The Power and Privilege of the Internet
In today's Areté Today Podcast, I talk about the tremendous power and privilege that comes with using the Internet. Because I am a first-world entrepreneur, teacher, and parent, I spend a significant amount of time on the Internet both for business and pleasure. I am...
It Was a Winner in My Book
At the end of last year, I decided to enter a short story contest. Being a published author is something that's currently on my radar screen and pulsing through my veins, so I figured this was a perfect opportunity to dust off the keyboard, sharpen the pencils, and...
What Are Your Subpar Negotiation Skills Costing You?
This week's most recent Podcast and show notes discuss whether or not women can be effective negotiators. On the heels of an article that made me acutely aware, followed by a lot of in-depth soul-searching and research, the Podcast is a very real and very raw look...
Are Women Effective Negotiators? A Podcast.
Today's Podcast tackles another issue in the Women's Empowerment series: are women effective negotiators? Why? Why not? Are we happy where we are? What, if anything, can be done to affect change? After reading an article in a recent issue of Flow Magazine, Jenn found...
An Open Letter to Teenage Girls Everywhere
Dear girls, Let me start by saying you are amazing and you will make it through this time. Whatever “this” is right now…maybe it's school, or a break-up, or the loss of a friendship, or family conflicts, or some nagging self-doubt. Regardless of how you feel at this...
For Teenage Girls Everywhere – A Podcast
This episode of Areté Today was specifically recorded for teenage girls the world over. Prompted by things I am witnessing in person and online, I wanted to reach out. This is a way to support teenage girls directly, and also support the parents who love them and are...
The Burdens We Carry & How to Let Go
Earlier this week, I spent some time in California with my sister. Time alone is not something we come by easily in our adult lives; we live on opposite sides of the country and we have different lifestyles. Both of those things - and probably a few more - combine to...
Our Weighty Burdens
This episode of Areté Today is completely inspired by a small event that occurred on a recent trip to California to visit my sister. I am often inspired by everyday moments that spawn massive enlightenment and this is definitely one of those instances. Today's...
Guess What? Your Notion of Busy Is a Lie.
Your notion of busy is a lie and your life won't get better until you fix it. My most recent Podcast in iTunes (Episode #5) ruffled a few feathers. In it, I talk about how I am pretty tired of hearing just how busy everyone is because, quite frankly, busy is a lie....
Woah, You Sure Are Busy! Let’s Figure That Out.
In today's Areté Today episode, I want to talk about how busy you are. And why. And what you can do about it. And what I think of all this busy mumbo-jumbo. I'm pretty sure this episode might ruffle a few feathers, so let's dive in, shall we? There's MUCH more...
My #1 Tip For Restoring Balance to Your Life
Did you know that TIME is your most valuable, and most non-renewable resource? You would never know it by the way people squander their time and spend it doing things that bring them little to no joy! I recently released my 4th Podcast on iTunes in which I talk about...
Areté Today Episode #4: Creating a More Balanced Life
How do you define balance? What are the top five tips for restoring balance, equilibrium, and calm into your life? Jenn answers this question in honor of a number of listeners who have indicated they struggle with living a balanced life. Be sure to be on the lookout...