The Tyler Dickerhoof Show EP163 - Find Your Voice: Jess Ekstrom on Personal Storytelling
In this inspiring episode, Tyler Dickerhoof sits down with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands for Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to explore the delicate balance between ambition and authenticity. Jess shares her journey from starting a business in college to becoming a bestselling author and motivational speaker, all while navigating the societal expectations placed on women and mothers.
Jess also dives into the challenges of embracing one's true self in a world driven by external validation, the power of ordinary stories in connecting with audiences, and the importance of finding fulfillment in the process rather than the outcome. Whether you're striving to lead with impact, balance career and family, or simply seeking to live more authentically, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
Connect with Jess:
https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/
Impact Driven Leader:
https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader
https://www.instagram.com/impactdrivenleader/
Tyler is on:
https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tyler.dickerhoof.3
https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-dickerhoof-1960351b
What Was Discussed:
00:00 Intro
04:03 Starting Mic Drop Workshop
06:33 Why emotional connection matters in branding and communication
07:57 Helping people overcome the 'I don't have a story' mindset
12:29 Why do you keep comparing yourself?
19:20 Balancing ambition and authenticity
21:44 Celebrating others’ success
24:29 Finding joy in anticipation
27:39 Enjoying the process is key to success
30:59 Motherhood and career
36:22 Handling outside pressures to “do it all”
43:11 Why assumptions about women in the workplace need to change
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