HELPING WOMEN SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE AND FIND THEIR ZONE OF INFLUENCE

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

Jess discusses the impact of her business, Mic Drop Workshop on amplifying women's voices despite concerns about gender separation.

Lauren and Jess, both new moms, discuss the anxiety and self-doubt they experienced around balancing career and motherhood. Amplify

Jess shares her journey navigating anxiety. She discusses how trying stand-up comedy classes aided her in overcoming postpartum anxiety.

Corrie LoGiudice shares her journey from doubting her potential as a professional speaker to succeeding as a keynote speaker. Amplify

Jess dives into the importance of rediscovering our authentic selves and challenging the limiting beliefs we form from a young age.

Arel talks with Jess on the importance of treating speaking as a craft and art, encouraging speakers to get feedback from both experts and audiences to continually improve.

Jess talks about true boredom in today's digital age, where algorithms and notifications constantly occupy our attention and the importance of sitting with your thoughts.

Jess interviews Saul Blinkoff, a Hollywood filmmaker and Disney animator, who shares his journey to becoming a Disney animator

Working at Disney World, Jess noticed two custodians daily: one unhappy with the job, the other loving it. Insights from a Yale study will provide her the answer.

Jess talks with Kate Rosenow about the importance of mental health and hiring help for new mothers.

Jess has an eye-opening experience to share during her daughter Ellie's first flight, facing meltdowns and judgment.

Jess and Megan discuss the intricacies of being a speaker and balancing motherhood. Amplify

Jess discusses the "wanting mind," a state where we constantly seek more, making it hard to appreciate the present.

Human-to-Brand creator and LinkedIn influencer, Melanie Borden, reveals her strategy for expanding her network to more than 180,000 followers.

Jess shares a personal story about how a negative experience with a wasp and a spider led to positive outcomes. | Amplify

Lindsay Boccardo and Jess Ekstrom discuss public speaking, sharing tips on tackling imposter syndrome, being authentic, and creating engaging messages.

Learn how to transform everyday moments into powerful, meaningful stories.

Britt Frank discusses the origins of our inner critic and shares practical brain hacks to manage stress, enhance self-awareness, and achieve mental wellness. Blog

Discover the two simple words that can help you push past discomfort and avoid negative self-talk, empowering you to take on new challenges with confidence.

Cassandra talks about her path from corporate to a multimillion-dollar speaking career, highlighting intuition, curiosity, and conquering self-limiting beliefs.

Postpartum Depression Sucked, But Here's What It Taught Me. Jess discussed overcoming postpartum depression and embracing motherhood.

Kim and Penn Holderness, talk about viewing ADHD as a superpower.

In the speaking world, metrics often dictate success. Embrace the idea that reaching a small audience can be powerful!

As co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Marc Randolph led the company from its inception in 1998 through its IPO in 2002. He left the company a year later to pursue other passions, which includes public speaking.

When Jess was in college, she applied for an internship with NBC’s Today Show…and got it. In the back of her mind though, she was pretty sure she only got the job for a nefarious reason. But did that really matter?

Today we explore what many of us struggle with - the power of confidence and self-belief. The trick is that confidence is a muscle we can work on every day, and we can create a strong foundation from within.

There are so many great reasons to embrace your “Yes” era. Saying yes to as many opportunities as you can fit into your day.

Whenever we step on stage, we’re making a courageous choice to be there and share our authentic selves with the audience. But what does it mean to be gutsy?

Whenever you have reached any level of success, it helps others (and yourself) to be transparent about the messier early days.

Women’s voices have been suppressed for hundreds of years. Is it any wonder that we’re still facing a gender pay gap?

Today, Jess takes us back to the first speech she ever gave. Fifth grade graduation at Cornelius Elementary School.

Today, Lorneka and Jess discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care and well-being for high achievers. They share insights on setting boundaries, recognizing red flags of neglecting personal health, and integrating self-care into daily routines.

Today, Jess shares a story about what happened to her physically when she was full steam ahead in her work and completely neglecting self-care.

Our guest today is Rachel DeAlto, who seems like someone who can be so effortless on stage. But that’s not the reality.

Jess shares a tip on how to focus on delivering value to the audience when public speaking.

Leela Srinivasan joins Jess Ekstrom to discuss the gender pay gap in professional sports sponsorships.

Tips to Increase Your Self-Confidence. It's Valentine's Day this week, and it's time to show a little more love to yourself!

Jess and Deanna discuss the lack of diversity in the speaking industry and the necessary steps to improve it.

Jess shares her own experience of feeling overwhelmed when the never-ending tasks never seem to reach the bottom of the pile.

Negotiation Tips to Get Paid What You're Worth (And Maybe More), with Meggie Palmer. Jess and Meggie discuss the gender pay gap.

"Faking it till you make it" is a popular phrase for pretending until success. Jess challenges this with personal anecdotes.

Liz and Jess explore earned dogmatism and the beginner's mindset.

For today's Monday motivation, Jess talks about making the most of your personal brand.

Don't DIY Your DEI: Courageous Conversations with Antoinetta Mosley. Today, Antoinetta Mosley joins Jess for a conversation on courage.

For today's Monday motivation, Jess talks about making the most of your personal brand.

Jess introduces Giselle Ugarte, a renowned global speaker and executive performance coach, recognized by TikTok as one of the top 100 women to follow.

For this week's Monday motivation episode, Jess talks about the fine line between inspiration and comparison.