Best Jacq Podcasts (2025)

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Mindful Sobriety with Jacq StPierre of Mindfulish 1:03:43

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Mindfulness and meditation teacher Jacq StPierre of Mindfulish is here today to share how mindfulness and sobriety can go hand in hand! Jacq has been a staple within the Sober Mom Life Cafe for years, and she has been such a leader in our space regarding all things mindfulness. Jacq will share her personal eating disorder recovery and alcohol sobri…

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108: Highs and lows of tone in Babanki - Interview with Pius Akumbu 51:00

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Linguistic research has its highs and lows: from staging a traditional wedding to learn about ceremonial words to having your efforts to found a village school disrupted by civil war. Linguistic research can also be about highs and lows: in this case, looking at how high and low tones in Babanki words affect their meaning. In this episode, your hos…

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721. 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: 10K Holiday Formula, A Simple Plan to Sell Out This Season 20:06

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s talk real numbers. What would an extra $10,000 this holiday season look like for your business? In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact formula to map out your $10K plan—whether that’s over a weekend, a month, or even in a single hour! I’m breaking down how to align your sales target with your best-sell…

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LTP: Days 2/3 Walt Disney World 1:38:06

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In this first “reality” episode of the 11 day trip, going a bit out of order, Jacqueline and Meghan do 4 parks in 2 days. The checklist was checked, many many trips to Sir Mickey’s for pictures were taken, food was obtained and dropped on the ground. But don’t worry, we still cried at the fireworks, cried at Fantasmic, chaos ensued and we had the b…

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SobrieTEA: Naked Wasted and The Toxicity of RHOC 57:05

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Today we’re doing a deep dive into RHOC, where Tamara brought of the ancient drama of Naked Wasted at a lie decector party. We went back and refreshed our memories by watching Naked Wasted (Season 4, Episode 8 if you’d like to do the same) and we have some THOUGHTS! After we explore the toxicity of RHOC we’ll dip our toes into the palette cleanser …

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Whoopty Doo!! 1:18:05

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On this episode of A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacq dive into the wild mix of headlines and hard truths. First, we break down the killing of Charlie Kirk — from learning who he was, to unpacking his racist legacy, and why not everyone deserves a “rest in peace.” Then we pivot to the real struggles hitting farmers as tariffs and rising costs push …

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Create Your Fall Wellness Blueprint 39:42

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The season is changing! This is a great time to take stock of how you are supporting your wellness and to maybe make some tweaks that will serve you as you move into fall. Today we will do just that - but this won’t just be a ‘checklist’ of what you ‘should’ be doing. I’ll guide you through how to listen to your needs in a way that allows you to ac…

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LTP: Our Vacation “Pla” 1:26:43

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In this weeks episode, Jacqueline and Meghan discuss their “pla” for their 11 day trip! Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and “regular” Paris all in one trip. There will be snacks, rides, shows, characters, and all the spreadsheets. Follow LTP on Social MediaBy I Think You're Gonna Like This

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720. 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: Dos and Don’ts for Etsy, Shopify, Wholesale & Market Sellers 27:36

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s talk about the truth: if you’re waiting until November to plan your holiday sales, you’ve already missed half the season. Q4 is your biggest opportunity of the year, and in this episode, I’m giving you the 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: Dos and Don’ts so you can finally stop winging it and start winning it. Whether …

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Ciara vs. Future, Old Atlanta vs. New Atlanta, Petty vs. Petty 2:01:28

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This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu and Jacq kept it light(ish) with laughs, nostalgia, and a little mess. We kicked things off with the Petty Hall of Fame—what’s the pettiest thing you’ve ever done? From there we compared the old Atlanta vs. new Atlanta (and how Nu saw the same shift from the old D.C. vs. new D.C.), from jumbo slices to Waffle H…

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We’re Back! 1:02:26

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We’re Back! After a longer than intended break, Jacqueline and Meghan fill you in on what they’ve been up to. Concerts, movies, family outings, and as usual, theater. We also review Freakier Friday and do a summer R.E.P.O.R.T. Full of chaos as per usual, we hope you enjoy and we’ll see you next week! Follow LTP on Social Media…

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719. Why Product Based Businesses Flop During the Holidays and How to Fix It Now 22:52

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s get real—if you’re waiting until October to prep for your holiday sales, you're already behind. September is your power month, and in this episode, I am giving you the roadmap to stop winging it and start winning it. I share why so many product-based businesses underperform during Q4 (hint: it's not because your p…

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Drinking Isn’t What Makes You ‘Fun’ with Katy Olson 57:40

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You guys, my best friend Katy is here. We’re talking about sobriety, parenting, and everything in between. You’ll hear about our early drinking days, her sobriety story, the beauty of sober concerts, and what she calls her ‘playful rebellion’ now that her children have all reached their teen years. Katy is featured heavily in my upcoming book, The …

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Finish Strong: Stoicism, Snitches & the 4th Quarter Grind 1:10:31

20d ago1:10:31

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This week on A Pod Named Kickback, Nu’ and Jacq bring the journey full circle. From breaking down the amygdala to choosing purpose over pleasure, it all leads to Stoicism—mastering your emotions, living in the now, and walking the steady path to becoming your best self. We also get into the wild “WTF Story” of Trump’s mysterious disappearance, the …

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How to Tell if it’s Intuition or Anxiety 35:03

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Intuitive nudges and anxiety can often be confused for each other - so how can you really tell the difference? This has been a big challenge in my life, and I now feel that I’ve finally begun to truly feel the difference in my own body. So stick around, because you’ll walk away with some useful tips to help you differentiate between intuition and a…

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From Greece to Paris… and a Liquid Dessert 👀 w/ Heide B.| Kickback Travel Ep. 1 1:31:37

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The inaugural episode of Kickback Travel kicks off with No Brakes Nu’ and special guest Heidi B as she takes us through her solo adventures across Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Milan, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Versailles, and Paris. From the party life of Mykonos to the postcard beauty of Santorini, Heidi paints the perfect picture …

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718. Fix What’s Not Working: The Truth About Your Physical Product Sales 20:15

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Do you ever feel like the only way to grow your business is to post more, get featured, or go viral? You’re not alone. So many of us have been led to believe that more visibility is the magic key to sales success. But here’s the truth—more eyeballs on your brand won’t fix a leaky sales engine. In this episode, I’m walki…

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The Real Reason You Feel Fear & Anxiety. 1:33:21

18d ago1:33:21

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On this week’s episode of A Pod Named Kickback, we dove deep into the amygdala—your brain’s biggest liar. Nu broke down how it tricks you into thinking you’re in danger when you’re not, and shared personal therapy lessons and mantras like “I am not in danger right now” and “I did the best I could with the information I had.” We talked about the pos…

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When Addiction Gets in the Way of Your Dreams with Author Jessica Guerrieri 1:00:45

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Author Jessica Guerrieri joins me for a chat about her incredible novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. This book is a must read for any woman who has struggled with Mommy Wine culture. Jessica shares openly about her own 12 year sobriety journey from alcohol, which included a relapse into addictive behavior surrounding THC and pills. We’…

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Fearless 7:42

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Losing her house wasn’t the end of the world, she tried reminding herself. It was a silly phrase. Losing. She hadn’t lost it at all, it was right there where the developer would be bulldozing it into a thousand tiny matchsticks. Produced by Postie, photo by Nate Biddle (@nateb.visuals)

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Addictive Behaviors are Alarms with Kim Shapira 42:53

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Celebrity dietician Kim Shapira joins me today for a deep dive into the personal journey that led her to develop The Kim Shapira Method. The Kim Shapira Method is rooted in the truth that food is fuel, and she works diligently with her clients to focus on the basics of nutrition while overcoming food noise and challenging food triggers. She is dedi…

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107: Urban Multilingualism 39:16

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When we try to represent languages on a map, it's common to assign each language a zone or a point which represents some idea of where it's used or where it comes from. But in reality, people move around, and many cities are host to hundreds of languages that don't show up on official records. In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Laur…

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717. From Burnout to Breakthrough: What Happens When You Let Go of a Business | Coaching Session 46:02

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Have you ever gotten to a place where your business just doesn’t feel aligned anymore? In today’s heartfelt coaching session, I sit down with Alyse Steiner, the founder of TOSI Nursing Covers, who’s at a crossroads: should she sell her business or shut it down completely? What started as a passionate product born from h…

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The Sober Curious Teeter Totter with Real Sober Mom Lauren 56:51

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Texas born Lauren knew how to operate without alcohol. Though she was a heavy drinker in high school, she learned early on through her mother’s cancer journey that sometimes sobriety was necessary in order to attend to life’s challenges. It wasn’t until she was a mom of two that alcohol became a crutch that she consistently leaned on. Lauren chose …

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716. What If You Don’t Want to Hustle—But Still Want to Make Money in Your Product-Based Business? | Coaching Session 50:19

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Today I’m coaching Sandra Nakashima, a talented chocolatier who’s re-entering the business world after years away. She loves her work but doesn’t want to be tied to long hours, a big team, or endless hustle. Her dream? A beautiful, profitable business that allows her to live fully—without sacrificing her time or energy.…

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Develop an Unbreakable Mindset with Natalie Buchoz 53:58

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Natalie Buchoz was paralyzed in a skiing accident at age 15, but that has never stopped her from living her life to the fullest. Today, Natalie shares how she found the strength to turn her life’s toughest challenge into a legacy of resilience and hope. She’ll give you deep insights on what it takes to develop an unbreakable mindset that can drive …

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SobrieTEA: Scheana’s Book, Jax’s Departure & A Real Housewives Roundup 59:15

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Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Today we’re talking about Scheana’s book, My Good Side. We highly recommend it! Then we’ll move to The Valley Reunion Part 1 and discuss the great news that Jax is leaving the show! We’ll discuss the why behind his dep…

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“Purpose Over Pleasure (and the World’s Best KFC)” 3:55

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This week on A Pod Named Kickback, me and Jacq kicked things off with her Jamaican getaway—specifically, our fascination with why Jamaica’s KFC is hyped as the best in the world. From crispy chicken to secret seasoning theories, we had questions. We then dove deep into the difference between eudaimonic happiness—that purpose-driven, soul-aligned fu…

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715. What’s Really Holding Your Product Business Back (Hint: It’s Not Strategy) | Coaching Session 33:55

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Welcome back Product Bosses! This week, I’m coaching Hannah Kirby, the founder of Stable-ish—a brand that’s reimagining how we talk about and accessorize mental health. After her heart-shaped pill case took off on Etsy, Hannah found herself with a loyal audience, a strong brand, and real traction. But despite that success, she’s stuck. Not because …

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Creating the Life You Want: An AMA with Erin 35:13

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You asked, I answered! This week I explored all the health and wellness questions you had for me in this AMA episode with my dear friend Clio (and sweet baby Maverick!). Find out what I’d tell my twenty-year-old self in this quick and fearless deep dive into everything from the gut microbiome to parallel parking horror stories. You’ll hear about: O…

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714. You Don’t Need an Audience to Build a Million-Dollar Product Business 29:13

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Welcome back, Product Bosses! I know so many of you are out there asking yourselves, “How can I grow this business if I don’t have a big following?” Trust me, I hear this all the time—and I’m here to tell you that you do not need a huge audience to build a successful product-based business. In this re-air of one of our most-loved episodes, I share …

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Don’t Let Self Doubt Stop You 38:23

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Last week I recorded the audiobook version of my book, and you guys, it was one of the most intimidating experiences of my life! I had been dreading the recording experience, and it made me second guess even writing the book in the first place. I had so much self doubt - could I do this? Would I fail? Would I die of embarrassment?! I did it anyway …

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Remember the Truth of Who You Are with Jacq Gould 37:29

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Jacq Gould of Your Inner Babe is on a mission to help guide women back to the truth of who they are. After battling eating disorders and a lack of self-confidence all throughout her adolescence, Jacq found that she needed someone who knew exactly what she was going through, and someone who could support her on a journey toward self love. So, she be…

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713. Ask Jacq: How to Turn Market Shoppers Into Repeat Online Buyers | Q&A 9:04

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Hey there, Product Bosses! In this episode of the Ask Jacq Series, I’m answering a hot question from one of my students who absolutely dominates at her local farmer’s markets—making $3,000 in just four hours—but can’t get those happy shoppers to buy online. Sound familiar? Whether it’s due to product challenges (like meltable body butters in summer…

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712. The Exact Steps I’d Take If I Launched a Product-Based Business Right Now 30:54

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Welcome back, Product Bosses! Ever wonder what you should focus on first when starting your product-based business? In this re-aired favorite episode, I share the exact framework I’d use today if I were starting a brand-new business from scratch. After helping thousands of makers, manufacturers, and product creators over the years, I’ve seen the pa…

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Breaking a Generational Cycle with Real Sober Mom Julie 47:35

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Real Sober Mom Julie grew up in a family where, throughout the years, alcohol became increasingly present. As a young adult, her mother’s relationship with alcohol had become so difficult for Julie to bear that she asked her mother to leave one day after she came to visit her. As Julie became a mom, alcohol found its way more deeply into her own li…

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Everybody don't deserve a Rest In Peace. 1:42:48

2M ago1:42:48

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On this episode, No Brakes Nu and Jacq pay tribute to the late, great Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who tragically passed in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. Nu opens up about his own near-death experience on a capsized boat during his recent trip—and the blessing of surviving when someone so impactful didn’t. The crew reflects on Warner’s legacy as a go…

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Erin Update: Walking Through the Messy Middle of Change 29:54

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This is a time of change in my outlook and business, and I am in the messy middle. So, today I’m inviting you in to bring you into the loop of all of the transitions that I’m currently navigating within my professional life, in hope that it will help you traverse the messy middle of change on your own life! You’ll hear about: The shift that has occ…

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711. Ask Jacq: How Pricing with Confidence Can Triple Your Sales | Q&A 13:49

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Hey there, Product Bosses! In today’s Ask Jacq Q&A, we’re diving into one of the biggest roadblocks for product-based business owners—pricing. Whether you’re worried about charging too much or finding customers who “get” your value, this episode is here to shift your mindset and show you what’s possible. First, I chat with one of my longtime studen…

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710. Why Your Product-Based Business Isn’t Growing (And What To Do First) 43:04

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Welcome back, Product Bosses! We’re revisiting one of our most foundational coaching episodes because it’s that important. Whether you’re brand new or have been in business for years, chances are you may have skipped over a few key steps that are critical to lasting growth. In this episode, I break down the four core foundations that are often miss…

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Sobriety is My Superpower with Real Sober Mom Aisling 57:28

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Growing up in Ireland, Aisling came to understand that having an ‘alcohol problem’ required a really high bar. Either you were a raging alcoholic, or your relationship with alcohol was fine and not worth examining. As a child, though, Aisling disagreed. She found drunk people terrifying. Looking back? She thinks that young Aisling had it right. Tod…

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Birds don't sing. 1:19:36

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On this emotionally unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback, No Brakes Nu’ delivers his most vulnerable session to date. Inspired by the haunting chorus from Clipse’s new track “Birds Don’t Sing”—“they scream in pain”—Nu confronts some of his deepest wounds in real time, shedding real tears on camera for the first time in the podcast’s history. …

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106: Is a hotdog a sandwich? The problem with definitions 33:32

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We asked you if a burrito was a sandwich, and you said 'no'. We asked you if ravioli was a sandwich and you said 'heck no'. We asked you if an ice cream sandwich was a sandwich and things...started to get a little murky. This isn't just a sandwich problem: you can also have similar arguments about what counts as a cup, a bird, a fish, furniture, ar…

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Clean Beauty and Skin Confidence with True Botanicals 51:56

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Hillary Peterson is a pioneer in the world of clean beauty. After experiencing a cancer diagnosis in her 30s, Hillary began to examine all of the ways that toxins and chemicals found their way into her body. She was especially shocked to learn about the many harmful chemicals in traditional skincare. Thus, True Botanicals was born. Today, Hillary w…

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709. Ask Jacq: How to Boost Your Order Value Without Lowering Prices | Q&A 11:51

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Hey there, Product Bosses! In today’s Ask Jacq episode, we’re diving into the question every product-based business owner asks at some point: How can I make more per order—without running constant discounts? I’m sharing two live coaching clips straight from my programs, where I help real students work through their pricing and bundling strategies i…

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The Keeper of Lost and Found Things 7:36

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The Keeper of Lost and Found Things held secrets and heartbreaks. Poems and journals. There were collections of dummies, books lost in the rain, their pages dry but forever resting in waves of words. School jumpers, and the occasional esky. Produced by Postie, photo by Connor McManus (@tarnishedpixels ) at Pexels.…

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708. How to Build Your Money Machine: The Five Incomes to Financial Freedom with Mel Abraham 56:23

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Welcome back, Product Bosses! We’re bringing back one of our most powerful and popular episodes with Mel Abraham, a financial expert, business advisor, and bestselling author of Building Your Money Machine. This conversation is packed with mindset shifts and tangible strategies to help you separate your income from your effort—and finally start bui…

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SobrieTEA: Our Love Island US Predictions 59:47

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Katie and I are back with another installment of SobrieTEA, where we spill the tea about our favorite escape: Bravo and Reality TV! Suzanne just binged 30 hours of Love Island US. We’ll share our opinions on the vote, our predictions for the Top 3 and winners, and discuss Cierra's exit from the show. Then we’ll talk about Kristen Doute’s engagement…

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Women want to be F*ck boys so bad: Dr. Bryant, Accountability, & The RG3 Clown Show. 1:10:44

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No Brakes Nu’ is on fire in this raw, unfiltered episode of A Pod Named Kickback. From Dr. Cheyenne Bryant preaching accountability while playing a man for five years, to RG3 disrespecting Angel Reese with a racist meme—Nu’ holds everybody accountable. This ain’t no gender war—it’s truth time. Why do women defend wrong behavior when they criticize …

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707. Ask Jacq: How to Bridge Revenue Gaps and Sell More—Even in Your Off Season | Q&A 13:50

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Hey there, Product Bosses! In this Ask Jacq Q&A coaching session, I’m answering questions straight from the students in my programs—and they’re ones you’ve probably asked yourself. First up, what do you do if your product sales drop during half the year, and you rely on a single revenue stream link Shopify during the slower months? I help one busin…