21 episodes

We drink our coffee to wake us up and get us through our 9-5. Though it can be for pleasure, coffee is usually a means of survival. At the end of the day, we drink our cocktails to unwind, to relax, to socialize, to celebrate. In fact, we’re often sipping a cocktail while we’re working on our sacred passion projects in the evening.

People are sacrificing their happiness by staying in jobs that make them miserable because they are too afraid to let go of their paycheck or security blanket and do the hard work.

But what happens when you choose your cocktail over your coffee? In other words, we’re talking about choosing your passion over your paycheck.

Cocktails over Coffee is hosted by Jenae Green (@jenaedestiny on Instagram), a former New York City fashion executive who left her corporate job in luxury fashion and moved to Paris. There she taught a self-built Event Planning course at the International Fashion Academy Paris, followed by months of travel throughout Europe. Upon her return to the city, in addition to pursuing her life as a consultant, she wanted to find a way to inspire others to take the leap to happiness and alas, Cocktails over Coffee was born.

Each episode will feature happy hour with a special guest that has taken their own personal life leap into a self-built career or lifestyle
of their dreams.

Follow us on Instagram @cocktailsovercoffee

Cocktails Over Coffee Jenae Green

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

We drink our coffee to wake us up and get us through our 9-5. Though it can be for pleasure, coffee is usually a means of survival. At the end of the day, we drink our cocktails to unwind, to relax, to socialize, to celebrate. In fact, we’re often sipping a cocktail while we’re working on our sacred passion projects in the evening.

People are sacrificing their happiness by staying in jobs that make them miserable because they are too afraid to let go of their paycheck or security blanket and do the hard work.

But what happens when you choose your cocktail over your coffee? In other words, we’re talking about choosing your passion over your paycheck.

Cocktails over Coffee is hosted by Jenae Green (@jenaedestiny on Instagram), a former New York City fashion executive who left her corporate job in luxury fashion and moved to Paris. There she taught a self-built Event Planning course at the International Fashion Academy Paris, followed by months of travel throughout Europe. Upon her return to the city, in addition to pursuing her life as a consultant, she wanted to find a way to inspire others to take the leap to happiness and alas, Cocktails over Coffee was born.

Each episode will feature happy hour with a special guest that has taken their own personal life leap into a self-built career or lifestyle
of their dreams.

Follow us on Instagram @cocktailsovercoffee

    Moving Towards Your Dreams with Nike Master Trainer Traci Copeland

    Moving Towards Your Dreams with Nike Master Trainer Traci Copeland

    Traci Copeland is a world-traveled Hip-Hop/Street Jazz dancer who’s performed on stage with Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Black-Eyed Peas, Wayne Wonder, Music Soulchild, and has appeared on various TV shows like Fashion Rocks, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and MTV’s Say What? Karaoke. Traci appeared in several workout videos for Women’s Health Magazine, Runner’s World, Insanity, and Asylum 2. She’s modeled for Women’s Health Mag, Self, Shape, Runner’s World, Health, Cosmo, Prevention and appeared in campaigns for some of the top athletic brands in the world.
    A competitive gymnast for 13 years and collegiate track and field competitor, Traci turned to yoga after a recurring knee problem. Yoga allowed her to run five days a week and complete multiple marathons. The marathon training gave her a sense of accomplishment which was in-line with her competitive days of track and field at Georgetown University. There, she competed in triple jump, long jump, high jump, and on occasion the 200 meter dash.
    Currently a Nike Master Trainer, Traci continues to inspire people all over the world through the pursuit of movement, and holistic health. A true advocate for self-care.
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    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 44 min
    This Singer Left Her 9-5 Ahead Of Quarantine To Follow Her Passion

    This Singer Left Her 9-5 Ahead Of Quarantine To Follow Her Passion

    Angel White spent most of her childhood singing and entertaining for only family and close friends. It wasn’t until 2015 that she finally took the leap to pursue a career in the music industry as a background singer. Having toured with artists such as K. Michelle, Raury and currently Summer Walker, Angel has traveled the world sharing her gifts, while developing a devoted fan base in Atlanta.
    In 2017, Angel released her debut EP "Day Sessions," an intimate body of work that explored love, hurt and deep self-reflection. Her newest release "Bed Warmer" is an upbeat, soulful track that explores the complexity of loneliness and self-sabotage.
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    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 51 min
    From Surfing Couches to Serial Entrepreneurship with Keenan Williams

    From Surfing Couches to Serial Entrepreneurship with Keenan Williams

    Keenan D. Williams, a proud ‘09 graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU), began his career in New York commercial real estate as a Mortgage Broker in Debt & Equity Finance at CBRE and eventually jumped into proptech in 2014. After learning how to structure both small scale and large institutional deals at Auction.com (now Ten-X), Keenan realized that he needed something more outside of a corporate and institutional tech career. He later left his full time role, took a leap of faith, and became a full time entrepreneur building his first tech company, YourDealClosed.com in the small balance commercial real estate loan space, in 2015.
    Through smart and hard work, discipline, and self awareness, Keenan is now both the Founder & CEO of Stratum Growth and the Cofounder, President & Head of Partnerships at REZI - a New York City based real estate fintech startup that enables people to rent apartments instantly from their phone for free. Scaling REZI successfully after completing Y-Combinator in Winter 2017 and raising over $40M+ in total capitalization since inception, Keenan and his Cofounders have developed REZI to cover markets on both the East and West Coasts, began to dominate in NYC and grow their rental portfolio to over 1,000 units.
    Over the past five years Keenan chose to use his entrepreneurial, business and finance expertise to help strengthen and grow the companies of other early stage Founders and Creatives seeking to start and / or scale their businesses. In 2019 he started Stratum Growth, an consulting platform for early stage startups and first time founders to formalize their product and service offerings while teaching them how to develop and implement business frameworks and best practices, while creating and scaling recurring revenue (MRR & ARR).
    Keenan and his business efforts have been featured on national speaking platforms, news outlets and podcasts such as Entrepreneur Magazine, The Real Deal, Crains New York, TechCrunch and The CCNYC and Respect Me King.
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    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 33 min
    Former NHL Player and Luxury Fashion Executive on Owning The Wellness Space

    Former NHL Player and Luxury Fashion Executive on Owning The Wellness Space

    Justin Roethlingshoefer has 12+ years in the performance, health, nutrition & mindset space. He has worked as a performance director in the NCAA, NHL, runs a private camp for pro hockey players, and works with some of the busiest CEOs. He has written three books on body development & fitness that have been amazon best sellers for the category, while also releasing the own it manual. With own it Justin runs the wellness & entrepreneurial coaching team.
    Alyse Gaulin has 11+ years of experience working as an executive in the luxury fashion industry. She is also a certified core energy coach through iPEC. As a female in a largely dominated male industry she has mastered the skills and habits required for building quality relationships, fostering infectious leadership, and defining what it means to be an executive. Through own it, she heads up the executive and relationship coaching team, looking to redefine the journeys of many!
    The Own It Process is centered around uncovering the obstacles that are stopping you from achieving true happiness and fulfillment in your life and creating an actionable plan to spark momentum and progress.
    Learn more at https://justownit.co/
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    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 43 min
    How This Creator Turned An Experience Into A Brand

    How This Creator Turned An Experience Into A Brand

    Created by Aparna Avasarala, Denimrush was founded in 2017 in New York City, New York and serves as a brand that champions color, creativity, and artful designs both in and out of fashion. Beginning with a focus on custom painted vintage denimwear, Denimrush now also specializes in hand dyed and tie dye sweat sets, slip dresses, buttondown shirts, accessories and more! Denimrush as a brand stands for empowerment, authenticity, and showcasing one's inner artist and true colors!
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    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 43 min
    Marketing Enthusiast Turned Expat From An Extended Trip

    Marketing Enthusiast Turned Expat From An Extended Trip

    Uchenna Obiora is a proud Nigerian Los Angeles native, obsessed with everything traveling, surfing, music, and running. For the past 10+ years, he has been running his race through the Advertising and Tech industry. He is currently driving change as a Brand Partnerships Account Manager at Refeed America (http://refeedamerica.com/), helping dramatically reduce food waste in the United States by harnessing the power of geo-technology.Follow us on Instagram @cocktailsovercoffee
    Music by LAKEY INSPIRED

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

vgreen1 ,

A good cocktail for someone who doesn’t drink!

I love the podcast, but didn’t realized how much until I started missing it for my drive home from work. I love to hear people tell their stories about how they do life better! Inspiring, motivating, funny and irreverent at times. A good mix for this cocktail!

krissysreview ,

Real stories and so refreshing!

Who doesn’t want to create their ideal cocktail (career)?! As someone who is pursuing their cocktail, I can relate to these inspiring stores so much!! This podcast challenges you to reflect, pinpoint what it is that fulfills you, and inspires strength to do it!

JanHam1 ,

Beautiful Analogy!

Coffee (Career) vs Cocktail (Dream Fulfilled)!! I must’ve been drinking my coffee black over the past several years!! My Tequila Sunrise seems to be within my reach but still too far away! Perhaps, I should attend your AA meetings! I need help!! 🍹

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