In episode 27 of Quiet the Clock Beth interviews Jennifer Morilla, Digital marketing Consultant, business owner, and travel blogger, who shares her journey of breaking free from societal expectations and finding fulfillment in her own unique path.
She discusses her experiences as a travel blogger, her transition to owning a marketing education platform, and the transformative power of solo travel.
Jennifer also opens up about her personal struggles with grief, loss and mental health. She shares her experiences with dating and relationships, and her decision to freeze her eggs. Throughout the episode, Jen emphasizes the importance of challenging societal timelines and finding happiness in your own journey.
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Quotes:
- Jen M. “I would love to be a mom. And I also want to run multi-million dollar businesses and be taking my kid to soccer. I kind of got to that realization that I kept going on dates and were like, You’re really intimidating. And they were either ready to step up to the plate or they weren’t.”
- Jen M. “All right, Jen, where is that time machine? Right? Because if I did have one, I wouldn’t go back to what career? I would go back to a very specific moment in my life, you know, And who gives a shit about anything else? Yeah. So ultimately that was like my and, and then I, you know, I do. I am a nurturer. I do care. And it’s not just about babies. It’s about humans and people and just the way.”
- Jen M. “I’m dating and I’m meeting these people, men, and I’m just like, ‘Oh, God. Okay, whatever. Next, we’ll get there. And I’m just not happy…. And so I just had my come to Jesus moment, like one of my very last. where I saw a reflection of myself in the mirror one night coming home drunk. And I was like, ‘What am I doing? I’m not happy.”
Key Points:
- Jennifer’s Journey [00:02:21] Jennifer talks about her journey from being a travel blogger to owning a marketing education platform.
- Breaking Societal Expectations [00:05:19] Jennifer and Beth discuss the pressure to conform to societal timelines and the importance of redefining success.
- The Pivotal Moment [00:09:25] Jennifer shares the pivotal moment when her father’s friend convinced him to let her study abroad, changing the course of her life.
- The journey of self-discovery and loss [00:09:47] Jennifer discusses her personal journey of self-discovery and the loss of her younger brother during her senior year of college.
- Finding solace in Spain [00:10:49] Jennifer shares her experience of spending a month in Spain after graduation, where she struggled with depression but found solace in the kindness of the people she met.
- The struggle between societal expectations and personal happiness [00:13:28] Jennifer reflects on her return to a corporate job after grad school and the unhappiness she felt, highlighting the conflict between societal expectations and finding true happiness.
- The struggle of being an independent woman [00:18:54] Jennifer Marilla talks about her experiences with men who find her intimidating and struggle with her independence.
- The issue of intimidation and insecurity in relationships [00:19:35] Beth Galata discusses the recurring themes of intimidation and insecurity in relationships and wonders why men are behaving this way.
- Timing and readiness in relationships [00:24:00] Jennifer Marilla and Beth Galata emphasize the importance of timing and readiness when it comes to finding a compatible partner.
- The journey of self-discovery [00:27:39] The speakers discuss the importance of not getting stuck in comparison, shifting narratives, and honoring one’s own timing and value.
- Recognizing patterns in relationships [00:28:17] They talk about how the speaker had the realization that she had been dating the same type of person and how this new awareness has already brought about positive changes.
- The experience of egg freezing [00:29:41] They discuss the impersonal nature of the egg freezing process and the speaker shares her own experience, including the emotional and physical toll it took on her.
- The Come to Jesus Moment [00:36:32] Jennifer Marilla reflects on a pivotal moment in her life and the realization that there is no turning back.
- Do It Younger [00:36:54] Jennifer Marilla encourages the audience to pursue their goals at a younger age.
- Questioning Your Why [00:37:06] Jennifer Marilla advises the audience to question their motives and make sure their actions align with their true desires.
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