Tomfoolery and Shenaningans
Tomfoolery and Shenaningans
Jess Vann
Jess Vann (IT ME!) a multi-careered baddie who is an actor, creative, entrepreneur, speaker, vocalist, all while maintaining a full time job in Youth Development, Social Impact and Education. A girl with many hats, who has been tackling the ride of the tomfoolery and shenanigans of being a muggle adult! So why not brings together some of her (my), closest magical and majestical peeps, to chat the many layers and complexity of life and showing up our most authentic selves and evoking the most gut busting joy! 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! This podcast is brought you by: Tightrope Recording Studio Music by: Charles "SelfSays" Vann Give a Like, Subscribe, and Review! Thanks for joining me on this Journey! Follow Jess V on IG at itsme.jessv email Tomfoolery and Shenanigans at: [email protected] Based in Chi-Town
Episode 11: Rest and the Power of Creation w/ Jenn “Po Chop” Freeman
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] jessvanncreates.com Jenn “Po’ Chop” Freeman: itspochop.com/ Po’ Chop Insta: instagram.com/itspochop
May 22, 2024
59 min
Episode 10: Empowering the Voice and Self w/ Melissa Duprey
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] jessvanncreates.com Melissa DuPrey: https://www.instagram.com/boomboomdupre
May 1, 2024
59 min
Episode 9: Live Recording at the California Clipper!
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] Abhi Shrestha: instagram.com/kehsihba51/ Jyreika Guest: instagram.com/jyplantz Shaul Guerrero: instagram.com/shaulguerrero/
Apr 7, 2024
1 hr 15 min
Episode 8: Where Grief and Healing Meet w/ Juliet Barrett
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] jessvanncreates.com Juliet Barrett: instagram.com/julietbarrettcreative
Mar 21, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Episode 7: Capacity! Capacity! Balancing it all w/ Randelle Lenoir
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] jessvanncreates.com Randelle Lenoir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randellelenoir/
Feb 29, 2024
53 min
Episode 6: It’s Joy o’clock! w/ Thee Ricky Harris
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] jessvanncreates.com Thee Ricky Harris: instagram.com/thee_ricky_harris/
Feb 20, 2024
53 min
Episode 5: Joyful Solitude
“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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected]
Feb 5, 2024
12 min
Episode 4: Capes, Divorce, and Servant Leadership w/ Darius “Dee” Nix
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.jessv Jess Vann Facebook: facebook.com/JdotCreates Email: [email protected] Darius “Dee” Nix: instagram.com/iamthatdeenix
Jan 23, 2024
43 min
Episode 3: Leaning and Investing into our Dreams w/ Lesley Logan
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.co Jess Vann: www.instagram.com/itsme.jessv/ Email: [email protected]
Jan 16, 2024
51 min
Episode 2: Alligators, Margs, and Commitment w/ Parker Guidry
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: [email protected] Parker Guidry: https://www.instagram.com/parkourpierre & https://www.parkerguidry.com/
Jan 8, 2024
44 min
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