With My Whole Heart

What happens when the girl behind the camera finally steps into the spotlight? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Janine—photographer, event curator, and founder of Sip & Social—for a raw, layered conversation about growing up fast, building something beautiful, and finding purpose in community and creativity. This one is for every woman who’s ever carried more than her share and still sh...

This might surprise you, but I don’t want to be an influencer. Even with a podcast, a growing brand, and a visible presence online, today I’m sharing why I’m done chasing the pressure to look perfect. I’m talking about the difference between performing and being present, how I reclaimed my voice, and why real influence has nothing to do with follower count—and everything to do with integrity. Whet...

What if the woman who helped you heal wasn’t just a therapist—but someone who had lived through some of the same storms herself?  In this deeply personal episode, Jessica sits down with Alissa, the licensed therapist who has walked alongside her through one of the most tender, overwhelming seasons of her life.  Together, they talk about therapy, trauma, miracles, motherhood, and the beauty of hold...

In one of the most honest and raw episodes of With My Whole Heart yet, Jessica opens up about the slow drift away from her identity in Christ and the wake-up call that brought her back.  After the devastating loss of her niece, she found herself at rock bottom—disconnected, overwhelmed, and desperate for peace. What followed wasn’t a checklist for healing, but a daily choice to return to the One w...

What if the beauty work we do on the outside could become ministry for what’s happening on the inside? In this raw and redemptive episode, Jessica sits down with Marissa—owner of The Beauty Bar in Duluth and new mama—to talk about how healing, faith, and beauty can collide in the most unexpected ways. Marissa’s work may look like skincare and injectables on the outside—but underneath, it’s all abo...

In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Jessica shares her journey of rediscovery after years of motherhood, marriage, and business ownership left her feeling disconnected from her true self.  From calling her mom to ask for help paying the electric bill to crying in her car after getting hair extensions, Jessica opens up about the messy middle—the in-between season so many women silently...

What happens when your dream job has an expiration date? In this heartfelt (and hilarious) conversation, Jessica sits down with stylist and military wife Meg Murphy—who joined Hustle & Heart during a moment of pure chaos and became one of the most beloved members of the team.  Now, as Meg prepares for her next move across the country, they’re reflecting on what it means to build something beau...

We’ve all heard the story: go to beauty school, work commission, rent a booth, maybe get a suite—and if you’re really successful, open your own salon. But what if that version of success… isn’t yours? In this honest, vulnerable, and deeply affirming episode, Jessica shares her unfiltered journey through every stage of the beauty industry—and why chasing someone else’s dream nearly cost her everyth...

In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a season that completely flipped the script for our family—when my husband was unexpectedly medically discharged from the military just one week before graduation. That moment of heartbreak led us to make a choice we never expected: he would become the stay-at-home parent, and I would step fully into the role of financial provider. What followed was a jou...

Today, Jessica gets real about leadership, growth, and the messy middle we don’t always talk about. She’s sharing the three biggest mistakes she’s made as a salon owner—not from a place of shame, but from a place of grace . From burnout to blurred vision to losing sight of what truly matters, this episode is an honest reminder that mistakes aren’t failures — they’re invitations to grow, realign, a...

Today, we're doing something a little different — and a little spicy ! Jessica and special guest Hailey go back and forth, sharing unfiltered truths about what stylists wish salon owners knew (and vice versa). Get ready for some real talk from both sides of the chair. From the pressure of doing your boss’s hair to the realities of commission structures, personal boundaries, and the deep emotio...

Welcome to the very first episode of With My Whole Heart ! I’m Jessica — salon owner, educator, entrepreneur, wife, and mama — and I'm so honored you're here. This episode has been a long time coming, born out of nudges, doubts, faith, and finally, a decision to show up fully — even when it felt scary. Today, I'm sharing the heart behind this podcast, the journey that led me here, and...

Welcome to With My Whole Heart , a brand-new podcast for beauty pros, dreamers, and wholehearted women building lives and businesses they love—without the burnout. I’m Jessica — salon owner, educator, entrepreneur, and mama — and I’m so excited you're here! In this space, we’ll dive into real conversations about business, beauty, faith, leadership, and navigating life’s messy middles with purp...