Name: Jen Gage
Age: 48
Title: Founder of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center and Co-owner of StretchLab Scottsdale and North Scottsdale.
Married/Single: married for 25 years
Kids: four – Kaitlyn (22), Avery (21), Megan (17) and Grant (15)
City you live in: Scottsdale resident for 33 years.
A typical day in my life includes…
very little sleep.
I was born…
on an army base camp.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the smell of the desert after it rains.
I’m listening to…
80’s, Country, Classic Rock, Kings of Leon, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and yes, I love Taylor Swift.
My family…
has my heart.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my younger self.
One thing I cannot live without…
alone time.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
a Queen.
I’m inspired by…
random acts of kindness.
The one person who motivates me is…
my daughter Kaitlyn. Having a child with Down syndrome has given me a greater perspective and drive to create a better world for her.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
no conflict.
The perfect day would be…
waking up somewhere I haven’t been and exploring.
My first job was…
at a croissant shop in Chicago.
My favorite escape…
Laguna Beach.
My life…
has been a rollercoaster that I wouldn’t change for the world.
I’m currently working on…
StretchLab and GiGi University.
Always…
be the first person to say hello.
Never…
complain.
Favorite Quote…
“Carpe Diem.”
Biggest Dream…
space travel.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
nervous laughing.
