Fun on Weekdays is a podcast about life with women who live theirs to the fullest. Host, Jenna Palek, is a 26 year-old who believes every day is an opportunity to meet someone or try something new - because life is more fun when you don't wait for the weekend to enjoy it! Expect conversations about friendships, dating, careers, health, beauty, pop culture, and just about everything that's fun about girlhood.
After nearly 3 years, I think it's finally time to take a break from podcasting & focus on other projects that bring me more joy. I'm so fortunate for everyone who has ever listened and I'm excited about the future of Fun on Weekdays! <3 Head over to http://cozyearth.com and use promo code "FUNONWEEKDAYS" for an exclusive 35% off. “Soft as a Mother's Touch: Cozy Earth Wishes You a Happy Mother's Day!
Let’s take a journey down my career history from my first job at 15, to landing my dream internship, saving money in college, and what brought me to my present life with social media. I share reasoning as to why I joined Waterboy as their new social media manager & career advice for anyone trying to figure out what they want to do! Head over to cozyearth.com and use promo code "FUNONWEEKDAYS" for an exclusive 35% off. “Soft as a Mother's Touch: Cozy Earth Wishes You a Happy Mother's Day!”...
Today’s episode is about my more recent journey of discovering my faith! As someone who didn’t grow up very religious, I never felt a true connection until I prayed for the first time in a moment of uncertainty and sadness last September. I share a few instances where “coincidences” felt less like chance and more like someone or something intentionally placed in my life. I also share my experience going to church for the first time as an adult & how friendships have helped lead me closer to ...
Join me & my mom for a fun episode chatting about her marriage with my dad, her many jobs throughout the years, and our family! We reminisce childhood memories, talk about Susie HomeMakers & how her background in interior design influenced her crafty DIY-spirit. My "mommy" (don't judge me lol) was a stay at home mom while raising 3 daughters and decided to go back to school to be a teacher once we were teenagers. She shares the difficulties of being a teacher during covid and how mentall...
Chit chatting with my girly Taryn Lamb about our TikTok to creator arc, her corporate love story, and our inability to focus on a single topic! She shares her experience moving to Austin after a breakup, making girl friends, and our “yays & nays” in relationships!
It’s time to talk about making friends as adults, but more importantly how hard it is to keep them! I’ll share stories of how my personal friendships have evolved over time through life changes such as engagements, weddings, moving, and pregnancy and how I’ve been able to maintain friendships (while cutting some off along the way).
Today’s episode is with YouTuber, founder of Blogilates & PopFlex, and absolute icon… CASSEY HO! Guys, what?!?! Cassey has amassed nearly 16 MILLION followers since posting her first Pilates video in 2009. She talks about her journey starting in med school, and how her part time job teaching “pop pilates” allowed Cassey to follow her true dream of becoming a fashion designer. She shares her struggles throughout the years including body image, online bullying, and trying to balance her multit...
Happy Valentine's Day!! In today's special holiday episode I share follower submissions as we chat about dating dilemmas & relationship advice!
Let’s catch up!! Today’s episode is a recap of life lately including our trip to San Francisco for the playoff game, and what Gabbie & I have been working on for Fun on Weekdays! I also chat about 2 topics I’ve seen on TikTok lately - connector friends (aka the friends that literally introduce you to anyone & everyone) andddddd excessive PR.
Okay disaster might be dramatic butttt I had a very weird/ scary experience while in Dallas this past weekend. Recap my weekend & hear about how I thought (which is still to be confirmed) that someone was in my hotel room. Use code JENNA60 for $60 off your first month membership of Fashion Pass!
We’ve all been there… feeling the pressure to shrink our bodies & turning to fad diets for a quick solution. With New Years Resolutions inspiring challenges like 75 Hard, sobriety, and dieting, today’s episode is with Registered Dietician, Sam Previte! We share dieting mistakes we’ve made while Sam educates the importance of intuitive eating. *This episode may be triggering for those who are sensitive to topics involving dieting, bingeing, and disordered eating.*
Phewwww the stress of the holiday season is finally over! Let's recap my NYE with family in Austin, 75 Hard, and my review of Anyone But You. Join me for our first episode featuring our Facebook advice column as I give my unsolicited dating advice.
I missed you!! Join me for a solo episode as I reflect on some highs & lows of 2023 + my goals for the new year! Go to HelloFresh.com/weekdaysfree and use code weekdaysfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.
Tired of the situationships that "can't" commit to a relationship? Sick of meeting guys who love bomb you to sleep with you... then ghost you? Feel hopeless that you'll meet someone genuinely interested in a serious relationship? Canada's Dating Coach, Chantal Heide, shares the "3 months no kissing" rule that will change your dating life and the potential partners you attract. Chantal studied men's behaviors during her 20 years as a stripper and joins us today to share her wisdom and advice. Is ...
Am I ever going to be enough? Will I ever find someone that will pick me? When am I going to find my husband? Join Madison Prewett Troutt in today's episode to tackle the common questions we have all found ourselves wondering. Madi shares her history of chasing achievement, validation, and approval from boys and how her "pick-me" mindset kept her from finding true happiness within. She shares her journey to confidence and self love through faith, and how patience and trust ultimately lead to her...
Dance Moms ICON, Kalani Hilliker, joins us today to chat about reunion filming and catch up about her experience on reality tv as a kid. Kalani shares her dating life including getting ghosted, going out stories, and getting over an ex. She shares the ins and outs of starting her brand, Kare by Kalani, and teaching dance classes! Follow Kalani on Instagram Follow Kalani on TikTok Shop Kare by Kalani Sign up for Fun on Weekdays Newsletter American Eagle is your go-to for holiday shopping this gif...
Let's chat about careers, shall we!? Who better to hear from than Rare Beauty's Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Welch! Katie shares her journey climbing the corporate ladder and landing her current role as CMO after years in marketing, PR, and the beauty industry. Whether you feel lost in your career, want advice about job hopping, are looking for LinkedIn networking tips, or are curious about Rare Beauty's brilliant marketing strategy focused around mental health, this episode is for you! Follow...
With so much buzz about Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs, I figured it was time to bring on an insider. Today's episode is with Chiefs Heiress, former Miss Kansas USA, and athlete, Gracie Hunt! Gracie talks about her experience pivoting to pageantry to follow in her mom's footsteps after a devastating sport injury. We chat about how pageants have influenced her confidence, eloquence, and her thoughts on the controversial swimsuit category. Of course, we dive into her family...
Fun on Weekdays is BACK! Reality star, Hannah Brown, joins me to talk about her experience on The Bachelorette, her fiancé (Adam Woolard), and her journey of becoming a fiction author. We unpack her relationships with past contestants including my boyfriend, Connor, and lessons she learned in love from her time on TV. Hannah opens up about her struggles with relationship anxiety, how she met Adam, and their first date story. We talk about Hannah's writing process for her fiction book Mistakes We...
I saw the Barbie movie and I have been in my feels!! In this episode I share my thoughts about the movie, and how the message of the film relates to women in life and on social media. I reflect on what I was “made for” as the movie ends with the iconic Billie Eillish song that has every girl on TikTok feeling proud to be a woman. Let’s recap Fun on Weekdays new apparel drop, our 5K in LA, and other recent events! I also share home updates such as moving, setting expectations with my boyfriend, a...
You know her, you love her… today’s guest is Renee Noe! Model, content creator, and runner, Renee, opens up about her journey in the modeling industry. From her first experience with a modeling agency at 13, to moving to LA at 17, Renee shares things to look out for when exploring representation. We chat about her early start on TikTok in March 2020 as Covid-19 left Renee with extra time and extra inspiration. We get the inside scoop on her relationship with her husband Connor, dispelling common...
“You’re so delusional,” has become one of my favorite compliments. In today’s episode, Hallie and I chat about the positive outcomes of delusion when it comes to going after what you want. Whether you are delusional about a career goal, a passion, or personal dream, delusion might just be your best shot at making it happen. We also chat about the negative effects of being delusional in a toxic relationship, self-centered friendships, and lacking empathy for the repercussions of being ~too~ delus...
Major life update... I bought a house! Well, I went under contract. In today's episode I share my house hunting experience, home wishlist, and updates to our current office. I also talk about how summer has affected my mental health and body image from insecurities, comparison, and guilt. Enjoy a solo episode as we catch up & chat about life. :) Sign-up for my Newsletter Join my Facebook group This podcast is sponsored by Macy’s. Head over to the below link and explore Jenna’s favorite featu...
If you have ever felt pressure from friends, family, your partner, or society to have kids but you’re not quite sure children are in your cards, this episode is for you. 47 year old, Veronica, shares her decision to be child free. From disappointment, FOMO, and loneliness, to freedom, finances, and friendships/relationships, we cover everything that entails Veronica’s decision to not have children. As many women in the Fun on Weekdays community are getting to the age of entering new relationship...
Meet Hallie Meland - our Miami raised, Jonas Brother loving, spunky party girl AND full time event planner for Fun on Weekdays. Did I mention she is also one of my best friends? In this episode we chat about Hallie’s experience moving to Austin and working a corporate job before being drawn to the chaos of start-ups. Hallie shares her journey into event planning from her early start of hosting gettys with childhood friends, to becoming the social chair of her sorority & corporate job, her fi...
In today's episode I answer your most frequently asked questions from my Instagram DM's. We cover how to transition from college to post-grad while making the most of your time in school, how to make friends as an adult, and my best breakup advice. I also answer personal questions such as travel exhaustion, how to avoid FOMO, engagement (???), and my recent house search! Sign-up for my Newsletter Join my Facebook group This podcast is sponsored by Macy’s. Head over to the below link and explore ...
Ahhh hi friends! Back again for a solo episode to give you some major updates on all things Fun on Weekdays events & merch, plus some life updates! I share upcoming events this summer including our biggest event yet, Fun on Weekdays 5K in LA presented by Garmin. I share my formula for a perfect week and they key to having the best summer ever. Hint: it starts with acts of kindness, manifesting, believing in lucky girl syndrome, and attempting to complete 3 activities a week. Plus I share som...
What if you could own airbnbs without having to buy houses? Hailie Anderson shares how her entrepreneurial background in high school lead her to arbitrage Airbnb hosting. After starting in September 2021, Hailie now hosts 17 units and has made over $160k since the start of the new year! She shares everything you need to know from finding the right location, how to secure units, challenges, hiring a property manager & cleaner, outreach, and how to get started. Hailie also shares her experienc...
If you're a creator who hasn't fully embraced the idea of treating yourself as a business, this podcast is a must. Join me as I answer the most commonly asked questions - benefits, making strategic first hires, navigating the challenges of avoiding burnout, taxes, creating community, and more! As the founder of Fun On Weekdays, I've experienced my fair share of ups and downs in this dynamic industry. Creators are constantly juggling to stay relevant not only on the ever changing platforms, but w...
THE Francesca Stugot, AKA Kelsey McCullough, joins me in today's episode of Fun on Weekdays! You may have seen her infamous TikToks gaslighting men into believing they met at the bar, or maybe you've heard of her meal prepping small business... I mean corporation. Get to know Francesca's creator, Kelsey. Kelsey shares how she came up with the character, how she and her friends got into TikTok, implications she has had with prank calling, and her plans for post-grad as she graduates this semester...
