The Local Picnic Company

Capturing an Untold History as a Novice Author with Luis

What a treat this week was! Jenn and Joce chat with Luis about his recently published book: Perú Negro Bailando Muchas Memorias! Luis describes his work on this project starting back as an undergraduate in 2006, to now being a published author in April of 2021. He captured the history of the Afro-Peruvian musical ensemble through archived newspapers and interviews with the very members who brought this group to world fame. Enjoy listening to the heart and vulnerability in this episode!

Joce Finished Law Schol

Listen in this week to catch up with Jocelyn as she grapples with finishing law school and figuring out what comes next. She feels relieved to be done but knows that the herculean task of the bar is only a few month away. Joce hopes to pick up photography over the summer and look into starting to sell her art!

The Local Picnic Company

This week the NovPod's very own Jennie talks about her new business venture: The Local Picnic Company! During her April break from teaching Jennie stepped on the gas pedal of an idea she has had for years. The Local Picnic Co will set up high quality picnics on the beaches of the Massachusetts South Shore, partnering with other local companies to bring a unique experience for every customer. Check out the beautiful page on Instagram @thelocalpicnicco and book a picnic on the beach this summer!

Catching Up with Jenn and Joce

This week we are back to the basics with just Jenn and Joce chatting about starting the podcast and what some of the behind the scenes have been over the past four months! We so appreciate everyone who has engaged and supported us thus far! Here's to many more!

Curveballs & Rock Walls with Abby

On this week's episode of the NovPod Jenn and Joce are joined by Jocelyn's friend from law school, Abby! Abby is the bada** Editor in Chief of the law school's journal but also just a literal ran of sunshine in human form. Similar to Jocelyn, Abby has always thought about becoming an attorney but went to law school after living a bit of life, including moving to New York to be a bartender. During her last year Abby thought she was set after getting offered to be Partner at a new law firm where she had interned, however, things did not go as planned. Now she is going with the flow to see where life takes her and in the meantime she enjoys being a novice rock climber with her brother. Enjoy!