Building the Best You

Jeanne Collins
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Welcome to the Building the Best You (previously the House of JerMar Podcast).  We provide a destination with tools, resources and concepts to help you reimagine what is possible in your life and then create it.Each week, our host Jeanne Collins, will invite guests to share how they focus on inner wellness through life design.  Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, published author, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her stories and experiences are examples of how to become the designer of your own life.If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to live all in, together, we can learn to create lush inner sanctuaries that fill us with self-confidence, peace, and a feeling of purpose in this world.Welcome to the Building the Best You community. We are honored to have you join us on our mission to empower 1 million women to live all-in!Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community.   Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community. You can also learn more on our website www.houseofjermar.com.

  1. 2d ago

    Building Confidence and Self-Worth with Lawrence Harris

    Your past may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define who you become.  In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with motivational speaker Lawrence Harris to explore how he transformed experiences with bullying, abuse, and self-doubt into a mission to empower teens and young adults. Lawrence shares practical strategies for building confidence and self-worth, including journaling, taking personal responsibility, keeping commitments to yourself, and learning to separate what happened to you from how you choose to respond.  They also discuss social media comparison, overcoming rejection, creating momentum through small daily actions, and why persistence can turn a long trail of “no” into the right “yes.”  It’s an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, and recognizing that you have the power to define the direction of your life. Lawrence's Book Recommendation: Outwitting the Devil More about Lawrence: Lawrence C. Harris is a youth speaker who helps teens and young adults believe in themselves, think differently about their future, and make better choices. Growing up, Lawrence faced serious challenges. Those experiences led him to start speaking so other young people would know they are not alone and that their past does not have to decide where their life goes. https://www.lawrencecharris.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowers 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  2. Sep 10

    Dressing with Confidence and Self-Love with Embodiment Stylist Bari Sholom

    What if getting dressed could become a tool for deeper self-love, confidence, and personal growth?  In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins explores the connection between personal style, mindset, embodiment, and creativity with stylist, artist, and embodiment guide Bari Sholom.  They unpack how clothing can influence the way we see ourselves, why being seen can feel uncomfortable, and how shifting from dressing for external validation to dressing for authentic expression can change the way we move through the world.  Bari also shares her unique approach to styling through mindset work, intentional shopping, embodiment practices, and creativity—and why slowing down, trusting yourself, and creating from a place of joy can help you step more fully into who you are becoming. Bari's book recommendations: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and The Secret of the Ages by Robert Collier More about Bari: I am an artist, stylist, embodiment guide, passionately curious about the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and self expression. My writing, art, and consulting all investigate the same questions: How does felt experience organize itself into form? And how does clarity at the level of embodiment create more coherence in expression, presence, and impact? barisholom.com https://www.instagram.com/barisholom, https://barisholom.substack.com/, https://www.tiktok.com/@barisholom 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  3. Sep 3

    Finding Balance Through Ayurveda with Serena Arora

    In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga therapist, author, and retreat leader Serena Arora to explore what it means to slow down, reconnect with your body, and create lasting well-being.  Serena shares her nonlinear journey from burnout and disconnection to a more balanced life rooted in yoga, Ayurveda, and self-awareness.  Together, they discuss why healing takes time, how small daily practices can regulate the nervous system, the importance of listening to your body's signals, and how Ayurveda approaches food as medicine.  Serena also shares the philosophy behind her Costa Rica retreats and her book Unbound, offering a powerful reminder that sustainable personal growth isn't about doing more—it's about learning what you truly need. Serena's book: Unbound Serena's other book recommendation: Crying in H Mart More about Serena: Serena is a #1 international bestselling author of "Unbound," an Ayurvedic health practitioner and a yoga therapist with over 25 years of experience. She has dedicated much of her career to guiding transformation—both at her retreat center in Costa Rica and across the globe. Serena believes our histories live in our bodies and offers practical, accessible rituals rooted in Ayurveda and therapeutic yoga to help women break patterns and come home to themselves. Born and raised in Calgary, Canada by an Indian father and Chinese mother, her personal journey as an immigrant daughter balancing generational expectations with her own healing brings another textured angle to the conversation. https://www.serenaarora.com/ IG: @serena_arora Ayurvedic Self-Care course + Costa Rica retreat for women: https://www.serenaarora.com/livingunbound Free Ayurveda ABC's daily routine: https://www.serenaarora.com/abc Poop Like a Pro: https://www.serenaarora.com/offers/uFXp7zPy/checkout 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  4. Aug 27

    Choosing Yourself and Redefining Success with Angélica Fuentes

    In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with entrepreneur and women’s advocate Angélica Fuentes for an engaging conversation about redefining success, prioritizing wellness, and discovering the strength that comes from within.  Angélica shares lessons from more than 40 years in business, from challenging gender inequality and creating family-friendly workplaces to rebuilding her life after losing nearly everything at age 52.  She also explores why burnout should never be a badge of honor, how presence and self-care create a foundation for personal growth, and how Nowful uses affirmations, journaling, meditation, and AI to help people reconnect with themselves.  Jeanne and Angélica discuss resilience, motherhood, intuition, gratitude, and why choosing yourself is essential to becoming the person you are meant to be. Angélica's book recommendations: Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged and The Virtue of Selfishness More about Angélica: Angélica Fuentes is a Mexican American businesswoman, impact investor, and activist for gender equality. Her entire career has been fueled by a strong and fierce commitment to promoting women’s rights.  Angélica was appointed CEO of Grupo Imperial in 1992 at the age of 29. She quickly positioned the company as a top player in Northern Mexico’s energy sector. She served as President of the Mexican Natural Gas Association from 1996 to 2000, and as President of the Business Energy Network of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement (APEC) from 2002 to 2004. From 2007 to 2015, she served as CEO of Grupo Omnilife-Angelissima-Chivas. Under her leadership, the company became one of the top 100 corporations in Mexico. In 2019, she founded Muvop, a microfinance institution that targeted those who lack access to credits and provided an e-learning platform focused on personal empowerment and financial education. In 2023, she founded Mission Moms with the objective of supporting and inspiring working moms in the United States and Latin America. In 2025, she founded NOWFUL, a company that blends habit-building rituals, wellness products, and a digital engagement platform to redefine the self-care industry.  Throughout her career, she has collaborated with different global organizations that direct their efforts to empower girls and women. She was a member of the Board of the World Economic Forum's Gender Parity Programme and led the Mexican Gender Parity Taskforce. She participated in the Private Sector Leadership Advisory Council of UN Women, and became a Global Advocate for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign. She is member of the Global Dignity's International Council of Advisors, the Advisory Council of the Latin American Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center, the Board of Directors of the Smithsonian’s National American Latino Museum, Koning Health, and PVBLIC Foundation. Her work in this field has been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions: In 2015, UN Women granted her the WEP’s CEO Leadership Award; she was the first female CEO to receive such recognition for championing gender equality in the private sector. In 2016, PVBLIC Foundation, Ismael Cala Foundation, and the United Nations gave her the award for Latin Woman Empowerment. In 2017, she received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the Maestro Cares Foundation. https://angelicafuentes.com/ https://nowful.com/ https://www.instagram.com/angelicafuentes63/?hl=es https://x.com/angelicafuentes https://www.instagram.com/nowfuljourney/?hl=es 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  5. Aug 20

    12 Countries in 12 Months with Sarah Aviram

    What if the life you’re “supposed” to build isn’t the life you actually want?  In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with author, speaker, and former HR leader Sarah Aviram to explore what she learned while working remotely across 12 countries in 12 months.  Sarah shares how a bold professional experiment became a transformative personal journey, inspiring her new book, The Scenic Route: Following My Inner Compass Across 12 Countries in 12 Months.  From redefining success and strengthening self-trust to navigating fear, identity, and constant change, Sarah offers a powerful reminder that there is no single path to a meaningful life.  She and Jeanne also discuss listening to your intuition, questioning the “shoulds” that shape your choices, taking chances on yourself, and finding the courage to design a life that reflects who you are today. Sarah's book recommendation: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell More about Sarah: Sarah Aviram is an international keynote speaker and leadership coach who helps people navigate uncertainty and take ownership of their choices, motivation, and impact. A former Fortune 500 HR leader, she lived and worked in twelve countries in one year, an experience that shaped how she explores change and builds self-trust in unfamiliar environments. She is the author of The Scenic Route: Following My Inner Compass Across 12 Countries in 12 Months. Her TEDx talk on freedom and fulfillment has reached nearly one million viewers. thescenicroutebook.com @sarahaviram 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  6. Aug 13

    Transforming Eye Health and Healthy Aging with Dr. Inna Lazar

    In this episode of Building the Best You, Jeanne Collins sits down with Dr. Inna Lazar to uncover why eye health is about so much more than getting a new pair of glasses.  Dr. Lazar explores the connection between hormones, menopause, dry eye, eyelash health, facial aging, and vision, while sharing innovative options that can help patients see and feel better as they age.  They also discuss proactive eye care for children, advances in myopia management, why wearing glasses doesn’t make your eyes weaker, and the importance of treating eye health as part of your total well-being.  It’s an empowering conversation about education, prevention, and taking a more proactive approach to caring for your vision at every stage of life. Dr. Lazar's book recommendation: The Four Agreements More about Dr. Lazar: Dr. Inna Lazar is a leading expert on primary eye health and one of the country’s most sought-after experts in the treatment of dry eye disease. She earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University) with a focus on advanced ocular surface disease and myopia management. Soon after, Dr. Lazar founded Greenwich Eye Care along with the Dry Eye Institute, a specialty practice that offers the most coveted, technologically-advanced drop-less treatments for dry eye. Today, she focuses her work, with a team of healthcare professionals, at PRO EYECARE in Greenwich and Darien, Connecticut. @proeyecarect.  Lazar was named one of “America’s Best Eye Doctors'' by Newsweek in 2022 and featured in Fairfield County’s Business Journal “40 Under 40 Best Doctors” in 2021. Dr. Lazar recently received an “Ambassador of Sight” award from the National Lions Team, a prestigious, international non-profit organization that aids people with eye care issues and eyeglass needs. She founded and launched Eye Care from the Heart, a Greenwich, CT–based nonprofit with a clear and compassionate mission: to ensure every child has access to quality vision care, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. @eyecarefromtheheart  As a specialized eye care professional and KOL, Dr. Lazar uses her social platforms to educate her followers on unexpected, non-traditional eye health topics. She speaks openly about medical findings; the benefits and dangers of ingredients in many big-name brands; eye health as it relates to aesthetics in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and much more. Dr. Lazar is a frequent public speaker, healthcare consultant, and advisor to major companies in the eye care industry.  Dr. Lazar can be found @dr.innalazar on Instagram and @eyeballdoc on TikTok. www.getproeyecare.com 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  7. Aug 6

    Finding Balance After Addiction with Heather Simco

    Heather Simco joins Jeanne Collins to share her remarkable journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and burnout to building a purpose-driven life rooted in balance, faith, and personal growth.  Together they explore the realities of high achievement, why so many women lose themselves while trying to do it all, and how asking for help becomes the first step toward true transformation.  Heather discusses overcoming alcoholism, recognizing unhealthy patterns beyond substance abuse, and creating sustainable habits that support mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.  Heather's Book Recommendations: Buy Back Your Time and Atomic Habits More about Heather: Heather Simco is a transformation coach and founder of Complete Concierge Solutions and Sober Boss Babe. She helps high-achieving women break free from burnout, alcohol, and self-sabotage through mental, physical, and emotional sobriety. With 20+ years in entrepreneurship and over a decade sober, she teaches women how to reclaim their energy, elevate their leadership, and build aligned, high-performance lives and businesses. https://linktr.ee/heathersimco 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

  8. Jul 30

    Redefining Sensitive Skincare with Michelle Doan

    From escaping Vietnam as a child refugee to building an internationally recognized clean beauty brand, Michelle Doan’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, determination, and purpose.  In this conversation with Jeanne Collins, Michelle shares how years of struggling with severe acne and sensitive skin fueled her mission to create skincare that truly serves women.  Together they explore entrepreneurship, clean beauty, menopause, wellness, mindset, and why true confidence begins from within. Whether you're passionate about personal growth, healthy living, or building something meaningful, this episode offers practical wisdom and powerful inspiration. Michelle's book recommendation: Don't Believe Everything You Think More about Michelle: Michelle’s journey is a testament to the power of grit and resilience in the face of adversity. After fleeing Vietnam with her family in 1979, she grew up as an immigrant in Canada and California struggling with cystic acne and the insecurities that came with it. What began as a personal battle to heal her own skin transformed into a lifelong mission: to help others feel confident in theirs. emani.com IG/FB @emanicosmetics TT: @emanivegan 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

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Welcome to the Building the Best You (previously the House of JerMar Podcast).  We provide a destination with tools, resources and concepts to help you reimagine what is possible in your life and then create it.Each week, our host Jeanne Collins, will invite guests to share how they focus on inner wellness through life design.  Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, published author, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her stories and experiences are examples of how to become the designer of your own life.If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to live all in, together, we can learn to create lush inner sanctuaries that fill us with self-confidence, peace, and a feeling of purpose in this world.Welcome to the Building the Best You community. We are honored to have you join us on our mission to empower 1 million women to live all-in!Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community.   Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community. You can also learn more on our website www.houseofjermar.com.

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  • Creator
    Jeanne Collins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Building the Best You
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