In With the Podcast (with Jenna!)

82. In With...Cozy Insignificance (Nothing f-ing matters and that's ok!)

Jenna's coming at you on April Fools' Day with a story so preposterous, it sounds like a prank. We wrap up the Lion-ish month of March and talk about the importance of remaining unbothered and keeping things in perspective.
Jenna shares her favorite saying, which might seem de-motivating on the surface, but has deep calming qualities. Plus, she discusses Project Hail Mary, men skipping, her new "amazing" filter on life and an announcement about a short podcast break.
 
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81. In With...Danielle Krischik: The Story Effect

Welcome Danielle Krischik to the podcast!
Danielle, partner at Knight Agency and author of The Story Effect, shares why storytelling is the ultimate weapon of choice for leadership.
Danielle shares how her experience interviewing 100 people across 100 countries proved that we all share the same fundamental human needs, and why vulnerability is critical for teams to do their best work.
Jenna and Danielle discuss the tension that can arise when we balance our professional reputation and our authentic self. Plus, they go deep on their passion around pizza, 90s hip-hop and their favorite destination in Italy. 
Whether you're a CEO battling imposter syndrome or a manager trying to build a more cohesive team, this conversation will give you the tools to stop "communicating" and start connecting.
 
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80. In With...Impossible Things (Conjure your "best case scenarios!")

Jenna takes us down the rabbit hole into her own personal wonderland. After a recent trip to an Alice in Wonderland themed pop-up bar, Jenna discusses why she loves this tale so much, and shares one of her favorite scenes that encourages us to become exceptional daydreamers.
While we tend to use the power of our brains to obsess over worst-case scenarios, Jenna challenges us to flip the script.
By practicing the art of "Wouldn't it be cool if...?", we can move from overthinking to manifesting a life that feels exciting! This practice of "wonder" can be applied to work, relationships or whatever you desire...all you need to do is practice a half hour a day (according to the White Queen).
Plus, Jenna shares highlights of the 1985 made-for-TV Alice in Wonderland that feels more like a fever dream than a primetime special. 
 
Watch the Alice in Wonderland TV special here
And check out a weird Carol Channing scene here
Listen to Julie Klausner's "How Was Your Week" episode
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79. In With...The Lions (Coming into March Completely Unbothered)

It’s March! While the weather is doing some very strange things (thunder sleeting?!), I am feeling a massive sense of renewal. I just got back from an incredible sister trip to Europe, and it provided a mental reset I didn’t even realize I desperately needed.
In this episode, I’m diving into a saying I weirdly learned in kindergarten, "March comes in like a lion," but giving it a total rebrand. Forget the abrasive weather; I’m talking about adopting the fierce, focused, and unbothered energy of a lion as we move into this new month.
We’re talking about:
The Power of the Re-visit: Why going back to places you’ve been offers a brand new lens based on who you are today.
The "Cillian Murphy" Lion: Why I’m channeling a specific kind of "unbothered" energy to protect my time and my "pride".
Spring Cleaning for the Soul: How a change of scenery - even just a new neighborhood in your own town - can inspire and refresh you.
Oh...and Collective Nouns: Did you know a group of zebras is called a dazzle?
 
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78. In With...Elana Rugh: Human Centered Leadership (aka Just be nice!)

Welcome Elana Rugh to the podcast!
Elana is the CEO of the Detroit Historical Society, where she oversees a team of 80 and manages some of the most important cultural landmarks in the country. We dove deep into what it actually looks like to be a "human-centered" leader and how to navigate the "invisible burden" of caring for your people.
Plus, Elana talks about the importance of carving guilt-free time for yourself, listening to your gut when it comes to delivering tough news and how publicly sharing her story of being an adoptee has opened new doors of vulnerability.
Elana reminds us of the best leadership advice ever: to be kind and to be ourselves.
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Read her story about adoption 
Check out the book: Speed of Trust
And visit the Detroit Historical Society next time you're in town!
 
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77. In With...A Short Announcement

Jenna jumps on to let us know she's taking a short break to cross the Atlantic and galavant through Europe with her sister. Plus, she shares highlights from the "Choose your WHOLE Self" workshop. 
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76. In With...Weighted Blankets and Tacos (Create your "Feel Good Menu")

Between the wintery winter and relentless news cycle, our nervous systems are being pushed to the limit.
When we're overwhelmed, it can feel impossible to make decisions around what makes us feel better.
In this episode, Jenna introduces the Feel-Good Menu—a personalized repository of antidotes for anxiety, sadness, and overstimulation. From "sensation showers" to the healing power of Catherine O’Hara clips, it’s time to stop asking for permission to feel good and start making it a daily requirement.
 
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75. In With... Non-Linear Grief: Mel Andersen (Survivorship, gardening and grace)

Welcome Mel Andersen!
Mel’s story isn't just about surviving breast cancer; it’s about coming face-to-face with the delicate complexity of the "both/and" of life. How we can be grieving a career while also fighting for our health? How we can find humility without minimizing our own pain?
In this interview, Mel openly shares her experiences with grief, burnout from a job she loved, the emotional hurdles that come after chemo and the joy of becoming a master gardener. 
Mel talks about using writing to process her emotions during cancer and her recently published personal essay, and gives us all advice for how we can support people in our lives who may be living with a cancer diagnosis. 
Plus, Jenna shares her thoughts on the troubling state of the world and uses more f-bombs than usual. 
Links mentioned in today's show:
Rising Above: Our Transformational Journey to Wholeness After Breast Cancer by Gillian Lichota and co-authors
 I Rise Above Foundation
Follow Barley the Wheaton Terrier
Check out Mel on Instagram and find her on Substack @melandersen
 
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74. In With... Confidence Continuum (Show up and see what happens)

We’ve all been there: staring at a wall, feeling like we don’t know what we’re doing, and waiting for a "burst of confidence" to save us. But what if confidence isn't something you find, but something you build by simply showing up - even when you're uncertain?
In this episode, Jenna talks about the mindset that makes some people appear more confident than others and explores confidence is actually a byproduct of courage—not a prerequisite for action.
Learn the four simple steps to boost your confidence this week, how to escape the comparison trap, and why "braving it" is always better than "faking it."  Plus, Jenna shares one silly thing that scares her and tests her confidence every darn time she does it.
 
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73. In With...Your Inner Vecna: Jerry Jones Returns (How to be bigger than your fear)

Welcome Jerry Jones back to the podcast!
In this conversation, Jenna and Jerry not only have vulnerable conversations about fear and uncertainty heading into 2026, but also about grocery stores and a hit Paramount+ show.
Jerry shares how he is leading a team in the ever-changing public health landscape, as well as the leadership qualities needed to help high-perfoming teams continue to thrive. 
Plus, Jenna and Jerry dive into the latest season of Stranger Things, exploring dark nuances of the character Vecna, and ways we can all confront our inner demons and become bigger than our fears. 
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