{"podcast":{"title":"Start Before You're Ready","slug":"start-before-you-re-ready-7047661","podcast_index_feed_id":7047661,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/start-before-your-ready","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ShVNhtVQNXz2SU6LX7FpiHMeqCAW47H7utw8QBGIE08/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMTVh/YWFhY2M2NDQyM2E5/YzFhNTNlNzNhZGFk/MzY3OS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Kelly Young","episode_count":94,"summary":"Welcome to Start Before You’re Ready, a podcast dedicated to inspiring and educating those on their journey toward health and happiness. Join us as we dive into authentic conversations with individuals who have embraced the challenge of adapting healthy behaviors, sharing their struggles and unique paths to success. This show is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start on their wellness journey. Our Mission In a world where perfection often feels like the goal, we believe every small step counts. Our message is simple: you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to make a change. Whether you’re just beginning or have faced setbacks, every action you take toward your goals is worth celebrating. Let’s explore the power of starting small and building upon your own success. Who We Serve Our audience comprises individuals who want to take steps toward better health and those who already exercise and focus on nutrition but may not feel like they’re nailing it. If you consider yourself a work in progress, this podcast is for you. What Makes Us Unique Start Before You’re Ready stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by combining storytelling with ac…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:33.578977+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/start-before-you-re-ready-7047661"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 86. Start Before You’re Ready in Real Life: How Jen Newman Turned Talent, Grit, and Joy into a Thriving Event Business","slug":"ep-86-start-before-you-re-ready-in-real-life-how-jen-newman-turned-talent-grit-and-joy-into-a-thriving-event-business","published_at":"2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/start-before-you-re-ready-7047661/ep-86-start-before-you-re-ready-in-real-life-how-jen-newman-turned-talent-grit-and-joy-into-a-thriving-event-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/start-before-you-re-ready-7047661","url":"https://startbeforeyoureready.transistor.fm/86","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/83c12192/5fe05882.mp3","summary":"This episode of Start Before You’re Ready is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation with one of the biggest gifts of my life, my dear friend since high school, event planner and creative powerhouse, Jen (Rivera) Newman. We go all the way back to where it started, from basketball, big hair, and being mistaken for each other in college, and trace Jen’s journey from ad agency prodigy working on iconic campaigns and helping launch a major digital firm to co-founding The Joy Standard, a thriving boutique event company built on rolling up your sleeves, serving others, and intentionally creating joy. Jen shares how she helped name both Kelly’s Bootcamp and Start Before You’re Ready, why “everything is figure-outable” has become a family mantra, and the simple questions she wants you to ask before you overspend or over-stress on any big celebration. We also go into the hardest chapters of Jen’s story, including a terrifying health crisis and rare biliary condition that led to massive surgery and a long, humbling recovery. This conversation is packed with honest wisdom, laugh-til-you-cry memories, and a powerful reminder to seek joy, lean on your people, and start before you feel ready. -- Let’s connect! IG: @kellys_bootcamp My website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/","meta_description":"This episode of Start Before You’re Ready is a heartfelt, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation with one of the biggest gifts of my life, my dear frien…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3293,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/start-before-you-re-ready-7047661/episodes/ep-86-start-before-you-re-ready-in-real-life-how-jen-newman-turned-talent-grit-and-joy-into-a-thriving-event-business/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/start-before-you-re-ready-7047661/ep-86-start-before-you-re-ready-in-real-life-how-jen-newman-turned-talent-grit-and-joy-into-a-thriving-event-business.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}