Rising Stars: Meet Jean Trebek Alison Martin of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jean Trebek Alison Martin

Hi Jean Trebek, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In 2018, we – Jean Trebek (wife of Alex Trebek) and Alison Martin – began insidewink with its mission of “share the good”. We launched the insidewink website which was dedicated to positivity– featuring guest articles, affirmations, recipes, and interviews. In 2023, we expanded our platform by launching the insidewink podcast, which delves into extraordinary stories and insights through conversations with visionaries and everyday heroes. The interviews on insidewink focus on themes of courage, creativity, practical wisdom, and transformational ideas.

Guest speakers share their journeys and insights in a way that empowers our audience. Some of our guests include: Anita Moorjani, Lee Harris, Neale Donald Walsch, Carla Hall, Kathy Guisti, Tami Simon, Eben Alexander, and Hadley Vlahos.

These extraordinary individuals are not just dreaming about a better world—they’re making it happen, inspiring us all with their remarkable achievements and unique perspectives. There’s plenty of authenticity, deep dives, and loads of laughter.  Join us as we share the good. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
For the most part, it has been a smooth road for us and the insidewink podcast. We have learned a lot about the world and ourselves. We have also expanded our technical side with two excellent team members – Eddy DeMelo and Emma Berdie Donson.
The podcast interviews themselves are always fun and easy. All our guests are brilliant and are a joy to talk with.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
We both so greateful for our interesting and varied lives.

Jean is the co-host of insidewink, an interview podcast which delves into the lives of transformational guests who are making a difference. Inspired by her passion to assist people in recognizing the innate goodness and generosity in life, Jean’s dedication to, “sharing the good” is now her mission.  

Jean currently serves on the Board of Helen Keller International, is on the advisory council of the Learning Rights Law Center, and is a member of the Hubbard Council at the National Geographic Society. 

Jean served on the Board as President of the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, where she also obtained her license as a Professional Spiritual Practitioner.  For the past 15 years, she has focused on teaching the principles of Religious Science (Science of Mind), and A Course In Miracles.  

While raising her children – Matthew and Emily with her husband of 30 years, the late Alex Trebek, she co-owned and successfully operated a flower shop for 17 years in the Los Angeles area.  Prior to that, she worked as a real estate property manager. 

Jean attended Pepperdine University and CA State Northridge. 

Jean enjoys visiting her family in NY, where she was born, and loves being with her family, friends, watching movies, and taking long walks with canine friend, Buddy. 

Along with being the co-host of the INSIDEWINK podcast, Alison Martin has been a working actor/writer for the past 25 years.

Alison won a Emmy for her work as an actor/writer on the WCVB-TV children’s series A Likely Story. She also wrote and acted in the Lifetime women’s comedy series The World According To Us, which garnered her another Emmy Acting nomination.

She made her Broadway debut playing opposite Nathan Lane in Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Alison has had numerous guest star and recurring roles in comedies such as I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Grace and Frankie, The Big Bang Theory, American Princess, There’s Jonny, and Mad Men. Alison is a producer/performer on The Audio Adventurebook of Big Dan Frater Vol 1 & 2 which just won a MarkTime award as best comedy album.

Alison has volunteered in the education arena since 2001. She has created sports programs, science classes and robotics programs for schools in California. She was president of the Carpenter Parents Association and was on the team that created Valley International Prep High School. Alison then had the honor by serving as its Board President for 3 years.

She has a wonderful husband, two amazing children, and two funny dogs.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
It’s both exciting and challenging to start something new. It always helps to define your mission and be clear on what you want to achieve. Keep that goal as a top priority and many things will fall into place.

If your project does not bring you some form of joy, then please take the time to rethink it. There is always a way to bring forth a level of enthusiasm and inspiration.

Remember, kindness is key – to both yourself and others.

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Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.insidewink.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidewink.official/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidewink
• Other: https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/insidewink/

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