Jennifer (Punch) Parchment is a native New Yorker, with a distinct accent that tells you exactly where she's from. And, if you can't hear that accent, you're most likely not from New York.

 

Five month postpartum and during a global pandemic, Jenn started to write down some thoughts and simple reminders to help herself get through the day. These notes became the foundation of her first self-illustrated and self-published book, Essential Love: A Mom's Story. This book was then rereleased in December 2022 as a 2nd edition with new content.

 

To add to her growing list of accomplishments (e.g., survive 2020, give birth in isolation, write a book), this self-starter also founded The Paper Energy Collective, LLC in July 2021. The purpose of The Paper Energy Collective (PEC) is to build community. A community that is open, welcomes everyone and will only ask you to lift each other up. Forget the VIP list, we're all getting in.

 

When she's not running around with her young son, Bobby, or constantly laughing with her husband, Rob, Jenn can be found in the middle of the dance floor, the life of any party.