Making It with Jess Ekstrom

As a speaker, you always want to reach the point of high-flying careers that take you worldwide, but that also means taking you away from your family. This raises the question, "Can speakers really have it all?"

Can we prioritize our careers, marriages, partnerships, and kids at the same time?

Today, Dr. John Delony gives us his tips.

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Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert who offers guidance on relationships, anxiety, and wellness.
Dr. John Delony Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrJohnDelonyShow
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/

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Amplify with Jess is produced by Earfluence, and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop

In our culture, "Making it" usually means being an Oprah or Sara Blakely, appearing on a reality TV show, or discovering a scientific formula that lets you speak to your dog.

Most of us (including me!) won't make it big time. But I still have something to offer that people find value in. 

And so do you.

So, how do we measure our progress to maximize our potential and the value we give others?

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Therese Gopaul-Robinson knew it was time for a raise. She asked for a meeting, practiced her speech, and had her PowerPoint presentation ready to go. It was time to take the next step in her career.

But she didn't get her raise in that meeting - she was let go instead.

Today, Therese shares her journey to becoming a world-class keynote speaker, which was initially filled with rejection and fear of inadequacy but ultimately led to her finding her first gigs.

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Therese Gopaul-Robinson is a Keynote Speaker and Healthcare Consultant who's obsessed with helping women in leadership.

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Imagine you had an assistant that could fit in your pocket and tell you any information you desired. 

"How many stars are there in the galaxy? How do I make a sourdough starter? What does it mean when something uploads “to the cloud"?

Well you do have that assistant - your phone.

Having all that knowledge at our fingertips is convenient, but does this convenience stop us from acting like students, being beginners, and trusting ourselves?

Perhaps access to all this information is a primary reason for killing our motivation.

And that's what I'm digging into today.

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Lindsey Epperly has grown her travel business from a one-woman operation to a team of 80 (!!). It has been on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, and Lindsey seemingly has it all.

And yet, even with her success, Lindsey still encounters imposter syndrome - especially when (despite the accolades) she feels like her business is failing.

Through her experiences, she realized the common pitfall of equating self-worth with success, a challenge familiar to many high achievers in today's hustle culture.

However, Lindsey's perspective shifted as she began to see imposter syndrome as a sign of stepping out of her comfort zone, using it as a motivational tool to turn obstacles into opportunities.

And here's what she learned in the process.

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Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of JetSet World Travel and host of Who Made You the Boss? Podcast.

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Did you know that most folks are more scared of public speaking than they are of sharks? It’s crazy, but it also makes sense! Whether it’s Jaws or facing a live audience, your body reacts to nerves similarly—it’s just a biological thing.

In this episode, I'm sharing tips on how to ease your nerves before a speaking engagement, whether on stage as a keynote address, in a meeting, or at a wedding.

I’ll walk you through quick tricks, like using peppermint and box breathing to calm yourself in the moment, and why making eye contact is a game changer.

So the next time you step on stage, you'll have the confidence to own it.

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You know that passive income everyone raves about, where you wake up to find a couple thousand extra dollars in your bank account?

Surprise! It turns out it's not as easy as it seems!

Today’s guest, Lashonda Brown, a tech educator and founder of Bootstrap Biz Advice, explains that passive income takes years of hard work and system-building.

So, what should you do, and how can YouTube help?

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Over a bowl of popcorn shrimp a few months after our wedding, my husband and I decided to put our apartment up for rent and take off in an RV and travel the country. 

We did something we now call “try it on.”

We had questions about finances, mail, and skincare routines, but we went for it anyway.

And here's what happened.

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What's your morning routine?

You’ve likely come across countless reels and TikToks suggesting that you meditate each morning, cultivate gratitude, practice mindfulness, work out, time-block your day, drink 100 ounces of water, fast, prioritize self-care, and read a few pages from your book.

And then reality sets in, and you've got to feed the baby, pack lunches, or take care of that client fire.

So, what should you do to get your mind and body right to start your day?

Are you ready to revamp your morning? Take Tiffany’s 5-day morning challenge!

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Tiffany Lanier is a Keynote Speaker, Facilitator on Change and Wellbeing, 2X TEDx Speaker, and Creator of The Morning Shift.
She's also the author of the children’s book “I Can’t Wait to Vote,” which introduces young readers to the voting process.

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When we look at successful businesspeople, we assume they had a clear business plan, were surrounded by helpful resources, and confidently started marching toward their dreams. 

The reality is that most businesses probably started like my first business.

• I had no idea what gross or net meant.
• When asked, "How is your business structured?",  I would respond, "Strongly." 
• A five-year plan - heck, even a five-month plan - was laughable

I had no idea what I was doing, but I just pressed start.  And I learned that it's ok to learn by failing.

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