Jennie Smythe

Becoming Girlilla | May Book Club

I get so excited about sharing inspiring stories with you!

This month of Mother’s Day (May!) I have a really lovely one. “Becoming Girlilla” by Jennie Smythe, Founder and CEO of Girlilla Marketing, mother and breast cancer warrior.

Like all success stories, it’s full of failures - which we like to call “set backs” because it sounds less painful. But Jennie has known the pain of uncertainty, the loss of her estranged father, she valiently fought breast cancer, and stood her ground in an industry that can easily knock you over.

Becoming Girlilla highlights how resilience, authenticity, and passion can make a meaningful impact both online and in real life as Jennie candidly shares her path to success, full of sometimes surprising and oftentimes laugh-out-loud moments. Along the way, she’s navigated an industry that often underestimated her, fought through personal and professional hurdles, and rose to the top of her field.

A digital marketing trailblazer, Jennie’s memoir—Becoming Girlilla—is the unfiltered, inspiring story of her rise from unlikely beginnings to digital marketing powerhouse. Her experiences at Elektra, Disney’s Hollywood Records, YAHOO! Music, Warner Bros. Records, Clear Channel and more led her to launch her own Nashville-based firm, Girlilla Marketing, following a deathbed conversation with her estranged father.

Becoming Girlilla isn’t just about one woman’s resilience—it’s a call to embrace change, unleash potential, and make a positive impact in the world.

Order “Becoming Girlilla: My Journey to Unleashing Good - in Real Life, Online, and in Others” for someone who could use a little inspiration in their life - maybe that’s YOU!

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Jennie lives in Nashville with her husband, and their two children.

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My Mother's Day Sweepstakes

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Mom’s are special! Her day is coming up on Sunday, May 12th!

To celebrate the spring season, and the moms in our lives, I’ve put together another sweet little package to gift-away. This lovely collection is just a few of my favorite things, provided by a few of my favorite radio sponsors.

5 lucky winners will be selected between
Friday, April 25nd - Friday, May 9th.

To enter yourself or a deserving mom, no purchase is necessary, but you must send me a note telling me a little bit about yourself or the person you are nominating. Even though all winners will be chosen at random, I will LOVE reading your letters and learning more about you and/or the special mom you’re nominating!

Use the ENTER button to send me a note telling me who you’d like to see blessed by these delights and why. Make sure you include a full name and shipping address, and an email too.

Good luck and Happy Mother’s Day!



The Geller Gals of Laura Geller Beauty have come up with a special little package for spring, “It’s A Pink Thing” Marbleized Makeup Collection.

It includes their Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush in Pink Praline and a creamy swirled Italian Marble Lipstick in Amarena (like the cherries).  Mom will be radiantly "in the pink' with this delightful duo!

Laura Geller Beauty was made for mature women, but that doesn’t stop my daughters from raiding my make-up collection. Their products are that divine, their formulas are that exquisite, and their palettes that up-to-the minute! A little touch of luxury, this gift will be used and appreciated!

Find all the “It’s A Pink Thing” choices,
and so many other delicious offerings at Laura Geller Beauty!

Bigelow Tea, a family-owned business that brought us the citrus and spice delight, Constant Comment, back in 1945, still prepares each tea blend with the utmost care and attention.

This delicious collection of their caffeine free herbal teas makes a great gift for Mother’s Day or any occasion including get well, thinking of you, or simply a treat for any day you might need a moment for yourself. The Benefits Wellness gift box Includes 8 tea bags each of Stress Free, Balance, Throat Defense, Sleep and 16 tea bags each of Stay Well and Calm Stomach.

Bigelow Benefits are everyday teas that fuel your body with good for you ingredients. Take a moment just for yourself this spring with Bigelow Tea.

Order the Bigelow Benefits Wellness Tea Variety Gift Box

“Becoming Girlilla”, by Jennie Smythe, is my May Book Club pick and I’m dropping copies in my gift packages!

A digital marketing trailblazer, Jennie’s memoir is the unfiltered, inspiring story of her rise from unlikely beginnings to digital marketing powerhouse. Her experiences at Elektra, Disney’s Hollywood Records, YAHOO! Music, Warner Bros. Records, Clear Channel and more led her to launch her own Nashville-based firm, Girlilla Marketing, following a deathbed conversation with her estranged father.
 
Becoming Girlilla highlights how resilience, authenticity, and passion can make a meaningful impact both online and in real life as Jennie candidly shares her path to success, full of sometimes surprising and oftentimes laugh-out-loud moments.

Inspire someone special with a copy of “Becoming Girlilla” today!

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“Shine Bright Anyway” by counselor, Faith Broussard Cade, is a beautiful book with 90 messages to inspire hope.

It was my January Book Club choice, and I’m adding it to my mom’s bundle too! Faith gained a large Instagram following when she started posting daily handwritten positive affirmations or “love notes” on her account as she grappled with recovering from a traumatic brain injury.

Following that success, Faith wrote her debut book which promises to show readers that they are enough even when the world says they’re not. The cheery cover hints at the bright and loving messages inside to lift Mom’s spirit.

Give the gift of “Shine Bright Anyway”.

Founded in 1912 beneath magnificent Mount Rainier in Washington State, Brown & Haley Candy Co. has been a purveyor of fine confections for over a century.

Their flagship product, Almond ROCA Buttercrunch Toffee combines premium California almonds and pure vanilla with fresh local butter and a Signature Blend of cocoa beans for an irresistible taste sensation of buttery goodness. Each gift tin has individual foil wrapped pieces and is resealable for freshness.

Almond ROCA was my mothers favorite candy, and I can’t unwrap one of the gold foil confections without thinking of her. A beautiful spring Seattle Collectors Tin of Almond ROCA is included in my Mother’s Day bundle in addition to a selection of ROCA bites, in three delectable flavors. A treat for the sweetest of the sweet - Mom!

Surprise all those you love with a tin of Almond ROCA!

Eyes of Faith® Optical creates eyewear that changes lives and reflects the hope within you.

Their glasses are thoughtfully designed with Biblical scripture printed inside, and every purchase supports meaningful causes like free glasses, shelter, and support for people in need around the world.

My dear friends are contributing a sleek and sporty aviator style pair of sunglasses, in their Reflect design. The classic shape flatters every profile and is finished with high-quality, comfortable spring hinges. The 2 Corinthians 3:18 passage "...see and reflect the glory of the Lord" , is printed inside the temple to remind you to seek and show God's love throughout your day.

Keeping the sun out of your eyes, and the Lord in your heart! Mom will love these!

Find an Eyes of Faith® showroom near you!

Mercy Ships sends hospital ships filled with caring volunteer medical professionals to heal those without access to medical care in the farthest reaches of the world.

As I a little reminder of all the good they do, I’m dropping in some Mercy Ships swag perfect for the sunny season!

I’ve been helping to spread the word about Mercy Ships and encourage everyone to support their mission with monetary gifts, volunteering, and prayers because I believe in their mission. These gifts help provide free surgery and strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in the nations they serve., bringing hope and healing to children and families suffering from painful, disfiguring, and often preventable conditions.

For a limited time, you can make a greater impact on more children and families by giving monthly. When you make a monthly donation by April 30th, your first three gifts will be matched, up to $25,000, to go twice as far.

Learn more at MercyShips.org