
Single-Minded Seagulls
What a simple day at the beach can teach us about growth mindset and self-agency.
My recorded essays, poems, podcasts, and interviews explore and elucidate themes to help you self-connect, get clarity, and attain empowerment.
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What a simple day at the beach can teach us about growth mindset and self-agency.

My poem, The Plumeria Tree, explores themes of finding a sense of belonging and the meaning that beauty can bring to our lives.
Learn from Jen’s extensive body of work which explores themes such as love, self-care, safety, belonging, body image, empowerment, confidence, and more with humor and insight.

A tribute to Michael Miceli In this piece, Jen explores themes of authenticity, gratitude, and the importance of hugging and being held. I have some macarons

This fictional piece written by Jen explores a divorced man in his 40s coping with an empty nest and learning to find meaning and create

Across the globe, there are epidemic levels of loneliness. I began thinking last year that in the United States we were lacking role models for


Jen was one of four featured poets invited to speak at the Amherst Woman’s Club. She was honored to be a part of this event that was next to the hallowed Emily Dickinson’s house. She read four of her lyrical poems and excerpted from her poetry chapbook.
Jen’s comedic essay “Brain Rest and the Unwelcome Guest” was included in Dear Migraine: Migraine and Headache Inspired Essays, Poems and Art by 64 Contributors. Inside these pages you will find works that illustrate pain and struggle, but also laughter, insights, and inspiration. The words and visuals in this book are by 64 contributors who have all been affected by migraine and headache diseases. This compilation is an advocacy project led by Lisa R. Benson as part of “ACT Now: The Advocacy Connection Team Training Program for Fellows and Patients.” This initiative was started in 2021 by Miles for Migraine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds benefit Miles for Migraine.

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