
A Journey Through Business, Art, and Belonging
Jen Next Door
I am a multi-passionate storyteller and creator who blends creativity, activism, travel, and entrepreneurship into one vision: to uplift minds, honor nature, and reimagine what’s possible!

Business
A feel-good business podcast, highlighting local entrepreneurs making a social and environmental impact, to empower creation and action in the community!
Latest Episodes
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.
Inspired by the world around him, Adam Vigil, aka A-Bomb creates wonderful works of art to showcase around the valley. Promoting unity, love and culture in everything he does. Listen wherever you hear podcasts!
I 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.
Ray and Zach have created a robotic exoskeleton system that helps anyone suffering from mobility issues thrive. Ray and I talk about his journey at Biomotum and the many other things he has accomplished in life. Check out wherever you hear podcasts!
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.
Steve Koyle is the founder of Elephant Care Unchained. It is a nonprofit that is dedicated to eliminating cruelty and improving elephant welfare in their native countries
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. Support her by donating the the Jerome Animal Humane Society by Halloween!
Cydnee Pedler, from Treasure Bottle, upcycles glass bottles and gives them a second chance. She has a passion for creativity! She has also become a storyteller, sharing the history of her bottles! Please for support her and listen to this episode wherever you hear podcasts!
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 goal is to create joy and connection through shared experience.
Larasati Vitoux is the owner of Maison Jar, a refillery and grocery store in New York. You can bring in reusable containers or jars and fill them up with bulk items. She wants to empower the community to create healthy habits that will impact the environment in a positive way. Check out her story and listen to this episode wherever you hear podcasts!
Ernest Lerma is CEO of Waffle Forest, the world’s first eco-friendly, carbon reducing smart forest. He is also a master of web development, and digital marketing. Check out his work and listen to this episode wherever you hear podcasts!
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! Check out her artwork on her website and listen to this episode now!
Passionate about real estate and a million other things, today I talk with Realtor Laura Jewett. She deeply cares about the community, and we can see that when she supports other realtors, local businesses and gives back to those in need!
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. A must listen wherever you hear podcasts!
I sat with a very creative and extroverted human, Kyle Burnett. He is one of the founders of Little Taller, a marketing agency. We talk about our introvert/extrovert personalities, LinkedIn, journalism, marketing. Listen wherever you hear podcasts!
Jordan Fourcher, a very talented and intelligent human, has created a solution to cool down our devices while we wirelessly charge them.
Dan Fowler, founder of Reunion Shoe Company! We talk about his journey from music to business. He is a servant leader who cares about people and is making some cool shoes!
Ciara Coleman, founder of The Purposeful Project, Geaux Girl Giving, and Meet Me at the Bar! We talk about how anyone can be a philanthropist and her path as a boss lady!
Denise Malkoon, co-owns Americano Foods. We talk about her love of serving and how this business is doing that by giving back. Listen wherever you hear podcasts!
Michela Ricci, owner of The Early Bird Phx, and talk about how social media and connecting with others has grown her business. Listen wherever you hear podcasts!
Denise and Zach, from Empower Coffee Roasters talk to me about the impact they are making for women in STEM and how we can help.
Ali McGregor, health coach, podcaster, and business woman doesn't have it all figured out, but she believes she and all of us can get there with the help from coaches and yoga.
It takes time to learn how to live sustainably, but as long as you are willing to learn and make those changes the world will be a better place. Stella Abril offers great advice on how to do that!
Do you wonder what it takes to own a business? Do you want to get inspired by others that are right next door to you? Then you have come to the right place!


Travel
Every city tells a story. Discover hidden gems, vibrant neighborhoods, and the local businesses that bring communities to life. Travel here is about connection — with people, culture, and the heart of a place.
Community
Change begins with us. I want this part of the internet be a safe place to learn and connect. Lets engage with causes that matter. Explore upcoming events and share your own through our events form. This is where connection turns into action, and community thrives.
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I’ve been diving into movies and documentaries that spark new ideas, fuel creativity, and teach me about the business world. So, I put together a quick post about the top ones I’ve seen lately.
As Women’s History Month is quickly coming to a close I wanted to remind you why we celebrate Women’s History Month, and how we can continue to celebrate it everyday of the year!!
You can use SMART goals to set up a goal for success! This formula can help organize your thoughts and help you think about what you want to achieve long term.
I’ve just been wondering where all this Valentine’s Day stuff came from? How did this tradition start? How did love become a business worth $23.9 billion in 2022? Well I did some research…
2023 is going to be different. Better. No one can stop us! Let’s start by creating a vision board! It’ll be a way to manifest and visualize your dreams.

From girl scouts to meeting Vice President Harris, Alex Bradberry has crushed it every step of the way! She has such a passion and positive energy that I have no doubt she will go far. Listen wherever you hear podcasts and stop by Sparkle Bar for a glam day!