The Iconic Podcast

The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
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Dec 15, 2025 • 52min

To Botox or Not to Botox with Olenka Lyle

Skincare is never just skincare. It is confidence, self-trust, and the quiet daily commitment that shifts how you move through the world.In this deeply empowering conversation, Jen is joined by Olenka Lyle, ClaraDerma’s medical director, nurse practitioner, and aesthetic injector extraordinaire, to explore what it really means to invest in your skin, your confidence, and your long-term well-being.This episode goes far beyond Botox and serums. It’s a conversation about self-leadership, grounded confidence, and releasing the guilt so many women carry around caring for themselves. Olenka breaks down the foundations of glowing skin, the misconceptions around injectables, the impact of the “filtered era,” and why intentional skincare is one of the most meaningful investments you can make for your self-esteem and emotional bandwidth.Whether you’ve never used skincare beyond a cleanser or you’re already a product devotee, this episode will help you rethink how you care for yourself and why glowing confidence begins from the inside out.Inside the episode, you will hear:• How to build a skincare routine that actually works, starting with the basics• The truth about medical grade products and why they outperform drugstore brands• What injectables like Botox, filler, and biostimulators really are and how they support aging gracefully• Why caring for your skin can elevate your confidence, creativity, and presence• How filters, comparison, and guilt keep women from feeling fully expressed• The importance of normalizing conversations about beauty, wellness, and agingConnect with Olenka• Website: ClaraDerma.com• Instagram: @claradermaConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Dec 8, 2025 • 46min

Mastering the Art of Networking with Kristina Bartold

The most impactful networking is rooted in sincerity, generosity, and relationships that actually mean something. In this energizing and practical episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen is joined by Kristina Bartold, co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, for a conversation that will reshape the way you think about visibility, connection, and growth.Kristina breaks down the mindset and habits that make networking feel natural, generous, and aligned, even if you are introverted or nervous about putting yourself out there. From how to approach people at events to what it really means to nurture your community long term, she offers actionable strategies that move you out of performance mode and into genuine connection.Whether you want to grow your business, strengthen your reputation, or simply become more confident in rooms that matter, this episode will show you how to build relationships that open doors, deepen trust, and create endless opportunities.In this episode, you will hear:• Why great networking always starts with service and sincerity• How to approach new connections without feeling transactional or awkward• The biggest mistakes people make at events and how to avoid them• What it looks like to nurture relationships long term• Why your reputation begins long before you enter the roomConnect with Kristina:• High Vibe Women Event: https://www.highvibewomen.ca/march-2026-event  [Use coupon code JEN50]• Instagram: @kristina.bartold / @highvibe.women• Website: thesocialsnippet.com / highvibewomen.caConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Dec 1, 2025 • 32min

How you Close a Year is How You Start One

How you finish a year matters. Not because the calendar holds supernatural power, but because your energy, your intention, and your personal leadership shape what comes next. If you have ever felt tempted to drift toward the finish line or label an entire year as “bad,” this episode will shift everything.In this elevated solo conversation, Jen invites you to look honestly at the narrative you are carrying from the past twelve months. She reveals why your year was not a failure, why a hard season is not a life sentence, and how to reclaim your confidence so you enter the new year grounded, grateful, and in your full personal power. This episode is a call to finish with integrity, presence, and belief so you can step into the next chapter already aligned with the success you want to create.In this episode, you will hear:• Why an entire year is never “bad” and how to recognize the blessings you overlooked• The biggest mistake people make in December when momentum feels low• How to stop drifting and reclaim the final weeks with intention• The mindset shift that turns a hard year into preparation for your strongest one yet• Practical ways to close the year clean so you begin the next with clarity and powerConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Nov 24, 2025 • 60min

Lead Your Company and Team with Hospitality with Maria DeLorenzis Reyes

Leadership is not defined by titles, metrics, or performance reviews. It is defined by how people feel in your presence. In this inspiring episode, Jen welcomes leadership expert and speaker Maria DeLorenzis Reyes for a conversation that reframes what it means to lead a company, a team, and a culture.Maria reveals how the principles of hospitality can transform workplaces, deepen trust, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Through stories, perspective-shifting insights, and practical guidance, she invites leaders to return to the heart of leadership: humanity, generosity, and emotional intelligence.This episode will challenge the way you think about culture, connection, and the responsibility that comes with influence.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why hospitality is a core leadership skill and how it changes your company culture• The role of values in shaping who you hire, how you lead, and what you attract• How to build environments where accountability and honesty are practiced, not just promised• Why emotional intelligence and self-awareness will always outperform strategy alone• A powerful leadership exercise that reveals what you truly model in your businessConnect with Maria:• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadelorenzisreyes/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themariadr• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariadelorenzisreyes• Website: https://mariadr.com• Free resources:  www.mariadr.com/giftConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Nov 17, 2025 • 26min

The Difference Between Spending and Investing

Wealth isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about how confidently you circulate it.In this empowering and elevated solo episode, Jen shares the wealth conversation that shifted everything for her clients inside Lavish: the difference between spending and investing. With honesty, practicality, and grounded faith, she reveals how your personal economy expands when you stop gripping money in fear and start circulating it with intention.This episode will help you see money not as something to hold but as something to grow through. It’s a reflection of how much you trust yourself, your vision, and the future you’re creating.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The defining difference between spending and investing (and why it changes everything)• How to move from fear and guilt into trust and expansion• Why money mirrors your energy and what it’s teaching you about safety• The exercise Jen gives her clients to uncover hidden “leaks” in their personal economy• How to circulate money with wisdom, purpose, and confidenceConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Nov 10, 2025 • 53min

Creating Meaningful Legacy with Natasha Koifman

True leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and leading with integrity whether anyone’s watching or not.In this elegant and deeply grounded conversation, Jen is joined by Natasha Koifman, founder and president of NKPR, a highly regarded full-service public relations, marketing, and digital agency known for its purpose-driven approach and long-standing client relationships. With over two decades of experience representing global brands and changemakers, Natasha shares how she’s built a company defined by consistency, authenticity, and human connection.They explore what it truly means to lead with heart in an image-obsessed world, how to grow without losing yourself, and why the most powerful thing you can do for your brand is to stay aligned with your core values.Whether you’re leading a team, building a personal brand, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode is a masterclass in long-term leadership, reputation, and legacy.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How Natasha built one of North America’s top agencies on a foundation of alignment and trust• Why consistency and integrity are the most underrated success strategies• What it means to create culture and connection in a modern business• How to navigate visibility, reputation, and legacy in the digital age• What long-term, values-based leadership looks like in practiceConnect with Natasha:• Website: www.nkpr.net• Instagram: @natashankprConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co
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Nov 3, 2025 • 45min

Hire Slow and Fire Fast- Lessons on Building a Team

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
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Oct 27, 2025 • 53min

Why Being Smart Is Stupid with Tricia Brouk

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
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Oct 20, 2025 • 27min

Three Ways to Gain Visibility That Skyrocket Sales

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
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Oct 13, 2025 • 54min

Slay The Mic with Jam Gamble

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

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