All things Jen
By Jennifer DeAngelis
All things JenJun 29, 2020
#FreeBritney - How Britney Spears lived “I’m a slave 4 you” and how social media is her way out
When your startup hits a one in a million scenario and early stage problems @1987active
Today’s episode I chat about my brand 1987 a Boston-Based, Boston-inspired active-loungewear company and our second collection launch. We sold out of two designs in less than an hour on launch day and well I couldn’t be more grateful for our epic reception just a few months into building the brand. That said there’s so much we could be doing better so I take a deep dive into the problem sets we are facing and how to sold for them. Early stage ventures are quite precarious creatures so I share my experience as an entrepreneur who makes mistakes and how I adapt and rectify them. My hope is that this episode helps those of you who want to start their own business!
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Goodbye 2020, I might be the only person to miss you; New Year’s resolutions
How to launch a killer holiday ad campaign with no budget -- entrepreneurship advice
Q+A: was 1987 my first business, what I like about Boston, how to stay positive during COVID
How I got my period back: going all in and eating 5,000 calories per day
How-to build a disruptive direct-to-consumer brand in 2020
How to get TikTok famous and the benefits of early adoption on an emerging platform
Sunday Scaries? Let’s solve for that
How to stop procrastinating and the truth behind why you do it!
Let’s chat! My life updates; I moved to Boston!
My intuitive eating journey, diet culture, set point theory, and why women should take up more space
How to pitch investors - the 11 slides you need in your pitch deck
Life update: Starting an activewear line, single and 30, TikTok famous, moving to Boston, manifesting
In this episode I talk about the theory of "what you seek is seeking you" and let go of things that no longer serve you with faith that you'll have a better opportunity in the future whether that's in reference to love, career, etc. I also chat about my thoughts on being 30 and single and the patriarchy's role in that. Furthermore, I chat about my growing TikTok, my choice to move to Boston, and how I'm manifesting a brighter future and how the universe rewards you when you do so.
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Interview with Ben Francisco: MLB World Series player (Philadelphia Phillies) and UCLA alum about his career, determination, and BLM
In today's episode, we are chatting with Ben Francisco a former professional baseball outfielder, who is currently a major league scout for the Los Angeles. Ben played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and New York Yankees, and even played in the World Series! Ben and I have been friends for about 12 years now, he is a super humble person and it's always great to catch up with him. I loved his advice on how to pick yourself up and his perspective on Black Lives Matter, and what the sport of baseball is doing to address racial inequities in the sport. I hope you enjoy this one!
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Dating and single at 30 in 2020: Hinge, ghosting, dating apps, no etiquette and dating storytimes -- hilarious
In today's podcast, we're taking a lighthearted approach as I explain what it's like to date in my 30s after being in longterm relationships for about 8+ years. I totally missed the dating app culture/experience, so this is my first foray into the whole dating online thing. Let me tell you it is complicated, hilarious, and lacking social graces but alas it's fun to chat about, right?
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How to get what you want -- identify it, ask for it, pursue it -- even if you encounter a no, or two, or three
Today's podcast episode is how to get what you want. This may seem simple but it can be difficult to achieve at times. The recipe for getting what you want is really quite simple, first off you need to know what that is. This can be harder thank you think! We've all been a little ambivalent at times. Then you need to be direct in the way you ask for the thing you want -- the only way you'll get it is by asking! Lastly, pursuing what you want when you inevitably encounter a NO or two, or three, etc. This is the phase I struggle with most, and perhaps you do too? I give concrete examples of ways in which this works and some advice from a Yale MBA professor who does a lot of work with standard-setting. Super interesting stuff if I do say so myself!
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Radical Honesty: How telling the truth can change your whole world for the better - Covid Clarity
In today's podcast, I'm discussing the theory of "radical honesty" which has the following principles. I dive into how historically I've been more of a people pleaser, less willing to speak my truth, and how "COVID clarity" ignited a series of truths that changed my life for the better. Ultimately telling someone how you feel, even if it's hard, is the right thing to do for everyone. I chat about ways you can make this change in your life and what to expect from those changes. The Core Principles of Radical Honesty Lying is the primary cause of suffering Living honestly is the antidote to lying and the root of its power is in distinguishing noticing from thinking. You can only notice in the moment. And you can only notice three categories of things: sensations, thoughts, and your external surroundings. Sharing honestly what you notice frees you from the suffering caused by attachment to lying, withholding, phoniness, and ideals. Sharing honestly what you notice also deepens love, connection, understanding and forgiveness (eventually). Radical Honesty is a living, walking, talking out-loud meditation that moves you from reactivity to being a creator of your own life.
What it's really like to serve in the Peace Corps: My PCV experience in Albania, hiking mountains, teaching kids Rihanna songs, and adapting
Today I'm sharing about my Peace Corps experience. The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government. Its official mission is to provide social and economic development abroad through technical assistance while promoting mutual understanding between Americans and populations served. The program was established by Executive Order 10924, issued by President John F. Kennedy on March 1961 and authorized by Congress on September 21, 1962, with the passage of the Peace Corps Act (Pub.L. 87–293).
Peace Corps Volunteers are American citizens, typically with a college degree, who work abroad for a period of two years after three months of training. Volunteers work with governments, schools, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations, and entrepreneurs in education, youth development, community health, business, information technology, agriculture, and the environment. After 24 months of service, volunteers can request an extension of service.[2]
Since its inception, more than 235,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps and served in 141 countries.[3] In 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, all volunteers were evacuated from all posts. There are currently no volunteers serving at this time.[4][5]
My peace corps video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9qSCrXF4AM
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How-to get into a Top 10 MBA, advice and guide from a Berkeley Haas MBA '19 (admissions, GRE/GMAT, GPA, work experience, recommendations), and my #1 admissions secret
How to get into a top 10 MBA program
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When I first decided to go to business school I was at a loss for what to do. No one in my close friend group had the same aspiration and I didn’t know any alumni to reach out to for guidance. You could say I started from zero in terms of my understanding of the admissions process, school landscape, and the highly competitive nature of the programs. I set my sights on a top 10 MBA without really understanding what that would entail. My thought process was that an MBA derives much of its value from its network, so if I was going to pay $50K per year, it ought to be for a stellar (i.e., a top 10) network. I began reading about the application process, essays, recommendations, GMAT/GRE scores, GPA requirements, interviews, etc. Honestly, none of it seemed all that daunting outside of the GMAT quantitative (quant) section. By nature I’m good at verbal, always have been. So when I realized that a top quant score was imperative in terms of acceptance into a competitive program, the panic set in. I took the GMAT without any test prep and let me tell you it was a disaster, I had test anxiety, my mind went blank and I REALLY bombed the quant section. As I had predicted the writing and verbal sections were a breeze but OMG math. YIKES. So I basically did everything wrong in my first year of applying, I applied super late with a less than stellar GMAT score, and because of that, I was rejected from my dream schools. I took a month off to nurse my wounds and came up with a plan. I would:
I would enroll in Veritas Prep (Manhattan Prep and Magoosh are some other options to look into) for GMAT classes.
I would speak with alumni to cater to my essays and narrative toward each school versus a one-size-fits-all approach.
I would apply earlier in the year, ideally, round one, but not later than round two.
With the above changes which included studying, networking, and research I was accepted into my dream program UC Berkeley Haas (ranked #6 overall and #4 for entrepreneurship — my interest), and really I couldn’t believe it! I’ve created an in-depth guide that I wish I’d had at the onset of my admissions journey (link to purchase: https://www.jendeangelis.com/shop/how-to-get-into-a-top-10-mba-guide) to help you traverse the ins and outs of admissions and how you too can be accepted into your dream program! Best of luck and go bears!
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How to Get Over a Breakup - Ask Yourself This Question first: who are you going to choose?
In this episode, I talk about how I'm going through a breakup and what that looks like for me. I discuss the opportunity that comes with choosing yourself over someone else and how scary it is to let go of a life you have been building with someone else. I don't get into the details of the breakup as to respect my privacy and my ex's but I do talk about the general themes of what I discovered and how the hope and possibility of something new begin to replace feelings of sadness and loss.
This is probably the most vulnerable episode I've released and I appreciate you all for being part of my journey.
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How I predicted the fall of WeWork before anyone else, why Venture Capital is doomed, and what we can do about it (diversified founders, emphasis on profitability vs growth)
In this week's podcast, I discuss how I predicted the fall of WeWork before anyone else (and well before Softbank took over, I have receipts! See the video below), how venture capitalists are failing women and people of color and why it would actually behoove them to invest in diversified teams (as they perform better financially speaking). I also dig into the Harvard studies around the types of questions male and female entrepreneurs get asked and how those impact the funding they receive. We also discuss the four stages of the VC process and how the pitch process fails female entrepreneurs (even when controlling for the pitch itself). Also apologies for the sound quality on part of this recording, I tried recording from a new computer and I won't be making that mistake again!
Clarification: in the Poscast I say something to the effect of we haven’t sought VC funding, what I mean here is that although we have taken fundraising meetings with traditional VCs, we have opted for less money/equity free options vs larger allotments with investment partners who would take large equity percentages. For now, we want to maintain control of the company and to choose our North Star metrics/growth rate vs a partner dictating them. We have been more interested in accelerators for that reason but that could change, and we may look to fundraise in the future/in the fall.
Harvard study "Male and Female entrepreneurs get asked different questions and it affects how much funding they get": https://hbr.org/2017/06/male-and-female-entrepreneurs-get-asked-different-questions-by-vcs-and-it-affects-how-much-funding-they-get
Havard study "How the VC pitch process is failing female entrepreneurs":https://hbr.org/2020/01/how-the-vc-pitch-process-is-failing-female-entrepreneurs
Video where I predict the fall of WeWork before anyone else (around minute 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RYNlBALmh8&t=772s
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What does 777 mean? How to create your dream life through manifestation; what I want to achieve in this lifetime (like literally *exact* details)
In today's episode, we're tackling my life path and why I've been seeing 777 patterns everywhere. Not only what that number pattern means (through numerology) but also how I'm actively taking those signals from the universe to build a better life. I chat about my 10-year plan and exactly what that looks like from north start metrics and my "why" or mission to the details of the business(es) I want to run and why. I hope this episode inspires you to really think about what your personal story can bring to this world and the specific reason you're here (AKA what you can do with this life you've been given). Honestly, it gets a little personal and deep but I believe that when we open up to the Universe/world about what we want we are 100x likely to achieve those things (and science actually backs me up here, so even if you're not into all this hippy-dippy stuff there's value in stating your goals and then reaching them).
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GRIT: My secret to accomplishing things and what I learned training like an olympic marathon runner for a month (360 miles)
Today's episode is a special one, I document how I trained as an Olympic marathon runner and athlete for a month -- well it was actually closer to 7 weeks! I detail how I trained for a total of 360 miles which included mile repeats, long runs, easy runs, and tempo runs while securing a PR of a six-minute mile! I chose Gwen Jorgenson as an athlete to model but I also speak about Marielle Hall's latest article in Runners Word "Racing to stay alive" to amplify black voices and stories in the Black Lives Matter movement. I talk about how I grappled with my own white privilege/perspective and ability to run without worry, which is a privilege Marielle Hall speaks to. I also speak to how this journey made me not only stronger physically but mentally and how GRIT leads to my successes. I discuss how my grit is a mix of passion and perseverance and how when I set goals, they are followed through.
Marielle Hall's article: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a32729943/marielle-hall-racing-to-stay-alive/
My Olympic training video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTcyAqcVk2s&t=318s
The very first step to starting a business -- validating an idea, my journey of founding a start-up at the earliest stage (design thinking, market validation, customer interviews, etc)
Today's episode discusses the very first step to starting a business, identifying an idea, or really a solution to a problem with a market size large enough to justify funding a start-up. I chat through methodologies such as design thinking and customer interviews while sharing my personal experience on how I came up with the idea for suite-social.com. This was a requested topic so feel free to direct message me on Instagram @jendeangelis with your questions and I'll do my best to address them here or on my YouTube channel.
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I saw a ghost...
This episode discusses my first ghost, angel, spirit, or whatever you want to call it(!) sighting. Thus was the first visitation of my life which happened super recently. I discuss how that experience opened me up spiritually to seeing signs and taking cues from the universe. I also discuss my Tarot Card and Angel Card readings, it’s one heck of an episode!
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My morning and evening routines, the best toothpaste you've never heard of, the best age reversing cream ever, and how I keep productive at home
Today's episode of All Things Jen chats about my morning and evening routines, the best toothpaste you've never heard of, the best age reversing cream ever, and how I keep productive at home. I spill my products, workouts, healthy meal ideas, and more!
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My many, many failures and how they lead to some of my greatest successes: launching a business, UC Berkeley Haas MBA and making my dream dance team
Today on the podcast we're discussing my failures, yep you heard that right! I have made so many mistakes and failed so many times and that tends to surprise people. I give you a "tell-all" about my failure to get into business school the first year I applied, how launching a business out of my MBA *almost* didn't happen, and even how my younger self traversed through dancing tryout failures.
I think too many "successful" people shy away from sharing their failures because they don't want to be seen as vulnerable or less than but I believe there is true power in our stories and that's the real way to inspire others/make a difference.
How to get motivated to workout and how I'm struggling with body image and body positivity during quarantine
Today's podcast uncovers how I stay motivated to workout, including my "why" for staying active as well as actionable tips on how you can stay motivated on your fitness journey. Also, I share how I'm struggling with body image and body positivity during quarantine and how I'm working through those negative thoughts to find my light and happiness during COVID-19.
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Is cereal a soup? A Q+A ft. my thoughts on quarantine weight gain, my age, anxiety, and my armpits?
Today you all run the show with a Q+A! I answer your most asked questions about everything from quarantine weight gain, anxiety, my age, my Peace Corps experience, and the most interesting of them all: is cereal a soup?! I wanted to do a Q+A to give you all an opportunity to get to know me better! If you like this episode please remember to leave a review, rating, and subscribe!
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My fitness journey from a cardio bunny, to a hardcore lifter, to a long distance walker - how I achieved my dream physique
In this episode of All Things Jen, I chat through my fitness journey as a follow-on to my previous eating journey episode. I reveal how I achieved my dream physique by doing less (via LISS) and how HIIT isn't for everyone... some women do in fact get bulky.
Also, please join me on my Quarantine Workout Challenge (#JensQChallenge), it's free and mirrors the type of training that brought me long toned muscles and lean legs! https://bit.ly/quarantineworkoutchallenge
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My health and wellness journey from restriction and binging to intuitive eating and finding my set point
Hi fam, today I'm sharing my weight loss journey and how I went from restricting and binging to eating intuitively and finding my set point weight. Funny enough I'm the leanest I've ever been simply by eating intuitively, I reveal how this is possible and my journey in this podcast.
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How to take advantage of Coronavirus: Zoom, time surplus, home workouts, stock market tips, & passion projects
Hi all, today I'm sharing the five ways I'm taking advantage of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. Everything from ways I use the time surplus to pursue passion projects, to zoom happy hours, home workouts and even investing in the stock market. I share my recipes for homemade lattes and detail life in quarantine. You will never have this much time at home again, so take advantage of it!
Make a great vanilla latte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QkvP37pl8
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USB, SBX, SQ, ISRG, FANG, ALXN, VRTX (this is a sampling)