Tomfoolery and Shenaningans: Recent Episodes
Jess Vann
Jess Vann (IT ME!) brings together some of her closest magical and majestical peeps, to chat life, dating, adulting, being your authentic vibrant self and much, much more! Tomfoolery and Shenanigans is a ridiculously fun, unapologetic. Dare we say, safe, brave and courageous space, where we discuss all the tomfools and chaos and amplify joy, grace and love! It's like your pocket of joy, on this corner of the interwebs! Your earholes (your ears people!!) will thank you later! LOL. Me, Jess, hopes it makes you smile, think, and feel you can take on the world. Let's face it, shits wild! Come thru bb's!
Hey it’s me, Jess V, and on this episode I am closing out the guests for Season 2 with the wonderful Jenn “Po’ Chop” Freeman. A beautiful end to this wonderful season where we chat rest. Rest is so powerful and needed for all, but what happens when you make it a priority? When you start to re-evaluate what rest means to you? Hell! The best ways to engage with rest! We get into all of that and more! Enjoy!Social media land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comjessvanncreates.comJenn “Po’ Chop” Freeman: itspochop.com/Po’ Chop Insta: instagram.com/itspochop
Hey it’s me Jess V! Back with another episode. On this episode, I speak with the dynamic voice Melissa DuPrey. Where we chat about advocacy, doing art for self, and much more! When you understand and give yourself so much love, You really can do some powerful things! Our voices are powerful and Melissa drops some gems; get your pencils and paper ready, take note, and enjoy! Social media land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comjessvanncreates.comMelissa DuPrey: https://www.instagram.com/boomboomdupre
It’s me, Jess V, and on this episode we celebrating the big 40, live at the California Clipper in Chicago! Bringing together a panelist of amazing folks! Featuring Abhi Shrestha, Jyreika Guest, and Shaul Guerrero. Coming together to chat the good, the hard and the challenges of accepting transition and change. When life gives a lemons… make a limoncello. Enjoy this episode!Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comAbhi Shrestha: instagram.com/kehsihba51/Jyreika Guest: instagram.com/jyplantzShaul Guerrero: instagram.com/shaulguerrero/
Hey it’s me Jess V! Back with another episode. On this episode, we deep dive and discuss the challenges and beauties of experience grief and healing, and the journey one can go through with the wonderful Juliet Barrett. A beautiful person who shares their personal journey with navigating of what it means for them to experience these two things, separate, together, and simultaneously when it comes to loss. This episode is dedicated to Juliet’s mom Deidra Barrett, and anyone else who has lost a mom, experiencing grief of all kinds, lost any loved one, and navigating the journey of healing, grace and joy. Just know, and I know it’s cliche. But if you need a reminder: you are not alone.Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comjessvanncreates.comJuliet Barrett: instagram.com/julietbarrettcreative
Hey it’s me Jess V back with another episode! In this episode with the brilliant Randelle Lenoir! As we dive into what capacity means when it comes balancing social life and self. How are we able to do it! And do it well? Talking about that and more! Enjoy! Don’t miss the live recording of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans in celebration of Jess's birthday on March 3rd at 5pm at The California Clipper! The Clipper is located at 1002 N California Avenue in Chicago.Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comjessvanncreates.comRandelle Lenoir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randellelenoir/
Hey it’s me Jess V! And welcome back to another episode with Thee Ricky Harris! Actor, singer living on vodka and dreams, lol! We chat about what keeps Ricky joyful, grounded and the “auntie” we all love! This episode is filled with so much love and will bring a smile to your face and laughter to your gut.Don’t miss the live recording of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans in celebration of Jess's birthday on March 3rd at 5pm at The California Clipper! The Clipper is located at 1002 N California Avenue in Chicago.Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comjessvanncreates.comThee Ricky Harris: instagram.com/thee_ricky_harris/
“I have learned to have a productive relationship with loneliness and an intensely juicy relationship with my joyful solitude—I really enjoy my company.” - Tracee Ellis Ross What are you grateful for? Have you experience joyful solitude? Spend some time reflecting on change, gratitude and solitude with Jess Vann on this episode. You may need.Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
Hey it’s me Jess V! Back with another episode. Join me and Educator and dare I say person of many skills and professions, Darius “Dee” Nix. We chat leadership, friendships and cackle way too much about the joys of dating. Have you ever had a re-evaluate your friendships? Or the people in your social circle? We get into all! Enjoy. Social Media Land:Jess Vann Instagram: instagram.com/itsme.jessvJess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreatesEmail: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comDarius “Dee” Nix: instagram.com/iamthatdeenix
Hey, It’s me Jess V! In this episode I sit with Business Coach and Pilates Instructor and my friend Lesley Logan. Where we chat the power of leaning into our dreams and believing we deserve our dreams! We often let ourselves get in the way of our own selves. But what happens if we trust ourselves and lean into the possibilities! Find out more! Social Media Land:Lesley Logan: https://lesleylogan.coJess Vann: www.instagram.com/itsme.jessv/ Email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
Hey it’s me Jess V! Back with another episode. Join me and Actor, athlete, and activist Parker Guidry as we chat about Parker growing up in Louisiana, their love for Chicago and how they are intentional about what it means to be disciplined and committed to the things you love! Are the concepts of discipline and commitment different? Find out more! Social Media Land:Jess Vann: https://www.instagram.com/itsme.jessv/ Email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.comParker Guidry: https://www.instagram.com/parkourpierre & https://www.parkerguidry.com/
In this short episode we set up the listener in what they are about to get into, as well as learn a little bit about me, the host, Jess V. We also give some flowers and gratitude to those who made this possible. I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Enjoy!
Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you Season 2. We are back with the fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Get into this taste of what we will experience this season! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up a chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it! Enjoy!
TW: SA and Eating Disorder
Hey it's me, Jess V back with another episode! Sadly, our last episode for Season 1 of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans! Ya'll we have a treat for you for closing out this season! We have the wonderfully talented, Latina Heat herself Shaul Guerrero! YES.. THE SHAUL GUERRERO!!!!!
We discuss body acceptance. love and healing from trauma's. We get real, get vulnerable about the challenges of accepting our full selves, curves, dimples and all! She speaks on her experience in the wrestling industry. Finding and connecting with a community where you can be your full authentic self. We take a trip down memory lane on how we got to our own sexy. Reminisce on being an awkward teen and so much more. How often are you checking in with yourself? How do you continue to find your sexy? Great reminder to live for YOU, FULL AND AUTHENTIC and do the things that make you feel sexy and brings you joy. YOU ARE SEXY! SUCH AN AMAZING TREAT TO HAVE SHAUL!!! Your dad would be so proud you.
Follow Shaul in Social Media Land: IG: shaulguerrero and missnyxon Check her out with the @vaudettes
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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I will see you all Season 2 coming 2022 Stay sweet, sexy, Fly AF, you all deserve the world. We only have one of you. So be your full authentic self and shine!
Hey It me! Jess V! Back with another Episode(I know! it's been a minute like a long minute)On this episode. This very chill episode! We have the chillest and calmest human to grace our presence. A lover of food, breakfast connoisseur and all around fantastic human. Ya'll welcome the creator of @whatwasbreakfast Alan Epstein!
Chatting with Alan about breakfast and fairing through this pandemic and much more. We discuss the power of making new connections and not taken advantage of those moments in the midst of a pandemmy. So if you are looking to relax while eating your own breakfast, this episode for you! So grab your own cup coffee and come give a listen.
Follow and Support Alan Epstein in Social Media Land: IG: whatwasbreakfast
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Hey It me! Jess V! Back with another Episode(I know! it's been a minute)! Do we have a treat for you! On this episode we give you a double feature show with the WONDERFUL, most AMAZING! TALENTED! Chicago's fashion forward humans, Breon Arzell and Parker Guidry!
Ya'll we have ourselves a good ol' time, cackling, talking fashion, fashion icons and most importantly talking about walking in your most authentic self and keeping true to yourself. This episode will have you laughing, thinking, emotional and walking away feeling good in your OWN BEAUTIFUL SKIN! Breon and Parker drop some amazing thoughtful gems in the episode, ya'll ain't ready! The world owes you nothing, so walk to beat of your own drum, head high! We had some small Tech issues, but we still had a great time! Nothing can stop us!
Follow and Support Breon and Parker in Social Media Land: IG: breonarzell and hauzofarzell Purchase Breon Merchandise: www.breonarzell.com
IG: Parkourpierre Take a fitness class with Parkour at hardware S&C!
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Hey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode I chatted with the brilliantly loving , Plant Doula/Consultant, Artists, Poet, Intimacy Coordinator and one hell of a dope Queen, Jyreika Guest!!!!! Ya'll she really is a Treat! A GEM! A BEAUT! ....I can go on! So elated!
Jyreika and I discuss of course plants, Intentionality of holding space for ourselves and other and what shifts we make for engaging with one another in the world of pandemics, healing, and community. Jyreika also dives into the value of connecting and being thoughtful and continuous learning of life and being a reciprocal human through plants. Have we lost the value of people and community? How has your plants been your secret leader?
Such a beautiful and genuine conversation about finding peace, coping, community, and self preservation.
Follow and Support Jyreika Guest in Social Media Land: IG: jyplantz and jevelyng Donate to Rooted Stories: https://gofund.me/89fa5251
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Hey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode we talked to the WONDERFUL and AMAZING, Poet, Creative Catalyst and Author of 'Mahogany: A Love Letter To Black'. Heather Roberts Founder of Byrd's World! This is your chance to get to know HER! Such a treat!
We discuss managing schedules with a Full Time job and Entrepreneurship and what one of her friends calls a Parallel-preneur's. When your FT job and your Entrepreneur life are parallel and are going in the same direction! How many of you out there?!?!
What does one do to stay sane, while actively pursing your calling while holding down a 9 to 5!?!?! We chat keeping some sort of a self care routine, using our Tarot Cards and much more! We even get into the power of dreams and how our dreams can catapult our callings in life.Heather gives me support on moving from the fear zone to the performance zone when it comes sharing my writings! SCARY! Just 2 black women discussing life, dreams, and lifting each other up.
Follow and Support Heather in Social Media Land: IG: blubyrdsworld Youtube: Byrd's World Book her for all your creative catalyst needs. Are you ready to fly and move your writing from ideas to execution, Book Heather Now! byrdsworld.com
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Hey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode we talked to the AMAZINGLY talented actor and clown Molly Brennan! What a TREAT!!!!!!!! We chat gracefully getting older. Because DAMN 50 LOOKS GOOD ON HER!
Molly drops all the knowledge on being an active and consistent ally not just in the world of Social Media, but also transitioning that activist work in the real world and the world of Art making.
Bring your ear holes (your ears people!!), as we reminisce on the OG quarantine lock down (Le sigh, March 2020 what a life), Shifting creative outlets in the world of Pandemic, Anti- racism and how allyship fatigue is NOT a thing! Ya'll, so, SO MUCH more, this one is truly a gem and a conversation that is so relevant, timely and iconic.
Follow and Support Molly in Social Media Land: IG: monsterclowngirl
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Hey, it me, Jess V! Welcome to the inaugural episode (first episode) of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans! On this first episode, we chat with Gemini Twin, actor, director, activist, writer, Podcast host of How's Your Heart? All around beautiful energy, Micheal Turrentine! Ya'll, we had so much fun! We totally forgot we were recording a whole a** episode! Just 2 sexy pisces living their best water sign life!
Bring your ear holes (your ears people!!), as we discuss being authentically black, strong pisces energy, owning your sexual prowess and much more! ROAR BITCHES!
Follow and Support Micheal in Social Media Land: IG: mturrentine5 Patreon: How's Your Heart? Podcast: How's Your Heart?
Host: Jess V IG: jdotjourney and jdotcreates Patreon: Tomfoolery and Shenanigans (Coming Soon) email: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com
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Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that I will have. It will be a doozy!
This podcast is brought you by: Tight Rope Recording and Music by: Charles "SelfSays" Vann
Give a Like, Subscribe, and Review! Thanks for joining me on this Journey!
Follow Jess V on IG at @jdotjourney and @jdotcreates email Tomfoolery and Shenanigans at: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com Based in Chi-Town
For the safety of guest and host all episodes where recorded via the interwebs
Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that I will have. It will be a doozy!
This podcast is brought you by: Tight Rope Recording and Music by: Charles "SelfSays" Vann
Give a Like, Subscribe, and Review! Thanks for joining me on this Journey!
Follow Jess V on IG at @jdotjourney and @jdotcreates email Tomfoolery and Shenanigans at: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com Based in Chi-Town
Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that I will have. It will be a doozy!
This podcast is brought you by: Tight Rope Recording and Music by: Charles "SelfSays" Vann
Give a Like, Subscribe, and Review! Thanks for joining me on this Journey!
Follow Jess V on IG at @jdotjourney and @jdotcreates email Tomfoolery and Shenanigans at: tomfoolandshenanigans@gmail.com Based in Chi-Town