Eps. 8 - Juliet Meeks talks about how therapy has helped her in her life + and in her artwork!

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries I interview Juliet Meeks. Juliet is the owner of Juliet Meeks Design, a surface design studio in her hometown of New Orleans. She’s inspired by creating with my hands, vintage textiles, and the organic shapes of nature. You'll find her most days in my studio, which she shares with her husband Michael, who runs his own music production studio, and their dog Roxy.

A few fun Topics: 
-   How counseling helped her in her daily life.
-   How 100 day projects can bring SO much goodness! 
-   Learning to be in the present and find joy in the everyday.

You can Find Juliet here:
Website I Instagram I Facebook

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 7 - (7) things I WISH I knew about Depression and Anxiety!

In this month's solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I give you a list of SEVEN things I *wish* we all knew about depression and anxiety.  My hope is that in this short episode you realize how amazing you are - mental illness or not! That you're not alone and that good things can happen when you have crappy days. :)

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 6 - Lauren Lowen talks about growing as an artist and the hardships of motherhood.

* Content Warning: Discussions of infertility and miscarriage. <3

* Content Warning: Discussions of infertility and miscarriage. <3

Welcome to another episode of Rainy Day Diaries! This week I talk with talented illustrator (and almost new mom!) Lauren Lowen. We talk about the hardships of going from high school to college, and Lauren BRAVELY shares about the hardships of miscarriage.  (and how to get back up after going through these hard challenges.)

In this episode we talk about Lauren encourages her students at the university she teaches. Lauren is an INCREDIBLE teacher as well as a fantastically quirky illustrator.

Goodness, I wish she was MY teacher! Her students are very lucky kids indeed.

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You can Find Lauren here:
Website I Instagram
 

Also, check out Lauren’s new book on Motherhood!

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 5 - Why is Mental Illness SUCH a Taboo?!?!

One of the things about Mental Illness I don't understand... like AT ALL, is why it's such a taboo topic. Why can others see the need to seek help for other illnesses but NOT related to mental illness? It just makes no sense at all.

In this month's solo episode, I go into details about why it's potentially considered taboo and how we can hopefully change that! 

Mentionables:

- 42.5 MILLION people, that’s 1 in 5 people. - Newsweek Article.

- It's time to change this!! Olivia's take on the taboo-ness.

 

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 4 - Alyssa Hopkins talks about Bullying & Community Outreach.

* Content Warning: Discussions of depression & suicidal thoughts.

* Content Warning: Discussions of depression & and suicidal thoughts.

For the 2nd interview on Rainy Day Diaries, I chat with my friend Alyssa Hopkins from "The Lovely Lyss". Alyssa is a Graphic Designer and Photographer but even more importantly, Alyssa has a heart to help people like non other. On this episode we cover everything from bullying to suicidal thoughts, to how mission work changed her life. 

A few fun Topics: 
-   How God/The Universe changed her perspective on Life.
-   Bullying & Mental Wellness. 
-   Community Outreach.

You can Find Alyssa here:
Website I Instagram I Facebook

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 3 - Let's be IMPERFECT! Together.

From kids to grown ups, we all seem to suffer with perfectionisms. And it makes my heart so sad. We really need to stop striving for something unobtainable… because perfection doesn’t really exist!! And here’s why… :) 

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 2 - Candice Castillo talks about authenticity & rejection.

I am OVER THE MOON that the very first guest on my new podcast, Rainy Day Diaries is Candice from HEart by CC. Candice and I met on Instagram a few years ago and fell in LOVE with each other's work. In the episode we'll chat about our hearts to encourage others, authenticity and the real life ups and downs of teenager-hood and growing a business. 

She has a recognizable brand of paper & stationary goods, print illustrations, original art pieces on wood and 3 D art. You can catch a glimpse of her everyday life and work on Instagram @heart_by_cc or her website.

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A few fun Topics: 
-  Following our Passions
-  Perseverance. 
-  Rejection
 

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You can find Candice and her uplifting art:

Website
Instagram

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Eps. 1 - Introduction & Interview with me, Jenipher Lyn!

Ahhh Y'all! Today is THE DAY! Rainy Day Diaries, my new podcast is LIVE! I am SO freaked excited to share it you, and truth be told, VERY nervous too! lol

In this VERY FIRST episode of Rainy Day Diaries, (yay!!) I vulnerably answer all the questions I’ll be asking my future guests. Come sit with me and learn the reasons I’m starting this podcast, and the good I hope it will do in the world! <3

A few fun Topics: 
-   Awkwardly hard Teen Years
-   Mental Wellness
-   Pregnancy :) 

Mentionables:
- "When Nothing Else Matters Anymore" by Bev Cobain.
 

Ahhhhh, so please go ahead and subscribe in Itunes, and if you write a review, you have a chance to win a FAB goody bag giveaway!!! YAY!!!
 

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Website: www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast

Music: Cute uke tune by Scott Homes.

Exciting Changes ahead!!!

I have something exciting and scary to share with you..

but first a story...

Growing up I was basically told I was too dumb to be in the "regular" classes. So i got lumped with the slacker rich kids who just didn't give a crap and you know what? It made me just give up and not give one single crap either.

(Not that i cared that much anyways lol but still...)
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Fast forward life and I *still* felt like the dumb kid who can't learn new things. (i literally did NOT know i wasn't an idiot until i was 25, i even wrote about it in my book)
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But this year, life has to change, my business has to change, and I've decided to start an encouraging podcast to discuss mental wellness, imperfection and failure/getting back up and holy CRAP i have never researched this much. For ANYTHING as I have for this podcast and gosh DARNIT, i WILL start this freaking podcast if it .... makes me eat dozens of cookies.
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So... this leads me to YOU, dear friends! 

I'd really love your opinions on what you'd like to hear about, or if there's certain topics you feel aren't freely discussed! Or of any guests you'd like for me to interview! :)

Feel free to comment below with any suggestions! <3
Love, Jenipher