The Iconic Podcast

Building a dream team isn’t about luck, it’s about leadership, discernment, and the willingness to make hard decisions.In this insightful episode, Jen shares 20 years of experience hiring, firing, and leading teams through both deep mistakes and remarkable breakthroughs. From the fear of financial responsibility to the lessons of betrayal and the art of building a culture no one wants to leave, this conversation is a masterclass in leading like a CEO.Whether you’re hiring your first VA or managing a full team, this episode will change the way you think about delegation, leadership, and your role as the visionary of your business.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How to know when it’s time to hire and what tasks to delegate first• The single mindset shift that allowed Jen to scale to $100K months within weeks• Why “hire slow, fire fast” protects your peace, profit, and team culture• How to avoid hiring from fear, guilt, or the need to be liked• What true leadership looks like when it comes to boundaries, feedback, and cultureMentioned in episode:Legendary Leadership: https://becomingiconic.co/legendaryleadershipConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

If being smart was the secret to success, more leaders would be thriving. The truth is, intellect alone can’t carry influence. Wisdom does.In this powerful episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen welcomes award-winning director, speaker coach, and author Tricia Brouk for a conversation that challenges everything you’ve been taught about leadership and intelligence. Drawing from her new book Being Smart Is Stupid, Tricia shares how self-awareness, compassion, and emotional intelligence build the kind of leadership that actually lasts.This conversation moves beyond the idea of “knowing more” and into the art of presence: what it means to slow down, tune in, and lead from wisdom rather than reactivity. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of grounded confidence and a deeper understanding of what true leadership looks like in practice.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The difference between smart and wise leadership and why it changes everything• What it means to build relationship capital and why it’s the most valuable currency in business• How to lead without reactivity and create space for clarity and trust• The practice that helps you make better decisions and strengthen emotional intelligence• Why letting go (not letting them) is the key to reclaiming your powerMentioned in this episode: • Book: The Big Leap• The Wise Leopard’s Hot Flash Cooling Mist (Available January 2026)Connect with Tricia:• Website: triciabrouk.com• Book: beingsmartisstupid.com• Instagram: @tricia_brouk• The Wise Leopard: thewiseleopard.comConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

If your sales have slowed or your growth feels stalled, this episode is your wake-up call. Visibility is the lifeblood of your business. If you’re not intentionally expanding it, your business isn’t standing still, it’s quietly moving backwards.In this powerful solo episode, Jen reveals three high-impact, low-cost visibility strategies that have helped her and her clients create massive momentum and attract aligned opportunities. These aren’t complicated marketing tactics but grounded, proven ways to keep your audience growing and your sales flowing.Whether you’re rebuilding your confidence, expanding your reach, or craving more sales flow, this episode will remind you that visibility isn’t about vanity. It’s about connection, leadership, and growth.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The visibility strategy that’s generated the most revenue in Jen’s entire career• Why in-person connection is the most underrated business accelerator• The mindset shift that reignited Jen’s love for networking after years behind the screen• How to turn small online collaborations into powerful audience builders• The real reason visibility determines the health of your businessConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever have. But too often, we hide it, polish it, or wait until we’re “ready.” In this conversation, Jam Gamble, speaker, coach, and creator of Slay The Mic® Method, reminds us that our voices don’t need permission. They need practice, courage, and unapologetic truth.Together, they dive into what it really means to speak with confidence, why being “unpolished” might actually be your greatest strength, and how to push past the roadblocks that silence so many powerful voices. This episode is part wake-up call, part permission slip, and part rally cry for anyone who has something to say but hasn’t yet claimed their stage.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:• Why waiting until you’re “ready” is the fastest way to stay stuck• How to turn your quirks, flaws, and personality into the charm that makes you unforgettable• The truth about vocal “roadblocks” and how to move through them instead of letting them silence you• What Jam has learned about communication from decades of working with non-speaking adults and children• Why the world needs your imperfect, authentic voice now more than everConnect with Jam:Instagram: @IamJamGambleWebsite: iamjamgamble.comMentioned in this episode:• Books: I Go Quiet and I Get Loud• Vitamin B12Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

This is one of the most important conversations Jen has ever recorded. She pulls back the curtain on the subtle yet powerful ways we sabotage our own success and what it takes to finally move out of the way of growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, resentful, or like your dreams were slipping further away, this episode is your wake-up call.In this episode, you’ll hear:• A perspective on investments that could completely shift how you see your next move• The sneaky mindset trap that’s quietly stealing your confidence• Why selling in 2025 looks nothing like it did before• The real cost of waiting for “the right time”• A hard truth about why trying to do it all yourself is keeping you stuckConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

What does it really mean to be an iconoclast in today’s world? To break the molds handed to us, release outdated ideals, and step fully into who we are meant to be?In this thought-provoking episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen is joined by Kristina DiPalo, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and contributor to The Iconic Magazine. Together, they explore the meaning of being a modern iconoclast through the lens of identity, courage, age, motherhood, and the audacity it takes to shake off the “shoulds” and embrace the woman you are becoming.This conversation is equal parts wisdom, fire, and liberation. It’s an invitation to question the icons and ideals you’ve inherited, to shake up the “snow globe” of your life, and to claim a narrative that feels radically true to you.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:• What it really means to be an iconoclast and how it redefines leadership and identity• Why menopause, aging, and life transitions can become turning points for vibrancy and courage• How to release outdated “icons” and reclaim the timeless qualities that are yours to carry forward• A fresh perspective on motherhood, legacy, and why your children need to know you• The importance of not waiting for “one day” and embodying your truth nowConnect with Kristina:• Website: KristinaDiPalo.com• Instagram: @kristinadipalo• LinkedIn: Kristina DiPaloConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Success isn’t a finish line. It’s a moving target.In this episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen shares the principle that has sustained her business for nearly two decades: refinement. She opens up about what happens when entrepreneurs stop evolving, why coasting is so costly, and how she’s kept momentum for over 200 months of multi-five and six-figure revenue.You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes story of how Jen is refining her own work right now through the creation of B-Lounge VIP. This conversation will challenge you to reexamine your business with fresh eyes and remind you that growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about continuously becoming more.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why holding onto past success can quietly stall your growth• The hidden cost of coasting and how to avoid it• The mindset that has sustained Jen’s business through nearly two decades• The secret to keeping clients engaged and invested long term• A real-time example of refinement inside B-Lounge VIPConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Have you ever considered that the clutter in your home isn’t really about the mess, but a reflection of what’s happening in your mind?Gabrielle shares her journey to creating Canada’s first neuroaesthetic interior design firm, why your home should be designed for who you are becoming, and how small shifts in your space can transform your energy, confidence, and even your income.This episode will leave you rethinking your relationship with your home and inspire you to treat your space as a powerful mirror to your future self.Inside this episode, you’ll hear about:• Why your environment is never neutral and how it can hold you back or elevate you• The surprising science behind how clutter and disorganization affect your nervous system• Simple ways to fall back in love with your space without spending a dime• How to design your home to support your rituals, creativity, and family dynamics• Why upgrading your space isn’t about Pinterest aesthetics but about who you’re becomingConnect with Gabrielle:• Self Assessment Tool : https://mindwelldesign.com/iconic/• Instagram: @mindwelldesign• Website: mindwelldesign.comConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

What if your next post was the one that changed everything? In this powerful episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen Szpigiel shares the behind-the-scenes story of a private client whose business transformed overnight after one post went viral.But instead of getting swept up in vanity metrics, Jen walks you through the intentional moves that turned sudden attention into lasting growth. You’ll hear how they leveraged momentum with strategy, funnels, and community care so that the viral moment wasn’t just a spike in followers but a real acceleration in revenue, reach, and impact.Whether you’ve ever dreamed of going viral or wondered what you’d even do if it happened, this episode is your invitation to prepare for it now. Because the truth is, your moment could be right around the corner and the question is, will you be ready?In this episode, you’ll hear:• The story of how one client’s business went from stagnant to skyrocketing in a matter of days• Why vanity metrics alone won’t grow your business and what to focus on instead• The exact steps they used to turn followers into community members and paying clients• How to set up your business today so it’s ready for growth tomorrow• The mindset shift that makes your viral moment possible (and sustainable)Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

What does it really take to claim your dreams and pursue them boldly, even when life feels messy, unpredictable, and full? In this episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen is joined by Kelsey Hogan, founder of Claimed & Co., who has built her business and life with unapologetic audacity.Kelsey opens up about her journey from side hustle to multi–six figure founder, the pivotal moments that forced her to rise, and how she continues to lead her family and business with vision. Together, we explore the reality of going after what you desire: the mindset shifts, the work ethic, and the willingness to step in before you feel ready.This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, powerful reframes, and honest reflections on what it means to claim your voice, your business, and your future.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why waiting for the “right time” is one of the biggest traps that keep women stuck• How Kelsey built a sustainable business beyond viral moments and quick wins• The power of claiming abundance and money as part of your mission• The truth about balancing motherhood, leadership, and building wealth• What it looks like to take bold, audacious action when everything in you wants to waitMentioned in this episode:• Goodnight Moon• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer with SPF• Ranavat Hair CollectionConnect with Kelsey:Website: claimedandco.comInstagram: @claimedandcoConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co