Jen Next Door Podcast

Cleaning your trash cans is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of home maintenance. However, neglecting this task can lead to unpleasant odors, pests, and an overall unclean environment.  Ethan Hardinger has solved that issue for you!  Meet Ethan Hardinger, the founder of Bubble Bins LLC, who turned a dirty problem into a clean solution. After years in real estate, he d...

When it comes to entrepreneurship in Southern Arizona, one organization stands out: Startup Tucson. As the CEO, Liz Pocock, shares her insights, we learn how this grassroots initiative has evolved to meet the needs of local innovators.  Liz Pocock grew up in Needles, California, where her entrepreneurial spirit was ignited by her parents, who owned a pharmacy and farm. After completing her educati...

Chad Nikkel, a dynamic entrepreneur, business coach, and the President of the Arizona Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and I sit down for a fun chat! In this episode, Chad opens up about his journey in business—from the early days of building and leading companies to his evolution into a sought-after business coach helping others achieve growth and balance. His story is packed with...

From girl scouts to meeting Vice President Harris, Alex Bradberry has crushed it every step of the way! There is a reason why The Sparkle Bar has made it for 10 years. It’s because she is fierce and has the determination to get sh*t done. I definitely look up to her for inspiration and once you hear her story, so will you.  On the episode we talk about her journey at Sparkle Bar. What led her ther...

If you are looking for recommendations on what’s happening around the Valley, Aiesha Beasley is the go to woman! She is an Arizona content creator that shares her life, fashion and experiences on Tik Tok and Instagram. Her fun and bubbly personality has given her about 90K followers on Instagram and 154K on Tik Tok so she must be doing something right! Her many years of working on her content has...

Inspired by the world around him, Adam Vigil, aka A-Bomb creates wonderful works of art to showcase around the valley. He started his career in 6th grade and continues to be an inspiration to his Chicano community and his family. He speaks on promoting unity, love and culture in everything he does. A-Bomb and I talked about his journey from getting his nickname in 7th grade, recording music in Atl...

Growing up, reading was one of my favorite things to do. As an adult I’ve lost that wonder and excitement for books but I definitely want it back. So this episode is extra special! I got to speak with Emily and Rachel, owners of Golden May Book Coaching. They help fiction writers level up their stories, grow their skills and create a community of like minded people. Both Emily and Rachel bring in...

You might not realize it everyday but we are so fortunate to have the mobility to tackle the goals and dreams we strive to achieve. Some individuals need a little more help and that’s where Ray and Zach (co-founders) from Biomotum come in. They have created a robotic exoskeleton system that helps anyone suffering from mobility issues thrive. Biomotum is a life changing technology! Interviewing Ray...

For my first episode of 2023 I had the pleasure to interview Kita Centella, owner of Loose Leaf Market. She sells all natural loose herbs, and blends that help promote a healthy lifestyle and support any healing you may need. She and her team make small batches of fresh teas at her Phoenix shop. Check out her Instagram because she goes over some fun facts about all her teas! In the episode Kita an...

Today I spoke with Steve Koyle, founder of Elephant Care Unchained. It is a nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating cruelty and improving elephant welfare in their native countries. Steve is one of the most selfless and kind people I have ever met so please go support him but donating and learning more about his work on his website, linked below! In the episode we talk about Steve’s journey to...

This week’s episode is with Kat Richards, owner of Miss Kitty Tattoos and owner of an art studio called The Black Lodge in Jerome, Arizona. She is also an artist, and photographer. Her love of art has pushed her to beat the odds and pursue her passion. She shows us that you CAN pivot your career at anytime because it is possible! So don’t let others tell you what you can or can’t do. Kat spreads k...

Drinking is a big culture in the U.S. There are a lot of breweries around the city, there’s a big wine community and the occasional hard liquor on a night out. Millions of bottles are thrown out without a second thought. That’s where Cydnee Pedler, from Treasure Bottle comes in. She takes those bottles and many other types of glass bottles and gives them a second chance. She creates a different pe...

Bubble tea and sushi roll lovers, this episode is for you! Kits By Food Craft is based in New York City. Aimee Moslares Aguirre, owner, brings people together by creating events in person and virtually with do it yourself kits. Her target market is corporate teams but you can go to her website and order for yourself or for a party of family and friends. She wants to promote diversity and culture i...

France native, turned New Yorker, Larasati Vitoux has brought a little bit of Europe to the States. She owns Maison Jar, a refillery and grocery store focused on not having unnecessary packaging. Customers can bring in reusable containers or jars and fill them up with bulk items from her store. She sells items from food, home/personal care and essentials in the hopes of influencing small habits th...

Tree whisperer, Ernest Lerma wants to heal himself and his community through trees! He is the CEO of  Waffle Forest, the world’s first eco-friendly, carbon reducing smart forest. He and his team are rehabilitating land in South Phoenix and reducing carbon emissions through a process of reforestation and geo engineering. He is also a master in web development, and digital marketing. In this episode...

She describes herself as a determined, outgoing, creative and driven artist, and I 100% agree. Alison Auditore and I sit down this week to talk about her side hustle as an artist. We also talk about how burnout is real and what we think about aliens! Through her artwork she wants to spread the message that you aren’t alone, that its ok to feel all your feelings and that everything will pass! She i...

Problem solver, collaborator, humane, realtor Laura Jewett and I sat down and talked about her love of marketing, entrepreneurship, and holistic wellness. We also talk about her real estate journey. With all her passions she has created a wonderful business, Inspired Living Real Estate Collective. Laura is there to help you find/sell your home, highlight local businesses, and give back! Even with...

This is a good one! Alexandra Gudmundsson is 25 and has achieved more than most 25 year old’s have. She is a founding member and director of services at Little Taller along with Kyle. She is also co-founder of Impala Scrubs, Hustle Jack and an angel investor in other ventures. As a Seattle native, turned Arizona sun enthusiast she has a lot of love for this community! In this episode we talk about...

I sat with a very creative and extroverted human, Kyle Burnett.  He is one of the founders of Little Taller, a marketing agency. He’s also founder of Hustle Jack, Impala Scrubs, Allbound, he’s a board member and advisor, and professor at Grand Canyon University. He’s an amazing builder, creator. WOW! That was a mouthful. In this episode we talk about our introvert/extrovert personalities, the craz...

Jordan Fourcher, a very talented and intelligent human, has created a solution to cool down our devices while we wirelessly charge them. Motivated by his favorite entrepreneur, George Westinghouse, he is on a mission to change people's lives and make billions along the way.   We talk (I mostly listen) about his views on California, the supply chain, taxes, and many more things. This episode i...

A great man, Dan Fowler, is the founder of Reunion Shoe Company! A social business where he employed and empowered people getting out of homelessness. The business focused on painting shoes, which creates a beautiful, unique product every time!  It’s inspiring that he came from a music background but still saw a need elsewhere and tried to create a solution to better the lives of people. Unfortuna...

Business in the morning, afternoon, evening and party on the weekend! This Girl does it all! Ciara Coleman is the founder of The Purposeful Project, Geaux Girl Giving and Meet Me at the Bar AND she works for the Kellogg Foundation full time! Ciara has done great things in New Orleans! She serves her community through her foundation and is working on continuing her grandmother's legacy that im...

From rock stars to entrepreneurs, Denise and Jeff have created a successful business, Americano Foods. They sell delicious and healthy nut butters and give back to the community by working with many social and economic development agencies.  Denise and I talk about how her journey to get to Americano Foods. Her experience in teaching and psychology has made her a great partner in the business beca...

Even if you create a plan, life goes in many different directions that you wouldn't expect. You have to be flexible and know everything will work out in the end. Michela Ricci, owner of The Early Bird Phx, a mobile coffee bar around the Phoenix and Tempe area, has done such a great job at moving forward and trying new things.  We talk about how social media and connecting with others has grow...

Two bad ass people from New York decided to move to Arizona and make an impact on the west coast. Denise and Zach have come from unique backgrounds, chemistry and politics respectfully and in the end they chose business. We talk about the journey they took (literally) to starting Empower Coffee Roasters in Arizona, how buying local coffee can change lives and how they fell in love. Most importantl...