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Every person carries something unique you can’t see at first glance.
A flavor note. A turning point. A quiet resilience. A bold risk.
That’s the hidden ingredient.
On this podcast, Jess sits at the kitchen table with entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, lovers, and everyday storytellers to uncover the thing that shaped them — where they came from, where they’re going, and how they became who they are.
Through slow, intentional conversations — and the occasional solo reflection or storytime — we explore identity, growth, heartbreak, faith, ambition, joy, and the human experience.
We still break bread.
We still cook.
We still commune.
But now, we’re discovering the hidden ingredient.
New episodes every other week.
Come hungry.
Episodes
Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
In Part 2, Cristina shares the realities of raising a son on the spectrum — from routines and emotional regulation to homeschooling and the hidden mental load of parenting. The conversation expands into healing, AI-era children, and learning to let go of the “right” way to live, parent, and grow.
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
This episode is personal.
I’m sitting down with my friend and business partner, Cristina—someone who came into my life at exactly the right time and changed how I see partnership, purpose, and what it means to build something real.
We talk about motherhood, and more specifically, her journey raising a son with autism. From the moment of diagnosis to navigating therapies, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of it all—Cristina shares what it actually looks like behind the scenes.
This is Part 1 of our conversation, and trust me—you’re going to want to come back for Part 2.
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
In Part 2, Brandie drops a truth most people skip over: success isn’t about mindset—it’s about your heart.
From redefining womanhood and community to breaking down the stigma around Black businesses, this conversation gets real about what it takes to build something meaningful. Brandie shares how faith, discipline, and radical self-accountability shaped her journey—and why the key to growth might not be what you think.
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
The Truth About Being a Woman in Business | Accountability, Influence & Purpose
What does it really take to become a woman who builds, leads, and inspires?
In this Women’s History Month episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Brandie for a deep, unfiltered conversation about business, womanhood, and the power of influence. We break down what “influence” actually means beyond social media—and why accountability might be the key to freedom.
From building a business with your partner to navigating identity, pressure, and purpose, this episode is filled with real stories, mindset shifts, and moments that will stay with you.
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Friday Mar 27, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Breaking Bread set the table.
Now it’s time to discover The Hidden Ingredient.
In this episode, Jess reflects on the journey of the podcast, why the name change was necessary, and the deeper purpose behind the conversations she wants to have moving forward.
Every person carries something unique beneath the surface.
This podcast is about finding it.
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
In Part 2 of Church Girls, Grown Conversations, Jess and Shonna go deeper—into heartbreak, healing, faith, and the kind of community that carries you when romantic love doesn’t. What begins as a reflection on past relationships opens into a wider conversation about control, loneliness, expectations, and learning how to choose peace.
They talk candidly about singleness, unmet timelines, and releasing shame around where they “should” be. At the center of it all is friendship: the friends who check in, sit on the phone for hours, pray with you, laugh with you, and help you feel held when life feels uncertain.
This episode is about choosing community on purpose—letting friends be real support, letting God redefine fulfillment, and realizing that abundance doesn’t always come packaged the way you expected. Sometimes it looks like pockets of people who refuse to let you do life alone.
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
It's my birthday, y'all, and yes, my B-day is V-Day, and before we bring out what’s next, I had to savor the last bite of 33.
This year stretched me, steadied me, and surprised me. It taught me to follow God, to watch my mouth, to love boldly, and to let things ripen in their own time.
So this is an interruption — a thank you, a testimony, a closing of one chapter before we plate the next.
And if you’re paying attention… you might notice something subtle folded into the recipe.
Enjoy!
Love Jess