Episode 7

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18th Apr 2024

Driving Through The Storm

Hello and welcome to another exhilarating, engaging, and insightful episode of your favorite podcast – "Confessions of an Aging Ingenue" with Jenni Tooley.

Today is story time! I’m sharing all about a gripping journey through a harrowing storm – a drive through a treacherous weather event that is reminiscent of Dorothy's adventure in "The Wizard of Oz."

Thinking on the battle through torrential rain and ominous skies, and the intense focus and determination that propelled me forward, I’ve been able to draw parallels to the challenges I have faced (and I’m still facing) in my personal and professional life.

In this episode, I’ll be sharing insights from navigating the storm both on the road and in my mind and the lessons I learned facing adversity on the highway and tackling the obstacles of entrepreneurship.

Through moments of uncertainty and fleeting glimpses of hope, I hope that this story serves as a poignant reminder that storms, both literal and figurative, eventually pass and brighter days lie ahead for those who persevere.

Whether you're catching this on your way to work or winding down after a long day at home, I'm thrilled to have you here. Join me on an inspiring voyage through the storm and discover the resilience and hope that lie on the other side. Don't miss out on these valuable insights!

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Confessions of an Aging Ingenue
from insecure ingenue to perimenopausal powerhouse
Go BTS into my creative life/career as I regain my integrity and create a system that aligns with my values and supports an abundant, healthy lifestyle.

It’s taken me decades to find my way back to me. The journey has been messy, out of control and all of the things I feared. I fear them no more. Take these stories as your own.

Imperfect. Unedited. Uncensored.
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Jenni Tooley

Hi! I am Jenni Tooley and I have a lot going on! I tend to go where I am led, am highly adaptable and have a wide variety of transferable skills and talents. This means I have experienced a whole lot so far in life-- I have owned and operated my own cottage bakery, am a trained birth doula, am a yoga teacher, am a professional actor, have worked in non-profit development, launched a web series and just distributed my first feature film, STUCK. Oh! Did I happen to mention I've also been an actor for over 3 decades and played alongside in Richard Linklater's Boyhood? That all sounds amazing- and super woman-ish, right?

What you may not know is that although I am a creative human, I am also a messy one. I've been around lot of blocks and trudged through around and over some of the deepest blocks within myself. I know what it's like to feel stuck- unable to move forward. I know what it's like to be overwhelmed with self-doubt. I know what it's like to feel like I or what I do is never enough. I've spent years trying to "fix" myself. I have a "chick with a stick" in my brain that loves to whack me around whenever I make a mistake, show my imperfections, or am willing to be vulnerable. She thinks she's keeping me safe. But I'm tired of being abused by myself. My "good enough" is actually more than good enough. I don't have to go outside of myself for validation. And being vulnerable is really hot!

I won't claim to have completely overcome all these things-- after all I am human. But I've gotten through them and continue to build myself up rather than break myself down, most days:) Along my journey I have collected so many tools, a whole lot of experience, and have always been (it turns out) filled with wisdom. I am thrilled to be able to share all of this with you! I specialize in holding space for people, deeply listening, and being able to guide people back to the truth of who they are. The process isn't perfect. And I will never claim to have " the only 5 steps you need to fix yourself for good" because in my experience that's a bunch of hoo-ha. And it sets up a situation where if you didn't get fixed you think there must be something wrong with you(I know, I've had that experience).

I'd love to have you join me on this journey! www.jennitooley.com