Under Construction by Jennifer Packard

Send us Fan Mail Rob Heller is an entrepreneur, educator, and personal development advocate who built and sold an eight-figure employee benefits company before shifting his focus toward youth development and real-world readiness. Through his Boost Program, he works to equip young people with practical life skills, emotional resilience, communication tools, and mindset training often missing from t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. John Bukowski. John—is an award-winning author whose path into fiction is anything but traditional. After a career as a veterinary practitioner, health researcher, and medical writer, he made the shift into storytelling, where he now writes short fiction and fast-paced novels like Project Suicide , Checkout Time , and Bad Pennies . Please check out his sites: http://www.thrill...

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Crowens is a bi-coastal author whose career bridges the worlds of film, television, and historical fiction. With experience as a unit still photographer, script supervisor, script reader, and vintage wardrobe consultant on dozens of productions, she brings deep industry knowledge to her writing. In this episode, she discusses her award-winning Golden Age of Hollywood mys...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Wedding has worn many hats: engineer, planner, manager, instructor, author, and satirist. With a sharp wit that pokes fun at both sides of the political spectrum, he built the Josh Serious brand and now combines humor with his passion for coffee as the founder of Josh Serious Coffee. In this episode, he shares his journey, balancing family with engineering, writing, satire, an...

Send us Fan Mail McKinnon Galloway is a deaf public speaker, science communicator, and digital creator whose work centers on accessibility, resilience, and innovation. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming completely deaf at age 29 due to Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and multiple brain surgeries, and how she transformed lived experience into meaningful advocacy. We discuss storytelling,...

Send us Fan Mail Jenn Eskew is a pioneering former law enforcement officer and federal investigator who now writes true-crime memoirs. In this episode, she shares her journey from rural Virginia to becoming one of the first female Virginia State Troopers and the first full-time undercover trooper. We discuss resilience, navigating high-risk work, and her transition into writing about her experienc...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Daussat is a product design manager, coffee entrepreneur, and longtime creative whose work spans branding, UX, and the ritual of a perfectly brewed cup.  From thoughtful design to the art of hospitality, Tony brings an intentional, grounded approach to everything he builds. In this episode, we talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, the relationships that shape us, and—of co...

Send us Fan Mail Coffee isn’t just a drink for Tony Daussat—it’s a doorway into creativity, connection, and the small rituals that make life richer. In this teaser for December’s Under Construction , Tony shares a thoughtful moment about the one person he’d love to share a cup with—and why. Catch the full episode on December 15, 2025 . Support the show If you would like to be a guest on the show p...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of Under Construction , Jennifer Packard shares the highs and lows of podcasting, burnout, and perseverance. She reflects on guests who flaked, technical challenges, and personal growth, reminding listeners that showing up, creating, and being authentic matters—even when numbers flatline.  Support the show If you would like to be a guest on the show please rea...

Send us Fan Mail Christine Lindebak is an American designer and creative entrepreneur living on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. She’s the founder of Sewing and the City, a modern sewing pattern brand empowering people worldwide to sew their own clothes with confidence, and Lindy Lindy, a bespoke bridal and homewear line crafted from vintage Spanish linens. With experience at fashion houses like Emili...

Send us Fan Mail Sewing is more than just fabric and thread—it’s storytelling, creativity, and sustainable living all stitched together. In this sneak peek for October’s Under Construction, Christine Lindebak, designer and founder of Sewing and the City, shares how she empowers people worldwide to craft their own style with confidence and purpose. Catch the full episode on October 15, 2025. Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail This short promo is an open invitation to future guests! On Under Construction by Jennifer Packard, I share stories and perspectives that open minds and hearts. If you’d like to connect and inspire by sharing your story, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out at mindwavemedia.design or through my Buzzsprout page.  Support the show If you would like to be a guest on the show please r...

Send us Fan Mail Miriam Thor is a Christian fiction author and sign language interpreter with a heart for both language and faith. In this episode, she shares practical insights for writers, from writing for teens to balancing multiple projects. We also discuss how her Christian worldview shapes her stories, and get a glimpse into her current works-in-progress—including a teen fantasy trilogy and...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer McCampbell, a seasoned expert in forensic science with 27 years of experience in crime scene investigation. Jennifer began her career with the Richardson Police Department in 1998 and has since held roles with Plano and Frisco Police Departments, where she helped build both a Crime Scene Unit and a Crime Lab. She currently serves as a Latent Print Examiner and operates he...

Send us Fan Mail It’s not all flashing lights and dramatic courtroom reveals—but real forensic work is just as fascinating in its own way. In this teaser for August’s Under Construction , Jennifer McCampbell, a latent print examiner, shares a story about how fingerprint analysis helped uncover the truth in an art authentication case. Catch the full episode on August 15, 2025 . Support the show If...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Singletary is the founder and director of Books for Boots , a 501(c)(3) military nonprofit that provides books, movies, CDs, puzzles, and more to military members—from injured recruits at basic training to veterans. Melissa launched this heartfelt initiative after her oldest daughter was injured during Marine basic training at Parris Island and found herself in need of rea...

Send us Fan Mail Ingrid is a Los Angeles native from the San Fernando Valley, is a Plant Health Care Specialist and Certified Arborist with over four years of experience. Before transitioning into this field, Ingrid co-owned a successful landscaping business for more than 25 years, where she developed a deep expertise in outdoor space management. She holds a degree in Business Administration with...

Send us Fan Mail This creative entrepreneur’s sewing journey began in 1989 in Okinawa, Japan, when her husband used his military signing bonus to buy her first sewing machine. Though skeptical at first, she ventured into sewing baby clothes, pillows, and table runners with mixed success. Determined to improve, she kept experimenting. By 1995, after moving back to the states, she discovered a local...

Send us Fan Mail Keith first realized his fascination for bees during a trip to the L.A. County Fair when he encountered the large observation bee hive set up by the Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association (LACBA) and spent most of his day at the booth asking questions and gathering information about honeybees. He continued his education from there through reading every beekeeping book he could...

Send us Fan Mail Emily Mowrer is currently a bilingual program manager with a nonprofit in Colorado that assists folks with intellectual disabilities. She has a background in adult English as a second language education and started teaching in small community centers in North Carolina.  After moving to Colorado, she encountered the disability world after her son was born with medical challenges. C...

Send us Fan Mail Anna Lissaman shares her unique journey from being a commercial account manager in the insurance industry to pursuing her passion for writing. The conversation explores the challenges of both professions, the importance of relationships, and how vulnerability can fuel creativity and growth.  • Importance of relationships in the role of a commercial account manager  • Unique challe...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up deep in America's 'Bible Belt', Chris was raised in Denominational, Evangelical, American, Fundamental Christian churches. The son of a police officer and a nurse, his parents were definitely surprised when he announced his intention to enter full-time Christian pastoral ministry. After nearly two decades of pastoring all over the Houston area, Chris expe...

Send us Fan Mail As a published author since 2015, Tonya started at Tate Publishing before launching her own publishing company in June of this year. She now manages over 30 signed book contracts, with a team of 8 illustrators, 3 editors, and 2 marketing assistants. With a background in marketing since 1999, her publishing company takes a unique approach by offering marketing support for authors....

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth Morquecho is a true multi-hyphenate!  She’s an editor for Crossroads Publishing and a dedicated piano and voice teacher among many other roles. With over a decade in the daycare industry, she brings a wealth of experience and a genuine love for working with children. Check her out on Facebook at: Author, Elizabeth Morquecho https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155604...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Perry is a former movie and television actor and stuntman. He worked on films such as Home Alone 2, Predator 2, Star Trek The Next Generation, and the 'Nightmare On Elm Street' films series.  These days Bill works on far less dangerous pursuits, using his voice and acting talents to perform voiceover work for commercials, professional presentations, and audiobooks....