Nice to meet you.
I'm Jen Naye Herrmann.
I’m so glad you’re here because I love connecting with people! I’m Jen, your perpetually optimistic, fun-loving, witty friend. While my favorite title in life is ‘mama,’ I’m also a proud wife, only child, and business owner. I’m the founder of Girl Meets Party as well as The Marketing Greenhouse. I started this business in 2016 as a blog, Girl Meets Party. It was a side hustle that I let unfold organically. It opened so many doors within weddings, events and ultimately, consulting.
Over the last 18 months, life changed a lot. After 10 years in brand management & innovation for brands like MillerCoors, Dyson and Newell Rubbermaid, I took my ‘side hustle’ full. It coincided with the addition of daughter, Emmie, as well as rehabbing our first home in Chicago. I guess you could say I’m an ‘all in’ kinda gal.
I’m fortunate to have designed a career that allows my creativity to thrive, but also tap into my business brain. I’m currently focused on brand collaborations, business advising and social media consulting. However, I do take on the occasional passion project for a reader such as home design or event planning. I love to design beautiful events, dinner parties and homes that also deliver on a clients’ needs or a brand’s KPIs.
My strengths lie within starting or leveling up a business and strategizing marketing & social media plans. I love to partner with people who are striving for more in life. I know the tension first-hand of the many roles we fill as a business owner, a partner, a parent, a friend. My clients are like family to me. I am grateful to be part of their stories – guiding them as they create something bigger than themselves. If you’re interested in connecting, please email me at jen@jennaye.com
![We are preparing for baby! Like a true second child, the nursery isn't quiiiiite ready, but thanks to @deltachildren we have exactly what we need! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We have the new Auto Glide Bassinet, which I’m really excited about!! It features 60 minute intervals of silent auto-glide motion to help soothe baby. Plus, there’s an electronic pod with lights and sounds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We ordered the Delta Children Beautyrest Platinum Contoured Changing Pad with a Plush Cover from Amazon. It’s made with a soft fabric cover and waterproof backing so it’s easy to clean. I remember constantly cleaning when we first had Emmie! Plus, there’s a very easy to use safety kit to secure it to his dresser as well as a safety belt to keep him in place.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can easily shop their innovative, baby-safe products on Amazon. [gifted]](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=MTE3NDo3OA==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAwMCA1NjAiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=)
![I'm getting personal today as we're prepping our last few things before the littlest Herrmannito arrives. The first thing in my hospital bag was our cord blood kit from @viacord. If you haven't heard of cord blood banking, it's a non-invasive way to collect stem cells from the umbilical cord when your baby is born. If you're pregnant or plan to be, bookmark this post to save all of the info!
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We did cord blood banking when we had Emmie, so it was a no-brainer for us to do it again. While it's a very personal choice, here's why we're cord blood banking with @viacord:
It gives us peace of mind in case anyone in our family ever needs stem cells for a medical treatment. Did you know your child's cord blood banking can be used not only for them but siblings, parents and grandparents as well?
Cord blood banking can be used in the treatment of nearly 80 different conditions today.
Birth is arguably the best time to collect stem cells. Collecting stem cells moments after birth mean they haven’t been exposed to potentially harmful factors, like age or disease, impacting stem cells collected later in life.
I specifically love @viacord because their team is incredibly helpful. When it came time to prepare for baby number 2, they walked me through all of the options and the pros and cons to each helping me create a customized plan. They have all of the certifications you'd look for! ViaCord's Processing Lab is designed for efficiency and sterility. The lab is FDA registered, CLIA certified, AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) Accredited. Plus, they're equipped with the same freezers used by major research institutions such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. [sponsored]](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=MTE5Njo2NDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAwMCA1NjAiIHdpZHRoPSIxMDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48L3N2Zz4=)