HELPING WOMEN SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE AND FIND THEIR ZONE OF INFLUENCE

Veteran crisis communications expert Caitlin Gardner explains how to apply lessons from the delivery room to the boardroom, providing practical tools to handle high-stakes internal issues.

Negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine reveals how to identify your true currency (it’s often not money), and how to define your own "rich life."

TEDx speaker Hazel Sy discusses the surprising ways conscious parenting techniques can make you a more intentional and connected leader at work.

Author and speaker Mary Marantz shares her journey from a high school teacher doubting herself to overcoming perfectionism and self-sabotage linked to success.

Jess sits down with Adam Tanaka, a founder and speaker who teaches others how to unlock their most creative selves through the power of play.

Jess sits down with Patrice Poltzer, co-founder of My Story Pro AI, a storytelling and AI strategist.

Natalie shares insights on reclaiming creativity, understanding its ROI, and navigating the evolving human-AI relationship.

Kwame Christian shares how a childhood moment shaped his need to be liked and how learning to speak up changed everything.

Brit's work offers a much-needed guide for navigating the increasingly polarized world we live in, helping us find common ground and connection even when perspectives diverge.

Dr. Sarah Glova reveals how her personal experience as a new wife, new mom, and new business owner led her to research the power dynamics of advice-giving.

Sarah Hoover opens up about the dark side of new motherhood and how telling the truth helped her find herself again.

In this episode, Jess and Selena Rezvani break down how to turn nerves into power and show up with presence when it matters most.

Molly Fletcher shares how confidence is built through action, not waiting, and why getting reps in negotiation or on stage is the key to showing up with power.

Jess sits down with author, speaker, and former Google exec Jenny Wood to discuss moving through fear and unlocking more success, joy, and courage in your career.

Jess sits down with author, speaker, and former Google exec Jenny Wood to discuss moving through fear and unlocking more success, joy, and courage in your career. Amplify Podcast

In the season premiere, Lindsay shares practical insights on engaging your audience, bringing the right level of energy, and avoiding sounding like a phony game show host.

In our season finale, Kelsey O'Connor shares her journey of resilience after a traumatic brain injury ended her collegiate softball career at NC State University.

Discover why the journey, not the finish line, triggers dopamine and how this insight can reshape your approach to work and life for greater fulfillment.

Dr. John Delony discusses the challenges of balancing career ambitions with family dynamics and offering solutions through realistic expectations, open communication, and personal fulfillment.

Discover how ordinary stories can create extraordinary impact by focusing on your message, not your recognition, and learn to amplify your voice for lasting influence.

Therese shares her journey from facing rejections to landing her first speaking gig on physician burnout.

Jess discusses how easy access to endless information (thanks to our phones) can distract us from being creators and trusting our instincts.

Lindsey Epperly discusses imposter syndrome with Jess, revealing that she now sees it as a motivational tool.

Practical tips to ease public speaking nerves and learn to calm in-the-moment nerves with specific techniques. Amplify

Lashonda Brown joins the show to share valuable information on generating passive income and establishing expertise with YouTube.

Learn the concept of "trying it on" when making big life decisions.

Tiffany, founder of The Morning Shift Co. and a TEDx speaker, shares how her focus on creating intentional mornings arose from her experiences, including postpartum depression and personal transformation.

It’s okay to start before feeling fully prepared; success comes from engaging with ideas instead of overthinking them.

Guest Katie Quesada discusses the differences between keynotes and workshops, how to keep stories brief, and the power of igniting curiosity.

We often criticize ourselves if we fail immediately. But what if we celebrate our progress and acknowledge that being in the process is an achievement?

Jess chats with Chelsea C. Williams about navigating the balance between building a speaking career and leading a business, all while incorporating the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jess Ekstrom shares one of her talks that she did at Inman Connect, one of the bigger speaking gigs she's done.

Motivational speaker and life coach Kiah Twisselman Burchett joins Jess and shares her journey from a California cattle rancher to an accidental life coach and public speaker.

Jess shares her experience taking a stand-up comedy class after becoming a mother and how it helped her overcome perfection.

MDA Alumni Dr. Cassandra LeClair shares her journey from professor to successful keynote speaker.

Jess discusses the impact of FOMO and what can be done about it.

Jess and Antonio Neves discuss the nuances of public speaking, the importance of timing in feedback, and the need to support men's emotional well-being.

Jess discusses societal pressure to succeed early and the importance of creating success on a timeline that suits you.

Amy Porterfield joins the podcast to discuss achieving personal freedom through creating online courses.

Jess discusses the concept of FOMO and how it impacts our ability to enjoy the process of achieving our goals.

In our season finale, Jess and The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, discuss societal expectations of women and gender in modern times.