Hi, I’m Jen.
I’ve spent the last 18 years collaborating with in-person and remote teams to craft and share stories that matter. I believe the narratives we build should create connection, inspire action, and encourage understanding. As a seasoned communications leader and brand strategist across various industries, I’ve also had the opportunity to step into my passions for building strategic business programs and systems, guiding both leaders and staff through difficult situations, and facilitating change management initiatives across organizations.
I'm a seasoned podcaster, media professional, and author interested in unearthing and sharing the narratives of others as a vehicle for empathy, understanding, and personal growth. In 2019, I had an opportunity to share part of my own story at Creative Mornings Sacramento. Once upon a time, I had a monthly column in Comstock's magazine. I've also had the honor of contributing to daily, weekly, and monthly publications such as Sactown Magazine, The Sacramento Bee, Design Sponge, Clementine Daily, and Submerge Magazine. At one point, I even worked as a ghostwriter on a book! From 2014 through 2019, I hosted my podcast Creating Your Own Path (CYOP) and have been lucky enough to speak with over 100 creative business owners about their work. It became a platform for collaborations such as the CYOP Artist Residency. I also self-published my first book, 100 Days of Discussion, in 2017, produced a newsletter, built e-courses, and ran an online shop.
In my spare time, I focus on my family and friends, traveling, exploring, and simply enjoying life. I currently live in the Sacramento region of Northern California with my rescue pup Grace.
Clients + Companies:
EDITORIAL:
Comstock’s magazine
Sactown Magazine
Sacramento Bee
Design Sponge
Submerge Magazine
Clementine Daily/The Fold Magazine
Hyperlink magazine
PUBLISHING:
Winning Edits
Ravenwood Studios
Snippet App
URBAN/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Downtown Sacramento Partnership
Capitol Creative Collective
ThinkHouse Collective
TRAVEL:
Everplaces
National Parks Foundation
HEALTH CARE:
California Medical Association
Physicians for a Healthy California
Stride Health
RESTAURANTS/DINING:
Wong Family Restaurants
de Vere’s Irish Pub
Dine Downtown Restaurant Week
RETAIL:
Stash Tea
Bath & Body Works
AT&T Wireless
TRANSPORTATION:
Buick/General Motors
Veloz
Electric For All
INTERVIEWs + Appearances:
Claiming Your Narrative When You’re Going Through the End of Something
Creative Mornings Sacramento
Creating Your Own Path After Divorce
You, Me, Empathy
Pod Bless Sacramento
Sacramento Magazine, May 2019 Print Edition
Sacramento podcaster releases a new book that's a real conversation starter
Sactown Magazine
Hustling vs. Sleep + The Process Of Grief
One Part Podcast with Jessica Murnane
True Story: I Was Born With One Arm Now I Pretty Much Type For A Living
Yes and Yes