Life of JEM

Life of JEM special bonus episode on mental health

A special episode. Its JEM! Telling a story she calls the depression chronicles

Life of JEM with special guest Writer Rose Bowen, author of Ink Blot Girl

This episode is a treat! JEM interviews poet and author Rose Bowen, author of the recently released beautiful poetry collection "Ink Blot Girl". They talk about overcoming writer's block, & about valuing your voice and overcoming imposter syndrome. They also talk about inspiration and using art to highlight issues surrounding social justice and mental health. Rose also reads from her collection.  This conversation is a must listen so listen in!

A special bonus episode: JEM and her puppies, a story

Listen in to hear a story about JEM and her 3 new puppies: Merry, Pippin and Princess Leia!

Redemption: a true story by JEM told without notes inspired by the movie Sing Sing

A special bonus mini episode. This is a true story about redemption told by JEM live without notes (she is still working through her one woman show and this may be part of it one day). It's inspired by the movie Sing Sing and it's about JEM's journey from USC Law to corporate lawyer to coming home.  JEM is really proud of this one so listen in! 

Life of JEM with special guest Barbara Marie Minney, author of A Woman in Progress

JEM interviews Writer Barbara Marie Minney, author of multiple poetry collections, the most recent is a chapbook titled "A Woman in Progress".  Barbara reads many of her gorgeous and powerful poems and she and JEM have an inspiring and illuminating conversation about craft, poetry as memoir and the importance of Barbara's poetic voice as a transgender woman. This discussion is a must listen.

A special bonus episode: a short story by JEM about her waitressing daze

A special episode of JEM telling a story about her waitressing daze! This one is a doozy and has a lot to say about who JEM was and is. These special episodes are mini tales that JEM is working on for her one woman show in progress. She's not reading them. She's telling them extemporaneously. So listen in to get a taste of JEM's storytelling.

Life of JEM with Special Guest Ryane Nicole Granados, author of "The Aves"

JEM interviews Writer Ryane Nicole Granados, author of the beautiful award winning YA novella "The Aves" (Leapfrog Press, 2024). Ryane reads from her lovely book and they have a deep, soul sustaining conversation about community, craft, the importance of writing as activism and the joys of writing about your own neighborhood. Listen in. This discussion will move you and inspire you, lifting you up in these difficult times. 

LIFE of JEM special episode: JEM tells a story without notes

In this episode, JEM tells a short 3 minute story without notes about a road trip in a Winnebago. She is working on a one woman show so this is JEM's way of practicing and letting you into her process. She also talks about a "note" she received regarding performing from the universe. Tune in to this special episode!

Life of JEM with Special Guest David A. Romero

Listen in to my interview with spoken word artist, poet, writer, & publisher, David A. Romero. A true multi-hyphenate, David reads from his new collection, "Diamond Bars 2" (Moon Tide Press, 2024). We talk about craft, performance, how to make it financially as a writer and performer, and about writing about home. This episode will inspire and rejuvenate you and remind us why we write. 

On Writing Through the Dark: JEM with Writer Yolanda Nava

This episode is JEM and acclaimed writer, journalist and Chicana icon Yolanda Nava, author of the memoir, "Writing Through The Dark". JEM and Yolanda have an intimate and insightful conversation about Yolanda's memoir and talk about her descent into sudden blindness and how she navigated her path to a more joyful life. This is a must listen to episode. Find her book on Amazon now and get a copy!