That is an official wrap on Season 1 of the Just Audacity Podcast! We are incredibly grateful to every single one of you who tuned in, shared an episode, and contributed to the conversation. This season has been an amazing ride, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community. 

In this final episode of the season, we share the behind-the-scenes details on our upcoming four-stop, Black-owned bookstore crawl in Atlanta for Juneteenth, featuring a special Breakout anthology author event sponsored by Epic Reads.

ATL Juneteenth Bookstore Crawl Tickets

Reflecting on the journey of our first season, we look back at our favorite moments , the invaluable wisdom shared by our incredible guests , and the tough but necessary conversations we had about, working through disagreements, managing burnout, celebrating our wins, and prioritizing rest. We also look ahead to season two with a taste of what is on the horizon, including our new interactive “Hangover Live” sessions and our ultimate, audacious wish list of dream guests.

Score Red Carpet Tour Tickets

As we gear up for season 2 we have a ton to look forward to. This coming Wednesday, we will be in Miami speaking with the brilliant Kennedy Ryan about her latest release, Score! Right after that, we are heading straight to Atlanta for the Black Romance Book Festival. Community means everything to both of us. Whether we are attending these bookish events, hosting an event, or chatting via podcast, our biggest goal is making sure that every single member of our community feels seen and valued. We are beyond ecstatic for Season 2 and can’t wait to elevate everything we have to offer.

Stay tuned and remember; what do you need in order to get to where you want to be? Just audacity.

Chapters: 

Bookstore Crawl

Season 1 Reflection 

Plans for Season 2 

Reflection Questions: 

1. What episode did you get the most value out of? 
2. What’s an action you plan to take as a result of something you learned on Just Audacity? We will hold you to it! 

Welcome back to Just Audacity with Jourdan and Jordanaé! A weekly podcast dedicated to the audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life.

We’ve talked a lot about honoring your gifts, trusting your vision, and building something that is rooted in purpose, community, and audacity. That’s why it was such a joy to sit down with award-winning audiobook narrator, actor, producer, and 2023 Audie Award finalist Wesleigh Siobhan. Someone who has not only mastered the art of storytelling, but has also built a company dedicated to making space for Black voices. 

We are so excited for you to tune in and soak up all of the wisdom, honesty, and creative inspiration Wesleigh so generously shared with us. 

Hearing Wesleigh Siobhan’s recount her journey as narrator and business owner was like a well of wisdom and a reminder to focus on your craft and fall in love with the process.  Her vision for the future of her production company is inspirational and a prime example of what it means to evolve as you turn your passion into profit. We truly believe this conversation will pour into you. Click the link below to tune in via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or right here on Substack, and don’t forget to check out the reflection questions. We’ll see you in the comments!

Chapters: 

19:35 - Early Career 

30:49 - The Importance of Honing Your Craft 

41:08 - Evolving and Building the AWSP Empire 

Welcome back to Just Audacity with Jourdan and Jordanaé! A weekly podcast dedicated to the audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life.

This week, we are joined by Ms. Pansy for a much-needed conversation about money, taxes, and business structure for content creators and entrepreneurs.

For creators especially, this conversation makes one thing very clear: once your hobby begins generating income, it is time to start thinking like a business owner. Ms. Pansy breaks down the difference between a hobby and a business, why it is important to separate personal and business expenses, when to consider an LLC, what an S-Corp actually means, and how to approach write-offs without getting yourself in trouble.

As we begin turning our passions into profit, we do not have to know everything, but we do need to be willing to learn, ask questions, track our expenses, and build habits that support the legacy we say we want.

Grab your pen and paper, friend. It is time to start treating our content creation and side hustles like full-blown businesses.

Chapters: 

00:00 - The Foundation + Ms. Pansy’s background 

14:05 - The transition from hobby to business

19:53 - Business Structures 

43:43 - Preparing for financial growth 

Reflection Questions

1. What beliefs or lessons about money did you inherit, and how are they helping or limiting the way you manage your finances today?
2. What habits from this episode do you need to implement in order to start treating your gifts, content, or side hustle as something worthy of structure, protection, and long-term financial planning?

Welcome back to Just Audacity with Jourdan and Jordanaé! A weekly podcast dedicated to the audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life.

We are all for hard work and doing what it takes to accomplish our goals, but over the last few months, we have both experienced moments of burnout. Our hope is that the vulnerability and openness of this conversation will help you recognize the signs and the main source of your own personal burnout, and then determine which recovery tools and solutions work best for you. Friend, you have to take care of yourself. We are here to hold you accountable to both work and rest.

Happy Listening 🫶🏾

Chapters

8:28 - Signs of Burnout 

16:48 - The Source of our Burnout 

34:20 - Solutions for Burnout 

Reflection questions:

1. How do you know you've reached the point of burnout? 
2. What are some of the main sources of your burnout? 
3. Do you plan to try any of the solutions we mentioned to combat your own burnout? If so which solutions? 

Welcome back to Just Audacity with Jourdan and Jordanaé! A weekly podcast dedicated to the Audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Melissa, the founder of the Steamy Lit Collective, for a raw and honest look at what it truly takes to be a founder. From navigating the complexities of community leadership and managing public-facing roles to setting necessary boundaries to protect her peace, 

Melissa shares the unfiltered reality of scaling a brand while staying true to her identity, and remembering why she started to begin with. Whether you are building your own collective or just looking for the motivation to keep going, this conversation could provide the perspective you need to stay consistent.

Chapters: 

Acknowledging Your Accomplishments: 00:42

The Reality of Being a Founder: 06:33

Passion vs. Profit: 13:47

Navigating Challenges with Peers: 17:45

Growth and Setting Boundaries: 25:10

Success, Resilience, and Final Advice: 30:40

In this episode, we’re sitting down with the multitalented Corine Marie, wife, mother, author, filmmaker, and the visionary founder behind the viral bookmark. From promoting her book to manufacturing thousands of bookmarks, Corine gives us a literal masterclass on what it means to turn your passions into profit. 

Chapters: 

• Grounding in Self-Love & Creative Identity 1:04 
• Turning Passion into Profit 3:02 
• Determining which creative outlet to focus on 5:48 
• Scaling the Bookmark Business 24:16 
• Mindset, Visibility & Systems for Success 38:26 
• Defining Success, Legacy & Final Takeaways 15:33

Welcome back to Just Audacity! A weekly podcast dedicated to the Audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life.  

For episode 2 we’re sharing more about our experience working together to bring the Valentine’s Day Bookstore Crawl to life, our manifestation walk and how we secured sponsorships for the event.

Special Thank you to Casey Kelly and Sierra  

Chapters: 

00:00 Intro & Quote of the Day 

3:04 - The evolution of the Bookish NYC Trip idea 

10:55 - The partnership process 

20:06 - Manifestation Walk 

26:54 - The power of partnerships (And the difference it made  for our NYC Trip) 

Special Thank you to Casey Kelly and Sierra  

Reflection: 

Thank you for listening. Please take a moment to reflect in the comments following the reflection prompts below.

1. It’s time to script out the 2nd quarter of 2026. Pretend it’s July 1st and you're on the phone with a friend telling them about all the great things that happened over the last 3 months. What do you want to be able to say to your friend? 
2. Do you prefer solo entrepreneur endeavors or partnerships and why?  
3. What do you need to be audacious about this week?

Welcome to Just Audacity! A weekly podcast dedicated to the Audacity it takes to tell your story and go after everything you want in life. For our very first episode we’re diving into what it takes to choose and maintain adult friendships. 

Chapters: 

• How we connected and how our friendship grew so quickly 2:30
• Communication 12:10
• Hard work and accountability 28:40
• Reciprocity in friendships 32:33
• Answering: When have you felt safe enough to not be in control? - 48:40

Reflection

Thank you for listening. Please take a moment to reflect in the comments following the reflection prompts below.

1. What are some challenges you face when it comes to adult friendships?
2. What’s your take on reciprocity in your friendships?
3. What do you need to be audacious about this week?

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