal perspective.

Jennifer welcomes actor, writer, and advocate, Tembi Locke. Tembi started her onscreen career on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Currently, she can be found in roles on The Magicians, Proven Innocent, NCIS: LA, and EUReKA. She discovered her love of writing at a young age. After the loss of her husband, writing took on a completely new meaning. She began writing her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home.

In this special edition, Jennifer is switching roles to become the interviewee. Jackie MacDougall, host of the Forty Thrive podcast, interviews Jennifer about her background, creative spirit, and passion for writing. Jennifer talks about her struggles with alcoholism and getting sober. They also discuss Jennifer’s latest project, a novel about a mother-turned-dominatrix entitled Honey Pie. Finally, Jennifer reflects on the importance she places on kindness, compassion, and empathy.

Jennifer welcomes film producer and author, Emily Ziff Griffin. Emily co-founded Cooper’s Town Productions with Philip Seymour Hoffman. While there, she produced the Academy Award-winning film, Capote, along with Hoffman’s directorial debut Jack Goes Boating, and the film God’s Pocket. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Light Years, a novel for young adults that was recently optioned for television. She resides in LA where she writes, produces, teaches, daydreams, and mothers two...

Jennifer welcomes author, consultant and professor of strategy, Helen Rothberg, Ph.D. Helen bartended in New York City throughout her academic career and gained invaluable experience that she was able to transfer to a career in business consulting. Dr. Rothberg is a professor (School of Management at Marist College), senior faculty (Academy of Competitive Intelligence), and president of consulting firm HNR Associates. Her book, The Perfect Mix, includes stories from her bartending days and...

Jennifer welcomes healer, birth coach, and ceremonialist, Haize Hawke Rosen. Rev. Haize Hawke is a proud mother of three and Mama Haize to her own community. She is a world traveler, educator, and mentor to those looking to be strong, loving, grounded and powerful beings. Haize leads a heart led life through meditation, dance, prayer, and emotional, fulfilling work.

Jennifer welcomes speaker, author, and master teacher of female empowerment, Alexis Artin. After spending nearly a decade working with industry leaders and celebrities in television and film, Alexis transitioned her passion and skillset for fostering potential and obtaining results to the world of self-development. Recently, Alexis's work has been solely focused on personal empowerment and transformation. She believes true empowerment is possible for every woman to achieve in body, mind,...

Jennifer welcomes comedian, television writer, and mother, Andrea Abbate. Andrea started out as a stand-up with a dangerous sense of humor. In fact, one review of her comedy stated, “Her jokes are like sugar coated bullets. She turns difficult experiences into piercing, original comedy.” She has performed on numerous television shows as a comedian and has sold dozens of pilots to MTV, AMC, Showtime and HBO.

Jennifer welcomes author, yoga teacher and inspirational human, Jen Pastiloff. Jen’s memoir, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real and Listening Hard, chronicles her journey in a way no other medium could. Jen also runs a unique workshop, a hybrid of yoga-related movement, writing, sharing aloud, and the occasional dance party. She also runs global retreats where she aims to help women to heal, connect deeply, and find peace.

Jennifer welcomes television producer, comedian, speaker and ACS Sexologist, Wendy Miller. After spending years as a television producer at NBC, Wendy accepted the role as Head of Programming for Playboy TV. It was that career choice that changed her life dramatically. There, she learned incredible lessons about sex, judgment, and acceptance. She also has enough ridiculous stories that guarantee her the title of most interesting person at any dinner party!

Jennifer welcomes entrepreneur and ice cream connoisseur, Natasha Case. Natasha founded Coolhaus in 2009 with business partner and now wife, Freya Estreller. They launched the unique ice cream sandwich company from a barely drive-able postal van at the Coachella Music Festival and established a fiercely loyal following practically overnight. Coolhaus is now the leading women-owned ice cream business and its products can be found in over 7,500 gourmet grocery stores in every state across the U.S.

Rachel Rodgers is a woman of color, a mother of four, and a seven-figure business owner—in that order. As a lawyer for non-profits, federal judges, and Hilary Clinton, she realized that changing the world is easier when you have some cash in your bank account. Rachel built a million dollar business coaching other women entrepreneurs how to do the same. Rachel is the creator and host of the Million Dollar Badass Podcast, the founder of Glow Up, Hello Seven, and the Million Dollar Badass...

In this episode, Allyson talks about the importance of finding a harmony between work and family. Allyson has always made her children top priority and has truly immersed herself in ‘mom life.’ Allyson provides an inside look at her role as a costume designer, including how she manages to bring characters to life through the magic of wardrobe. Finally, Allyson talks about the experience and memories she made while traveling the world with her family.

Jennifer welcomes to the podcast model and actor Cobie Smulders. Cobie is perhaps most known for her portrayal of Robin Scherbatsky on the hit show How I Met Your Mother. Additionally, she has worked on numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, among others. She currently stars in the Netflix series Friends from College.

Jennifer welcomes television producer, writer, and actor, Aseem Batra. Aseem is best known for her work as a writer on The Cleveland Show, Scrubs, and as the creator of the NBC show, I Feel Bad. A small-town Georgia girl, her transition to a force in the world of television writing has been nothing short of inspiring.