Neighborhood Jules: Local Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Tangents Galore

This episode is the perfect combo of work and play. We talk more about the different classes and trainings at Bum Pilates, Dog Breeding and adoption, and woes and perks of being only children and our lack of ability to share.   Follow Bum: @bum.pilates Follow Jules: @neighborhood_jules & @jules_porpora

Short and sweet intro on what you can expect from this season.

Although it takes about 30 minutes for us to finally talk about Cait opening Bum Pilates in Hoboken, NJ. You'll get a taste for Cait's flavor in pilates, workout style, tatoos and even men. This show goes in a million different directions but they're all hysterical. Sorry in advance for all the F bombs.

Everyone meet my housemate Brian. He is the only kid more loyal to the Jersey Shore than I, and he is also the most polarizing human you'll ever meet. Hear all about our staycation and Brian's strong opinioins on late night Leggetts, Hoffmans and condiments (as he chugs a few spiked seltzer flambongos in between topics.) If you've ever had a shore house, this will really hit home. Pardon the tipsy voice by the end of the show... 

Famous NYC Drag Queen, Gilda Wabbit who came to the studio to give some history of drag families (has to do with ballroom dance culture), her table breaking performance at Antique Bar & Restaurant and a little sprinkle of conspiracy theories.  Follow Gilda- @gildawabbit Venmo her too if you're feeling generous ;] Find her the first saturday of every month at Antique Bar & Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ hosted by Muneca Mullins.    

While everyone was studying Facebook and Google in their MBA courses, Kevin was studying the dating culture long before Bumble and Tinder were around. His career starts back in the Match/OK Cupid Days, where he started a career as a dating coach sourcing potential partners for their VIP clients (charged 4k a month ... insane) Now, Kevin and his partner are creating an AI (named hootie) that helps people out with their dating profile and communication. Why are we trusting mathmaticians with our dating matches and algorithms? Makes more sense to have two communication guys who understand Emotional Intelligence, right? Listen to the end to hear Kevin assess my own dating profile... his advice worked (so far) !   Join their beta: icebr.kr Follow them! @icebrkrdating Follow me! jules_porpora

Jules and Matt reunite to catch up on where they stand with their dating contenders on the last episode, Jules's big confession and how Friend Breakups are a big thing in your late 20's.   Follow Me @jules_porpora Follow Matt: @fennellm      

Propelify  invited me to record a Podcast episode at their innovation festival that took place right on the Hoboken Waterfront.   I invited Jen Chavez, founder of both Babes in Business NJ and The Helpful Rabbit creative agency to talk about how she manages two businesses, the power of connecting women and why dancing and bad cooking are so important in your life. Join the @babesinbusinessnj community! Follow Jen : @rabbitpuke Buy tickets for the Babes In Business Networking event happening this Thursday 6:30pm at Porta, Jersey City. See you there!

Emily swung by the "studio" to talk about her company FindSpark which helps young professionals begin their careers. Their community ranges from events such as Hustle Summit, Mentoring, Networking Events in specific fields and helping push the diversity and women in the work place needle forward.   Join Today to find your career! Website: Findspark.com Instagram: @Findspark  

Jules sat down with Dr. Walter and Ash to ask the hard hitting questions every chick (and dude!) are wondering about botox or fillers. Hint: Start your Botox NOW! The key word here is preventative. Dr. Walter breaks down the difference, frequency and best uses for botox and fillers and Ash so kindly helps explain it in an approachable way for those of us that didn't go to medical school. For their Spring Specials: https://studio17cw.setmore.com/ Make an appointment and visit them at 1012 Grand Street Hoboken. Tell them I sent you!

Jules (gladly) ventured out to Asbury Park to meet with CEO, Founder and Designer (and Hoboken Vet!) Rob Feinstein in his workshop to learn all about Soapbox. What started as a box has evolved to tables, nightstands, chairs, big and small and the wood of your liking. AND you can set them up in literally minutes. Kiss those endless Ikea directions and screws goodbye.   We chat Soapbox, Hoboken and Asbury upswing and  much more. Enjoy! Click Here For Soapbox Website Follow: @soapboxhome Follow Me! @jules_porpora    

Muneca and I chat about everything under the sun on this one (tanning, promoters, butt pictures) BUT the biggest deal about her is that she is someone who's creating a Muneca empire and not letting college debt get in the way.    Check out her studio at 51 Harrison Street in Hoboken and her event this Friday to celebrate her feature in a launching magazine. So dope. May 5th will also be the next Glitz and Glam drag show with a possible cinco de mayo twist. See you guys there!   Follow me: @porporaj Follow Muneca: Muneca_mullins Follow Muneca's Studio: Muneca_Mullins_studios

Matt and Julia pick up on a few cliff hangers from last month's episode about Kelly Clarkson and Bumble Beaus. Stella (Julia) has also gotten her dating groove back, and Matt makes sure to keep her in her place with every millennial statement she makes (more than I'm proud of). Listen to the end for a teaser on next months super exciting episode!!   Follow Me @porporaj Follow Matt @fennellm

Dani and Jacey chatted with me in between classes and team meetings for more laughing than talking - but we managed to cover the Jane Do story which turned into three studios (for now), rockette life, hangovers, and WHO is this JANE chick?!  Their Studios are located in Hoboken, Jersey City (the original) and Edgewater!   Follow @janedo Follow Me: @jules_porpora (new name!) Sign up for a class! janedo.com  

Hannah and Ariel are the two genius and hilarious sisters behind Happy Box which is an online store where you can create custom/personalized gifts for literally any occasion (engagements, breakups, hangovers... not kidding!)   Hear all about the mistakes, luck and change ups they've had along this journey that is nowhere near over. This one was a favorite! DISCOUNT CODE: Get 20% your purchase using code NEIGHBORHOODJULES on their site!  happyboxstore.com @happyboxstore  

Jules and the founders of Little Hoboken, Melissa and Cassie are starting a new collan discussing topics from the mom and non mom (Me obviously) perspective on Hoboken, Dining, running a business and any topic you guys want to hear us take on.   THIS  WEEK: The ladies and I warmed up with our first episode discussing the creation of Little Hoboken, being a working mom, the different mom styles and how clueless I am to the mom world.   What do you guys want to hear about next time? Let us know! Follow Me! @porporaj Follow @littlehoboken  http://www.littlehobokenblog.com/ Make sure to buy a hook up card while you're at it!!

Matt and Jules chat about their valentines days, couples on social media and Matt assists Jules in drafting a good text to her latest bumble beau.   Jewel of The Week goes to: 1. @claudiachloe for her aerial Jersey Shore photography 2. Alexa from Prime Cycle and Episode 9 for hosting a Tour De Jersey Shore spin class featuring music we often hear at Parker House, Leggetts and Djais. The class will be March 10th at 12pm. Book a bike at primecycle.com   Follow Me! @porporaj Follow Matt! @fennellm

Quickly breaking down what each sentencing is and means for the bars that were sadly given violations on the dreaded day that is santa con. But as Green Rock said, "let the napkins fly!"

Learn what O'Bagel and Lil Wayne have in common while I catch up with the co owners and siblings, Helengrace and Stephen El-Hassan.  O'Bagel started out as a beloved bagel shop in the suburbs of Central Jersey, and now the next generation of El-Hassans have expanded the family business to Hoboken with a menu filled with innovative sandwiches and local collaborations that are constantly going viral.  Whether you want to know how the Watchung Warrior got its name, or how two siblings turned a dirty old bar into a well oiled and pristine food machine, this show is filled with informative and hysterical facts of life of being a young owner and entrepreneur. Follow Me! @porporaj Follow O'Bagel! @obagel_family     

Learn how Alexa and I became best friends, how she has turned a teaching career into fitness, and what went down with the Prime Cycle Eviction.   Prime Cycle Uptown's last day is this Sunday 2/11 so make sure to visit or come to the Downtown location 70 Hudson Street. Make sure to request your Jersey Shore theme ride :) Follow Me! @porporaj Follow Alexa! @alexad_cycle Book Your Bike HERE