Episode 3

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15th Mar 2023

Taking on God as a Co-Producer

Hey there, podcast pals!

Jenni Tooley here, your Aging Ingénue and it’s another episode of "Confessions of an Aging Ingénue." Can I just say, it's awesome to have you tuning in today!

Quick shoutout before we dive into the good stuff: Wednesday nights is when the magic happens in the confessional at jennitooley.com. First Wednesday of the month - mark your calendars! Who knows, you might even snag the confessor seat.

As usual, it’s just me, an iPhone, and my lively living room in the heart of Austin, Texas. No fancy mics, no edits – just raw, unfiltered stream of consciousness.

Oh, and did I mention the adorable chaos of kittens in the background?

Big news alert! The premiere of "STUCK," my feature film where I wore all the hats – writer, director, producer, actor, and editor is hitting the big screen in Dallas this August at the Women Texas Film Festival.

Now, let's rewind a bit. Have I Told You About the Time? that I took on God as my co-producer? We're still into the stories behind "STUCK," starting with the time I took on God as my co-producer. Yeah, you heard it right – co-producer.

My journey with God wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. Growing up, God didn't get the best PR in my household. Small-town Texas vibes, you know? But over the last decade, I've been on a quest, discovering how to collaborate with something bigger than myself. And let me tell you, it's been a game-changer.

Fast forward to 2015, and I'm resurrecting "STUCK." No fancy co-producer by my side, but I decide, "You know what, God? You're hired." It was a leap of faith, and it paid off in unexpected ways – I’ll share with you a couple of stories on how that worked out in this episode.

Somehow, every roadblock turned into a stepping stone, and I didn't have to lose my cool. It's like having a divine safety net that catches you when you least expect it – my reliable co-producer.

Stay tuned for more "STUCK" stories, including the nursing home saga – trust me, it's a real nail-biter! Until then, keep embracing the journey, stay inspired, and, as always, love you all.

And as always, your comments, reviews, follows, and subscriptions keep our podcast thriving. I'm Jenni Tooley, your host, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on today's escapade. Until next time, stay fabulous!

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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