Rainy Day Diaries

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaires, we have storyteller & activist Branden Harvey from Good Good Good!! I am SO STOKED to share this episode with you!! It. Is. AWESOME.

Branden and I discuss such a vast array of topics from how to make an impact in our worlds in our own unique way, to finding love on the internet. Falling in love with tiny dogs (Poptart is ON THE PODCAST!), and turning passion projects into a career.

I felt SO empowered after our call, and I hope it makes you feel the same!

Your RDD homework!
What are your THREE causes you're passionate about?

Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/35 to read the shownotes, and see how cute Poptart is!! This episode is brought to you by "Find Your Rainbow", head to www.jenipherlyn.com to grab the book!

In this quicky pep talk episode of Rainy Day Diaries I wanted to comfort you if you're been hard on yourself for not learning things as quickly as you like, or you're not where you WANT to be in this world (yet!!) that you are NOT alone. <3

Will you also CELEBRATE WITH ME?!?! Rainy Day Diaries is typically a bi-weekly podcast, but this is my third week in a row I've had an episode release! Yay!

This episode is sponsored by Book Magic! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/bookmagic to learn more!

I'm so excited to share today's episode with painter and mental wellness advocate, Taylor Lee!

Taylor is an incredibly passionate painter who uses who's her mental illness as a catapult to grow not only her business but her outlook on life as well!

She uses her bipolar disorder as an important component in her creative process. She sees the world through the ever twisting kaleidoscope of mania, experiencing extreme periods of high energy regularly as a result of bipolar disorder. Still, Taylor finds ways to bring the reality of a stigmatized mental illness into a celebratory light, creating paintings that are buzzing with energy, movement, and loud colors.

Listen in as we discuss learning how to communicate in marriage when you're struggling with mental illness, overcoming a battle with anorexia and the amazing ways to grow your business by following your dreams!

Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/33 to read all the shownotes, mentionables and find all of Taylor's links!

This episode is sponsored by "Find Your Rainbow"!! Head to www.jenipherlyn.com  to get the book! :D

In this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I have my co-host Oliver here to help me discuss 365 tips that I've learned over the last 365 days of being a Mama Bird... Just kidding! I share the top 10ish things I've learned since becoming a Mother. I hope this episode helps you whether you're a Mom (or Dad!) or not! It really talks about the IMPORTANCE of self care, which you know I think is SUPER needed!

Head to Jenipherlyn.com/blog/32 to read the show notes!

Or to Jenipherlyn.com to buy Find Your Rainbow!

Thanks so much! Enjoy the show! <3

**Warning: We are FAST talkers! You might want to set your speed back a smidge. Sorry! <3

This episode is brought to you by friendship!

Guy Kopsumbutt aka 4am Showers is an encouraging comic artist, & all around stellar guy! His goal in life is to make other people smile by creating adorable, uplifting comics.

Rainy Day Diaries guest, Lauren Lowen (episode 6!) introduced me to Guy last year, and I couldn't be more excited to have him on the show!

In this episode, Guy talks about everything from growing his social media following (He has over 200k on Instagram!!) & passive income streams to finding contentedness in life.

A Few Fun Topics:

• How to manage passive income streams.
• How to make your Patreon page awesome!
• Social Anxiety!
• Where the name "4amShower" came from!

Grab the SHOWNOTES! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/31

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

Sara Zorel found me on Instagram and deemed herself a SUPER FAN, but now we’re just friend fans! lol Her kawaii inspired artwork is just too cute!! And her story is pretty awesome too!

Sara is also my VERY first guest FROM THE FUTURE!!!! I interviewed her on a Friday (my time) but it was Saturday (her time!) Crazypants!!

We talk about everything from dealing with #anxiety & #bullying, to how she got a book deal from her @youtube channel!! Eep! So cool!

Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/30 to read all the show notes!

Come say hello on instagram! www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

This episode is sponsored by "Find Your Rainbow" Head to www.jenipherlyn.com to get the book! :D

When I started my podcast journey, I was FOUR months pregnant. I had no idea if I was able to take on the challenge, and if I would be able to continue once my son was born. I didn't want to spend any money on podcasting if it wouldn't work out, so I didn't buy a microphone. I didn't sign up for a hosting site. I spent no money at all!

Don't let the fear of expensive microphones and complicated websites stop you from starting a podcast!

In episode 29 of Rainy Day Diaries, I share with you how to start a podcast on the cheap!

Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/29 for the full show notes and links from the show!!

Say HI! on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rainydaydiaries

I met Michelle Ward (aka: The “When I Grow Up Coach”) almost 10 years ago via her newsletter. It caught my eye while I was stopped at a stop light one day. (bad jen!) After that email I became a fan, and when I moved to NYC (where Michelle lived) I got the chance to work with her in person, and even visit one of her ukulele shows!

This lady is an encouraging bag of talents. She’s a business coach, an actress, she plays uke, she writes her own songs, and is the mother is the spunkiest little five year old you’ve ever met!

She’s also the one who suggested I write a book in the first place!!

Head to our show notes for all the extra info & Links!
www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/28

In February of 2010, I had a complete breakdown at work, and ended up hiding under my desk. In this month’s Solo episode of Rainy Day Dairies I go more in depth about that expierence, talk about when and WHY I started taking medicine, and what makes me still continue to take medicine years later.

I’ve been wanting to share an episode like this for quite some time, and after seeing a new (to me) hashtag called #ShowYourMeds, I thought it was time to share it, no matter how scary it felt! I really hope it’s helpful!! Let me know in the comments! <3

-Jenipher
@Jenipherlyn
www.jenipherlyn.com

When I first came upon Booki Vivat's book series, "Frazzled", I instantly knew I wanted them. I was vending at a market and decided I was going to buy them from my book seller neighbor, (but Camilo said I bought enough books... then later bought them for me for Christmas, so it was a win!) Not only is she an author/illustrator (win again!), but she’s obsessed with pastries.

It was so exciting to get to interview someone who (also) wrote and illustrated a book for middle grade kids, and Booki’s story is super interesting! Make sure to listen to find out how she went from working at a publishing house, to becoming a published author, without even pitching any books!!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!I’d love to hear from you! @jenipherlyn or @rainydaydiariespod <3

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :DOr to purchase Find Your Rainbow -> www.jenipherlyn.com

While visiting one of my favorite coffee shops recently, someone playing with Ollie said to me…

”All of my friends are having babies right now, and I feel like I’m supposed to have one now.”

I pretty much said exactly this podcast to her to encourage her NOT to feel pressured!! Just in case there somewhere out there who also feels pressured, either by her friends, her age, her family, or just because she’s married, I thought it would be the perfect first minisode pep talk. <3

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

I’d love to hear from you! @jenipherlyn or @rainydaydiariespod <3

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Or to purchase Find Your Rainbow -> www.jenipherlyn.com

I was insanely happy to interview Katie Abey for an episode of Rainy Day Diaries. We’ve been instagram friends for a while now and I just ADORE her style!

In this episode we talk about the differences in Mental Health in UK and US, about how mean our brains can be to each other, how to overcome depression and anxiety, and how INCREDIBLE Katie’s journey in the illustration world has been! (Just out of Uni she started an illustration empire and now has 6 employees and two physical shop locations. Crazypants!!)

Since we talked, Katie is now pregnant with a little girl! Ahhhhh so exciting!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

I’d love to hear from you! @jenipherlyn or @rainydaydiariespod <3

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Or to purchase Find Your Rainbow -> www.jenipherlyn.com

I’m going to be honest, working while being a stay at home mom is just harddddd!

In this month’s short & sweet solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I share some suggestions on how to make your life easier when you're a mom running a business.

Mompreneur Sanity Saving Hacks as my friend Brandy called them!

As your listen, you’ll get FIVE take aways to hopefully help you create a little more work/life balance while taking care of your little one.

I feel like these would be helpful even if you’re NOT a Mom too, but mandatory if you are a mama-bird! :)

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Today on Rainy Day Diaries I’m interviewing Ambivalently Yours, an artist known for her very pink, emotionally stimulating artwork. For the last five years, she have been exploring her ambivalence and feminist questions by posting pink drawings on her Tumblr blog. She then went viral and her work has been turned into products, videos, installations and even a podcast called Rebelliously Tiny.

One of the coolest parts of her artwork if that she challenges the social norms, sharing various political and feminist beliefs, and by doing that she connects with such an abundance of people.

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Why is being gentle with yourself SO freaking Hard?!?!?

In this month’s short & sweet solo episode of Rainy Day Diaries I talk about a my thoughts on giving yourself GRACE and give you a few tips to help you be kinder to yourself!! <3

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

This week’s episode of Rainy Day Diaries is actually the VERY FIRST interview I ever conducted! It’s with my best friend, (of over 20 years!) Amanda, and I’m just posting it WAY LATE! lol (literally ONE YEAR after I recorded it! eep!)

We talk about how opposites attract in friendship, growing up & how your friends can help you during rough times. I hope you enjoy this SUPER casual, easy listening interview!

Also, everyone congratulate Mandy, she’s a new mama! Yay!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

What are you MOST grateful for?? For the past year, I've been trying various techniques to help me feel more grateful. 💗
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So in perfect end of the year spirit, this week's Rainy Day Diaries is all about #gratefulness. In the episode I share three different gratitude ideas which I hope will help you too!! We'll also reflect on the end of the year and a brand new year starting. I hope you’ll take a listen, and can’t wait to hear which prompt works best for you!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

I’ve been following along Marloes De Vries’s journey for quite a few years now and have always admired her bold, brave way to share hard things using comics. She’s open and funny and I just adored interviewing her! Her business journey is fascinating, as is the job she held before she was an illustrator! We talk about everything from going through hardships like depression, having anxiety and being an introvert to talking to animals, buying legos & our favorite and least favorite condiments.

It’s an incredibly interesting conversation and I hope you love listening to it as much as we loved recording it!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

For YEARS I have done all the things I thought I SHOULD be doing. Filling check lists, going after goals that go after the shoulds... but what happens if you start listening to the WANTS inside you, instead of things you SHOULD be doing - instead of filling out the check lists?

This week is Rainy Day Diaries I talk about the SHOULDS vs the WANTS. And about the first time I decided to heck with the shoulds! I'm going after a want!!

Head to www.jenipherlyn.com/podcast to take a listen, or open up Rainy Day Diaries on @googleplaymusic, @itunes or @stitcherpodcasts

If you like the episode I'd love for you to leave an @itunes review! And subscribe!! 💓

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

Today’s episode of Rainy Day Diaries is with Stacie Bloomfield from Gingiber. She has SO many wise nuggets for you about life, business, and trying her best to balance the two of them. She also talks about how she’s grown her business to include multiple staff members, trade shows, and about following her illustration dreams! Also, fun story.... I was SO excited to interview Stacie from Gingiber, and I'm pretty sure we scheduled our date WAY in advance, but I ended up interviewing her like two hours before I went to the hospital to get induced to have Ollie.

As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!

To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D