Welcome to the first episode of Notes from a Jewish Newbie!

In this raw, unfiltered debut, Adina (aka Adriana, aka Now-Jewish Nanny) shares the deeply personal journey that led to her Orthodox conversion, and everything that’s happened since. From the quiet heartbreaks behind closed doors to the joyful chaos of going public with “I’m Jewish now,” this episode is a whirlwind of vulnerability, humor, gratitude, and hard-earned perspective.

Adina opens up about the emotional toll of the conversion process, the long months of waiting and wondering, and the moment she finally heard the words she’d been praying for. She takes us behind the scenes of her mikvah day, her viral announcement, and the flood of unexpected love and support from across the Jewish world. But this isn’t just a story about becoming Jewish, it’s about what happens after. What it feels like to walk into shul as a new Jew. What it means to make your first kosher kitchen. How it feels to hold on to the fire of inspiration when the whirlwind dies down.

This is not a polished guide or a how-to manual. It’s one woman’s honest, evolving voice as she learns how to live a Jewish life and bring you with her, every step of the way.

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Hi, I’m Adriana — and welcome to Notes from a Jewish Newbie (NJN)

This podcast is my space to share what it’s like navigating Jewish life with fresh eyes, lots of questions, and plenty of laughs along the way. In this short trailer, I’m giving you a peek at what’s coming — real talk, honest reflections, and weekly episodes that I hope will feel like a breath of fresh air for anyone on their own Jewish journey.

New episodes drop every Monday night. I’d love to hear your thoughts — shoot me an email at NJN@meaningfulminute.org.