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In this episode we talk about taking a leap into the unknown! We discuss the graduating class of 2020, work productivity, showing up for the changing times, the power of our choices, getting a new home, trust versus control, certifying our own work, being vulnerable, keeping our heads up, and striving for equality. If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020 Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Follow @michael_fronteir Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this part 2 of 2 episode, we talk with our special guest Kelsie Huff! Pivoting between comedy and storytelling, giving women space to create, teaching comedy and storytelling, women empowerment, "The Kates" show, and helping people feel at home. Kelsie Huff is a Columbia College Chicago graduate turned stand-up and storyteller. Kelsie performs at clubs all around the Midwest, as well as comedy and fringe festivals around the country. She is a regular guest on WCIU's (CW26) The Jam Morning TV Show, ABC’s Windy City LIVE, and WGN radio. Huff has written four solo shows, is a short film and web series producer, screenwriter and voice over actor. She has a podcast with fellow comic Amy Sumpter called Shaped - but it's currently on hold. Have listen to some episodes here: shapedpodcast.com She is currently heading up the new Lincoln Lodge Training Center. Their classes are now online AND they are hosting a Stay Home, Stay Funny online video contest. Lincoln Lodge classes and contest info can be found at https://www.thelincolnlodge.com She is posting weekly FREE virtual write-ins every Tuesday at 7pm CST on her YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/phonebook25?feature=mhee Find More About Kelsie at: kelsiehuff.com If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020 Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Follow @michael_fronteir Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In part 1 of these 2 episodes, we talk with our special guest Kelsie Huff! We talk about Kelsie's work at the Lincoln Lodge, how she got into comedy and her evolution into solo shows, the importance of financial independence, how there's enough space for everyone's voice and art, Kelsie's artistic pivots during the pandemic, and letting go of anger! Kelsie Huff is a Columbia College Chicago graduate turned stand-up and storyteller. Kelsie performs at clubs all around the Midwest, as well as comedy and fringe festivals around the country. She is a regular guest on WCIU's (CW26) The Jam Morning TV Show, ABC’s Windy City LIVE, and WGN radio. Huff has written four solo shows, is a short film and web series producer, screenwriter and voice over actor. She has a podcast with fellow comic Amy Sumpter called Shaped - but it's currently on hold. Have listen to some episodes here: shapedpodcast.com She is currently heading up the new Lincoln Lodge Training Center. Their classes are now online AND they are hosting a Stay Home, Stay Funny online video contest. Lincoln Lodge classes and contest info can be found at https://www.thelincolnlodge.com She is posting weekly FREE virtual write-ins every Tuesday at 7pm CST on her YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/phonebook25?feature=mhee Find More About Kelsie at: kelsiehuff.com If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020 Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Follow @michael_fronteir Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk with our special guest Marty Behm! In this episode we discuss the business evolution of Union Pizza, adjusting to e-learning, supporting teachers during this time, connecting with students from a distance, executive functioning, students struggling to structure for their day, creating more opportunities for students to see each other, social emotional development, working during the pandemic, reaching out to friends and family more often, the future of school, the importance of social workers, and the end of snow days! Marty Behm graduated from Ohio University in Journalism. He received his Masters at Northeastern Illinois University and has taught Literature and Language Arts in Evanston for 12 years. Currently, he's finishing his 3rd year at Oliver McCracken Middle School in Skokie - 1 years as Dean of Students and 2 as the Assistant Principal! Special shout out to Heather Falconer Behm, one of the owners of Union Pizza. Learn More at: unionpizza.com If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020 Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Follow @michael_fronteir Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com

In this episode we talk with our special guest - Jessica Renner! We discuss: Jessica's journey to becoming a counselor, familial support, physical and emotional self-harm, survival patterns, the pandemic intensifying our self defense mechanisms, self-compassion, traumatic stress, and building resilience. "The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds." - R. D. Laing Book Recommendation: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Jessica Renner is a licensed clinical professional counselor who is a trauma and prevention specialist. Her passion and interests for assisting clients in transitioning behaviors into healthy lifestyle choices, as well as working towards early detection and prevention of harmful or acting out behaviors. She works from an integrative modality that is person-centered, evidenced based, and incorporates mindfulness of mind and body.  Find out more: jessrenn.com Events: - Mary Pat's Financial Workshop at: thelincolnlodge.com/classes - Michael and Terry's Live Guided Meditation and Distant Reiki classes on Facebook @MediumFrontier If you have any questions about the podcast or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com   Follow @terryopalek and  @WhatNext_2020 Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com  Follow @michael_fronteir Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.comFollow @heresjohnnymagz

In this episode, the JTF crew is joined by John Magallanez: executive producer, personal trainer, and instagram mom! We talk about breathing techniques, working out when your body is stressed, collective trauma, kids having regressions, homeschooling, and businesses evolving. A special shout out to Father and Sons Barbershop and Alexis Rockley (Psychology-Certified Business Coach). If you have any stories that you’d like to share or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk with our special guest Madeline Gianforte! In this episode we go over Madeline and CORE El Centro's story, a willingness to reach for more, being part of a mission larger than ourselves, creating access to natural health, healing at our core, opportunities to get back to our center, stories of people finding their best selves, what can happen when we get our of our own way, the formation of a healing collective, how to get clear with your intentions, creating community with physical distance, letting go of financial security in order to have a bigger impact, and reflecting on what we can do to help others! SAVE THE DATE for CORE Momentum 2020: Tuesday, April 28, 2020! Register online at: www.core-elcentro.org/core-momentum If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Madeline Gianforte is the co-Founder of CORE El Centro. They are a non-profit organization offering affordable natural healing and wellness services in Spanish and English. Located in Walker's Point on Milwaukee's south side, CORE El Centro serves adults and children of all income levels. They offer integrative healing services such as acupuncture, massage therapy and body work; gardening and nutrition programs; children's wellness; social change through community health advocacy; and movement classes. Their goal is to inspire individuals, families and communities to achieve optimal health. Follow Core at: www.core-elcentro.org and @core_elcentro Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk with our special guest Amy Sumpter! We talk about being treated like "the funny person", where humor comes from, reading a room, compartmentalizing, using your tools (and finding new ones) to help with depression, how we're not alone during these times, pushing authentic conversations, the positive habits that can grow from this pandemic, small ways we can change the world, and coming out of this physical distancing a better person! About Amy: Amy Sumpter is a comedic Actress who has performed all over Chicago. Hailing from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, she took Improv classes at the world famous Second City. For the last 10 years she has focused mainly on Stand-Up and storytelling. Shs is a regular performer with The Kates and has done numerous showcases all over Chicago as well as out of state. In 2015 she was part of the top 100 to make it on Last Comic Standing Season 9. You can find her on YouTube and RooftopComedy.com. Amy is also in an all female Beastie Boys tribute band called She's Crafty with Maggie Tomasek, Kendra Stevens & Erica Reid. Find them at www.ShesCraftyChi.com Recently, Amy Started a podcast with Kelsie Huff, Shaped. Find them at www.shapedpodcast.com, iTunes, and SoundCloud. If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we have the whole crew back together (thanks you skype)! We talk about connecting people during this time, getting tired, our weekly meditations on Sundays and Wednesdays on Facebook LIVE, an upcoming distant reiki session on April 10th, things that we are grateful for, having a defined food plan (foodprintforlife.com), and creating a financial plan! Don't forget to follow Terry and Michael to learn more about their online services and events: @terryopalek @WhatNext_2020 @michael_fronteir If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is (typically) recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about how to navigate what's going on in the world! We talk about growth in creativity and authenticity, keeping our sense of humor, online group classes and training (Follow: @suzannelovepuppy99 @heresjohnnymagz on Instagram), avoiding a scarce mindset with money, helping people most in need, facetiming family, and feeling more connected to others! Prosperity Prayer: I, Insert your name, know that God is the source of all supply and that money is God in action. I know that my Good is here now. I am so rich and so full that I have an abundance of money to spare and share today and always. I know that true prosperity includes perfect health, perfect wealth, and perfect happiness. These words which I speak in faith, now activate universal law, and I accept the results. I bless all that I have now, and I bless the increase. And I know that I now prosper in every way. I give thanks for this Good, and so it is! By Dr. John Waterhouse If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about creating a new paradigm! We discuss what's going on in the world today, creating a new normal, our hopes for the future, our stress defense mechanisms, pivoting into a new business, and keeping your center during less than usual times. If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_frontier) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is "typically" recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk with our special guest Francine Turk! In this episode we go over her artistic journey, how mentors and musicians have shaped her work, working with Common and his Art In Motion School, her project honoring Miles Davis, being off of your path, and being a channel. Francine's Biography According to KM Fine Art: "Francine Turk breaks the rules of constraint. As artist and visionary behind Francine Turk Studio, she seamlessly blends thoughtful beauty with the dramatically raw and vulnerable nuances of life. Her artwork stems from a constant excavation of her truth and is revealed as a layered expression of emotion and discovery, evoking a connective and visceral response from the viewer. Much in demand by collectors worldwide, Turk's acclaimed works are housed in private and corporate collections across the globe. Her most well received solo exhibitions include Bad Ass (2011), A Decade of Evolution (2012) and Verite (2014). Her works have also graced the sets of television series and theatrical releases. Most recently her featured pieces on the breakout hit, Empire, have introduced her to a new audience. Beginning in 2016, she will be collaborating with the family of Miles Davis on a very cool project that melds fine art, music, technology and social media... Turk is based in Chicago, where she resides with her dog, Buehrle. She creates in studios throughout the United States and Europe." If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about being the best version of ourselves! How we define the best version of ourselves, familial traits, being in the moment, accepting people for who they are, being open and honest with your feelings, making amends, being a team in your relationships, the importance of money, If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about death and starting over! We talk about falling in love with potential, personal stories of relationships ending, the death of illusion, the death of a marriage, letting go of a belief, and starting over. If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about comfort zones! We talk about why we get out of our comfort zones, being chronically uncomfortable, getting out of your head, working with humiliation, living life to the fullest, wanting to be perfect, and why we sometimes need our comfort zones. If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about spirit guides! We talk about our personal experiences, who are spirit guides are, how to know if you’re connecting with a spirit guide, tapping into someone’s energy that you admire, how to connect with spirit guides and road blocks to connecting . If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode, the JTF crew is joined by Master Fitness and Nutrition Coach, Deborah Stern! We discuss working out for our mental health, trauma paralyzing us from going to the gym, the importance of expressing your grief, the advantages of having a training program, the first steps to take in your health journey, what happens when your routine feels like a vulnerable act, and nutrition. Deborah Stern is a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. She has her degree in Psychology from Depaul University and has spent the past decade focusing on the principles and processes of Holistic Nutrition and proper exercise. Find out more about Deb at: FoodPrintForLife.com If you have any stories that you’d like to share or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode we talk about financial coaching! We talk about Mary Pat’s recent workshop, setting goals (and aligning your life with those goals), having a lot of things you want to do, creating a spending plan, confronting fear and guilt with money, couples being on the same page with financing, why it’s so hard to break bad financial habits, our first memories with money, why Mary Pat hates the phrase,”pay yourself first”, and much more! If you have any questions or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_fronteir) Executive Producer and Podcast Editor For Hire: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode, we talk about all of our new classes and workshops coming this year! Michael & Terry: - The Artist Way & Beyond: Monday, January 27th - April 13th 7-9pm - Meditation Sunday: Every Sunday 10am - 11:30am - What’s Next! The One Day Workshop: Saturday, January 18th 10am-4pm - The Artist Way & Beyond Monthly Check-In: Thursday, January 27th - March 26th 7-9pm - Developing Your Intuition: Tuesday, January 28th - March 30th Learn More and Register at: michaelfrontier.com or terryopalek.com Mary Pat: - "Personal Finances: You Got This!” Workshop at The Lincoln Lodge: January 18th 12pm - 2:30pm Register at: https://bit.ly/2FIBkar If you have any stories that you’d like to share or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com (Follow @terryopalek and @WhatNext_2020) Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com (Follow @michael_frontier) Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater

In this episode, we talk about the New Year! We discuss our plans for 2020: having more fun, happiness, laughter, and being in the moment, professional goals, staying connected to our creative selves, challenges, what we’re looking forward to, our 2019 goals, and last breath goals. Book Recommendation: The Choice: Embrace the Possible: Dr. Edith Eva Eger If you have any stories that you’d like to share or if there’s any topic you’d like to talk about, you can email us at: jumpingthefencepodcast@gmail.com Jumping the Fence is hosted and created by: Mary Pat Bohan - marypat.bohan@gmail.com Terry Opalek - www.terryopalek.com Michael Frontier - www.michaelfrontier.com Executive Producer: John Magallanez - jnmagall@gmail.com JTF Podcast is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity Theater