

The Iconic Podcast
The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
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.
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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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 5, 2021 • 37min
The Reality of Human Trafficking with Markie Dell (Top Ten Charts)
TW: This conversation discusses human and sex trafficking.Would you know the signs of human trafficking? If you listened to this episode back in August of last year, Episode 29, you might remember all the powerful and liberating points Markie Dell made. If not, that’s okay! Because today’s episode 130 of Becoming Iconic is a Top Ten Chat: The Reality of Human Trafficking! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Markie Dell is sharing her personally vulnerable story as a victim of Human Trafficking, the important lessons she’s learned along her journey, and how you can detect signs of human trafficking in your own lives and that of your children. Markie Dell and I cover some of the following topics: How to detect human trafficking and the warning signs Markie experienced.The triumphs and snags of Markie’s own story.How to know when your children may be experiencing a dangerous relationship with someone. The importance of loving yourself before you can truly love another human.The importance of forgiveness in others on our own journey. Markie’s story is inspiring and encouraging that no matter what we go through, through forgiveness and self-reflection we can be triumphant in our own stories. 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 MARKIE DELL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markie.dell/ 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Aug 2, 2021 • 52min
You Don't Earn Money, You Create It with Allyson Byrd (Top Ten Charts)
TW: Allyson briefly speaks on her experience growing up in a home with domestic abuse and how her father murdered someone and fled. There may be more hurdles and obstacles in your path because of your race, geography, gender, etc. but nothing strips us from the ability to be a creator and create the things in life that we desire. That’s why this episode from my Top Ten Chats and episode 129 of Becoming Iconic is about why we don’t earn money, but we create it! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Allyson Byrd shares the importance of reimagining everything you have been taught about money in your life and actionable steps you can take right now to shift your mindset to create money and bring abundance into your life. Allyson and I cover some of the following topics: Allyson’s story of growing up in a broken home, reconciling a missing part of herself that she didn’t know was missing and becoming one of the world’s most trusted leadership advisors and sales experts for entrepreneurs and small business owners. How the world can be better at educating themselves and raise their voices to the systemic racism and social injustices that are still happening in America to this day. Shifting your money mindset from working to earn the money you have into divinely creating and attracting it. Breaking the traditions of what you have learned about money and teaching children to have a healthy relationship with money from a young age. Money mindset is built from the very moment we learn about money. It is so important that we are intentional in what we teach our younger generations so they can pass down positivity, openness, consciousness, worthiness and personal power into the future. 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 ALLYSON BYRD:InstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH JEN SZPIGIEL:Work with Jen: www.jenszpigiel.comConnect with Me: www.instagram.com/jenszpigielBecoming Iconic Instagram: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicpodcastBlog: www.jenszpigiel.com/blogLINKS MENTIONED:Thirteenth Movie Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Jul 29, 2021 • 44min
Embodying Confidence with Christina Glickman
When we sink into our true essence and accept that being ourselves is more than enough, that is when we can truly shine brighter. That’s why episode 128 of Becoming Iconic is about embodying confidence! Sign up for The Breakthrough Masterclass where you’ll experience more pleasure, liberation, & impact.In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Christina Glickman shares the importance of showing up as your true authentic self and actionable steps you can take right now to embrace your inner confidence and encourage other women to do the same. Christina and I cover some of the following topics: Recognizing when you’re showing up as performative and flipping the switch to show up authentically you. The biggest confidence breakers and why saying you don’t care what others think of you can actually have negative implications. Does confidence come with age or through the seasons of life?Changing the narrative of confidence, not arrogance when the media tries to tell a different story. Lifting up and supporting other women through their journey of confidence. Allow every day of your life to be of substance for yourself and set space to protect your energy because no one else will. 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 CHRISTINA GLICKMAN:WebsiteXtra: The Art of BeingInstagramLinkedinCONNECT 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Jul 26, 2021 • 10min
Soul Spark | You Are NOT Stuck!
I had a common yet interesting conversation with a client about feeling stuck in her business. This prompted an incredibly rich conversation about being stuck versus feeling like you’ve hit a snag. That’s why episode 127 of Becoming Iconic is about how you are not stuck! In this episode of Becoming Iconic, I’m sharing the importance of understanding the difference between being stuck in something and needing to mend the feeling or situation and actionable steps you can take right now to move past that feeling. I cover some of the following topics: The feeling of being “stuck”What it means to hit a “snag”How to change your mindset around feeling stuckAre you stuck, or have you just hit a snag? 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 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Jul 22, 2021 • 39min
Restrictive Dieting and Root Causes with Nadine Allaham
Today’s societal standards of beauty have led a lot of women to deprive themselves of food or nutrients. This leads to a lot of issues like Acne, Constipation, Anxiety, and more. That’s why episode 126 of Becoming Iconic is about restrictive dieting! Sign up for The Breakthrough Masterclass where you’ll experience more pleasure, liberation, & impact.In this episode of Becoming Iconic, Nadine Allaham is sharing the importance of eating to be healthy and actionable steps you can take right now to fulfill your body’s needs of nutrients, and potentially lose weight in the process. Nadine and I cover some of the following topics: What is restrictive dieting, and what it may look likeHow women are more susceptible to restrictive or binge eatingHow eating for your bodily needs may help you lose weightTalking about food as a family and around childrenIt’s far more important to eat to be healthy than it is to be skinny, even though it’s often the opposite message we get from societal standards or ideals. 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 NADINE ALLAHAM:InstagramWebsiteCONNECT 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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Jul 19, 2021 • 11min
Soul Spark | When Did It Stop Being Enough?
This week’s Soul Spark is asking the question, when did it stop being enough? So often, we have these high goals that we forget to celebrate the stepping stones that are getting us there. In reality, the first couple of clients that are living proof that we are doing something right, deserve the most celebration and appreciation.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 Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co


