

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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May 26, 2025 • 1h 7min
The New Mom Era: Wealth, Purpose and Parenting
In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, Jen is joined by the award-winning PR maven and multi-business mama, Cris Gordon, to have the conversation so many women are craving…what does it really look like to grow a thriving business and a thriving family at the same time?Both moms of four, Jen and Cris peel back the curtain on the myth of balance, what it means to build wealth and legacy as mothers, and how motherhood can become the ultimate superpower and not a barrier to ambition. Cris also shares the powerful inspiration behind her first children’s book, Adventures of Mommy Marvelous, and how it opens up meaningful conversations between working moms and their kids.On Today’s Show:Why work-life balance is a myth and what to aim for insteadThe guilt, identity shifts, and trade-offs that come with motherhood and ambitionHow to stop hiding your work from your kids and invite them into the missionNavigating micro-judgments and redefining what it means to be a “supermom”Building wealth, raising good humans, and creating impact without apologyThe inspiration behind Adventures of Mommy Marvelous and why every mom should have this bookConnect with Cris:Follow Cris on Instagram: @crisgordonprLearn more about The Hive by CB and CB Communications:www.cbeecommunications.comConnect 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

May 19, 2025 • 49min
Identifying the Cracks in Your Belief to Get Out of Your Way
In this episode, Jen shares the potent teachings from her recent Soul Circle gathering, offering a reality check for anyone spiraling in self-doubt, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. With nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Jen uncovers the four core cracks in belief that sabotage our success and gives you tangible tools to identify and mend them. If you’ve been craving momentum but stuck in your feelings, this is the medicine.This isn’t about bypassing emotion, it’s about learning how to move through it with grace, discipline, and power. If you’re ready to stop waiting to believe in yourself and start showing up like the CEO you are, this one is required listening.On Today’s Episode:The four cracks in belief that derail momentum — and how to spot themThe difference between feeling your emotions and letting them rule your lifeA deeply personal story of betrayal and how she reclaimed her powerThe vital role of discernment, especially for women in businessWhy your brand, community, and inner dialogue must align for growthJoin the Soul Circle ExperienceConnect 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

May 12, 2025 • 46min
Coming Home to Yourself with Ameera Virani
This episode is a soulful journey into what it really means to design a life that reflects your deepest truth. Jen welcomes transformational life design coach Ameera Virani to the podcast, a woman who embodies grace, courage, and radical alignment. Ameera shares her powerful personal story of love, loss, entrepreneurship, and rebirth, and invites you into the empowering practice of pausing, listening to your soul, and taking brave action before you feel “ready.”Whether you’re navigating a pivot, feeling the pull of something more, or wondering if it’s too late to start again, this conversation is your permission slip to come home to yourself and follow what feels true.On Today’s Episode:How Ameera’s journey through grief and burnout became the soil for transformationWhat “life design” really means—and how to start nowThe power of reflection, pause, and intuitive leadershipWhy it’s never too late to choose a new directionThe importance of building yourself while building your businessHow to align your calendar and decisions with your truest desiresAmeera’s bold decision to choose mentorship that felt right and what happened nextConnect with Ameera:Website: www.ameeravirani.comInstagram: @ameera.viraniConnect 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

May 5, 2025 • 26min
The Hardest Clients Are Your Greatest Teachers
Not every client will be a dream client and that’s okay. In this raw and honest episode, Jen shares the three biggest lessons she’s learned from working with misaligned, difficult, and even disrespectful clients over the years. Whether you’re in the thick of a challenging client relationship or want to prepare yourself for future leadership moments, this conversation is a must-listen.You’ll walk away with tools to reclaim your power, protect your peace, and create space for the clients who feel like an answer to prayer.On Today’s Episode:Why people-pleasing and “proving your worth” can silently sabotage your leadershipThe danger of tolerating clients just because you need the incomeHow to stop betraying your own boundaries in the name of serviceThe powerful shift that happens when you release a misaligned client—and what comes nextWhy your personal peace is priceless and how to lead yourself with grace when things get messyConnect 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

Apr 28, 2025 • 55min
Rewriting the Rules on Body Image, Realness & Confidence with Raquel Benita
This one’s for the woman who’s tired of shrinking herself, in body, in voice, in spirit.In today’s deeply honest and emotional episode, Jen sits down with Raquel Benita, a curvy holistic nutritionist and fierce advocate for body neutrality, self-acceptance, and realness in an online world full of filters. Together, they explore the hidden (and often generational) wounds around body image, food, and femininity, and the powerful shifts that happen when women choose truth over performance.If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection in the mirror, overthought every bite of food, or doubted your worth based on your size, this conversation will feel like a warm, honest exhale.On Today’s EpisodeThe story behind Raquel’s online rebrand and how she chose realness over perfectionWhy we need to stop making comments on bodies (yes, even “positive” ones)The cultural conditioning that keeps women obsessed with “fixing” themselvesHow generational beliefs around food and weight quietly shape our childrenWhat confidence really looks and feels like in a woman’s bodyAn honest conversation around filters, FaceTune, and how we see ourselvesA powerful reframe: What could you do with all the time you spend thinking about food and your body?Connect with Raquel:Instagram: @raquelbenitahRaquel’s Links: Click HEREConnect 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 44min
How to Be a Standout Podcast Guest: Pitching, Presence & Promotion
You landed the podcast guest spot, now what? In this powerhouse solo episode, Jen walks you through everything you need to know to not only get invited on more podcasts but to make those opportunities actually work for you. From your first pitch to post-interview promotion, this is your full blueprint to being the kind of guest hosts rave about and audiences remember.Whether you're just starting to pitch yourself or you're already making the podcast rounds, this episode is your masterclass in visibility, etiquette, and marketing with intention.On Today’s EpisodeThe #1 mistake most podcast guests make before they even pitchHow to pitch yourself thoughtfully and effectively (and what NOT to do)Why following and engaging with the host ahead of time changes everythingHow to prepare like a professional guest (and what to include in your pitch kit)What sets a great guest apart from an average one (hint: it’s not just your story)The difference between being featured and making the feature work for youReal talk on mics, energy, attire—and why it all matters more than you thinkConnect 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

Apr 7, 2025 • 53min
For the Moms Who Want More with Mariah Stockman
Today’s episode is a love letter to every mom who’s ever wondered, “Can I really have it all?” Jen welcomes the wildly inspiring Mariah Stockman—CEO, community builder, and founder of Made for Mothers. From a vulnerable postpartum season where she was threatened with a lawsuit for taking maternity leave… to building one of the most powerful and connected communities for moms in business—Mariah shares her deeply personal story of reclaiming motherhood and ambition at the same time.Whether you’re a mom, a mom-to-be, or someone who leads, mentors, or supports moms, this episode is for you.On Today’s Episode: What happened when Mariah’s clients tried to weaponize her maternity leaveHow a moment of heartbreak became the spark for Made for MothersWhy motherhood is not the thing that holds you back—but the reason you riseThe trap of “black and white” thinking when it comes to presence, business, and familyHow entrepreneurship is the ultimate gift of choice and designBuilding community from heart, not egoWhy speed can be your secret weapon when doubt tries to creep inThe truth about raising kids while raising a business—and why it’s a legacy in motion🔗 Connect with Mariah StockmanInstagram: @mariahstockman + @madeformothers.coPodcast: Made for MothersConnect 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

Mar 31, 2025 • 20min
From Spark to Spotlight: The Truth Behind the Iconic Magazine Launch Party
Recorded straight from the car post-event (yes, really!), this raw and real episode captures the emotion, energy, and behind-the-scenes truth of Becoming Iconic’s very first magazine launch party. Jen shares the story behind moving from a monthly to quarterly magazine, the divine vision behind intimate luxury events, and the unexpected 17 million+ press impressions that followed.It’s a celebration, a reflection, and a challenge to you—what are you holding back that needs to be birthed?On Today’s Episode: The real reason behind moving to quarterly magazine issues (and why it’s actually more iconic)How an intimate, high-touch dinner became the catalyst for brand partnerships and deeper sisterhoodWhy less is more when it comes to building meaningful, luxurious brand experiencesThe importance of trusting a vision—even when it makes no sense on paperThe story of how a question in 2022 sparked a multi-million-impression brand legacyA behind-the-scenes look at an editor-in-chief journey with zero investors and all heartConnect 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

Mar 24, 2025 • 44min
How to Become a Self-Led Entrepreneur: The CEO Mindset Shift
In this deeply transformative episode, Jen has a raw and honest conversation about what it truly means to be a self-led woman—a woman of liberation, audacity, and success. In a world where blame and projection are the norm, this episode calls you to step into radical personal responsibility, unwavering vision, and deep self-leadership.This is an invitation to reflect on how you show up in your business, your family, and your life—and to hold yourself accountable to the attributes that define a truly self-led leader. Are you ready to step into your power and embody the version of yourself that you’re meant to be?On Today’s Episode:Radical Responsibility – Own your emotions, actions, and outcomes without blame or justification.Solution-Oriented Mindset – Focus on finding or creating a way forward, no matter the challenge.Do What It Takes – Success requires commitment, consistency, and effort—be willing to go all in.Self-Reflection – Stop consuming and start looking inward to understand your strengths, blind spots, and growth areas.Grace & Patience – Give yourself the same forgiveness and kindness you offer others. Trust the process and keep going until you reach your vision.Journal Prompts to Reflect On:How am I showing up as a self-led woman today?Where am I blaming or justifying instead of taking responsibility?What solutions can I create instead of dwelling on challenges?Ready to step into your self-led power? Share your biggest takeaway from this episode on Instagram and tag @iconicmagazine__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

Mar 17, 2025 • 46min
Harriette Jackson: Cracking the Codes with Priestess Numerology
This week on The Iconic Podcast, I’m bringing you someone who has completely expanded my world—Harriette Jackson. From our first DM exchange to meeting in Miami, I have been captivated by her work in Priestess Numerology and how it’s changing the game for entrepreneurs.You’ve been asking: What is Priestess Numerology? How does it work? How can it help me create effortless success? This episode is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.Harriette has created her own modality of numerology, blending ancient tantric numerology with modern business strategy to decode your soul’s unique blueprint for success. Through your birthdate, she can unlock your personal business codes—launch codes, offer codes, messaging codes, and more—so you can operate in full integrity and alignment with your highest potential.If you’ve ever felt like you’re forcing business strategies that don’t quite fit, this episode will liberate you and show you how effortless success is when you’re fully aligned.On Today’s Episode:What is Priestess Numerology? (And how it goes way deeper than traditional numerology)How your birthdate holds the key to your business success and personal alignmentThe biggest reason entrepreneurs struggle: they’re running their business from the most challenging part of their chartHow to find your personal launch code (and why it’s the secret to effortless sales)Why magnetism and integrity are the real drivers of success (not bro-marketing strategies)How deconditioning from hustle culture helps you make more money while working lessThe simple $28 tool that will immediately transform your sales & business growth🔗 Connect with Harriette JacksonInstagram: @ask_harriette DM me for the $28 launch code guide!Cash Codes PodcastFree Numerology GuideConnect 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


