The Leslie Show

This episode of Volume Up features special guest Lyntaga Smith,  manager of The Leadership Studio, owner of Sea Me Glow, and the powerhouse behind the community markets in Atlantic City and beyond. These markets highlight small, local businesses and provide a platform for the community to sell their goods and shop too! Click here to learn more about:  The Leadership Studio Sea Me Glow Ho...

Leslie Jespersen and Rachel Jamison talk about what the entrepreneur journey looks like - it's not all rainbows and butterflies. BUT, it doesn't have to be misery and struggle all the time, either! Learn how to roll with the punches, recognize when it's time to move on, and hear some major truth bombs. 

I'm joined by mental health advocate, inspirational speaker, and published author Nate Evans Jr ! Hear his interview and our chat, plus bonus music from Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra, Bob Anderson, and Haley Reinhart to celebrate their upcoming Big Band Wonderland show at the Levoy Theater in Millville, NJ on December 6. 

This episode features Jillian Marina of Quantus Creative who is giving you tangible tips you can do to increase your business efforts on social media that cost zero dollars! 

by Guest Blogger & Co-Host, Michelle Tomko I love being on the radio. As soon as I put on the headphones I am always reminded of this documentary I watched about John Lennon where they showed a clip of him and Yoko demonstrating their notion of Bagism. You can google it. But basically their belief was that if they communicated though a bag over their entire body they couldn't be judged by outs...

On this episode of Volume Up, we are joined by Crystal Schaefer, a 29 year old woman who is currently under treatment for Breast Cancer. She talks about the good, bad, and ugly, from symptom, diagnosis, chemo, and beyond. Plus she tells us about the drive and meaning behind her crystal bracelet hobby, Crystal's Crystals. We also have Leslie's 12 year old son, Alex, in the studio as guest co-host!...

This week on Volume Up -  Leslie has guest host AMarie Castillo in the house talking comedy, being a good person, achieving success in the comedy world, plus how Botox, Jeuveau and fillers can be acts of Self Love! Then we are joined by Kevin, owner of Seagrass Boutique, talking fall fashion! Bonus: Leslie's review of the Asking Alexandria - Papa Roach - Shinedown concert at Hard Rock Hotel &...

It’s Self Care Saturday this week on Volume Up! Leslie and Charlee are joined in-studio by Amanda Ventura, founder of At Anchor Day Spa . Amanda balances motherhood, marriage, and a business and manages to make it all look effortless. Hear all about the services offered at the spa as the ladies discuss getting more comfortable with less makeup, making time for self care, and how to get the absolut...

It’s a very special episode of Volume Up with Leslie Jespersen as the ladies are joined in-studio by gracious guest co-host Colleen St. Michaels. Colleen is a spiritual reader and medium who partners with spirit and angels to deliver impactful messages with compassion, sharp intuitive insight, and wisdom as a clear channel into the divine. Colleen’s lifework revolves around channeling spirit and a...

Vital Information Alert! This week’s episode of Volume Up is our most inspiring and empowering yet. Drawing from her own recent experiences and realizations, Leslie expounds on her definition of self love- what does it mean and what does it look like for you? Listen in for Leslie’s tips on leveling up and living your best life. Speaking of Leveling Up, we’ve got some sweet news for you! Tickets ar...

It’s a FOODiful day in the neighborhood on this episode of Volume Up! We love shows filled with great conversation and delicious, healthy food, and there’s no shortage of either today. Leslie and Charlee are joined in-studio by Kayla Randazzo and Michele Carty- the Conscious Cooks . Michele and Kayla’s passion for nutrient-dense food and service is front-and-center in all of their offerings: priva...

Are you guilty of committing social media sins? Probably! The good news is, we’re here to help. This week on Volume Up, Leslie’s putting on her social media cap to dive deep into mistakes your business is probably making online. Reposting someone’s photo without giving credit? That’s one! Selling to someone without building familiarity first? That’s another! We’ve also got a local firsthand accoun...

This week’s episode of Volume Up with Leslie Jespersen is for anyone who has ever struggled with their weight. Leslie’s away this week, and Charlee is joined in the studio by two dynamic women who have (also) undergone a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy- weight loss surgery. These three women are getting real and raw about WLS, food addiction, and how profoundly losing a significant amount of weight ca...

This week, follow our dynamic duo down an old country road to the 4-H Fair! Leslie and Charlee broadcasted live from the Atlantic County 4-H fair in this week’s edition of Volume Up, and by the end of the episode, you’ll be wishing you were there! The ladies are joined by Hailey, who’s running for Atlantic County Ambassador, to talk about her campaign and the leadership she’ll bring to her positio...

It’s birthday week on Volume Up! Leslie & Charlee are gearing up for the July Baby Birthday Bash and you’re invited to join them for an in-studio party. The ladies are chatting with artist Popo Flanigan, whose unique artwork is cropping up all over South Jersey and beyond. Hear about Popo’s backstory in artistry (Hint: it’s not what you’d expect!) her own inspirations, and how you can take a c...

Did you feel that?! We did too!!! The vibe was high as heaven on this week’s episode of Volume Up as Leslie and Charlee were joined in the studio by very special guest cohost Ashley Gordon .  Ashley is a spiritual coach and host of the Badass Manifester podcast, and she was here for a deep dive into all things manifestation- what it is, how to do it, and why it works. If you’ve ever felt stuc...

Catch up with your girls this week on Volume Up! Leslie and Charlee are joined in the studio by Stacia Eve Paul, owner of Light as a Feather Yoga , who is dishing all the details on a different kind of yoga- trapeze. What the heck is yoga trapeze? Who’s it for? What’s it do? The ladies chat about Stacia’s training for certification in Spain, using your practice as therapy, and how to balance it al...

If there’s anything we’re brilliant at on Volume Up, it’s balancing the heavy & thoughtful with the fun & lighthearted, and our show this week is no exception. Leslie and Charlee are joined in-studio by Ed & Mindy Morrison and Cecilia Kleiner. Ed and Mindy are coauthors of the new book “Bad Moon Rising,” a harrowing account of the murder of Ed and Cecilia’s brother Mike Morrison. Mike...

What’s better than 2 smart, gorgeous, hilarious ladies?! Three! Leslie and Charlee are joined this week by comedian and community leader Michelle Tomko. Michelle talks about her upcoming workshop she's teaching with the Weist-Barron-Ryan Acting School, her involvement in 48 Blocks Atlantic City, and getting to do what she loves for a living with Tomkomedy. Are you a July birthday baby? Then you wo...

Joined by guest co-host Rachel Jamison, owner of Fermented Ayurveda, Pickling Salt, and Salty Astrology! We talked about the Summer Solstice, what it means for us in all aspects. Then we dove into our top 20 Summer Bucket List ideas - a little something for everyone, whether it's family trips, day dates, solo adventures, or rainy day activities. It's officially summer, so Volume UP!

Joined by guest co-host Rachel Jamison, owner of Fermented Ayurveda, Pickling Salt, and Salty Astrology! We talked about the Summer Solstice, what it means for us in all aspects.  Then we dove into our top 20 Summer Bucket List ideas - a little something for everyone, whether it's family trips, day dates, solo adventures, or rainy day activities.  It's officially summer, so Volume UP! 

Blame it on the moon- it was a wild week on Episode 7 of Volume Up! In honor of Father’s Day, Leslie and Charlee are celebrating everything Dad... and they can hardly stop cracking themselves up! The ladies field a touching phone call from Leslie’s (New) Uncle Walter about the importance of family and love and also pay tribute to their own fathers, both here on Earth and in heaven. Heard any good...

Blame it on the moon- it was a wild week on Episode 7 of Volume Up! In honor of Father’s Day, Leslie and Charlee are celebrating everything Dad... and they can hardly stop cracking themselves up! The ladies field a touching phone call from Leslie’s (New) Uncle Walter about the importance of family and love and also pay tribute to their own fathers, both here on Earth and in heaven. Heard any good...

Leslie, Charlee & company pack up the WOND van for a field trip to the 3rd Annual Atlantic City Food Truck Festival on this episode of Volume Up! A new great debate rages on: Are burgers and hot dogs considered sandwiches? Leslie’s family thinks so! The ladies crowd source some opinions and decide they’re better of just eating them instead. Just in the nick of time, Wink from 1 Potato two showed u...

Leslie, Charlee & company pack up the WOND van for a field trip to the 3rd Annual Atlantic City Food Truck Festival on this episode of Volume Up! A new great debate rages on: Are burgers and hot dogs considered sandwiches? Leslie’s family thinks so! The ladies crowd source some opinions and decide they’re better of just eating them instead. Just in the nick of time, Wink from 1 Potato two showed u...