Your host, Jaz Pearl is back to celebrate the first year of Journeys with Jaz Podcast. She has A LOT to catch up with you guys on, so make sure to tune in NOW to keep up to date with her new journey!

Jaz Pearl takes on another solo pod and shares her personal life experiences through her 20s. Jaz hopes you find this episode relatable!

Jaz Pearl rings in 2023 with a solo episode! To celebrate the launch of Season 2, she updates the listeners on her 2023 visions, 2022 reflections, and a Q+A session. You are in for a treat with this one, listen now!

On todays weekly Wednesday episode, your host Jaz Pearl welcomes special guest Tracey Klassman (@klassyisthename) to the show! The pair begins reminiscing back on how they met and how their connection with dance and the Midwest have kept them in contact over the years. Next, Tracey dives into the importance of setting boundaries when moving to a new city alone along with how vital it is to have self awareness in communication. These two topics definitely go hand and hand with one another! Tracey and Jaz also speak upon the differences of the single version vs. the relationship version of yourself and how to navigate through either stage. Lastly, Tracey shares her current life of 5+ years experience working in the corporate world and the truth behind it. Join in on their conversation and enjoy this reflective and insightful episode NOW!

On this weeks Wednesday episode, Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Rachel Scaman (@rscames) to the show! Rachel starts the episode off with using her voice to speak up and share about her experiences in the service industry for the last 8+ years. Next, Rachel shares another aspect of her life, which is her engaged life! She excitedly talks about her ideas for planning her dream wedding! Then Rachel dives into her recent experience of getting outside her comfort zone by joining a band! And lastly, Rachel and Jaz bond over the experience of losing a parent. Rachel shares her story about her mom and gives advice to the listeners of Journeys with Jaz on how to cope with grief. This episode will sure get you in your feelings. Don’t miss out on this special episode! Tune in NOW!!

Your host Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Unna Fernandez (@unna_matata) to the show! The episodes starts with a sweet reflection on the girls friendship. Unna pays homage to Jaz for guiding her and being a positive impact in her early stages of entering the Chicago dance community. Her acknowledgment and respect towards Jaz makes Jaz’s heart full. After they share their friendship to the listeners, Unna dives into her life in the Philippines. At a young age, she learned the importance of staying true to her roots especially when moving to the United States. Her experiences shaped who she is today as a proud AAPI adult. Also, the girls dish about relationships in the dance community. Do NOT miss out on this JUICY episode, listen NOW!!

On this week’s Wednesday episode, Jaz Pearl is reunited with her mentor Chris Xayarath (@_chrisxrath)! They start off the show by reminiscing on their 11 year friendship and you can’t help, but laugh when listening to the two sharing their stories on how they first met! Next, Chris specifically talks about his transition from Chicago to Orlando and how he created his beautiful life of following his passions while being a husband and a home owner! Lastly, Chris spills tea on his wedding and multiple industry stories! You WONT want to miss this JUICY tea spilling episode!!

Your host Jaz Pearl is honored to have the opportunity to converse with LeeAnn Martinez (@iamleeannmartinez) from New York! She currently holds the title of Ms. Florida 2022 and is on the road to her dreams of becoming Ms. United States 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. LeeAnn shares a timeline to the listeners of her journey starting from childhood to adulthood and through the new adventures into motherhood! Embracing being a teen mom is quite admirable as LeeAnn faced challenges of loosing her title of Teen Florida when she found out she was pregnant. That obstacle was turned around into an amazing platform called Hope for Young Moms, where she speaks to different organizations that support young moms. She is also hosting #YourLifeIsNotOver interview campaign to provide a virtual safe space for young moms everywhere. Tune in NOW to hear an authentic, inspiring, and uplifting story! You WONT want to miss this special episode!!

Your host Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Sam Anderson (@samanderson._) to the show! The girls dive into REAL conversations real quick! They start off the episode with the importance of life values and share to the listeners their top values. Next, they speak about the 5 love languages and what their personal results were from the test. Also, Sam shares her experience with traveling out of the country at a young age and explains how her love for traveling has grown into her adult years. Lastly, the duo transparently discuss about the realities of job searching & BONUS ENDING!! Sam let’s Jaz publicly share and update the listeners on her new era of Jaz Pearl and where her current journey is taking her. Do NOT miss out on this JUICY episode, listen NOW!!

Allyson (Ally) Zano (@allysonzano) from Chicago, IL is this Wednesdays weekly special guest! She is joined with your host, Jaz Pearl. Reflection and tips for the Journeys with Jaz listeners can be found in this jam packed episode! The inspiration and advice ranges from the freelancing world, owning a dog, relationship learning curves, moving to another state, and messages to our younger self! At the end of the episode, Ally let’s Jaz share and update the listeners with her current journey! Tune in NOW & happy listening!!

On this weeks Wednesday episode, Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Emily Jannotta (@emily_kathleen11) to the show! Emily brings the listeners all the way back to her childhood days. Her upbringing is how she was able to transition into adulthood smoothly while creating a healthy marriage and a new journey to motherhood! Emily’s vulnerability is quite admirable and her willingness to share her different chapters of life brings incredible value to this podcast. The message and advice Emily provides to the listeners is an opportunity you DON’T want to miss! Tune in NOW!!

Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Abigail (Abi) Gutierrez (@myownpiece) to the show on this week’s Wednesday episode! Abi openly shares about her transition from Mexico to the United States at age 18 and how she entered a dark place from the big move. She also reflects on how much fitness saved her life and how she was able to embrace her struggles. Abi’s journey is raw, authentic, and relatable and by listening to her story you will uncover her true intentions on being apart of the podcast. The vulnerability and uplifting spirit of Abi radiants throughout the entire episode and her message to the listeners is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Listen NOW to FEEL the INSPIRATION!!

Your host, Jaz Pearl is joined with special guest, Magdalena Madrigal (@theemadmagz) from Chicago, IL who recently moved to San Antonio, Texas! On this Wednesday weekly episode, the two dive into a deep discussion of their different chapters of theirs 20. They ask each other uncomfortable questions to learn more in depth of their life transitions. Listeners will find their conversations relatable and the advice they share is something you need to hear if you’ve been turning the page into a new chapter lately. So tune in NOW for this insightful episode because it will leave you with INSPIRATION from two strong young women of color!!

Chassidy Smith (@chassidy_s16) is this Wednesdays weekly special guest! She is joined with your host, Jaz Pearl. In this episode they discuss about zodiac signs, Chassidy’s incredible weight loss journey, and her dance career with the bonus of how to trust people in the industry! Towards the end of the episode, they talk about the importance of emotional wellness and even take the time to update the listeners on Jaz’s new journey with that! Tune in NOW for a valuable episode and happy listening!

This week, your host Jaz Pearl is joined with special guest Gabby Simon (@gabbs_simon) from Omaha, Nebraska! We recorded this episode virtually from her residency in Orlando, Florida, but those who are reading this right now, Gaby has already made the big move to Los Angeles, CA! DON’T MISS this amazing episode all about overcoming fears from battling unhealthy relationships with health/fitness, to a successful breast reduction procedure, to pursuing her dreams by moving to the land of opportunity. You’ll hear A LOT of helpful advice through her experiences, so tune in NOW to listen to Gabby’s journey!

Your host, Jaz Pearl is joined with special guest, Tony Carter (@_salutecarter) from Milwaukee, WI! He is the proud black small business owner of Salute Society Studio (@salutesocietystudio_) and speaks about his 10 year journey of being an entrepreneur. His contributions to the city of Milwaukee hasn’t always been easy as Tony opens up about the challenges and struggles he’s faced throughout the decade. He also shares what the future holds for his business and even brings it back to his childhood life. You DO NOT want to miss this valuable episode!!

Jaz Pearl brings in special guest Fàdá Shelbourne (@faitaccompli__) from Milwaukee, WI! The duo discusses in depth about the challenges of social media, ethics in dance, and diversity & representation in the world we live in. The girls shares several experiences within these topics to help spread awareness for the listeners! You won’t want to miss this TEA SPILLING episode!!

This weeks episode was recorded in person in Chicago! Jaz Pearl reunites with her two best friends Ron (@ron_amos_) and Mimi (@_miliona) and their chemistry is too funny, so don’t miss this episode! They reflect on their friendship challenges and realize honesty is the best foundation to maintain healthy friendships. Another topic they discuss is sharing each of their dance journeys through their 20s! Do NOT miss this first time trio episode!!

This week your host Jaz Pearl is joined by special guest, Monica Moncada (@mswervo) from Merrillville, Indiana ! She shares her experiences of working in the Dance Industry at 19! While being a young professional, Monica openly discusses the pressures and personal struggles that naturally come with a career in dance. They also have a conversation about transitioning from a student to teacher and how important it is for leaders in the dance community to address mental health in dance classes. BONUS!! A segment at the end of the episode is about love! Don’t miss your chance on listening to this insightful episode!!

10th episode of Journeys with Jaz features special guest Allison Lopes from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas! (@allison_lopes) This episode will test your mind to reflect if you are living too much in your comfort zone! Allison shares her risk taking life decisions she has made, which include chasing careers and moving across the country! Also, she speaks honestly about marriage life! Allison’s open conversations with your host, Jaz Pearl is a great listen to anyone who needs a little push to go after what they really want out of life! Tune in NOW and happy listening!!