The Side Passion Podcast

Jennifer Valdes
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Is there something in your life that's calling you? Something that you can't quite put your finger on, or maybe you know exactly what it is, and every fiber of your being is tuned in to making it a reality. Hi, I'm Jen Valdes, and I can totally relate. Join me here for weekly motivation, inspiration, and conversations as we explore how embracing a side-passion can elevate our lives and encourage us to be the very best versions of ourselves.

  1. 11/24/2023

    Side Passion vs Soul Passion

    In this final episode of Season 1, we discuss how following our curiosity and working our side passions can ultimately lead us to our soul passions. By listening to our inner voice and aligning with our innate abilities, we can filter out the noise and finally do that things that light us up.

  2. 11/17/2023

    Talking through why I missed publishing a podcast last week.

    In this vulnerable episode, I talk through some points about and attempt to uncover why, exactly, I didn't record and schedule a podcast for the first time since starting The Side Passion Podcast.

  3. 11/03/2023

    Minisode: Comparing ourselves to others.

    In this mini-episode (that I recorded while doing dishes so please excuse the background noise), we discuss how easy it is to compare ourselves to others these days, especially when we're starting something big and new. And we touch on how vital it is to remember that we each have valuable and important perspectives to share with the world as we continue to work our side passions.

  4. 10/27/2023

    Embracing change in the entrepreneurial journey with Trina Nicole Mendoza.

    This episode was such a joy to record with Trina Nicole Mendoza, whose own entrepreneurial journey has brought her out of her shell and in to her local community. We discuss where she is now and where she is going as a "mompreneur", and how her beautiful faith in her own spiritual gifts gives her the courage and motivation to do the work she is doing. In this episode, we discuss: How taking a pause allowed her to be open to and align with her true spiritual gifts. Why it’s important to remember that pivoting in your entrepreneurial journey is ok, even inevitable, for true growth.  Why leaning into the ‘good scaries’ is so important for growth and development. And more… Trina also gives some helpful tips for finally getting started on that big endeavor you’ve been wanting to start!  Get up to date on her latest blogs by visiting her website.   You can also contact her via email. Follow along on her journey on Instagram.

  5. 10/20/2023

    Juliet McCabe: When entrepreneurship is the only way to go.

    In this episode, Jen chats with Austin, Texas native Juliet McCabe about her entrepreneurial mindset and how it has influenced and contributed to her continued success and growth in her own endeavors. Growing up with a dad who owned his own business, Juliet never questioned the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and she jumped into it fully when she realized a "traditional" 9 to 5 work day was not feasible as a young, single mom. Fast forward, Juliet has excelled at so many things including owning a catering company and being a contestant on a major Food Network cooking show, to starting a new boutique store in downtown Georgetown, Texas while operating an interior design company on the side. Listen in as she walks us through her journey with humility, humor, and just a speck of sass.

  6. 10/13/2023

    Minisode: Tips for balancing your FTJ and your Side Passion

    In this mini-episode, we discuss some of the challenges of balancing a full-time job with one or more Side Passions, and we offer some tips for navigating these in a way that is supportive and encouraging.

  7. 10/06/2023

    Same song different verse: Why it's ok to put unoriginal content out in the world.

    No matter what type of content we are putting out into the world, most likely we've all hesitated at one point or another for fear of it not being original. But maybe that's the point, right? In this episode, Jen discusses why it's critical to put content out there even if it's not original. She dives into how it's our own particular style, perspective, and viewpoint that makes it original and why that is exactly how it will reach the the audience it's meant to reach.

  8. 09/29/2023

    Renee Smith: Pivoting with Purpose

    In this episode Renee Smith shares her journey of pivoting to entrepreneurship. After working in the non-profit industry for 12 years and experiencing significant health effects from overworking, overachieving and putting herself last, Renee started Pivoting with Purpose, L.L.C. and now helps other women debunk the idea of the "Superwoman Syndrome" through personalized self care and practices so they can realize the capacity they already have within them to go after and achieve their deferred dreams. Renee explains how, in her work with others, she emphasizes the importance of self-care, taking risks, and redefining success for oneself, and how something as simple as finding joy in daily life can support our personal growth in profound ways. Renee lives in Burmingham, Alabama with her husband and four sons. Find Renee here. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok!

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Is there something in your life that's calling you? Something that you can't quite put your finger on, or maybe you know exactly what it is, and every fiber of your being is tuned in to making it a reality. Hi, I'm Jen Valdes, and I can totally relate. Join me here for weekly motivation, inspiration, and conversations as we explore how embracing a side-passion can elevate our lives and encourage us to be the very best versions of ourselves.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Valdes
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jennifer Valdes
  • Show Website
    The Side Passion Podcast