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50 Shades of Jaye

Welcome to my passion project portal! (How’s that for alliteration)? 🤓

Keep scrolling below for the latest from each of my various platforms, or click the profile images to the right for their websites.

The common threads that bind these platforms together are art, whimsy, writing, deep thinking, self-expression, and neon. I am obsessed with neon color palettes. 😍 I hope you enjoy this magic carpet ride through my creative life! Remember that U R Magic! ~J. ✨🦄✨

Clever Unicorn: U R Magic. Always Be Creating!

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This is where I scribble and share updates on my small business, what inspires my work, and what I’m reading and watching these days. Look for articles, video essays, reviews, reactions, and personal insights into what it’s like working in the entertainment and publishing industries…

ALWAYS BE CREATING!

Book Trailer of the Week: THEY’RE WATCHING YOU 📚✨

In this world of dark academia, knowledge is power, but secrets can be deadly... I’m thrilled to share a favorite book trailer from my archives this week. They're Watching You, by Chelsea Ichaso, is a dark academia YA thriller perfect for the September air. Nothing...

🎬 Trailer of the Week ✨📚✨ BEAUTIFUL VILLAIN

I had the pleasure of crafting the book trailer for Beautiful Villain, a dark and spicy retelling of The Great Gatsby, now with a thrilling vampire twist. Presented by Sourcebooks Casablanca, this trailer captures the essence of forbidden love and immortal stakes....

The Deeper Magic of Regular Portfolio & Reel Updates

When I worked in corporate television, one of my favorite bosses—hello, Larry R.!—not only encouraged his team of producers and editors to keep our reels updated, but he would tell us to block out time on the job to get them edited. "At least once a month," he would...

A Single Book: My 2024 GoodReads Rebellion

Are you less than a passionate reader if you "only" read one book this year? Let's unpack the joys and challenges of reading, #booktok, haul culture, and staying true to yourself in a performative, social media-driven world. The Life of a Gen-X Bookworm For as long as...

Unlike Elon, A24 Gets X Right

Between the terrible rebranding of Twitter to cults like NXIVM and ConneXions, it seemed like the letter X was doomed. Then came A24 to redeem this cursed letter into an X that marked the spot. Official Synopsis In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an...

The Sweet Relief of Ultra-Processed Abstinence

Hi, I’m Jaye, and I’m an ultra-processed food addict. "Hi, Jaye." I've been working on healing my relationship with food through diets, personal training, therapy, and even going to Overeaters Anonymous. I thought a 12-step approach would be most effective because it...

Holy Moly, I Was On The Front Page of The Washington Post!

And there's even more to my health story... Disclaimer: I discuss food, weight, intentional weight loss, and my experience with anti-diet culture in this post. I fully believe in body autonomy—your body, your choice. I am a morbidly obese woman on an intentional...

Finding My Fit: Midlife After Fat Activism

Is there room on the Internet for another personal health and wellness journey? You know what, I think there is! Obesity is destroying more and more lives every single day. Reversing this global epidemic begins with me and with you. While movements like “Healthy At...

Jaye Weighs In

Wellness, snark, the occasional internet trashfire, and no shortage of curse-y words! 🥗😈

This is where I “weigh in” on health and wellness topics and document my weight loss journey. From fitness to healthy recipes, personal challenges to triumphs, this platform is all about embracing a balanced and intentional lifestyle.

Join me as I navigate the ups and downs of getting fit, sharing insights, motivation, and the occasional internet rant. Let’s weigh in on life together and find joy in the journey! 💪🌟

LET'S GET FIT!

GENXQT

Keep Calm, and Game On! 🤓🎮🕹️

Dive into a galaxy where nostalgia meets modern-day adventures. From chasing Pac-Man ghosts to exploring the Forbidden West, and unearthing vinyl music treasures, GENXQT is your ultimate portal into the eclectic world of Jaye’s Gen-X gamer girl side.

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Level Up! Midlife Wisdom from Video Games

After growing up as a typical Gen-X video game enthusiast in the ‘80s, I picked up a PlayStation controller again in my late forties and am still playing strong in my early fifties. Interestingly, I discovered that the Atari 2600—the console that first sparked my love...

Dance with My Flower Faeries!

A Midsummer Night's Faerie Garden is Here! 🧚🏻‍♀️✨🌸 Recently, on my Substack, I shared a sneak preview of a visual story I’ve been working on since April, and today, I’m so excited to reveal the full fairytale! 🧚🏻✨🧚🏽‍♀️ A Midsummer Night’s Faerie Garden is now...

The Fairytale Sessions is HERE!!

In case you missed last week’s teaser, the new video is up on YouTube and Spotify!! When I posted this last night, I hadn’t even thought of Daylight Savings Time, but what a great week for a sleep story! Enjoy! With Love & Magic, ~Jaye Watch the Video on YouTube...

New Series Announcement! The Fairytale Sessions

As winter’s last dance turned my Art Deco apartment into a snow globe this week, the feeling was bittersweet: although I’m looking forward to spring’s waking life, a part of me will always long for the ethereal magic of winter. Thankfully, storytelling knows no...

Celebrating Imbolc: When Hope Springs

Imbolc is such an underrated gem in the Pagan wheel of the year. Over the years, as I’ve embraced my Eclectic Witchery and cultivated my practice, Imbolc has become one of my favorite Sabbats. Celebrating Imbolc: Dates and Meanings Celebrated between February 1st and...

Wolf Moon Magic: A Night of Winter Wonder

Have you ever found yourself staring at the night sky, under the full moon’s gaze, feeling a primal pull in your soul? The first moon of the year is incredibly special, for it’s the Wolf Moon, and this gorgeous, sparkling celestial being wants you to connect with...

Magic Vibes Only

Embrace the enchantment with fairytales, folklore, and beyond…

From witches in henges to faeries in hedges, this project is dedicated to creating and curating magical vibes for grownups who still believe in fairytales. 💖✨🌙

ONCE UPON A TIME...

Girl Unf*cked

Here, we’re all about getting real—no pretense, no sugar-coating. Just a girl, her writing, her art therapy, and her quest for a life lived purposefully. 🎙️💫 Together, we’ll explore the paths of recovery, celebrate the small victories, and learn to dance in the rain of our challenges. Because unf*cking ourselves isn’t about perfection—it’s about moving forward with intention and heart. ❤️🚀 So here’s to the power of waking up, shaking off the dust, and stepping into our own. The unf*cking starts now. 🍎🐍🖤

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Redefining “The Glow-Up” — My Midlife Journey to Peace

Imagine a world where self-transformation isn’t just a product but a lived, deeply felt experience. Today, I’m sharing my decade-long journey through accidental and intentional self-discovery — messy, profound, and sometimes revolutionary. If you, like me, are weary...

The Girl Unf*cked Podcast: Episode 2

My podcast kicked off this art therapy project in 2023 with a declaration: “Hi, I’m Jaye, and I am here to unf*ck myself.” Then… I disappeared. What can I say? Life happens. And 2023 decided to have its share of medical situations come up, from a serious knee injury...

Manifesto of a Codependent No More

I am not here to “fix” you… anymore. I’m not here to deeply search your expression for clues to the mystery of what I need to be today to fulfill your needs or soothe your moods. This lifelong anticipation goes far beyond being a supportive friend, relative, or...