Certified Mindfulness Facilitator

• Jan 2014 - Present

Develop mindfulness content/curriculum and facilitate meditation and mindfulness classes, workshops, mindful listening experiences, and 1-on-1 mentoring. Develop mindfulness content/curriculum and facilitate meditation and mindfulness classes, workshops, mindful listening experiences, and 1-on-1 mentoring.

Producer and Editor, "College Commons" Podcast

• Sep 2018 - Present

Producer/Co-Writer

• Jun 2011 - Present

Producer/Co-Writer of Fringe Award-Winning s*x-positive musical comedy play, "Texas Annie" about a renegade s*x toy dealer in Texas when s*x toys are declared illegal. Also co-writer of the award-winning original feature-length screenplay of the same name. For more info visit: https://texasanniemusical.com. Producer/Co-Writer of Fringe Award-Winning s*x-positive musical comedy play, "Texas Annie" about a renegade s*x toy dealer in Texas when s*x toys are declared illegal. Also co-writer of the award-winning original feature-length screenplay of the same name. For more info visit: https://texasanniemusical.com.

Media Network Director

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

Content Editor

• Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

Content Editor for the "Wise@Work" podcast. Content Editor for the "Wise@Work" podcast.

Co-Director/Producer and Editor

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2019

Co-Director/Producer/Editor of “Ice Cream Cake” comedy internet video to promote how to talk about climate change. Co-Director/Producer/Editor of “Ice Cream Cake” comedy internet video to promote how to talk about climate change.

Director/Writer/Producer/Editor

• Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

"Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger" tells the musical tale of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. This music video is one song from a feature-length comedy musical screenplay (and stage show). The material for "Texas Annie" is inspired by a real-life law in Texas called the “obscene devices” law, declaring anyone found selling –- or in possession of -- 6 or more sex toys can be charged with a felony. Although the law was overturned in 2008, it… Show more "Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger" tells the musical tale of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. This music video is one song from a feature-length comedy musical screenplay (and stage show). The material for "Texas Annie" is inspired by a real-life law in Texas called the “obscene devices” law, declaring anyone found selling –- or in possession of -- 6 or more sex toys can be charged with a felony. Although the law was overturned in 2008, it still remains on the books. So, presently, you can (legally) own more guns than sex toys in Texas. Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and parts of Georgia all have versions of this law that are still being enforced. Show less "Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger" tells the musical tale of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. This music video is one song from a feature-length comedy musical screenplay (and stage show). The material for "Texas Annie" is inspired by a real-life law in Texas called the “obscene devices” law, declaring anyone found selling –- or in possession of -- 6 or more sex toys can be charged with a felony. Although the law was overturned in 2008, it… Show more "Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger" tells the musical tale of a renegade sex toy dealer in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal. This music video is one song from a feature-length comedy musical screenplay (and stage show). The material for "Texas Annie" is inspired by a real-life law in Texas called the “obscene devices” law, declaring anyone found selling –- or in possession of -- 6 or more sex toys can be charged with a felony. Although the law was overturned in 2008, it still remains on the books. So, presently, you can (legally) own more guns than sex toys in Texas. Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, and parts of Georgia all have versions of this law that are still being enforced. Show less

Author, "Sit, Walk, Don't Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat"​

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

Jennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous–and often harrowing–adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them. Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and… Show more Jennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous–and often harrowing–adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them. Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and resonant for those with established practices, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat also includes a helpful appendix listing tips for preparing for a silent meditation retreat, including a section for undertaking a retreat on your own. Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk is written from a secular perspective and will appeal to folks who’ve never attended a residential retreat but are curious about the experience and want to get a taste of what to expect before possibly taking the plunge. Practitioners who dream of going on retreat but cannot make the time will also get a lot out of Howd’s story, as well as folks who’ve been on many retreats and want to recapture the feeling without leaving home. Publisher: Parallax Press (May 30, 2017) Distributed by: Penguin Random House Reader Reviews: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “If you’ve never been to a silent retreat, you need to read this book. If you’ve been, but not for a while, you need to read this book. This is one of the most honest accounts I’ve ever read of what a silent retreat entails.” —D. Harman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Jennifer Howd leads us on a journey of raw honesty and compassion with a dose of wit that makes it ok for us to start our own perfectly imperfect, and potentially profound, mindfulness journeys.” — A.Wilczynski ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sweet little book that made me both laugh out loud, cry—and want to go out there and sign up for a meditation retreat.” —S. Montesino Show less Jennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous–and often harrowing–adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them. Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and… Show more Jennifer Howd had been building a mindfulness practice for a few years before taking on the challenge of her first nine-day silent meditation retreat. In this debut memoir, she chronicles the humorous–and often harrowing–adventures of the dueling inner voices that emerge in the silence: one intent on focusing on the seemingly negative aspects of her experiences, and the other on helping her see the positivity that can come from them. Illuminating for those who are new to mindfulness and resonant for those with established practices, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat also includes a helpful appendix listing tips for preparing for a silent meditation retreat, including a section for undertaking a retreat on your own. Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk is written from a secular perspective and will appeal to folks who’ve never attended a residential retreat but are curious about the experience and want to get a taste of what to expect before possibly taking the plunge. Practitioners who dream of going on retreat but cannot make the time will also get a lot out of Howd’s story, as well as folks who’ve been on many retreats and want to recapture the feeling without leaving home. Publisher: Parallax Press (May 30, 2017) Distributed by: Penguin Random House Reader Reviews: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “If you’ve never been to a silent retreat, you need to read this book. If you’ve been, but not for a while, you need to read this book. This is one of the most honest accounts I’ve ever read of what a silent retreat entails.” —D. Harman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Jennifer Howd leads us on a journey of raw honesty and compassion with a dose of wit that makes it ok for us to start our own perfectly imperfect, and potentially profound, mindfulness journeys.” — A.Wilczynski ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Sweet little book that made me both laugh out loud, cry—and want to go out there and sign up for a meditation retreat.” —S. Montesino Show less

Producer

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

Produced motion graphics and animation for promos and show packages. Clients included: Time Warner Cable and National Geographic Channel. Produced motion graphics and animation for promos and show packages. Clients included: Time Warner Cable and National Geographic Channel.

Community Content Director

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

Spearheaded and managed global outreach for short format video content included in Al Gore's "24 Hours of Reality" live streaming broadcast November 14th & 15th 2012. Spearheaded and managed global outreach for short format video content included in Al Gore's "24 Hours of Reality" live streaming broadcast November 14th & 15th 2012.

Producer, "This Exquisite Forest" Intro Animation

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

Produced animated Intro video for "This Exquisite Forest" - a web-based collaborative art experiment presented by Google and the Tate Modern museum in London. http://www.exquisiteforest.com Produced animated Intro video for "This Exquisite Forest" - a web-based collaborative art experiment presented by Google and the Tate Modern museum in London. http://www.exquisiteforest.com

Producer

• Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

Produced NBC Sports Network's insert package design for cable channel launch and Superbowl XLVI, as well as graphics package for ABC's up fronts. Also continue to provide producing support on various smaller projects on an as-needed basis. Produced NBC Sports Network's insert package design for cable channel launch and Superbowl XLVI, as well as graphics package for ABC's up fronts. Also continue to provide producing support on various smaller projects on an as-needed basis.

Creative Producer, "Here's the Thing... Across America" documentary web series

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

Creative Producer for 4 week cross-country documentary web series shoot (NYC – LA). Acted as creative consultant; Organized pre-production strategy and logistics; researched and booked episode subjects; created social media & publicity/promotion strategy; shot behind-the-scenes photos and video; advised successful implementation of Kickstarter fundraising campaign. http://heresthethingtv.com/the-episodes Creative Producer for 4 week cross-country documentary web series shoot (NYC – LA). Acted as creative consultant; Organized pre-production strategy and logistics; researched and booked episode subjects; created social media & publicity/promotion strategy; shot behind-the-scenes photos and video; advised successful implementation of Kickstarter fundraising campaign. http://heresthethingtv.com/the-episodes

Producer

• Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

Produced 3D animation and motion graphics for national DOVE MEN + CARE commercial and AARP internet campaign. Produced 3D animation and motion graphics for national DOVE MEN + CARE commercial and AARP internet campaign.

Creative Producer

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2010

Feature documentary film, "Genomania" (tentative title). Oversaw design and animation development for title sequence and in-film animated segments; provided story edit support; developed schedule; managed pipeline; created grass roots marketing, distribution and outreach strategy. Feature documentary film, "Genomania" (tentative title). Oversaw design and animation development for title sequence and in-film animated segments; provided story edit support; developed schedule; managed pipeline; created grass roots marketing, distribution and outreach strategy.

Producer

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2010

Produced NFL Network pop-ups and oversaw BDA Sports Media Marketing awards package design. Produced NFL Network pop-ups and oversaw BDA Sports Media Marketing awards package design.

Producer

• May 2008 - Nov 2008

Produced broadcast design pitches for HBO and the MLB Network as well as graphics for multiple agency spots. Clients included: Cline Davis and The Joey Company. Produced broadcast design pitches for HBO and the MLB Network as well as graphics for multiple agency spots. Clients included: Cline Davis and The Joey Company.

Producer

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

Produced Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” and V.S. networks “Sports Soup” show packages. Produced Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” and V.S. networks “Sports Soup” show packages.

Co-Founder

• Dec 2005 - May 2008

Queer Media and Entertainment Conference (Q-Me Con) Queer Media and Entertainment Conference (Q-Me Con)

Producer

• Dec 2007 - Apr 2008

Produced Marketing/Branding films for clients such as: Allure Magazine, Conde Nast Media Group, Revolution and Kohl’s. Produced Marketing/Branding films for clients such as: Allure Magazine, Conde Nast Media Group, Revolution and Kohl’s.

Co-Author, "The Gay & Lesbian Guide to College Life"

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

Co-author of “The Gay & Lesbian Guide to College Life,” published by Random House Publishing 09/07. Co-author of “The Gay & Lesbian Guide to College Life,” published by Random House Publishing 09/07.

Producer

• 2006 - 2007

Produced Outdoor Life Network sales tape for NCTA presentation; Produced NHL on OLN graphics package. Produced Outdoor Life Network sales tape for NCTA presentation; Produced NHL on OLN graphics package.

Producer/Director/Shooter

• 2005 - 2006

Produced, shot and directed video interviews for start-up website’s video database. Produced, shot and directed video interviews for start-up website’s video database.

Writer

• 2004 - 2005

Wrote restaurant and bar reviews for website. http://nymag.com Wrote restaurant and bar reviews for website. http://nymag.com

Animation Producer, "My Coolest Years" TV Series

• Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

Managed creative team and produced in-show storytelling animations for series from design through production. Managed creative team and produced in-show storytelling animations for series from design through production.

Producer, "Brilliant But Cancelled" Network Redesign

• Feb 2003 - Apr 2003

Freelance Producer

• Mar 2002 - Jan 2003

Produced visual effects and motion graphics for broadcast redesign packages, image campaigns and promos. Clients included: AMC, ESPN, HBO and Discovery Health. Wrote campaign for the NFL Network Pitch and produced the Network Design; wrote campaign for the ESPN Network redesign pitch. Produced visual effects and motion graphics for broadcast redesign packages, image campaigns and promos. Clients included: AMC, ESPN, HBO and Discovery Health. Wrote campaign for the NFL Network Pitch and produced the Network Design; wrote campaign for the ESPN Network redesign pitch.

Visuals & Digital Finishing Associate Producer

• Oct 2001 - Dec 2001

Managed team of AfterEffects animators throughout production, post production and conversions/output from HD to film; wrote press materials and organized film clips for 2002 Sundance screenings. Managed team of AfterEffects animators throughout production, post production and conversions/output from HD to film; wrote press materials and organized film clips for 2002 Sundance screenings.

Producer

• 1999 - 2000

Produced visual effects and motion graphics for commercials, broadcast programming, music videos, dvd’s and internet sites. Wrote & produced client sales tapes; coordinated live-action shoots. Produced visual effects and motion graphics for commercials, broadcast programming, music videos, dvd’s and internet sites. Wrote & produced client sales tapes; coordinated live-action shoots.

Publicist

• 1995 - 1998

Pitched coverage and booked talent for electronic media outlets; wrote press materials; coordinated and covered talent schedules; coordinated general logistics for premieres and press junkets. Worked on marketing campaigns for films such as "The Bird Cage" and "Showgirls," as well as Mike Figgis' Academy Award-winning "Leaving Las Vegas," Pedro Almodovar's "Live Flesh, Barry Sonnenfield's "Get Shorty," and the James Bond installments: "GoldenEye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies." Pitched coverage and booked talent for electronic media outlets; wrote press materials; coordinated and covered talent schedules; coordinated general logistics for premieres and press junkets. Worked on marketing campaigns for films such as "The Bird Cage" and "Showgirls," as well as Mike Figgis' Academy Award-winning "Leaving Las Vegas," Pedro Almodovar's "Live Flesh, Barry Sonnenfield's "Get Shorty," and the James Bond installments: "GoldenEye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies."