Fun on Weekdays
Fun on Weekdays is a podcast about life with women who live theirs to the fullest. Host, Jenna Palek, is a 26 year-old who believes every day is an opportunity to meet someone or try something new - because life is more fun when you don't wait for the weekend to enjoy it! Expect conversations about friendships, dating, careers, health, beauty, pop culture, and just about everything that's fun about girlhood.
Episodes
115 episodes
My Last Episode :(
After nearly 3 years, I think it's finally time to take a break from podcasting & focus on other projects that bring me more joy. I'm so fortunate for everyone who has ever listened and I'm excited about the future of Fun on Weekdays! <3...
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Season 3
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25:50
Woooo, I got a new job!!
Let’s take a journey down my career history from my first job at 15, to landing my dream internship, saving money in college, and what brought me to my present life with social media. I share reasoning as to why I joined Waterboy as their new s...
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43:53
Discovering my faith
Today’s episode is about my more recent journey of discovering my faith! As someone who didn’t grow up very religious, I never felt a true connection until I prayed for the first time in a moment of uncertainty and sadness last September. I sha...
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46:52
I got it from my momma - SAHM, Education & family with my mom!
Join me & my mom for a fun episode chatting about her marriage with my dad, her many jobs throughout the years, and our family! We reminisce childhood memories, talk about Susie HomeMakers & how her background in interior design influen...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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57:23
Tiktok, boyfriends, friends & ADHD with Taryn Lamb
Chit chatting with my girly Taryn Lamb about our TikTok to creator arc, her corporate love story, and our inability to focus on a single topic! She shares her experience moving to Austin after a breakup, making girl friends, and our “yays &...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:12:48
Keeping Friends Is Harder Than Making Them
It’s time to talk about making friends as adults, but more importantly how hard it is to keep them! I’ll share stories of how my personal friendships have evolved over time through life changes such as engagements, weddings, moving, and pregnan...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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25:11
Staying True To Your Dreams with Blogilates & PopFlex founder Cassey Ho
Today’s episode is with YouTuber, founder of Blogilates & PopFlex, and absolute icon… CASSEY HO! Guys, what?!?! Cassey has amassed nearly 16 MILLION followers since posting her first Pilates video in 2009. She talks about her journey starti...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:01:54
Valentine's Day Dating Dilemmas
Happy Valentine's Day!! In today's special holiday episode I share follower submissions as we chat about dating dilemmas & relationship advice!
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39:55
San Francisco, Connector Friends & Excessive PR
Let’s catch up!! Today’s episode is a recap of life lately including our trip to San Francisco for the playoff game, and what Gabbie & I have been working on for Fun on Weekdays! I also chat about 2 topics I’ve seen on TikTok lately - conne...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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44:39
Dallas Hotel Disaster
Okay disaster might be dramatic butttt I had a very weird/ scary experience while in Dallas this past weekend. Recap my weekend & hear about how I thought (which is still to be confirmed) that someone was in my hotel room.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:54
Ditching Fad Diets with Registered Dietician Sam Previte
We’ve all been there… feeling the pressure to shrink our bodies & turning to fad diets for a quick solution. With New Years Resolutions inspiring challenges like 75 Hard, sobriety, and dieting, today’s episode is with Registered Dietician, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:01:24
Is He The One? Facebook Advice & NYE Recap
Phewwww the stress of the holiday season is finally over! Let's recap my NYE with family in Austin, 75 Hard, and my review of Anyone But You. Join me for our first episode featuring our Facebook advice column as I give my unsolicited dating adv...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:51
2023 Recap & 2024 Resolutions!
I missed you!! Join me for a solo episode as I reflect on some highs & lows of 2023 + my goals for the new year! Go to HelloFresh.com/weekdaysfree and use code weekdaysfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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54:36
The No Kissing for 3 Months Rule That will Change Your Dating Life - Canada's Dating Coach, Chantal Heide
Tired of the situationships that "can't" commit to a relationship? Sick of meeting guys who love bomb you to sleep with you... then ghost you? Feel hopeless that you'll meet someone genuinely interested in a serious relationship? Canada's Datin...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:00:44
The Love Everybody Wants Is Already Yours: Singleness, Confidence, and Faith with Madison Prewett Troutt
Am I ever going to be enough? Will I ever find someone that will pick me? When am I going to find my husband? Join Madison Prewett Troutt in today's episode to tackle the common questions we have all found ourselves wondering. Madi shares her h...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:17
Dance Moms Reunion, Ghosting & Self Kare with Kalani Hilliker
Dance Moms ICON, Kalani Hilliker, joins us today to chat about reunion filming and catch up about her experience on reality tv as a kid. Kalani shares her dating life including getting ghosted, going out stories, and getting over an ex. She sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:15:48
Climbing The Corporate Ladder: Finding Your Professional Purpose with Rare Beauty's Chief Marketing Officer Katie Welch
Let's chat about careers, shall we!? Who better to hear from than Rare Beauty's Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Welch! Katie shares her journey climbing the corporate ladder and landing her current role as CMO after years in marketing, PR, and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:10:19
Karma Is The Guy On The Chiefs: Pageantry, Football, & Dating with Kansas City Chiefs Heiress, Gracie Hunt
With so much buzz about Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs, I figured it was time to bring on an insider. Today's episode is with Chiefs Heiress, former Miss Kansas USA, and athlete, Gracie Hunt! Gracie talks about her exper...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:41
Becoming Better Tomorrow: Reality TV, Relationship Anxiety, Engagement & Writing Fiction with Hannah Brown
Fun on Weekdays is BACK! Reality star, Hannah Brown, joins me to talk about her experience on The Bachelorette, her fiancé(Adam Woolard), and her journey of becoming a fiction author. We unpack her relationships with past contes...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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56:08
What was I made for? | Ep.25
I saw the Barbie movie and I have been in my feels!! In this episode I share my thoughts about the movie, and how the message of the film relates to women in life and on social media. I reflect on what I was “made for” as the movie ends with th...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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41:36
Renee Noe - modeling, TikTok, marriage, and falling in love with running! | Ep. 24
You know her, you love her… today’s guest is Renee Noe! Model, content creator, and runner, Renee, opens up about her journey in the modeling industry. From her first experience with a modeling agency at 13, to moving to LA at 17, Renee shares ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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56:38
Rebranding delusion & why you should start being delusional! | Ep.23
“You’re so delusional,” has become one of my favorite compliments. In today’s episode, Hallie and I chat about the positive outcomes of delusion when it comes to going after what you want. Whether you are delusional about a career goal, a passi...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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39:34
In my homeowner era! | Ep.22
Major life update... I bought a house! Well, I went under contract. In today's episode I share my house hunting experience, home wishlist, and updates to our current office. I also talk about how summer has affected my mental health and body im...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:12
Considering Childfree life? Freedom, friendships, finances, FOMO, fun, & more | Ep. 21
If you have ever felt pressure from friends, family, your partner, or society to have kids but you’re not quite sure children are in your cards, this episode is for you. 47 year old, Veronica, shares her decision to be child free. From disappoi...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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56:36
Professional party girl turns her side hustle into a career w/ Hallie Meland | Ep. 20
Meet Hallie Meland - our Miami raised, Jonas Brother loving, spunky party girl AND full time event planner for Fun on Weekdays. Did I mention she is also one of my best friends? In this episode we chat about Hallie’s experience moving to Austin...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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55:53