Hey there, fabulous listeners! Welcome to the very first episode of "Confessions of an Aging Ingenue." I'm your Aging Ingenue, Jenni Tooley, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you join me today. But hey, before we dive into the good stuff, I've got a special invite for you: join me in the confessional every first Wednesday of the month at jennitooley.com. You might even find yourself in the confessor's seat! Now, let's get down to business.
Today is a milestone – my very first podcast episode! Why did I decide to embark on this journey? Well, I've got a bag full of stories itching to be told, and what better way to share, heal, and inspire than through the magic of storytelling?
Picture this: no fancy studio, just me, an iPhone, and the cozy chaos of my living room. Vegan broccoli and cheese casserole in the oven, two eight-week-old kittens, Toast and Sunny, causing a ruckus – it's podcasting in the real world, folks!
Now, let's kick off our storytelling journey with a series on "Stuck," my first feature film as a visionary tiny-budget indie filmmaker, premiering in six weeks at the Women Texas Film Festival. Today, I'm taking you back 20 years to the birth and rebirth of "Stuck." – back when I was navigating the rollercoaster of life, riding the wave of my acting career, and faced my first nervous breakdown at 26. The story begins in Weehawken, New Jersey, with a screenplay sparked by my grandma's Alzheimer's diagnosis and a serendipitous encounter at the Jersey Garden State Mall. Fast forward through a rollercoaster of attempts, setbacks, and life changes, and here we are, on the cusp of a film premiere.
So, buckle up for a wild ride as we unfold the journey of "Stuck" – a tale of determination, growth, and the perfect timing of life. Uncensored. Unedited. Just Jenni.
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I'm Jenni Tooley, and I'm so grateful you've joined me on this debut episode of "Confessions of an Aging Ingenue”. Until next time, love and happiness to you all.
