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Forever FunemployedFunemployed...with BenefitsIn this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest pivots in my life: stepping away from entrepreneurship and re-entering the 9–5 world. But this isn’t about giving up—it’s about choosing a different kind of alignment.I used to think leaving entrepreneurship was the end of something. But returning to full-time work taught me otherwise. In this episode, I’m unpacking what it meant to step back into the 9–5 life, not as a step back, but as a strategic and healing return. We’re talking about the invisible benefits that don’t appea...2025-04-2334 minForever FunemployedWelcome Back: The New Meaning of Forever FunemployedAfter a nearly three‑year pause, I’m back behind the mic! In this short welcome episode, I share why Forever Funemployed is more than a career podcast—it’s the intentional work of building a full, intentional, and purpose‑fueled life. Tune in to hear what “funemployed” means to me now, and why this space is your home for pivoting, becoming, and doing the work that matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1710 min
Human IntelligenceManhattan Project: Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein was an international pop star of science who urged the US government to build an atom bomb. Naomi Alderman gets into one of the most famous brains of all time.Einstein rewrote our understanding of universe. He imagined hitching a ride on a light beam and pursued his famous 'thought experiments' to remarkable ends. He was a man who never swam with the tide. Despite a lifelong commitment to pacifism, in 1939, Einstein signed a letter urging the US government to speed up work on the development of a nuclear bomb. Naomi finds out why.2025-03-1714 min
Real Dog TalkNot your grandma’s dog Training!We are joined today by Janna Joyner of Symbio Dog Training. Hear about some really fun and impactful ways you can work and train your dog beyond simple obedience classes. Find what activities your dog would enjoy!Check out what Janna has to offer in training: https://www.symbiodogtraining.comListen to Real Dog Talk at your favorite place to listen to podcasts or find us at realdogtalk.org2023-10-0427 min
The CelebrationLife! Changes. Yeah? (W/ Special Guest Janna Joyner)“The things you want in life will change.”-Janna Joyner (and I working through all the ups and downs and growth we experienced in 2022.)I don’t know about y’all……but I have so many feelings.So much to process and reflect upon.If you’re in a similar space then this episode is for you.Yeah, Tom? Yes, my friend.Here is episode 3 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!’ February 2023 series.Here is how you can connect with Janna...2023-02-1936 min
The CelebrationFriction Creates Spiritual Growth (W/ Special Guest Janna Joyner)“Friction creates spiritual growth.”-Janna Joyner (once again just channeling exactly what I needed to be reminded of).Janna, I am so grateful. Because…It sure helps to have a friend to talk to about all of the emmooootiiionnns and angst that arises during the process.Ok.Yes.Get ready.Here is episode 2 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!’ February 2023 series.Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner/P.S.2023-02-1221 min
The CelebrationExactly Where We’re Supposed to Be (W/ Special Guest Janna Joyner)“Where we are today is exactly where we’re supposed to be……and we could not be there if it weren’t for those moments…that at the time felt devastating.”-JANNA JOYNER (Y’ALL!!!!!!!!)YES! Janna HAS returned!!!!!For 4 back to back episodes.I’m so excited.Here is episode 1 (of 4) from the ‘Janna is brilliant and bold and here all month!’ February 2023 series.In the words of my daughter, “Let’s do this!”Here is how you can connect with Janna: https://www.instagram...2023-02-0533 minForever FunemployedWhat I'm Doing Differently in 2023It's safe to say 2022 was a wild ride. I am nearly sprinting into 2023! And while I know time is a construct, I really feel like January 1, 2023 is when the clock starts over and I can jumpstart a new way of doing this thing called life. Entrepreneurs, we must go into this new year with INTENTION! Listen as I talk through the five habits I'm leaving in 2022, and things I'm committed to doing differently next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2226 min
The CelebrationJanna M. Joyner is a genius! And she is back for Part 2.Janna is a return guest who you may remember is the founder of the Forever Funemployed movement. She is a Bold & Audacious Entrepreneur. And someone I am always grateful to sit down to record an episode with!We ended up having such a great talk that we split it into 2!Here is part two for you! You can learn more about Janna here: https://instagram.com/jannamjoynerP.S. Want to learn more about our Storytelling & Marketing Immersion Program?Here are all of the details...2022-12-1856 min
The CelebrationJanna M. Joyner is a genius!And she is this week’s guest. Janna is a return guest who you may remember is the founder of the Forever Funemployed movement. She is a Bold & Audacious Entrepreneur. And someone I am always grateful to sit down to record an episode with!We ended up having such a great talk that we split it into 2!Here is part one for you! You can learn more about Janna here: https://instagram.com/jannamjoynerP.S. Want to learn more about our Storytelling & Marketing Im...2022-12-111h 09Forever FunemployedANNOUNCEMENT! Forever Funemployed Consulting Subscriptions are HERE!Ready to invest in your business growth? I'm thrilled to announce my Forever Funemployed subscription-based consulting services! Over the years I've served as so many entrepreneur friends' business best friend, guiding them through the tough parts of actually RUNNING their business. I call it, "the business of running your business." As we know, the product or service your business offers is only a small piece of the Entrepreneurship pie. There's growth and development, customer/client relations, pitching, ideating, putting pieces of the puzzles together, soft skill development, social media help...the list goes on!2022-10-1211 minForever FunemployedCommunication & Accountability in the WorkplaceWhat happens when you drop the ball at work? What about when you agree to take on a client project, but soon realize you don't actually have the bandwidth and can't actually do the job well? Answer: YOU COMMUNICATE! Open communication & accountability seems like taboo in a culture that says we must not only show up, but show up PERFECTLY every time. We are afraid to admit shortcomings and communicate out of fear that we'll be seen as less than perfect. Today, Janna's diving into how to have that uncomfortable conversation, and why our success depends...2022-09-2010 minForever FunemployedHomeownership for the Entrepreneur (feat. Van-Neisha Johnson)Can you really become a homeowner as a full-time entrepreneur? Short answer: YES! And I'm sharing how I did it. Today we're joined by Van-Neisha Johnson; she's not only a realtor, but she's helping young men and women build a legacy through homeownership. And yep, that includes entrepreneurs! Tune in to hear all about what entrepreneurs need to plan for when making homeownership a goal, hear my experience in the housing market earlier this year, and gain a better understanding of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when it's time to go out for pre-approval. She's dropping SO many gems...2022-08-301h 19
Forever FunemployedThe Mompreneur Life (featuring Ciera Haskins & Kyia Hopkins)This episode is for the entrepreneur that juggles businesses & babies! I'm joined by Ciera Haskins of The Caffeinated Mama & Kyia Hopkins of Surrounding Motherhood. Both guests are navigating the wins & woes that come with building a business while prioritizing their families, and dropped SO MANY GEMS about how to nurture yourself while also nurturing a business & household. Tune in to hear how they manage their time, stay inspired to create, and lean into the ebbs and flows entrepreneurship. They're dispelling myths about grind culture and showing us how to show up authentically for the things that fuel us. A...2022-07-201h 17Forever FunemployedNo Paralysis through AnalysisWhere have I been the past 12 months? Living life! So much has happened since my May 4, 2021 episode (I'm sharing those updates with you today), and as a result, I've felt a bit (read: REALLY) disconnected from my work. Today's episode is all about STOPPING THE OVERTHINKING and jumping into ACTION. Whether you're starting a business from Square One or leaping back into a project after a hiatus, today's episode is all about pushing past fear and BEGINNING.This episode was uncomfortable to record, but I pushed through and did it. I hope you find it helpful!2022-06-0617 minForever FunemployedLife Updates! "Fear of Being Forgotten" + Making Private ProgressIt's been quite a while since I've recorded, so I'm popping in with some personal & professional updates. I'm talking social media burnout, "Fear of Being Forgotten", building a sustainable business, affirming yourself during your career journey, and DOING. THE. WORK. It's a quick one, but a good one.Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0516 min
Practicing Gospel PodcastThe Art of Foundling House PGE33My guests for this episode are the creators and editors of and some of the artists who participate with Foundling House. Foundling House is a website, journal, and resource, birthed in Knoxville, TN, dedicated to exploring the human truths of the Kingdom of Christ through story, art, and music.
It has been the tendency of conservative Christianity to desire and often demand answers that are certain and unquestionable. Consequently, complicated questions, hard, troubling questions are often ignored, handled superficially and inadequately, discouraged, and sometimes even rebuked. But all faiths, and especially the Christian faith, have questions, frequently...2021-02-151h 03Forever FunemployedPanel Discussion: All About the Side Hustle (feat. NickSaysGo & Melissa Chanel)Every 2nd Wednesday, millennial financial advising firm My Fiduciary Advisors hosts Wine Down Wednesday, a finance series that discusses topics most pressing to us millennials. Student loan debt, homeownership, credit, savings, etc... You name it, they're discussing it every month. This month, we decided to switch it up for their Side Hustles theme, and who better to join us as panelists than Nicholas Bailey of NickSaysGo.com and friend to the show, Melissa Chanel of MelissaChanel.com?Tune in to this live replay of their panel discussion, where they share the intricate details of how they've...2020-12-141h 33Forever FunemployedExpanding Your Team...When? How? Who?Sooner or later, most entrepreneurs will have to ask themselves one major, game-changing question: Is it time to hire help? For so long, we resort to doing it all ourselves. We play the role of admin, accountant, practitioner, salesperson, HR, EVERYTHING. After a while, we have to discuss where we want our business to be, and begin taking real steps to grow and expand.In today's episode, I walk you through the process I went through when identifying the need for help. I dive into how to positioned myself to grow my team before I had...2020-08-101h 01Forever FunemployedSuccess Starts with Self-Esteem (featuring Déja Coley of The Results Enthusiast)Did you realize just how much your self-esteem affects your career growth, your relationships, and even your finances? Déja Coley, Founder of The Results Enthusiast, stops by to discuss the harmful ways in which we attach our self-worth to what others say, what we do for others, what we give, and how busy we are. She breaks down the idea of "Essentialism", which is discerning the "vital few" from the "trivial many", and gives guidance on how we can prioritize ourselves and our needs and set healthy boundaries in order to improve our ways of work. 2020-07-2358 minForever FunemployedBlack Businesses Matter (feat. Blocal Founder Markeisha Harris-Minor)Today we're joined by Markeisha Harris-Minor, the Founder of Blocal, a nationwide search directory for Black businesses. During a time when our country is hyper-focused on Black lives, Markeisha's directory reminds us that Black dollars matter, too. She's making it easier than ever to find, connect with, and support Black businesses on a national level, and with almost 2,000 businesses listed so far, she's just getting started.Tune in to hear how her professional journey began as a business consultant, how that led her to start Blocal, and what's next for both Blocal and Black businesses across...2020-06-151h 21Forever FunemployedThe Art of Negotiating (featuring Patrick Hall)Today, my oldest brother Patrick Hall joins us to talk about a topic that scares many of us--negotiating. Making money is one thing, but asking for MORE is a little tricky. What should you do before you make the ask? What's the normal range for raises? How do you play the corporate game so that you can best position yourself for growth?We dive into all of this and more in today's episode, plus, Patrick shares his own experience with negotiating in his current position at the Apple headquarters in Austin, Texas.Subscribe...2020-05-181h 00Forever FunemployedJanna's Guide to Working from HomeSocial distancing, Isolation, Quarantine, OH MY! Life as we know it has been flipped upside down, and we're now all cooped up in our homes, doing our part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With this responsibility also comes the requirement to work from home, something many aren't used to and have anxiety about doing well.In today's episode, I'm giving my top five tips for working from home...and actually being productive while doing it. Distractions are inevitable, but with these handy tips I've used in my five years of working remotely, I know we...2020-03-2324 minForever FunemployedMillennials and our Money... (feat. Aaron Smith)Who isn't funny about money? Between student loans, saving, investing, and the costs of starting/running a business, our finances get real murky and REAL stressful. Finance guru Aaron Smith joins to discuss all of the above. How can we combat a lack of financial literacy and begin getting serious about accomplishing financial goals? He's teaching us how to take control of our finances, what qualifies as good and bad credit, paying student loan debt, and so much more. Whew! It's a goodie. Connect with Aaron Smith on Facebook, or set up a...2020-03-021h 00Forever FunemployedDo's & Don'ts of Networking, Connecting, and Building Business RelationshipsBusiness is all about building relationships. Do you know how to do this effectively? Today, I'm diving into my biggest do's and don'ts of approaching others to do business, including crafting the perfect introductory email, respecting people's time and busy schedules, ditching the "pick your brain" mentality, and more. It's a shortie but goodie! Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1734 minForever FunemployedDon't Quit Your Day Job: Maximizing Your Side Hustle (featuring Shannon Bass)Today we're joined by Shannon Bass, full-time graphic designer, part-time entrepreneur, and all-around creative genius. In this episode, Shannon breaks down all the reasons why having a full-time job can actually enhance your side hustle, and also discusses how the skills you learn in a full-time role are imperative when running your growing business. She's a side hustle professional--we're talking pricing, knowing your target market, and using the stability from your 9-to-5 life to help fund and support your passion. She doesn't disappoint!Connect with her and follow her creative journey: www.instagram.com/designher2020-02-031h 24Forever FunemployedIt Takes a Village: Who's on Your Personal Executive Team?Rome wasn't built in a day...or by one person alone. This episode is all about my "Personal Executive Team", and I'm breaking down the village that we as professionals ALL need to build in order to become (and stay) our best selves. We've got The Accountability Partner, The Collaborator, The Escape, and more. Who's on your team?Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2052 minForever FunemployedPivot! Refreshing Your 9-to-5 Life (featuring Monica Wilson)9-to-5 stability? Yes, please! Today we're joined by Monica Wilson, a sustainability professional who LOVES the stability that comes with a full-time job. In an effort to have a more fulfilling life & career without sacrificing that stability, Monica made some pivots and leaps and pursued a remote position in her field, which allows her to pack up and move across the country. Her dream adventure starts now, and she's taking us along...ENJOY!Follow her journey on Instagram: @monnie_reneeSubscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall2020-01-0651 minForever FunemployedOne Decade, Endless LessonsWhat did this last decade teach you? Tune in as I recap the most standout lessons from the past ten years, most of which I learned just this past year alone. Relationship-building, the power of an apology, using your voice...the hardest experiences of the decade have turned out to be the most instrumental to my growth.Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2340 min
2 The Hard Way PodcastGrow From The WhoaWe are joined by a few good women. Past guest, Samia, Jazzie B, Janna, & Jasmine The Stallion. Man we unpack a ton of shit this episode that it was enough for almost three hours. From relationships, Co-Parenting, to overall principles; we just get into it. Follow the ladies and make sure you be on the lookout for us in 2020.@Jas_flourish@jannaMhall@_jazziebee@GlowSoldSeparately See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-12-1700 minForever FunemployedThe World Traveling Wedding Planner (feat. Ciera Pope)Making two industries collide, Ciera Pope joins The Forever Funemployed Podcast to discuss her journey to full-time entrepreneurship as a wedding planner and her growing side hustle, Champagne & Cabanas Travel. Join us we chat about how she took the leap to pursuing her passion full-time, and learn how she's using her full-time job to support her true passion, world travel. She also shares helpful tips for those looking to make meaningful travel a part of their regular life, no matter their budget.Follow her on Instagram: Ciera Pope; Champagne & Cabanas; The Hive Wedding Collective2019-12-091h 20Forever FunemployedThe Funemployed FOMO BluesToday's episode is a short vent session, a quick moment of honesty spoken during a low moment of Funemployed guilt.Have you ever been utterly exhausted, but feel plagued with guilt when you decide to take a break? Funemployed FOMO is real. Fear of missing out on success, opportunity, and growth because you've spent a day resting is toxic, and unfortunately, something I and many others deal with on the regular. By putting it out there, hopefully we can encourage each other to slow down, rest, and recharge.Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with...2019-11-2520 minForever FunemployedFrom Influencer to Full-Time Gig (featuring Melissa Chanel)You were introduced to Melissa Chanel in episode one. Now, she joins the Forever Funemployed podcast to talk about HER unique journey to funemployment. Her journey isn't about entrepreneurship, but rather how she's managed to use her passion and talents to cultivate relationships that helped her land full-time employment with one of the world's largest natural hair care brands. Now, she's the successful blogger & influencer behind MelissaChanel.com and Kicks & Fros, AND she's reaping the benefits of full-time employment as Cantu Beauty's Communication's Manager, a job she absolutely loves. A DREAM!Join...2019-11-1157 minForever FunemployedMy Journey to FunemployedFrom undergrad to NYC to now, my journey to Funemployed has been full of pivots, rerouting, self-realizations, and manifestations. Before we dive into topics of launching businesses, negotiations, and taking the leap to live your BEST LIFE, let's rewind a bit to add context into how this Funemployed life started for me and the critical lessons I HAD to learn along the way.Enjoy!Subscribe, Rate, & Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0159 min2 The Hard Way PodcastForever Funemployed feat. Janna HallSo we chopped it up with entrepreneur extraordinaire Janna Hall about her Funemployed lifestyle. While she drops jewels, she also navigates our regularly scheduled bullshit. Be sure to follow her at @JannaMHall on Instagram, and stay tuned for The Forever Funemployed Podcast dropping on November 1st! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-10-1500 minForever FunemployedWelcome to Forever Funemployed!Welcome to Forever Funemployed!Being Funemployed simply means remaining in the driver's seat of your professional journey, and being bold and audacious enough to decide how YOU want to live. We've got real talks about entrepreneurship, navigating the corporate space, balancing full-time work & side hustles, the importance of building a professional tribe...all of that and more are coming your way. And of course, we'll have interviews with some of my favorite Funemployed Friends from all walks of the working world to get a real glimpse into what goes into creating a life that you love.2019-10-0903 min