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In this episode, Jennifer and Will Fuller dive into the mindset and vision behind building a business that actually feels good to run. Will shares the 10-year future snapshot that changed everything for him, why simplicity matters as you grow, and how to access the inner guidance most people overlook.

Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The quality of your relationships affects your happiness, energy, and ability to succeed.

This week on the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn sits down with Ann Parnes, a former attorney who became a coach and national matchmaker, to talk about why personal connections matter so much for entrepreneurs.

They discuss:

Why loneliness can harm your health and your business

How to know if your emotional walls are blocking connection

The difference between wants and true needs in relationships

Why investing in your relationship is as important as investing in your business

Episode Timestamps:

00:43 — Welcome & reconnecting with Ann Parnes

01:50 — From attorney to matchmaker

03:03 — Matchmaking for busy entrepreneurs

05:28 — Why strong relationships fuel success

07:19 — Wired for connection & attachment styles

09:29 — How to recognize and lower emotional walls

12:28 — Jennifer’s story: healing through therapy

16:23 — Relationship retreats & growth practices

18:31 — Growth mindset in love and business

19:52 — Getting clear on values and needs

21:24 — Navigating relationships in midlife

22:44 — Where to find Ann Parnes & AfterHello.com

23:45 — Closing & takeaways

What makes people stay or leave a company?

According to Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, bestselling author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership, it starts (and ends) with leadership.

In this conversation with Jennifer Dawn, Michelle shares powerful insights on why “jerk bosses” are disappearing, how connection is transforming leadership, and what leaders can do to build workplaces where people thrive.

If you’re a business owner or leader who wants to retain top talent, foster innovation, and avoid being “that boss” people leave, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

02:34 – What is the “Seismic Shift in Leadership”?

04:36 – The Great Resignation as the Great Reevaluation

06:48 – Why leadership determines culture and retention

08:08 – Kind Bars’ 450 million acts of kindness initiative

10:32 – How to recognize if you’re a “jerk boss”

12:13 – Signs of a culture of fear vs. culture of connection

14:11 – Real-world example: a CEO’s $25M mistake that led to innovation

17:20 – Why transactional meetings kill creativity

18:06 – Starting meetings with wins to build connection

20:36 – Slack “wins” channel and full-self leadership

21:19 – Practical ways leaders can foster connection

22:49 – Why connection must be intentional and structured

23:50 – Michelle’s new book: The Seismic Shift in You

24:37 – Where to find Michelle and her resources

Are you unknowingly holding your business back by trying to do everything yourself? In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn and Bhavini Kamdar reveal why delegation and strong systems are the real keys to scaling.

Timestamps:

[00:02:17] Scaling is not about working harder but changing your thinking

[00:02:51] Shifting mindset to scale and letting go of tasks

[00:03:35] Deciding what to delegate and why it matters

[00:04:34] Recognizing signs that it is time to get help

[00:05:36] Accepting others can do tasks as well or better

[00:06:48] Delegation becomes easier when you have the right people

[00:08:13] Building support systems and tolerance for mistakes

[00:10:21] Investing time to train instead of always doing tasks yourself

[00:11:44] The power of Loom videos in training and documentation

[00:12:26] Importance of systems and process dependency

[00:14:35] When to document processes during business growth

[00:16:29] Mindset shifts required to scale from 10 to 150 employees

[00:19:33] Creating a valuable and sellable business

[00:20:12] Stop glamorizing long hours and build proper systems

[00:21:16] Positioning businesses for exit strategies and maximum value

[00:22:18] What to look for when outsourcing to agencies

[00:23:32] Why stability matters more than cheap outsourcing

[00:24:51] Hiring honest people over “yes for everything” types

[00:26:18] The importance of attitude and energy in team members

[00:27:22] Where to find Bhavini Kamdar and Infinity Business Solutions

[00:28:48] Closing remarks and final takeaways

Connect with Bhavini:

https://ibsforyou.com

https://www.instagram.com/ibsforyou/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infinity-Business-Solutions-for-You/1589432474614083

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavinikamdar/

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Burnout is not about how much you do. It is about who you are when you are doing it. In this powerful episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, business coach Jennifer Dawn sits down with transformational coach and NLP expert Jocelyn Sandstrom to reveal how shifting your mindset, energy, and beliefs can transform every area of your life and business.

Discover how to take aligned action instead of constant hustle, release deep rooted limiting beliefs, and open yourself to synchronicities, abundance, and opportunities. Jocelyn shares proven tools from neurolinguistic programming, quantum energy work, and her own success stories. From manifesting unexpected miracles to landing high-end corporate workshops with global luxury brands like Gucci, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.

If you want to improve your mindset, boost your energy, prevent burnout, and create a business and life you love, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can start using today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to identify and reprogram limiting beliefs

• The difference between doing and taking aligned action

• Why your inner state determines your outer results

• How to use manifestation and synchronicity to create opportunities

• Language shifts that instantly change your energy and mindset

• Practical tools for burnout recovery and sustainable success

Timestamps

00:00 Burnout is about who you are when you are doing it

00:35 Welcome and introduction to Jocelyn Sandstrom

02:05 Jocelyn’s journey into quantum energy and NLP

04:51 How deep rooted beliefs hold us back

06:46 Why confidence and trust are often inverted

09:34 The red car theory and shifting focus

10:31 First step to changing your story

12:02 Creating a reality of magic and miracles

14:13 Jennifer’s trash bag manifestation story

16:00 How synchronicity works

17:07 Reprogramming the belief of not being lucky

19:09 Removing blocks to let opportunities drop in

20:19 Taking aligned action vs constant hustle

23:38 The difference between doing and aligned action

26:38 Creating vs achieving

28:50 Shifting language to shift energy

31:27 Taking your power back from time

33:49 The power of surrender

34:40 Where to find Jocelyn and free resources

Connect with Jocelyn Sandstrom

Website: https://jocelynsandstrom.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynlukosandstrom/

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In this heartfelt and illuminating episode, Jennifer Dawn speaks with energy healer Donna Wallace about why emotional healing is essential for entrepreneurs. With over 25 years of experience, Donna shares her personal story of moving from trauma and depression to intuition and light, and how that journey directly impacts business success.

You’ll learn:

Why unresolved emotions sabotage your business growth

The difference between surface-level coping and true healing

How intuition sharpens as emotional clutter clears

Why your business is a reflection of your inner world

What real transformation feels like and how to begin your own

Whether you’re stuck in repeating patterns or just craving more clarity and joy, this conversation will show you how to lighten your load and unlock your full potential from the inside out.

Timestamps:

[02:04] Donna’s turning point: how one healing moment at 16 sparked a global mission

[04:07] From burnout and emotional chaos to clarity and purpose

[05:45] Why repeating emotional triggers hold entrepreneurs back

[07:11] Jennifer’s breakthrough: therapy, trauma, and how healing saved her marriage and business

[09:30] Is healing ever done? Donna explains how to break cycles for good

[12:31] Your business reflects your inner world.

[13:38] Manifestation through emotional alignment, not just mindset

[16:01] Healing is strategy: how clearing your emotional clutter unlocks your leadership

[17:47] Productivity without burnout

[18:52] How emotional clarity sharpens your business intuition

[20:48] From second-guessing to decisive action.

[23:15] Donna’s technicolor metaphor: what life and business feel like when you heal

[24:02] What energy healing actually is, and how it accelerates clarity

[28:48] Your business is a mirror, when it stalls, something personal may need healing

[29:35] The soul of your business wants your emotional maturity

[30:37] Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal growth accelerator

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Think writing a book is just for authors? Think again.

Together, they reveal the behind-the-scenes of the Author Accelerator program, how writing creates authority in your niche, and what it really takes to get your book from idea to published.

Timestamps:

02:00 - How the Author Accelerator was born at a retreat

03:00 - Doug shares how a high school poem changed his life

04:00 - The story behind Doug’s latest book “Black Cloud Rises”

05:00 - Hidden truths about Thanksgiving and Native American history

06:00 - The difference a book makes in business visibility

07:00 - “I’m not a writer” and why that shouldn’t stop you

08:00 - How stories influence others and build connection

09:00 - Finding your voice through consistent writing

10:00 - Writing structure: beginning, middle, end

11:00 - What business owners use their books for

12:00 - The myth of becoming the next Stephen King

13:00 - The truth about publishing deals and self-promotion

14:00 - Marketing a book is a second mountain

15:00 - Hire help and focus on your strengths

16:00 - Why weekly accountability works (even if it’s not sexy)

17:00 - Creating a safe and supportive author community

18:00 - The writing groove and why clarity comes through action

19:00 - Writing is like going to the gym—start where you are

20:00 - You work for the reader. Make it count.

21:00 - Jennifer and Doug reflect on feedback and editing

22:00 - The Author Accelerator is included in Freedom Builders

23:00 - Where to find Doug’s new book and how to reach out

24:00 - Final encouragement: the world needs your book

Want to grow your business like a CEO leading a $100M+ company?

01:03 – Jennifer welcomes John Marvin to the show

02:12 – John shares his small-town roots and journey to becoming CEO

03:03 – How faith shaped John’s mindset and business priorities

03:50 – The real meaning of marketing beyond promotions

04:27 – Why understanding consumer behavior is mission-critical

05:20 – The pandemic’s impact on customer habits and expectations

06:45 – Lessons from running a two-year market research study

08:22 – From consultant to CEO: John’s journey with Texas State Optical

09:30 – The importance of tracking consumer behavior continuously

10:32 – Practical tips for small businesses to understand customer needs

11:40 – Hosting customer lunches and gathering feedback

13:47 – Secret shopping competitors for powerful insights

15:27 – Adapting customer feedback strategies for virtual businesses

17:03 – Modeling customer-first leadership for your team

18:42 – Helping teams understand they work for the client, not the owner

19:52 – Shifting mindset: why your business exists for client outcomes

21:04 – Defining your ideal customer and their needs

22:08 – Bringing purpose and passion into service delivery

23:11 – Why delivery is just as important as the product itself

24:59 – Creating remarkable client experiences in service businesses

25:12 – Where to connect with John Marvin online

26:00 – Jennifer’s key takeaways and action steps

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What if breaking bad habits didn’t take 30 days… but just 30 minutes?

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with John Kennedy—creator of Combat Brain Training and author of Hack Your Habits in 30 Minutes—to uncover how neuroplasticity can help you rewire your brain, improve processing speed, and even ditch those stubborn habits for good.

From training Navy SEALs and CEOs to helping kids with ADHD and dementia patients, John shares how his system-based brain training transforms lives in record time.

This episode is packed with real-world tools and inspiring stories to help you take back control of your brain and your habits.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps

00:00 – The shocking truth about “Digital Dementia” in kids and how devices could rewire your brain

00:05 – Why early screen exposure leads to weak brain connections (and how to fix it)

00:17 – The key to changing habits fast: full-body integration

00:34 – What is habit hijacking? How to insert positive habits into your brain’s wiring

01:29 – John’s journey: from saving Fortune 50 companies to saving lives with the US Marines

03:59 – Combat Brain Training: the method that helped soldiers recover from PTSD and concussions

07:50 – Can neuroplasticity make you think faster? Why processing speed is your superpower

12:18 – How a one-minute brain exercise helped a client lose 12 pounds and crush stress eating

19:34 – Is technology making your brain lazy? Why “use it or lose it” isn’t just a saying

26:24 – Break your phone addiction: John’s 10-second habit hack

30:13 – Why Jennifer loves John’s book Hack Your Habits in 30 Minutes (and how to get your copy)

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Resources & Links

Get John’s book: Hack Your Habits in 30 Minutes

https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Your-Habits-Minutes-Less-ebook/dp/B0D8QJ9GW9

Explore John’s work: https://thekennedymethod.co/

Email John: [email protected]

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You worked hard to build a profitable business—but making money is only half the battle.

In this episode, Jennifer sits down with financial advisor and retirement planner Michelle Brown to reveal the three critical steps every entrepreneur needs to take to protect their profits and secure long-term wealth.

From setting up your emergency fund to retirement planning and finding an advisor who truly acts in your best interest, this conversation will give you the roadmap to financial freedom. Whether you’re just starting out or playing catch-up in your 50s, Michelle’s advice will help you take control of your financial future.

Timestamps

[03:22] The widow’s story that changed Michelle’s career path

[06:06] Step 1: Start with your …

[09:23] Step 2: Pay yourself first and …

[11:24] Over 50 and starting late? Here’s how to catch up

[12:00] Creating passive income from your business

[13:52] Step 3: Work with the right …

[20:39] Butcher vs dietician: Why you must find a fiduciary

[23:04] Michelle’s upcoming book on simple retirement planning

Connect with Michelle Brown

Website: ⁠https://texasmoneymaven.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-brown-phd-35359614/

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