Jennifer Carole, also known as The Lawyer’s Daughter, is a published writer and podcaster who tells the story of her father and stepmother’s murder in a small town. Over the years, the case goes cold. Nearly forty years later, the murders are connected and used to catch the Golden State Killer through the DNA recovered from her stepmother. Professionally, Jen is an accomplished integrated marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience, mostly as a marketing consultant in high tech, including over 30 companies ranging from Fortune 50 to start-ups, B2B to B2C. Relying on insights gained from exposure to so many business models, Jennifer's expertise in brand development, integrated marketing, content creation, research, and user experience has consistently driven engagement, elevated brand visibility, and increased revenue. Notable achievements include generating $33 million in pipeline as Marketing VP at Bromium Cybersecurity and spearheading a website overhaul improving lead generation for Venafi Cybersecurity. As Director of Brand at Adobe, she led the charge by giving Adobe a consumer presence in retail. At Siegel & Gale, Inc., a Saatchi and Saatchi Company, she provided branding and marketing recommendations for universities and consumer products like Home Savings, Bank of America, First Interstate Bank, and Pacific Bell. Jennifer created content using the Carnegie Mellon simplified English and information hierarchy techniques, skills she still uses today. Jennifer won the Platinum Blogger Award from Cisco Systems in 2011 and various Addy Awards for outstanding content. For fun, she runs a cat preschool, which is to say, she has way too many cats, designed to reinforce the cat lady cliché and wait for it; she loves to crochet. You can purchase her crochet items by visiting her website.
I barely have the words to express how incredible June 4, 2023, was in downtown Santa Cruz. Pride is the most joyous celebration, and I was privileged to have a booth to sell my crochet. I met so many wonderful people. I think I smiled all day as folks came in, looked at things, loved… More Santa Cruz Pride & My Crochet Garden
“I was having fun; why are you so mad at me?!” You’re tired, the kids are wired, and it seems like saying “no” is all you do. Welcome to crunch time – when jumping on the couch, running around a store, and touching everything is the perpetual motion of every child! This is when we’re… More Video Tip: Stop Saying “No”
My first market, and it was an experience. I didn’t know what to expect, but it didn’t really matter because the skies opened up, and it was rain-a-geddon with buckets of water hitting Sacramento in full force! I did pretty well, considering there were maybe two dozen brave people who showed up that weekend. I… More California Auto Museum Market in Sacramento
“Well, I wasn’t mad before you stormed in here.” It’s called emotional contagion, and researchers study it in several ways. We are like chameleons – we’ll change our mood to match the “loudest” mood in the room. If you think about this, it happens all the time: The answer is to increase your awareness of… More Video Tip: Prevent Emotional Contagion
It’s rare for me to get feedback on things I’ve crocheted that’s constructive and helpful, but what I got from the fair is amazing. The judge uses a rubric (at the very bottom of this post) and then ADDS COMMENTS that will help me be a better hooker. I am so grateful for this incredible… More Santa Cruz County Fair 2022 – My Work Won Ribbons!
I made these six-inch mandalas for Katie to sell with her plants. These look so good in windows and or among hanging plants. They need to be up high enough that a cat can’t get them because destroying the tension with one cat swipe is easy. Easy to detail with beads and fringe. I just… More The Whimsy of the Mandala
The best thing about crocheting a sweater is that I can get the fit pretty darn close with planning. Here are a few I made in 2022. I will make more! Happy to be commissioned to make one for you!
I love making bags. These are my higher-end bags. They are detailed and use 100% cotton, making the texture smooth but without fiber (yarn has a fiber feel). The cotton yarn makes them feel a bit heavier, too – a feeling I like. I’m doing shoulder bags and backpacks; typically, the straps can do either.… More Crocheted Purses: Personal and Unique
You never know when you might need to write a Victim Impact Statement. I wish this on no one. But if you do, here’s what I learned while preparing my statement for the Joseph DeAngelo sentencing hearing. I hope you find this helpful. Important Note podcast For some darn reason, Minnie Mouse decided to enter… More How to Prepare a Victim Impact Statement
The full moon in July is referred to as the “Full Buck Moon” because this is the time of year buck’s antlers are in full growth mode. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the July full moon is also sometimes called the Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, or Wort Moon. July 7th UPDATE: The ceremony was great! Thank you to those of you who joined me live. There… More It’s Time to Let Go – Full Moon Renewal Ceremony