It’s March and while it’s just starting to warm up a weeee bit, we can’t neglect the fact there was just a snow storm last week. And who knows if we’ll face another since they seem to come every other week. However, never fear! JC Babes is here right on time to warm things up before the weather actually does! Keep reading and get to know our JC babes for March.

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Meet Lynette @mslynettemarie

Lynette Collazo is a 26 year old Puerto Rican from Jersey. Growing up, everyone knew her as the quiet, shy girl who can dance her butt off. Now she’s out of her shell and following her dreams of becoming an artist/entertainer. She’s an influencer and a body activist on social media, and everyone loves her for her great energy and the love she constantly puts out to the world.

1. What do you currently do for a living and what is your dream job?

I am currently a dog walker in Hoboken. I love animals and I work for myself, which is a plus. My dream job is to not have a job, haha. I just want to be happy. Growing up, I always had this feeling inside that I was meant for greatness and never saw myself working for anyone else. Seeing how miserable my parents were, I knew there was more to life than going to work and paying the bills so I didn’t want to end up like that. I just want to continue to be an artist, entertain, be an inspiration to many, to love and stand up for what’s right. Making a change and to travel the world and continue to create. If I can make money doing that, I am a happy camper.

2. What is your favorite place to eat or hang out in Jersey City?

My favorite place to hang out in Jersey City is Barcade. Although I love dancing my butt off, I really prefer a chill, good vibes type of night. I also love playing games. I am super competitive! Barcade has some great beer too, and I’m not a huge fan of beer so that should say a lot.

3. How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Being nominated for JC Babes for March is such an honor. I am still pretty shocked. I’ve never been nominated for anything and I never won any class polls for both 8th grade and High School. I wasn’t ever the popular kid so this feels pretty awesome! I just want to say thank you again for nominating me. I love and appreciate you all for seeing something in me that I sometimes don’t see in myself or I just need to be reminded, but don’t we all? Haha!

4.What are 3 random facts about yourself?

Three random facts about myself, hmmm…

Fact #1. I used to play for a women’s professional football league based in Brooklyn, New York. The team is called New York Sharks and yes, it’s tackle football, not flag, not lingerie. Full gear tackle football. Those women go so hard and it was such a great and challenging experience.

Fact #2. Growing up, my parents never bought me a Halloween costume so I used to always make my own. Shout out to my parents because that really helped me tap into my creative side.

Fact #3. When I was a little girl, the only way my mom was able to keep me sitting down on the couch while she was cleaning was to put both a Marc Anthony and a Selena Quintanilla cassette on. I knew every song on the cassette for both and I used to happily sing it on the couch, haha.

5. What is the craziest thing you’ve done or ever wanted to do?

I have done a lot of crazy things and I have no idea which one is the craziest, but I’ll give you one. I went skinny dipping in a hotel pool in Orlando, Florida. It was nice and bright outside, hahaha. It was such a free feeling, I must say. One crazy thing I do want to do is swim with sharks.

6. What do you love most about Jersey City?

What I love most about Jersey City might be Liberty State Park. I used to love going there as a little girl. My dad used to take us so we can run around and have fun while he went crabbing. Best part was going home because once my dad finished cooking the crabs, it was dinner time and boy, they were so good! Plus you get to enjoy the beautiful view of New York and the view of Statue of Liberty.

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Meet Vander @thevandershow

Vander Thompson Jr. is a fitness enthusiast who loves music festivals, cooking, sports, modeling/acting and the great outdoors.

1. What do you currently do for a living and what is your dream job?

I currently wait tables as I follow my aspirations in fitness, film, music and modeling while concurrently enrolled as a full time grad student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. My dream job is to own my own gym/fitness club and/or work in film, modeling and entertainment.

2. What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

I enjoy hanging out at Talde (particularly Miss Wongs) and South House.

3. How does it feel to be nominated as a JC Babe?

It’s exciting and motivates me to always work hard towards being the best version of myself.

4. What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1. I often enjoy working out to movie scores.

2. As a child, I had to be saved from drowning on three separate occasions.

3. Sushi is by far my favorite food in this world.

5. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

The craziest thing I’ve ever wanted to do is “thru-hike” the entire Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.

6. What do you love most about Jersey City?

I love the diversity, the vast variety of dining, the historical relevance and the amazing views of the New York City Skyline.

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Meet Claudia @claud_c_m_c

Claudia M. Calderon is a fitness and fashion enthusiast with a loving family and a cute dog named Koky.  She is a Registered Dental Hygienist that loves working with people. During her free time, you would catch her working out at the gym or going out with her friends.

1. What do you currently do for a living and what is your dream job?

I’m a Registered Dental Hygienist and my dream job is to travel the world and get paid for it.

2. How does it feel to be nominated as a JC Babe?

It’s pretty cool knowing that I was nominated by someone that thinks I deserve it.

3. What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

I love the Light Horse Tavern, especially in the summer months when you can sit outside.

4. What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1) Adventurous 2) Fashionable 3) Funny

5. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

I always wanted to go sky diving out of a plane over the island of Hawaii.

6.  What do you love most about Jersey City?

The artistic culture and the diversity of people that live here.

Meet Darren @darren_conway

Darren Conway was born and raised in Hazlet, NJ. He now resides in Downtown JC with his wife and daughters. Darren previously worked for EMM Group
(Catch NYC//LA, Chandelier Room, etc) where he worked for 8 years. During that time, Darren worked on the idea of opening up his first venture Pier 13 Hoboken (with partner Rebecca Tarantino). Over the last two years, Darren has worked on a concept and team for what is now Gringo’s Taco which has locations in Jersey City and Staten Island.

1. What do you currently do for a living?

I currently own a restaurant hospitality group called RWAY and 4 Amigos, that I as well as others own and manage, as well as Pier 13 Hoboken, Gringo’s Taco JC, SI, Urby Eats Café and Nacho Mama’s Sangria Co. My dream job is to own a design firm that specializes in restaurants as well as restaurant concepts.

2. What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Definitely the South House Basement / Rec Room

3. How does it feel to be nominated as a JC Babe?

I’m a little taken aback, shocked and honored all in one.

4. What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I’m an adrenaline junkie; anything with speed and a motor, I’m all for it.

I have Animal from the Muppets tattooed on my thigh (courtesy of Roses N Rebels Tattoo Shop in JC) *Shameless plug but hit me up for more info*

I have a sneaker obsession and love flashy sneakers

5. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Fuck, I;ve done some crazy ass shit that I probably shouldn’t mention but I’m hoping to go to Capetown, South Africa in the next year or so and cage dive with The Great Whites.

6. What do you love most about Jersey City?

I moved here about 7 years ago and currently live on the cross between 3rd and Newark, I love the diversity, the art, the shops and the people. I love the realness of JC, and while the area has a fast paced atmosphere, it’s not too fast. I love walking down by Paulus Hook to the water with my family and just taking in
the view. A lot of ppl take for granted where they live. We live in one of the best cities in the US with accessibility to everything. I love calling JC my home.

Have a JC babe you want to nominate?  Tag us in their pictures or DM us who you want to see for next month.