Setting A Difference Pace
Single mom and entrepreneur Jenny Tola finds balance through routine.
Jenny Tola
Jenny and I met at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. Fellow performing arts lovers, we became quick friends during our time in the Young Professionals group. For the last decade, we have fostered a friendship, and when I became a business owner, I found Jenny to be a vast source of expertise. I was privileged to work with her as a client several years ago, and not only did I learn about what makes her unique as a business owner, but her perspective on balancing entrepreneurism became a guiding light for me.
Jenny is one of those amazing individuals who is not only able to see and set a vision but also has the tenacity to move patiently, one milestone at a time, toward achieving the goal. From establishing a highly functioning team and an amazing culture, she has stewarded a business with State Farm that supports her love of global travel along with the ability to make space to step away from business when she needs to. For Jenny, that means worldwide adventures together with her daughter while her colleagues maintain the consistent standard of client service she set out to achieve.
It is no surprise that her insight during our conversation back in 2020 focused on the power of routine and a positive outlook as secrets to self-care and success.
Self-care Leads to Big Success
Since our session, Jenny has continued to grow her business and create space for what she loves. From Paris to Sedona, the Great Smoky Mountains, Telluride, Costa Rica, Quebec City, and Portugal, together with her daughter, she has defined the balance that serves her most.
“The art of reflection is being present and open to making shifts that serve you.”
Jenny’s Top 3 Tips for Setting A Difference Pace
Commit to a routine that is just for you.
Determine what works for you and incorporate family-positive options.
Always look for silver linings and be sure to take note of them.
A few of my favorite insights from Jenny
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Traveling globally as a single mom
4:20 - Using cooking as a form of self-care
5:45 - Finding balance as a single mom & entrepreneur
6:29 - Lessons from Covid #1: Building a routine
8:20 - Benefits of scheduling time for self-care & movement
9:01 - Lessons from Covid #2: Finding a new support structure
9:52 - Lessons from Covid #3: Role modeling self-care for kids
10:55 - Lessons from Covid #4: Looking for silver linings
11:33 - Self-care as a business owner remotely/hybrid
12:44 - Operating at a different pace
14:22 - Creating intentional space to step away
16:00 - Keeping a schedule for better balance
17:22 - Shifting your schedule to find what works
19:20 - Setting a mindful schedule
22:24 - Using meditation to reflect on how you feel
23:04 - Turning off media to find peace
24:54 - Being with your thoughts
About Jenny
Top-rated owner/agent Jenny Tola was propelled by passion to increase education about life insurance and financial planning in the Latino community. In 2003, she became one of Chicago’s first Spanish-speaking female insurance agents.
For more than 20 years, Jenny has led a thriving business as part of State Farm where she and her team have supported hundreds of families to secure what is most important to them. When it comes to striking a balance between hard work and family, Jenny’s practice of daily gratitude and intentional time management are the secrets that have enabled her and her daughter to thrive. A single mom, Jenny has traveled with her daughter to major cities all over the world. Listen to learn how her routine setting practices have provided a source of stability, space, and balance.
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