The Curly Jenny

The Curly Jenny
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Hola and welcome to The Curly Jenny Show where we keep it real about solo travel, career struggles, and living your best, most unapologetic life. Hosted by @thecurlyjenny, a Bilingual Afro-Latina traveler, engineer, and storyteller! This is your go-to for: -Solo Travel Stories -Career & Life Hacks -Cultural Vibes -Personal Growth Real & Relatable conversations with no fluff, authentic stories and advice you can actually use. Enjoy the Diverse Perspectives and Feel-Good Energy! Whether you’re planning your next solo trip, feeling stuck at work, or just need reminder that you can do this!

Episodes

  1. 01/15/2025

    Turning What You Love into What You Do with @Taydeadass

    Hola! Are you stuck in a job you don’t love or wondering how to turn your passions into a full-time career? In this episode, I sit down with Taylor and we’re diving deep into the world of unconventional careers—how to break free from the traditional 9-to-5, find your passion, and transform it into a thriving business or bold career path. This episode is packed with inspiration, actionable advice, and personal stories to help you create a career you genuinely love. Whether you’re considering a career pivot, want to monetize your hobby, or are curious about non-traditional jobs, this is for you. We’ll cover: How to discover what you’re truly passionate about Steps to turn hobbies into profitable careers The bold moves it takes to leave stability for creativity and fulfillment Real talk about why some of us feel like we “wasted our 20s” and how to move forward Tips for starting a side hustle and transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship Find Taylor:  @Taydeadass  https://www.instagram.com/taydeadass/ https://www.tiktok.com/@taydeadass/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to find your passion Turn Your Passion into Profit: How to Make Money Doing What You Love Unconventional Career Paths -Turning What You Love into What You Do How to Find a Career You Genuinely Love How To Find A Career You GENUINELY Love The Often Overlooked Truth! How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) I wasted my 20s Learn to be bold From Stable to Bold Bold Career path Breaking the Mold: Turning Hobbies into Full-Time Careers How to turn your hobby into your full-time job Side Hustle | Black Women in Corporate America | Black Women in STEM Unconventional careers, non-traditional jobs, career change, turning hobbies into careers, passion to profit, career pivot, creative careers, leaving 9-to-5, making money from hobbies, entrepreneurship Breaking the Mold: Turning Hobbies into Full-Time Careers From Traditional Jobs to Unconventional Careers: How We Made the Leap Ditching 9-to-5: Transforming Passions into Profitable Careers From Stable to Bold: How We Built Careers from Our Hobbies Unconventional careers, career change, passion to profit, side hustle, leaving 9-to-5, creative careers, entrepreneurship, how to find your passion, making money from hobbies, breaking the mold. Hola Besties! Join this channel to get access to BTS, AMA and all the tea: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2dxOtBORlByOmhqRTInag/join

    1h 4m

  2. 01/08/2025

    BLACK WOMEN INVESTING | How to buy stocks? Intro to Stock Market with Caeresa Richardson @MrsCjrich

    Black woman! is our time to stop fearing and take action. Let's go! Today, I am with Caeresa Richardson chatting about Stock Market 101. Here are the things we are covering on this video: -How to invest in the Stock Market -Where to Start investing -Difference between the retirement accounts and the Individual brokerage accounts. -Risk and adversity mitigation -Money lessons -Day Trading -IRS Tax -Stocks vs index funds Check out The Communion in Syracuse by Cha McCoy, which has wine subscription! https://www.thecommunion.life/about You can find Caeresa: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrsCjrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscjrich/ You can find me here: ~SOCIALS~ @thecurlyjenny Blog: https://thecurlyjenny.com Contact: Pod@thecurlyjenny.com Check out my Amazon Storefront for all my favorite products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelingengineer If you like this make sure to subscribe and tune in for the next one! stock market 2024 | stock market podcast | stock market crash 2024 | stock market correction stock twins | why stock market crash today | stock market crash course | how to learn stock market trading for beginners | what is etf in stock market | Black Woman Finance | How to get generational wealth

    30 min

  3. 01/06/2025

    I quit my 9-5 CORPORATE JOB NO Back Up Plan | Quitting corporate | TECH LAYOFFS (Things I Learned) | With Cynthia Jacques

    Why Finding a Job in 2025 Feels Impossible (and How to Stay Motivated) HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH In this video, I sit down with my friend Cynthia to tackle the tough reality of job searching in today’s challenging economy. Whether you're hunting for a role in Tech, STEM, teaching, or non-tech fields, we’re sharing practical tips, personal experiences, and motivational insights to help you stay resilient. 💼✨ From navigating low competition jobs to overcoming rejection in a tough labor market, we’ve got you covered! We’ll also discuss how to prepare financially for a recession, bounce back from toxic jobs, and transition gracefully with a resignation letter. Whether you’re an immigrant dealing with work visas like H1B1, casually exploring jobs for the future, or just wondering how to stay motivated when it feels like you can’t do this anymore—we’ve got real advice and encouragement for you. Let’s conquer the job market together! 📌 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Why job hunting feels impossible right now 5:10 - Finding low-competition tech jobs 9:30 - Staying motivated: Practical tips 14:45 - Quitting your job & starting fresh 🛠 Resources: Resume tips for 2024 Best job boards for tech and non-tech roles Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone feeling stuck in their job search! Together, we rise. 💪🏽 🎯 Keywords/Tags: #JobSearch2024 #HowToGetAJob #JobMarket2024 #JobSearchTips #FindTechJobs #Motivation #WorkVisaTips #ImmigrantJobs #STEMCareers #RecessionProofJobs #CareerAdvice #IQuitMyJob #ToxicJobs #HowToQuitYourJob #CareerMotivation This video is for anyone asking: Why is it so hard to find a job right now? Career advice why getting a new job feels impossible right now? How do I stay motivated during my job search? What are jobs with low competition? How do I financially prepare for a recession? How do I bounce back after quitting a toxic job?If I Were Looking For A Tech Job In 2024 I'd Do This | Why Finding A Job Feels Impossible Right Now |. How To Find Tech Jobs With Low Competition | Why it's SO HARD to get a TECH JOB right now? | How to Find A Job Faster In A Crappy Labor Market | How to Find A Job Faster In A Crappy job Market recession | Job Search 2024 | Job Search 2025 | Job Market 2025 | How to prepare financially for a recession | I can't do this job search anymore | what to do when you quit your job | How to quit your job | Resignation letter | Toxic Jobs | Immigrant jobs | Work Visa | H1B1 visa | How To (Professionally) Quit Your Job | I quit my job now what?! | how to resign from a job professionally | Jobs no degrees jobs of the future how to get a job Why You Can't Find A Job | Why can't i find a job and get hired in 2024 Trying to get hired in 2025 Remote jobs | employed | unemployment | Hourly Jobs The REAL Reason Finding A Job Seems Impossible

    1h 5m

  4. 01/06/2025

    Black Woman Living Abroad - Why we left USA (and moved ABROAD) ft. Stacie @lifewithstaciecherie

    Hola Hola! In this episode I sit down with Stacie  @lifewithstaciecherie  and talk about WHY we left USA to live abroad. I touch base on my experience of leaving Dominican Republic for USA and then leaving USA to live abroad. Stacie talks about her experience as an Ex-Pat (Immigrant ) in Paris, France. About Stacie: Actress, performing arts, broadway show, singer, marketing specialist. From NYC, lived in Paris, Atlanta and is back in NYC enjoying her best life! https://www.youtube.com/@lifewithstaciecherie/videos https://www.instagram.com/sttaciee/ https://www.instagram.com/istayandisee_nyc https://www.tiktok.com/@sttaciee Check out Stacie's friend Kiana (@kiana_tiese_paris) https://www.instagram.com/kiana_tiese_paris/ You can expect a real conversation about how did we feel abroad, how we were treated and if we would do it again... Stay tuned for the whole episode! This is one for the books! ~SOCIALS~ You can find me here: Blog https://thecurlyjenny.com @thecurlyjenny Contact: Pod@thecurlyjenny.com *Check out my Amazon Storefront for all my fav: https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelingengineer *Affiliate link. Earns small commission on sales at NO additional cost to you :D #livingabroad #livingalone #livinginusa #livinginfrance #paris #france #blackwealthmatters #blackinvestors #black #blackwoman #blackwomanmagic #blackwomenpodcasts #blackwomanblog #blackwomenshealth #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #livingineurope #dominicanrepublic #podcast #femaleproducer #femalepodcast #blackpodcast #womenpower #leavingusa #leavinghome #adventuretravel #tapif #toefl #frenchforbeginner #corporatelife #influencer #digitalmarketing #travelplanning #nyc #nycvlog #nj #nycliving #caribbeancarnival #caribbean

    50 min

  5. 01/06/2025

    Sis, You Are Thirsty.... Drink Some Water! Lets talk HYDRATION | How to stay hydrated

    Hola Hola! Today Im chatting about HYDRATION! Drinking water and minding my business. Why is it important? What are side effects of dehydration? What signs I need to look into? Is drinking too little OR too much water BAD for you? Pros and Cons. What other sources of hydration we have available? As Black Women, we need to be mindful of our overall health, making sure we have the right level of hydration can improve our skin, digestive systems, overall mood and even improve sexual health! Contact: Pod@thecurlyjenny.com Find me on all Socials: @thecurlyjenny

    16 min

  6. 01/06/2025

    Life Update - Where Ive been? what I've been up to? What's Next

    Hola! Welcome to my podcast! This is the much needed life update! I am spilling all the TEA! Where I've been? What I've been up to? What happened to my job? Did I quit my job? Sabbatical? Travel Stories?! In this episode you can expect ALL THE TEA! What have I done in the last year and how my life has changed. Contact: Pod@TheCurlyJenny.com

    44 min
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Hola and welcome to The Curly Jenny Show where we keep it real about solo travel, career struggles, and living your best, most unapologetic life. Hosted by @thecurlyjenny, a Bilingual Afro-Latina traveler, engineer, and storyteller! This is your go-to for: -Solo Travel Stories -Career & Life Hacks -Cultural Vibes -Personal Growth Real & Relatable conversations with no fluff, authentic stories and advice you can actually use. Enjoy the Diverse Perspectives and Feel-Good Energy! Whether you’re planning your next solo trip, feeling stuck at work, or just need reminder that you can do this!

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