Jennifer Muldowney shares her entrepreneurial journey from Ireland to America, building a business with no local resources, and finding success through resilience and community. She offers candid insights about the reality behind social media success stories and emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.

Jennifer Muldowney

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• Email: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com
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• Finding mentors can be challenging but valuable for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty
• Creating your own networking opportunities when existing ones don't meet your needs
• The importance of reciprocity - asking "how can I help you?" before seeking help
• Social media only shows success highlights, not the struggles behind them
• Surrounding yourself with supportive people is crucial for entrepreneurial resilience
• Business evolution is natural - your starting point rarely matches where you end up
• Kindness matters regardless of differences in beliefs or backgrounds
• Rescue Life Animal Assisted Enrichment Program helps both animals and children

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Jennifer Muldowney shares her fascinating journey from party planner in Ireland to funeral celebrant and author dividing her time between New York and Florida. Her innovative approach bridges celebration and mourning, helping families create meaningful memorials while acknowledging grief.

Jennifer Muldowney

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlamReaperMuldowney
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/muldowneymemorials
• Email: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermuldowney/

• Born and raised in Ireland before moving to Washington DC then returning home to establish her funeral planning business
• Faced challenges as a young woman entering the traditionally male-dominated funeral industry
• Balances celebration of life with necessary acknowledgment of grief in her memorial services
• Works collaboratively with funeral directors rather than competing with them
• Expanded from New York to Florida to serve clients with connections to both locations
• Published her first book in just two months, writing between 10pm and 4am
• Delivered a TEDx talk about her unique perspective on grief and memorials
• Primarily grows her business through word-of-mouth referrals after clients witness her approach
• Creates ceremonies ranging from intimate 14-person gatherings to events with 700 attendees
• Emphasizes that everyone grieves differently: "Twins don't grieve the same"

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Jennifer Muldowney, internationally recognized as "The Glam Reaper," brings a fresh perspective to modern memorial planning through deeply personal, culturally inclusive, and environmentally conscious end-of-life experiences. Her journey from wedding planner to funeral celebrant began after losing two young friends, inspiring her to reimagine how we commemorate lives.

Jennifer Muldowney

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlamReaperMuldowney
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/muldowneymemorials
• Email: glamreaperpodcast@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermuldowney/

• Founder of Muldowney Memorials, working in the funeral space for over 16 years
• Describes herself as "a wedding planner but for funerals" and "the best friend you never wanted to need"
• Nicknamed "The Glam Reaper" by British media, embraces the moniker for public speaking while maintaining a more gentle approach with grieving families
• TEDx speaker known for her talk "Grief as unique as your heartbeat"
• Transitioned from wedding planning after questioning traditional funeral practices when an atheist friend received a standard church service
• Balances a compassionate, space-holding approach with families alongside her more dynamic public persona
• Featured by major media outlets including the BBC, Fox News, and The Guardian
• Bridges generational and cultural gaps in funeral services through empathy, innovation, and design

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