
The Iconic Podcast
Join Jen Szpigiel, CEO and Editor in Chief of Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine weekly as she interviews industry moguls to provide you with the inspiration, insights and lessons for how to grow an iconic life and business for yourself. Each episode will feature actionable steps, expert advice and personal stories to support you to spark, grow and scale your business as an entrepreneur. This podcast is for the visionary leaders who are committed to creating their legacy, pursuing their dreams and achieving their goals beyond their current circumstance. The Iconic Podcast sets itself apart through Jen’s unparalleled interview style, genuine curiosity and commitment to having women rise to their potential. Formally known as the Becoming Iconic Podcast, this new iteration is dedicated to providing you with the most potent and powerful conversations with those who have overcome, prevailed and built their lives and businesses into the incredible success we see today. Subscribe now and leave a review to be a part of this Iconic movement. Don’t forget to also check out this month’s magazine where we deep dive with the guests who are interviewed here.
Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2021 • 12min
Soul Spark | Stop Negotiating Your Goals
In the moment of difficult times or hard goals, it can feel very sticky. In that muddy moment, we try to negotiate and reevaluate the original goal based on how hard it is in the moment. But the thing I realized, pedaling on my Peloton bike, is that when you get through the hard part and you’re stacking on achievements, it doesn’t actually feel as hard as it was in the moment. I don’t want you to negotiate based on the hardness of a goal or obstacle. That’s why episode 140 of Becoming Iconic is about not negotiating your goals! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, I’m sharing the importance of setting and maintaining goals and actionable steps you can take right now to stop the internal negotiation. I cover some of the following topics: I share my journey through a difficult goal on the Peloton bike and how it relates to business goals.The mental process we go through when we are experiencing something difficult to accomplish.How your mindset shift can help you achieve even more goals and visionsThis Soul Spark will ignite you today; I just feel it. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Sep 9, 2021 • 34min
Building Courage and Confidence with Amy Klein
As a mother to two girls and two boys, I have been curious about raising all my children with an entrepreneurial spirit and a courageous attitude towards all their future goals and dreams. Turns out, I am not alone, and neither are you, friend. Amy Klein, from The Courageous Brand, and her business partner Kelly created a platform for girls to learn, see examples of, and encourage confidence, courage, and failure. That’s why episode 139 of Becoming Iconic is about understanding the power of courage and confidence with Amy Klein! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Amy Klein is sharing the importance of understanding courage and actionable steps you can take right now to raise your children, especially your girls, with an entrepreneurial mindset so they are naturally courageous. Amy and I cover some of the following topics: What is courage and confidence, and how are they similar and different.Why girls are less courageous and/or confident than their male counterparts.How to encourage girls to be confident and offer productive feedback they’ll understand and appreciate.How to raise your children to have an entrepreneurial spiritI love Amy and Kelly’s mission so much and I want to encourage you to take advantage of their learning platforms and training! Show your children the inside of your business and why you do what you do so they understand and appreciate your business as much as you do. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH AMY KLEIN:Instagram: @thecourageousbrand Website: https://givehercourage.com/CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Sep 2, 2021 • 47min
Proclaiming Your Faith with Jessica Shakir (Top Ten Charts)
Spirituality looks different for everyone, but what is important is that you walk proudly in your faith, unafraid to leave it behind when entering a room. This is such an important message and was so well received last time, which is why episode 138 of Becoming Iconic is resharing Ep 114 about proclaiming your faith with Jessica Shakir! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Jessica Shakir is sharing the importance of putting God at the center of your life and actionable steps you can take right now to proclaim your faith and walk proudly in it. Jessica and I cover some of the following topics: Showing up authentically in your faith and not dimming your light in fear of making others feel uncomfortable with your faith. The difference between God being the center of your life and him coming first in your life. Spiritual growth is based on love and that love is the basis for your trust in others and your God. Being proud enough to walk with your spirituality and not leave it at the door when walking into a room. Integrating your spirituality into every part of your life, including your business. Asking God what was on his mind when creating you. Go out, share your gifts, and be fruitful in your faith. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH Jessica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashakirbeauty/The Beautiful Mind Academy: https://www.thebeautifulmindacademy.com/The Yes Lord Collective: https://www.yeslordcollective.com/CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 30, 2021 • 49min
The End of Religion with Bruxy Cavey (Top Ten Charts)
Do you know the difference between religion and faith? Do you question religion in moments of stress, worry, or hard times in your life? Bruxy Cavey, the senior pastor at The Meeting House, a church for people who aren’t into church, and I shared a deep conversation around these exact questions and feelings in a previous episode and you all loved it! That’s why episode 137 of Becoming Iconic is resharing the two episodes as one full conversation of the end of religion and the power of faith, with Bruxy Cavey.Bruxy Cavey (bruxy.com), pastor of The Meeting House (themeetinghouse.com), and author of The End of Religion and (re)union: the good news of Jesus, for seekers, saints, & sinners. In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Bruxy is sharing the importance of understanding the difference between religion and faith, and ways to rethink religion, especially if you’ve been questioning your faith or the Bible.Bruxy and I cover some of the following topics: Religion, as an expression, can have a flexible meaning. It might mean a relationship with a divine for some while for others it means belonging to a group that practices a connection with a divine.How we can take “God is love” and move that out of a religious building or experienceWe don’t have to have all the answers for everything in order to have faith in God.Most religions are based on certain rules, regulations, and routinesIs there a heaven or hell?In our clamoring for justice, we do damage. The fallacies behind Karma.How to discern between your own ego and the voice of GodI hope this episode brought you peace, as it did me, around religion and faith, and the powerful experience you can have when you lean into faith over the societal standards of what religion “should be”. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH BRUXY CAVEY:WebsiteThe Meeting HouseCONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 26, 2021 • 45min
Two Hours a Day of Self Care with Paden Hughes (Top Ten Charts)
We hear a lot about self-care; the bath bombs and face masks that make you feel good, but do you actually know what self-care is and why it’s important? Self-care goes far beyond those little actions, and to help walk us through what self-care actually is, I wanted to go back to an incredible episode you liked so much. That’s why episode 136 of Becoming Iconic is about the iconic episode 112: how to work on self-care for just 2 hours a day! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Paden is sharing the importance of showing up for yourself and actionable steps you can take right now to make self-care a priority. Paden and I cover some of the following topics: Showing up for the universe so that the universe can return the favor for you. Walking through what a soul adventure looks like and the immense benefits that come from it. Using inner child work exercises to uncover what is behind our toxic performative behaviors. Advocating for your own self-care in a way that isn’t harmful to those around you but rather educational to understand what this time can bring. Asking for self-care time is anything but selfish.What 2 hours of self-care time looks like and some tasks to start with as you begin this journey yourself. Remember that a working you who is happy is much more important to the people in your life than a fully present you who is unhappy. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH PADEN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padenhughes/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/padens-peptalkCONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 23, 2021 • 55min
Wealth Embodiment with Tori Washington (Top Ten Charts)
Our relationships and perceptions on money typically stem from something much deeper within ourselves and go on to affect every transaction we choose to make or not make over the course of our lives. That’s why episode 135 of the Top Ten Chats series of Becoming Iconic is about wealth embodiment! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, my guest Tori Washington shares the importance of money empowerment and actionable steps you can take right now to work through your toxic ideologies around money. Tori and I cover some of the following topics: Overcoming obstacles to rewrite your money story and move past the negative perceptions you hold space for around money. How your relationship with money extends outwards and affects all aspects of your life. Moving through healing your inner child to better help yourself and the people you serve. Using this new energy and bringing it into your business to welcome in sales and feel prosperous and in alignment with integrity through every sale.Building trust back within the industry by pointing out sellers who target pain points rather than seeing their customers as liberated from them. Once we stop acting like money or investing is a shameful topic, we can open the doors to new opportunities and can stand in our power alongside other women standing in theirs. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH TORI WASHINGTON:House of WE MembershipInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 19, 2021 • 35min
Trauma & Entrepreneurship with Amy Van Slambrook (Top Ten Charts)
Trauma is an interruption to your emotional well being but a lot of women downplay or shrug off their trauma because they compare it to others’ experiences and don’t think they should feel those feelings. It is important to honor your trauma and understand it. That’s why episode 134 of Becoming Iconic is about revisiting the topic of Trauma and Entrepreneurship with Amy Van Slambrook! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Amy is sharing the importance of honoring your trauma and actionable steps you can take right now to respect your feelings throughout your business journey. Amy and I cover some of the following topics: How to honor your trauma through owning it.Ways in which entrepreneurs experience trauma and signs of trauma in business proceedings.Forgiveness and trauma; what it actually means to forgive someone, even if that person is yourself.Jen asks Amy; “Can you heal from trauma?”Amy experienced trauma as a child and has been able to overcome it, and by doing so, finding her purpose in life, and she shares this journey with us again today as one of our most Iconic episodes. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH Amy Van Slambrook:Website: https://www.amyvanslambrook.com/CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 16, 2021 • 45min
Human Design & Relationships with Paige Michelle (Top Ten Charts)
Can Human Design really improve and strengthen your relationships? Paige Michelle shares how our energy centers affect how we show up, how and who we attract, how to use this information as a way to deepen your awareness not only with yourself but with those around you, creating more compassion and better communication within your relationships. That’s why episode 133 of Becoming Iconic is reintroducing the popular episode 79: Human Design & Relationships with Paige Michelle! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Paige Michelle is sharing the importance of understanding your unique human design and actionable steps you can take right now to communicate effectively with people around you. Paige and I cover some of the following topics: What your unique human design means, including how you express yourself and validating your emotions.How understanding your own human design makes you a better communicator and can limit confrontation with your spouse or business relations.How to actively and respectfully have those tough conversations with others when in arguments or not feeling like your needs are met.How to seek out positive, balanced, and cohesive relationships.Your feelings are valid and your responses to how you feel is biologically normal. But you can self-reflect and create a more positive and aligned experience for yourself and those around you by listening to this podcast episode. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH Paige Michelle:Instagram: Instagram.com/iampaigemichelle/CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 12, 2021 • 39min
Leading Your Life with Tim Storey (Top Ten Charts)
Have you come to a life disturbance lately? Tim Storey, renowned speaker and author, takes us through his own life story and how he can shed light on his own divorce and other life disturbances and offer insight to our own. This was a wildly popular episode, which is why episode 132 of Becoming Iconic is resharing Ep 64: Leading your life with Tim Storey! Tim Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach helping people create the future they desire. In this episode, I know you will find inspiration, hope and encouragement from his words. Whether he knows it or not, Tim Storey has been a mentor of mine for many years. An acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach, he’s just a gift! He is also the first male guest on the podcast.In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Tim Storey is sharing the importance of leading your life and actionable steps you can take right now to stop settling and start leading in this life role you have. Tim Storey and I cover some of the following topics: What is a life interruption, and ways people react to them.What different lives look like, and how to get out of the “mundane” and into the “miraculous” with one simple step.How life coaching can change your life in any role you may be in.Why pitching after lunch is better for show pitching than any other time; through using climate and culture.Tim Storey shares so much light and encouragement in this episode that I know will change your life. His mentorship has changed mine. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH TIM STOREY:Website: https://www.timstorey.com/ CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 9, 2021 • 42min
Trusting Your Body & Creating Miracles with Jesika Garsch (Top Ten Charts)
It all started with a rare diagnosis that evolved into liver failure and a path that ultimately led Jesika Garsch to connect with her own instinct and intuition, and a complete change in direction in her life. A rough first pregnancy led to 10 years of slow, painful liver failure, and with a sudden bold move, Jesika changed her own life despite the criticism she received from her doctors. The importance of listening and trusting your body cannot be overstated. That’s why episode 131 of Becoming Iconic is about doing just that! Sign up for The Breakthrough Masterclass where you’ll experience more pleasure, liberation, & impact.In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Jesika is sharing the importance of trusting yourself and your intuition and actionable steps you can take right now to be your own healthcare advocate. Jesika and I cover some of the following topics: Jesika’s health journey through two pregnancies, having been diagnosed with a life-threatening clot, developing a fear of living with her new diagnosis, and overcoming it all by following her intuition The power of manifestation and believing in your body and in the universe, even while coming to terms with her own impending deathHow to be healthy as a family unit to avoid unnecessary health risks through eating whole foods, unplugging and enjoying nature, and embracing playIs there an end-all, final state of being for us all, or are we ever-changing? Jesika shares her thoughts here on that too. In summary, this episode will encourage you to manifest your dreams, chase the seemingly impossible dreams and visions of your own future, and embrace challenges with a newfound sense of positive guidance from your intuition. So be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on all things business, style, relationships and family. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Becoming Iconic and Jen at https://jenszpigiel.com/ CONNECT WITH JESIKA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcheme_academe/ CONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogConnect 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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