Best Jess Ekstrom Podcasts (2025)

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How to Use Fear as Creative Fuel with Mary Marantz 35:18

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Have you ever secretly loved being underestimated? That feeling of having nothing to lose and everything to prove. But what happens when you start to succeed, and that pressure of being watched threatens to sabotage your progress? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with her dear friend, author, and speaker Mary Marantz, whose new book Underestima…

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Amy Porterfield on How to Earn Financial Freedom through Digital Courses 30:35

21d ago30:35

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Amy Porterfield really wanted freedom, flexibility, and autonomy in her career. She entered the digital course industry, which allowed her to work from home while still making money. Starting small, her first course made just $267, but she pulled in over $100 million in revenue through tweaks and relaunches. How did she do it? How can you leverage …

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How to Turn Play into Your Creative Superpower with Adam Tanaka 31:43

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Have you ever felt like you're not what meets the eye, with a deep, complex backstory hidden behind a seemingly successful exterior? What if the most difficult parts of your past, the ones you tried to escape, are actually the secret ingredients to your greatest triumphs and your most powerful message? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with Adam…

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From The Today Show to Building AI That Tells Human Stories with Patrice Poltzer 41:39

2M ago41:39

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Have you ever felt completely lost in your career, only to find that your most challenging experiences became your greatest assets? And how can AI, often seen as a threat to creativity, actually unlock your most authentic stories? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with Patrice Poltzer, co-founder of My Story Pro AI, a storytelling and AI strateg…

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Unlock Your Inner Child and Tap Into Your Creativity, with Natalie Nixon 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Do you sometimes feel like your creative well has run dry? In a world increasingly dominated by AI and efficiency, how do we protect and cultivate our unique human spark? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with Natalie Nixon, PhD, a renowned creativity expert, innovation strategist, and author, famously dubbed the "Creativity Whisperer to the C-S…

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Saying Yes Too Often? Here’s How to Set Boundaries with Kwame Christian 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Are you tired of feeling like you have to be inauthentic to be liked? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and advocating for yourself, fearing it might damage your relationships? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with her dear friend, Kwame Christian, a top-booked negotiation keynote speaker and host of the #1 podcast, Negotiate Anything. Kw…

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My TEDx Talk | The Secret to Great Public Speaking (No, It's Not Confidence) 3:59

3M ago3:59

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I recently had the opportunity to step onto the red dot at TEDx Sugar Creek Women, and I was surrounded by so many amazing speakers. For eight years, I've been refining my thoughts on public speaking, and it really just all culminated in this eight minute talk - The Secret to Great Public Speaking (No, It's Not Confidence). Here's a sneak peek, and…

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Is Cancel Culture Actually Working? 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Are you struggling to maintain relationships with people you love, even when you disagree on fundamental issues? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with her good friend, Brit Barron, a speaker, DEI consultant, and author of Do You Still Talk to Grandma? Brit's work offers a much-needed guide for navigating the increasingly polarized world we live…

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Stop Giving Women Toxic Advice with Dr. Sarah Glova 35:46

4M ago35:46

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Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed by the endless "shoulds" and unsolicited advice coming your way? This week on Amplify, Jess sits down with her good friend, Dr. Sarah Glova, a keynote speaker, writer, researcher, and unapologetic truth-teller. Her viral talk, "Stop Giving Women Advice," is backed by science, and when Jess saw the title, she k…

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The Unspoken Truths of Motherhood, with Sarah Hoover 31:30

4M ago31:30

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For bestselling author Sarah Hoover, motherhood wasn’t blissful. It was brutal. Her postpartum depression hit like a tidal wave, pulling her into the darkest year of her life - and no one had warned her. Today, Jess sits down with Sarah to talk about the abrupt whiplash of parenthood—from the identity crisis, the rage, the silence, and the slow pro…

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Quick Confidence in Speaking, with Selena Rezvani 27:19

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If you’ve ever looked at confident people and thought, “That could never be me,” this episode might flip your whole narrative. This week, Jess sits down with Selena Rezvani a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Quick Confidence, to dismantle the myth that confidence is something you’re born with. Spoiler: it’s not. It’s some…

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Unlock Your Peak Performance with Molly Fletcher 28:34

5M ago28:34

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In this episode, Jess Ekstrom is joined by Molly Fletcher, a former top sports agent and now one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers, to talk about what confidence really looks like behind the scenes. From protecting your energy to saying “yes” to the stage, Molly shares practical advice on how to step into your power and show up with…

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Creating an Unforgettable Presence with Lorraine K. Lee 29:07

5M ago29:07

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In today’s competitive workplace, being a standout means being a professional guru and making a memorable presence. In today's episode, Lorraine will share proven strategies to help you stand out, gain influence, and create a presence that makes you truly unforgettable. Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Zoom, Cisco, and McKinsey & Company, h…

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The Wild Courage to Ask for What You Want, with Jenny Wood 26:08

6M ago26:08

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Fear has a sneaky way of keeping us stuck. It takes many shapes and forms, like going after a new opportunity, negotiating a raise, or speaking up for ourselves. In this episode of Amplify with Jess Ekstrom, Jess sits down with author, speaker, and former Google exec Jenny Wood to talk about how to move through fear and unlock more success, joy, an…

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Become a Better Speaker with These Small Changes, with Lindsay Boccardo 25:52

6M ago25:52

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Public speaking can feel overwhelming, but small changes can make a huge impact. In this episode of Amplify with Jess Ekstrom, Jess sits down with keynote speaker and generational workforce expert Lindsay Boccardo to break down the subtle shifts that can take your speaking from good to great. Lindsay shares practical insights on how to engage your …

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The Viral Speech that Launched Kelsey O'Connor's Speaking Career 30:06

10M ago30:06

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Kelsey O'Connor was a D1 student-athlete at North Carolina State University until she suffered a traumatic brain injury that abruptly ended her athletic career. Her journey of recovery and overcoming immense was the basis of her commencement address that went viral on TikTok and Facebook with over 40M (million) views. In our season 3 finale, Kelsey…

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Why You DON'T Get That Dopamine Hit When You Cross the Finish Line 11:22

11M ago11:22

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I recently read a study on dopamine that completely changed how I look at my work and life. It initially shocked me, but then I realized why it makes sense. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. Amplify with Jess is produced by Earfluence and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.…

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Balancing Personal Ambitions with Family Dynamics, with Dr. John Delony 44:29

11M ago44:29

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As a speaker, you always want to reach the point of high-flying careers that take you worldwide, but that also means taking you away from your family. This raises the question, "Can speakers really have it all?" Can we prioritize our careers, marriages, partnerships, and kids at the same time? Today, Dr. John Delony gives us his tips. --- Dr. John …

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How are You Measuring Your Progress? 7:15

11M ago7:15

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In our culture, "Making it" usually means being an Oprah or Sara Blakely, appearing on a reality TV show, or discovering a scientific formula that lets you speak to your dog. Most of us (including me!) won't make it big time. But I still have something to offer that people find value in. And so do you. So, how do we measure our progress to maximize…

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How Fear of Inadequacy Can Lead to Becoming a World-Class Speaker with Therese Gopaul-Robinson 30:12

11M ago30:12

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Therese Gopaul-Robinson knew it was time for a raise. She asked for a meeting, practiced her speech, and had her PowerPoint presentation ready to go. It was time to take the next step in her career. But she didn't get her raise in that meeting - she was let go instead. Today, Therese shares her journey to becoming a world-class keynote speaker, whi…

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Is Easy Access to Knowledge Harming Your Motivation? 10:59

11M ago10:59

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Imagine you had an assistant that could fit in your pocket and tell you any information you desired. "How many stars are there in the galaxy? How do I make a sourdough starter? What does it mean when something uploads “to the cloud"? Well you do have that assistant - your phone. Having all that knowledge at our fingertips is convenient, but does th…

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Resilience, Imposter Syndrome and Becoming the Boss with Lindsey Epperly 30:38

11M ago30:38

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Lindsey Epperly has grown her travel business from a one-woman operation to a team of 80 (!!). It has been on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, and Lindsey seemingly has it all. And yet, even with her success, Lindsey still encounters imposter syndrome - especially when (despite the accolades) she feels like her business is failing. T…

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Overcoming Anxiety in Public Speaking 14:34

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Did you know that most folks are more scared of public speaking than they are of sharks? It’s crazy, but it also makes sense! Whether it’s Jaws or facing a live audience, your body reacts to nerves similarly—it’s just a biological thing. In this episode, I'm sharing tips on how to ease your nerves before a speaking engagement, whether on stage as a…

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The Reality of Passive Income with LaShonda Brown 29:39

11M ago29:39

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You know that passive income everyone raves about, where you wake up to find a couple thousand extra dollars in your bank account? Surprise! It turns out it's not as easy as it seems! Today’s guest, Lashonda Brown, a tech educator and founder of Bootstrap Biz Advice, explains that passive income takes years of hard work and system-building. So, wha…

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How RV Life Taught Me to 'Try It On' 7:05

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Over a bowl of popcorn shrimp a few months after our wedding, my husband and I decided to put our apartment up for rent and take off in an RV and travel the country. We did something we now call “try it on.” We had questions about finances, mail, and skincare routines, but we went for it anyway. And here's what happened. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotif…

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Creating a Morning Routine That Works for You with Tiffany Lanier 29:35

12M ago29:35

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What's your morning routine? You’ve likely come across countless reels and TikToks suggesting that you meditate each morning, cultivate gratitude, practice mindfulness, work out, time-block your day, drink 100 ounces of water, fast, prioritize self-care, and read a few pages from your book. And then reality sets in, and you've got to feed the baby,…

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Ready or Not, Just Start 6:52

12M ago6:52

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When we look at successful businesspeople, we assume they had a clear business plan, were surrounded by helpful resources, and confidently started marching toward their dreams. The reality is that most businesses probably started like my first business. I had no idea what gross or net meant. When asked, "How is your business structured?", I would r…

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Creating Meaningful Workshop Experiences with Katie Quesada 29:14

12M ago29:14

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Ever wonder about the differences between workshops and keynotes? Katie Quesada, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and storytelling consultant, believes workshops are not about teaching but guiding participants to discover their insights. In today's episode, Katie shares how to design and deliver workshops that help individuals and teams becom…

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Using The Word "Yet" To Frame Our Progress 7:13

12M ago7:13

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We usually see things as black and white, especially when trying something new. So, how can we shift that mindset? There's just one word you can add to remind yourself: it's not that we're not there; it's that we're not there yet. Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. Amplify with Jess is produced by Earflu…

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How to Find Speaking Opportunities through Networking, with Chelsea C Williams 23:54

12M ago23:54

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How can we as speakers expand our networks to meet some amazing people and, probably more importantly, secure speaking engagements? We need to be strategic about our networking efforts. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the steps we should be taking to get our names out there more. Today, Jess is joined by Chelsea C Williams, and she ha…

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My Signature Keynote Live: Innovation and Motivation That Lasts 26:41

1y ago26:41

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In today’s special episode, I share a keynote showcase of one of my talks from Inman Connect, one of the most extensive speaking engagements in the real estate industry. You've listened to my food for thought to start your week. Now, tune in to hear some of the principles I discussed in the podcast during my signature keynote! Sidenote: We highly r…

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Facing Fears and Opening Up Onstage with Coach Kiah 29:00

1y ago29:00

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Getting up on stage and feeling confident about yourself, it's one of the biggest challenges we face on stage. Because we're not perfect. We're not robots. We'll flub from time to time. So what do we do about that? Today, Jess and Coach Kiah Twisselman talk about embracing imperfections and projecting confidence on stage. In This Episode, You’ll Le…

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What Comedy and Parenting Taught Me About the Beginner's Mindset 8:03

1y ago8:03

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Perfectionists are good at a lot of things, but they are not good at being beginners. Does that sound like you? Yeah me too, until I was a beginner at two things that challenged me and changed my mindset - being a mom and stand-up comedy. Here's what it taught me. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. …

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How to Set Boundaries and Thrive in Speaking with Dr. Cassandra LeClair 33:04

1y ago33:04

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Before becoming a Mic Drop Academy alum, Cassandra was already well-versed in public speaking as a communication expert and professor at Texas A&M University, but now she had the tools to make her goal of becoming a keynote speaker to fruition. She talks with Jess about her journey after Mic Drop, sharing tips for aspiring speakers on what to know,…

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You'll Never Miss What's Made for You 9:26

1y ago9:26

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We've all faced it before: the dreaded FOMO. Sometimes, it feels like a double-edged sword. You don't want to miss any chances, but saying yes for the sake of saying yes can lead to quick burnout. In this episode, Jess shares a mantra that helped silence her FOMO, and hopefully, it will do the same for you. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Po…

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Redefining Masculinity, and the Power of Authenticity, with Antonio Neves 37:12

1y ago37:12

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Antonio Neves saw a problem: he couldn't find the right content for balancing personal growth and family relationships, especially as a man in today's society. So he decided to do something about it by founding the Man Morning newsletter, a platform dedicated to inspiring men to start their day with purpose and intention. Learn tips on self-improve…

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It's Time to Own Your Timeline 11:23

1y ago11:23

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Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I where I should be at this point in my life?" or "Am I "on time? " We all rave about the 30 under 30 lists, but did we ever stop to think that maybe it was easier for them because they didn't have anything to risk? And maybe we're on the right track to success regardless of the time. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify a…

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Amy Porterfield on How to Earn Financial Freedom through Digital Courses 34:06

1y ago34:06

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Amy Porterfield really wanted freedom, flexibility, and autonomy in her career. She entered the digital course industry, which allowed her to work from home while still making money. Starting small, her first course made just $267, but she pulled in over $100 million in revenue through tweaks and relaunches. How did she do it? How can you leverage …

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How to Stop Letting FOMO Dictate Your Life Goals 9:17

1y ago9:17

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Are you constantly chasing the next big thing, only to find that the satisfaction you hoped for remains just out of reach? Do you think, "Once I achieve this, I can finally enjoy that"? You’re not alone. Today, we tackle the pervasive issue of FOMO—fear of missing out—and how it leads to a cycle of delaying joy. Let's find out how to stop letting F…

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Are Women Critiqued More Harshly than Men? Let's Talk about it with the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid 33:18

1y ago33:18

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Sprakkar: an ancient Icelandish word that means "extraordinary women". Our guest today is the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid. Not only is she the best-selling author of Secrets of the Sprakkar, but also a passionate advocate for gender equality, utilizing her platform to organize significant events like a gender equality strike in Iceland, fight…

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Here's What You Need to Know about Women in 2024 9:41

1y ago9:41

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Women’s voices have historically been suppressed, but just being aware of this can help them navigate today's gender landscape. Public speaking might be the most effective way to gain a voice, not only for yourself but also for future generations. Learn how this sentiment inspired Jess to create a speaking course exclusively for women. ---- Rate Am…

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Tackling Anxiety with Millennial Therapist Dr. Lauren Cook 32:47

1y ago32:47

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Millennials and Gen Z are the most anxious generations in history. Let that sink in - the most anxious generations in history! Even though Gen X and baby boomers experienced some stressful situations, anxiety wasn't at the forefront of everyone's minds. So why is this happening to millennials in Gen Z, and what can we do about it? Dr. Lauren Cook i…

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How Doing the Thing I Was Most Scared of Actually Helped Me 6:48

1y ago6:48

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Sometimes, beating anxiety means stepping out of your comfort zone, and Jess has shared a personal experience of how she dealt with her own postpartum anxiety by signing up for a local stand-up comedy class. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. Amplify with Jess is produced by Earfluence, and brought …

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Leaving the Corporate Gig for a Speaking Career, with Mic Drop Alum Corrie LoGuidice 27:36

1y ago27:36

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When Corrie LoGuidice was juggling a high stress career as a Senior Vice President while being a single parent, she knew it was time for a change. She saw an ad for Mic Drop Workshop, and decided to sign up. Shortly after, she was on the TEDx stage. Today, Corrie talks about her Mic Drop experience and what she's accomplished since jumping off the …

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What Does Your Childhood Dream Say About You Today? 13:10

1y ago13:10

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Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Maybe you’re doing something close to what you wanted to do as a kid, or maybe you’re on a different planet than what you’d initially vision-boarded in the cafeteria with your milk carton dunking your dinosaur nuggets. Still, either way, your answer is telling. Why? Tune in to find out! Rate A…

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The Love-Hate Relationship of Feedback and Collecting it from the Stage with Talkadot's Arel Moodie 33:32

1y ago33:32

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Feedback and email capture are essential for speaker success, but they can also feel a bit self-serving. So, how can we collect these things effectively without the ickiness? Today, Jess is joined by Arel Moodie, who is revolutionizing the speaking industry with Talkadot, a tool for quickly getting feedback from the audience, collecting testimonial…

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Why We Should Bring Boredom Back 7:02

1y ago7:02

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Do you remember the last time you were bored? Like, truly bored? Nothing to read, nothing to scroll, nothing to listen to but your own thoughts. Sounds scary right? Except maybe boredom is the key to unlocking the next big idea. Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. Amplify with Jess is produced by Earfluen…

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How to Step Into Your Potential, with Disney Animator Saul Blinkoff 37:29

1y ago37:29

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"Every time we see somebody accomplish anything, it should always be a reminder to us that we can accomplish anything." - Saul Blinkoff Saul has turned his dreams into reality. He's worked at some of the biggest names in the animation industry, including Disney Studios, MTV, ABC, Netflix, Mattel, and DreamWorks. But that's not all. He's also a life…

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Before you Change your Circumstance, Change your Mindset 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

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When Jess worked at Disney World, she saw the same two custodians every day—one who despised the job and the other who loved every minute of it. She wondered what separated the two in how they liked their jobs. A Yale study might hold the answer and help transform her mindset. Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess E…

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How to GET YOUR TIME BACK, with Systems Expert Kate Rosenow 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

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Is balancing a successful business with family life, self-care, friends, and sleep achievable? Our guest, Kate Rosenow, is a business systems strategist and the owner of "Work Well with Kate." She's an expert in helping service-based business owners scale without overwhelming (and understands this challenge firsthand as a mother!). She advocates fo…