MEET JENNY

Get to Know Me

I was born in Springfield, Illinois and moved to Des Moines, Iowa when I was seven. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved creating, whether it be in the form of making art, music (I took piano lessons for a decade), or telling stories. I think that comes from my mom and grandmother, who instilled in me a love of putting my own creative spin on things in life. When I was little, I’d create clothing for my dolls without using a pattern. One of my favorite things to do as a kid was painting ceramics with my grandma. With time, my artistic expression turned toward cosmetics as well. I’m a licensed esthetician and absolutely love helping women feel even more beautiful.

Horseback riding lessons as a child set my soul on fire, so much so that I have recently gotten back into the sport as an adult. I love everything about horses and the connection we can make when riding is so rewarding. Since I love the outdoors, I took golf lessons for a bit, as well as tennis lessons. I may not be the best golf player, but I still enjoy playing from time to time.

Family Time

Life isn’t just about routines and goals- it’s also about cherishing moments with the people (and pets) you love. My husband and I may have different hobbies, but we share a love for camping, cheering on our favorite sports teams, and simply enjoying time at home together- whether it’s catching up on a good show or sitting by a cozy bonfire. Our poodle, Linus, is always by our side- often with a squeaky toy. He brings us so much joy and laughter every day. During the summer, we always look forward to our annual trip with Rob’s family and during the Winter I will often visit family in Florida while he hunts.

These moments remind me why creating a calm, balanced life is so important. It makes space for the things in life that truly matter.

Giving Back

Growing up, acts of service was large part of my life. I served on various projects through my church, and my mom was also very involved with several different non-profit groups throughout my childhood. Within these past few years, I have been incredibly blessed to combine my love of the equine world with that of volunteerism. Through a book I read in 2021, Project Solomon, I learned about the healing benefits that occur when you join together humans and horses. As soon as I finished the book, I immediately reached out to a therapeutic riding center and I have been there ever since. Never has something brought me more joy and awe than seeing the impact this kind of therapy has had on our riders.. and volunteers too.

My husband is heavily involved with a non-profit as well. Their mission is to bring our Veterans and their families together, getting them outdoors for various hunting and fishing events. We can never fully repay the sacrifices that these individuals have made, but it sure is humbling to hear their stories and how much this group has meant to all who have served.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Ghandi

Happily Jenny Beginnings

In 2025, I began the process of getting my certification to become a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Between volunteering several nights a week, dedicating time to study, working a day job, and trying to be a present wife and dog Mom- our home and my health both became very neglected. Laundry was constantly piled high, chores left unfinished, meals were often fast and unhealthy, and my quality of sleep was terrible. I was mentally and physically exhausted. I knew that I could not continue down this path and something needed to change.