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Posted On: October 31st 2025, 12:20 am
INTRO. It’s been awhile since I’ve introduced myself! I’m Jen, Founder @justbekitchen , foodie fanatic, lover & advocate of women’s health & hormones & Community Builder.
When I started Just BE Kitchen I couldn’t get a loan or an investor. I had potential landlords tell me no way they would rent to someone who didn’t have experience in the industry.
I had lost a partner to Cancer, and learned after his diagnosis that he had been unfaithful. I had my car stolen, had to sell my home in England and was negotiating a share buyout at my former firm.
The death of a part of your life, is inevitably the birth of a new one.
Even in the lowest of lows, I took a bet on myself.
I opened the restaurant on about 6 credit cards after my bank went through a merger and my SBA loan was changed, a high interest equipment loan and a belief I would figure it out. I put my own money in after my share buyout.
I dove into healing like my life depended on it (BEcause it did) & found strength I didn’t know I had.
Tough times means parts of you die that NEED to so you can BE a better version of yourself.
When the pandemic hit, I literally thought “If I can get through that, I’ll get through anything” and navigated the business successfully.
After hitting Perimenopause in 2024 which brought me to my knees again, I dove into women’s health & hormones in mid-life like my life depended on it - because again, it did. It affected everything: business, finances, relationships.
Everyday I still bet on myself and it gets easier & easier as I navigate the death & births of life.
I have a 4-“legged “daughter” called Savi Grace (short for my “saving grace”), you can find me lifting heavy at the gym, I’m sarcastic AF but also sweet as honey and cry easily at the BEautiful things in life. Oh and I’ll want to BEat you at anything. Don’t care, just want to win LOL. 😂 And I’ll talk a big game along the way.
I’m a “jump in the boat” and row with you kind of gal & don’t give up easily. You shouldn’t give up on yourself either.
Say hi! 👋
When I started Just BE Kitchen I couldn’t get a loan or an investor. I had potential landlords tell me no way they would rent to someone who didn’t have experience in the industry.
I had lost a partner to Cancer, and learned after his diagnosis that he had been unfaithful. I had my car stolen, had to sell my home in England and was negotiating a share buyout at my former firm.
The death of a part of your life, is inevitably the birth of a new one.
Even in the lowest of lows, I took a bet on myself.
I opened the restaurant on about 6 credit cards after my bank went through a merger and my SBA loan was changed, a high interest equipment loan and a belief I would figure it out. I put my own money in after my share buyout.
I dove into healing like my life depended on it (BEcause it did) & found strength I didn’t know I had.
Tough times means parts of you die that NEED to so you can BE a better version of yourself.
When the pandemic hit, I literally thought “If I can get through that, I’ll get through anything” and navigated the business successfully.
After hitting Perimenopause in 2024 which brought me to my knees again, I dove into women’s health & hormones in mid-life like my life depended on it - because again, it did. It affected everything: business, finances, relationships.
Everyday I still bet on myself and it gets easier & easier as I navigate the death & births of life.
I have a 4-“legged “daughter” called Savi Grace (short for my “saving grace”), you can find me lifting heavy at the gym, I’m sarcastic AF but also sweet as honey and cry easily at the BEautiful things in life. Oh and I’ll want to BEat you at anything. Don’t care, just want to win LOL. 😂 And I’ll talk a big game along the way.
I’m a “jump in the boat” and row with you kind of gal & don’t give up easily. You shouldn’t give up on yourself either.
Say hi! 👋
Comments (17)
8 months agothezachjackson
Jen for the win! Great to meet you at The Fox last weekend 🙌🏼 the bestest food
9 months agokrissy0281
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been through so much, you’re a true fighter and inspiring! I just found out I have celiac not too long ago and I am so thrilled I found your restaurant! My daughter is taking me this evening for my birthday. Thank you for what you do 🥰
a year agoneversitsstill
You are such an inspiration and I love how much you give back to the community with the different circles you are a part of and how much you pour your heart and soul into it all!! Lucky to be a part of it and can’t wait to hear about life things next ruck hike!!
a year agosuzgreiner
Love this and love that you are an ally in women’s health with me! I’m still giggling from our hike. 😂
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