My guest today, Lisa Bilyeu, co-founded Quest Nutrition, which grew 57,000 percent in its first 3 years, was ranked No.2 on the Inc 5000 and sold in 2014 for $1 billion. Lisa un-paused her life to co-found a billion-dollar company in just 5 years… and later became a leader in the world of personal development. This is her story! In this conversation, we discuss:How you (yes, you!) can become radically confident in all aspects of your lifeThe first steps to identifying your life’s mission and why it mattersWhat important decisions you have the ability to make in your daily lifeand more. Ready to dive in? Click play on my interview with Lisa Bilyeu now! If you enjoyed this conversation, connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisabilyeu and read her new book Radical Confidence, because it really is the kind of book you dog-ear pages of, underline sentences, break out the highlighter in, and fill with sticky notes.

How to Identify Your Life's Mission with Lisa Bilyeu

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Can I be real with you for a moment? I mean, you listen to the podcast so I already know you’re a real one.

OK, here I go: I'd rather have someone disappointed, upset, or disliking me for being 100% true to myself, than being a mere carbon copy of who they think I should be.

And that’s a special kind of peace that I wish for you, too.

In this episode that originally aired on the "I Dare You" podcast with Darrin Johnson, I spill the tea on how I was able to adopt this mindset. You’ll also get a (loving) kick in the pants that’ll inspire you to live a more authentic and purpose-driven life.

Click play to hear all of this and…

(00:00:01) The path that led me here to this moment.

(00:04:13) The exact moment of realization I had about living a purposeful life.

(00:08:15) The importance of owning your own decisions.

(00:13:20) What you must do to identify your purpose and forge your own path.

(00:17:12) Finding inspiration and recognizing envy as signals, taking action to explore and align with one's purpose.

(00:19:19) How your purpose can change with actions and experiences.

(00:20:09) What I encourage YOU to do to protect your energy (I’m the Queen of this).

(00:27:09) What I believe to be a HUGE trust-builder.

(00:30:31) My personal approach to creating content.

(00:34:15) Jasmine shares her perspective on using social media as a tool for business and time allocation.

(00:40:19) What to do when you’re experiencing comparison and how it shows up in these THREE ways.

(00:45:07) What I (double-dog) dare you to do.

For full show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode420

Living an Intentionally Full and Authentic Life with Darrin Johnson

When it comes to building a *GREAT* team, let’s just say there are some lessons that I learned the not-so-easy way.

But that’s ok… because now I’m able to share them with you. (worth it!)

Some lessons were as simple and light as implementing mental health days (and scheduling them strategically.)

Others, well, let's just say they stung a bit.

In this episode, you’ll learn the exact strategies my team and I use to create a more productive, feedback-driven, and mentally healthy team culture. (Psst: I’m even giving you my exact team meeting formula to keep things movin’ and groovin’!)

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(00:01:04) What the whole team and I do (and don’t do) to increase productivity.

(00:09:49) How the team and I improve, save time, and reach our goals faster.

(00:16:52) Why we implemented monthly mental health days (and the details behind them).

(00:17:54) The extra thought that has gone a *long way* for mental health days and holidays.

(00:19:40) What every leader must do to foster trust and independence in the team.

(00:21:22) The importance of not settling for mediocrity and continuously pushing for improvement.

(00:23:06) The risks of complacency and what it can affect in your business.

(00:24:09) The number one morale and productivity killer. (Avoid this at all costs!)

(00:30:25) Your action step!

Sources:

- Forbes, *[How To Reduce Unnecessary Meetings At Work](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2023/01/05/how-to-reduce-unnecessary-meetings-at-work/?sh=4d14bc5e4b20)*, Caroline Castrillon

For full show notes, visit: [jasminestar.com/podcast/episode419](http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode419)

Five Things My Team and I Do to Stay Productive and Reach Our Goals

STOP: you’ll need to prepare your hearts for this one…

You’re about to experience an inside look with some of the most brilliant minds discussing business, entrepreneurship, and development.

How brilliant you ask? Well…

Jocelyn Moore: Jay Rockefeller, (the U.S senator) pulled up a seat at the table for her, literally.

Chelsea Grayson: American Apparel and True Religion recruited her to be their CEO, and she made them profitable again.

Susan Sierota: built and sold a billion-dollar business, and is now my mentor.

If you’re ready for a discussion on what it takes to truly make it in business, these women have walked the walk to turn their desires into reality and have some invaluable insights to share.

In this episode you’ll hear personal stories of the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, practical advice on seeking mentors and sponsors, and the answers to some GREAT business questions from my Instagram community.

Click play to hear all of this and… (00:00:01) Introductions of the BRILLIANT women in business participating in the roundtable conversation. (00:02:09) How these three women first connected and changed lives (like mine!). (00:03:30) The importance of sponsorship and how it differs from mentorship. (00:07:04) Personal stories of how these women were sponsored and the impact it had on their careers. (00:10:45) What the younger generations need to succeed. (00:13:13) The importance of giving back and supporting other women in their careers. (00:14:38) Advice on choosing a mentor and assessing the return on investment. (00:16:30) Strategies for reaching out to potential mentors and building relationships with them. (00:17:42) The importance of letting relationships with potential mentors develop naturally over time. (00:17:46) A discussion on identifying and leveraging your current network for mentorship. (00:18:53) Debate on paying/charging for mentorship/ (00:22:05) The importance of relationships (regardless of the person’s current status or connections). (00:25:52) How to manage expectations and boundaries in relationships. (00:32:29) The right time to launch a product or service. (00:35:46) What you should know BEFORE launching a new offer. (00:45:43) How these women balance personal life and entrepreneurship. (00:50:28) The underlying motivations that drive entrepreneurs.

For full show notes, visit: https://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode418

Business Questions Answered: Roundtable Discussion with Brilliant and Successful Women

Have you ever wondered how struggling companies turned things around to be successful again? I know I sure have. I always wonder what the bottleneck was… Was it the leadership? The products? The operations? The experience? This is why I was THRILLED to bring on Chelsea Grayson to hear all about her experiences doing this exact thing! Chelsea was sought after and brought in as the CEO of True Religion and American Apparel to make them profitable again. Think: bar rescue, but for renowned retail companies. We love a good transformation, am I right? In this episode, you’ll get an inside look into the rebrand strategies that took place to turn things around for American Apparel and True Religion. Click play to hear all of this and… (00:01:49) Chelsea’s answer to the question, “Can you have it ALL in life?” (00:02:40) Chelsea’s experience as a single mom and the challenges of balancing career and family. (00:06:31) Chelsea’s career progression and the renowned companies she’s been a CEO at. (00:08:19) How she developed the skill of fearlessness in approaching challenging situations at work. (00:09:54) Chelsea’s decision-making process and transition to the role of General Counsel at American Apparel. (00:16:07) Chelsea’s decision to take on a VERY challenging opportunity despite financial limitations. (00:17:52) How Chelsea handles problems step by step. (00:26:10) The details Chelsea implemented in her rebrand strategy at American Apparel that made it profitable again. (00:29:40) The challenges Chelsea faced when revamping the brand at True Religion. (00:38:26) How to get chosen in a career or sector you want to be in. (00:43:38) Chelsea’s personal experience of overcoming a scary situation. (00:46:44) How Chelsea dealt with rejection when she was passed up for a board position. For full show notes, visit: jasminestar.com/podcast/episode417

Helping Companies in Crisis Return to Profitability with Chelsea Grayson

Ever heard of Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft?

Well, let’s just say that back in 2014, Microsoft was well, struggling hard. Their market shares were down, they had a not-so-stellar team culture, and they simply just lacked innovation overall compared to their competitors.

When Nadella took over, he knew things had to change. And, so you know what he did? He started with himself, focusing on empathy and humility.

He listened to his team and customers and made sure everyone had exactly what they needed to succeed.

Under his leadership, Microsoft completely turned things around. They introduced new features and products, like AI and OneDrive. And they made a huge acquisition: LinkedIn, for $26.2 billion. Yep.

In this episode, you’ll learn how aiming for your fullest potential serves everyone around you and how to apply my framework, the "three Ps of reaching YOUR fullest potential”, to your business.

Click play to hear all of this and…

(00:00:01) The truth about reaching your fullest potential.

(00:01:05) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how it relates to business and personal growth.

(00:03:14) How Satya Nadella made Microsoft profitable again.

(00:04:13) Why you should intentionally seek discomfort.

(00:06:14) The value of surrounding yourself with a diverse group of people.

(00:08:15) What it means to practice intellectual humility.

(00:14:44) How your own personal growth can impact the experience and satisfaction of your clients and customers,

(00:18:07) How to sell to the highest need in the hierarchy.

(00:20:26) The three Ps of reaching your full potential.

(00:21:26) My action step for YOU.

For full show notes, visit:

jasminestar.com/podcast/episode416

How to Identify Your Life's Mission with Lisa Bilyeu

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