Jen Oleniczak Brown

Writer

Jen Oleniczak Brown is the Founder of The Engaging Educator (EE), a women-owned and operated company dedicated to helping people find their unapologetic, authentic and best voice, communication style, and self through improv-based education and Fearless Winston Salem, a collaborative collective for and by women. Jen’s work can be found in publications like Bustle, Fast Company, Forbes and Moneyish, as well as her first self-published book Improv(e): Using Improv to Find Your Voice, Style and Self (Balboa Press, 2018) and the upcoming Think on Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job (McGraw Hill Education, November 2019) and Care and Keeping of Museum Professionals (May, 2019). A firm believer in the idea that Yes, And can change the world – so firm it’s tattooed on her arm, Jen’s personal mission is to empower as many women as possible to stop playing small and know their incredible supernova powers. She currently lives in Winston Salem, NC with her husband Alex, dog Drumstick, and about two-dozen houseplants.

Beauty Counter: Being the Bright Spot

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM PHOTOGRAPHY From left to right: Debbie Koontz, Emily Anne Jones, Jennifer Ertl, MaryKay Rath, Alysia Grimes   “Personal care is what makes you feel

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How Do You Stick to a Boundary?

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Setting boundaries…possibly one of the most uncomfortable parts of interpersonal relationships and conversations. If you’re getting uncomfortable thinking about setting a boundary, imagine the harder part

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Ritu Hagen What makes you YOU? I have always been a problem solver – creating order out of chaos is what brings me peace, closure and

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How I Became a Plant Lady

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN “You must have the best air ever.”  “Are you a plant?”  “Should we call you Poison Ivy?” Ok, look – I NOW have a lot of

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How to Talk About Your Accomplishments

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Whether you are looking for a new job, getting a promotion (or looking for one!), or simply excited about what you’ve accomplished, discussing your accomplishments with

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Burn Out…Help!

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN About a year ago, I felt exhausted with every aspect of my life. I just wanted to stay home (even before the pandemic). The idea of

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