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Practicing gratitude is something that can change your life. A small and simple act of realizing and expressing out loud what it is that you are grateful for will not only make your realize how much you have, it will attract more blessings into your life. In this mini Moto Monday Jenna shares 3 things you can start to practice gratitude now.

Jenna dives into the importance of how you are communicating to yourself. She also explains how this conversation is actually a conversation you're having with the universe.

On another episode of mini Moto Monday's, Jenna is sharing the 5 things she wished she knew sooner in life.

Jenna sits down with former NHL goaltender & 2015 Stanley Cup Champ, Scott Darling, to discuss his new endeavor, stand up comedy. Scott shares how he got into comedy and you’ll find out which famous comedian he has tattooed on him. He also opens up about his depression that he’s been experiencing since 2003 and how his therapy journey has created a bridge for him to be vulnerable with his closest friends. This conversation gets deep but you will be laughing the whole way due to Scott’s dark sense of humor that you can really see shine in his stand up act. Heads up though, Scott does not share his show dates. You’ll just have to pop into a Chicagoland comedy club and hope to see him.

This time Jenna is getting asked the questions. Rapper and voice over actor, Southside Jake, is asking Jenna where her love of baseball stems from and the impact it’s had in her life. The two also get a little derailed in discussing the future of their careers, how consistency is the key, and you just have to keep swinging. Eventually, a single turns to a double, a double to a triple and a triple into a home run. That home run doesn’t happen until you have the courage to step up to the plate and swing. BONUS CLIP: To Be A Kid Again at the Field of Dreams

There’s something about baseball that makes you feel like a little kid again. A sense of bliss, joy and being-carefree washes over you when being near a baseball diamond. This week Jenna adventures to Dyersville, Iowa where she had the opportunity to witness the first City Kid Classic presented by Grit Clothing where inner city kids had the chance to play at the Field of Dreams. This event not only gave Jenna that child-like sense of wonder, but you could feel it from the kids, the parents, and everyone in attendance. You’ll hear from some of the kids who had the opportunity to play in the game, the owners of Grit Clothing Co., and how rewatching The Field Of Dreams before the game made the event that much better.

Come summertime you can always find Jenna in her Aunt Josie’s backyard wearing her favorite swimsuit from Ama Bikini and Jenna wanted to learn more about the company. Amie Capi, owner of Ama Bikini shares how starting this company stemmed from her having a difficult time finding designer like suits while playing beach volleyball down in Miami Beach. Amie shares how she thinks working from home will impact her daughters as well as a whole new generation of children with majority from working for home. We also dive into influencer marketing and how one viral tiktok resulted in one of her bikinis selling out instantly! You’ll learn why Ama Bikini only offers 3 sizes within their company; the reason behind this was eye-opening to Jenna.

Taylor Swift’s song, Invisible Strings, is inspiring this weeks mini episode. Jenna shares the number of invisible strings that lead to her getting her new job with Bleav Network. She also shares how you have these strings of fate leading you to exactly where you are meant to be. You may not understand the sequences of events that are happening in the moment, but one day all of these invisible strings will make sense.

Jenna sits down with Julie McDermott, Ally and Nicole Guttillo and Nicole Mather to discuss the Nina Mastro Organization. Hear how these women are honoring their friend, giving back in her honor while helping others and so much more. If you’d like to learn more, donate or purchase any clothing from the Nina Mastro Organization click the links below.

It’s no secret that female athletes are underpaid. While the job title may seem to be high profile and glamorous, that's not always the case. This week Jenna’s chatting with National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner, Jessica Bergman and UKG Chief Belonging, Diversity, & Equity Office Brian K. Reaves to discuss this historic partnership. UKG and NWSL announced a historic, multi-year partnership that would not only close the pay gap, this deal with UKG is the first ever title sponsor for the NWSL Challenge Cup which will increase the the bonus pool tenfold in 2022 and will more than double by 2023. Brian explains why closing the pay gap is beneficial for all. While Jessica shares how the athletes feels about the news, and what this means for the league.

Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and that my friends is what you’re going to getting. Jenna sits down with Chicago comedian DJ Rybyski and the two get right to discussing crazy shenanigans, one of them being the time they were roofied. DJ shares how the first time he went to an open mic was actually for someone else. Jenna and DJ talk about the madness of being a college athlete! How one of us had a food budget and the other had Craig’s mom. Get ready to laugh and if you’re in the Chicagoland area head over to the Red Room Comedy Club on Friday, May 20th. Link below to purchase tickets.

It may be just another day, but to Bridgeport and White Sox fans, opening day is a national holiday where PTO is involved for many. Jenna takes you through opening day from Shinnick's Pub to the ballpark itself! Hear what people are looking forward to this season, and their opening day traditions. Also we have a PSA on why you should always include food in your drinking endeavors. Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The '72 White Sox and a Transforming Chicago https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1DVKQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2WZFMT6YB2TKPAEDNDB2