Millennial Success Stories

By Jackie Kossoff

Let’s STOP sugarcoating the Entrepreneurial Experience! Millennial Success Stories is a podcast dedicated to sharing the REAL, RAW, and HONEST stories of young entrepreneurs who are building businesse... more

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How many episodes does Millennial Success Stories have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.

Millennial Success Stories episodes:

September 28, 2022Let's Wrap Up Season Four!
Thank you so much for such an amazing fourth season of Millennial Success Stories! In this episode, I reflect on my three biggest takeaways from this season, as well as tease some insights into my new upcoming podcast!
Millennial Success Stories will be back for Season Five in 2023!
SHOWNOTES
(1:17) Jackie Intro

(1:44) Thank you listeners 🙂

(2:20) Please leave a review!

(2:52) Main takeaways

(4:05) First takeaway

(6:17) Second takeaway

(9:12) Third takeaway

(9:50) “It felt like every guest who was on this season was truly meant to be here”

(10:31) Season 5 Info

(11:03) Jackie’s starting another podcast!

(13:01) Shoutout to my Team!

(13:41) New podcast topic

(15:41) Reach out to me about your biggest take-aways, questions, anything! 🙂
Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
Links Mentioned
Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation
Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la
Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/
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18min
September 21, 2022Navigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur with Noor Ali
One of the first "challenges" entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses is trying to figure out how to choose a health insurance plan. Noor Ali, Health Insurance Advisor, joins me in this episode to share how she helps her clients navigate the complicated world of health insurance in the USA and find health coverage that fits their needs.
Noor also opens up about overcoming feelings of failure and finding a new dream in the face of adversity, demonstrating the strength, perseverance, and resilience that shape so many successful entrepreneurs.
Disclaimer: This episode covers health insurance plans in the USA.
SHOWNOTES
(1:15) Jackie intro

(2:15) *PSA*: This episode covers insurance health plans and is for those based in the USA

(3:00) Please leave a review 🙂

(3:25) Noor Intro

(9:30) How Noor overcame feelings of failure

(11:10) What helped Noor shift her perspective

(14:50) “Surround yourself with people that bring you up”

(17:15) Insurance and Entrepreneurs

(26:27) Noor’s personal definition of success and how it’s evolved

(28:44) Noor’s biggest business and life achievements thus far

(30:11) Noor’s next level of success

(31:55) Advice for new entrepreneurs

(35:05) How Noor balances her marriage and work

(37:27) Advice when going through a major life change

(39:31) Final wrap up
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Links Mentioned
Noor’s Website: https://drnoorhealth.com/
Noor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.noorhealth/
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43min
September 14, 2022Transform Your Business Through PR with Lexie Smith
What exactly goes into Public Relations and is it a worthwhile investment in business growth? Lexie Smith, Public Relations Expert & Founder of The PR Bar, Inc., joins me in this episode to share the basics of PR and how we can leverage the power of PR to exponentially grow our businesses.
Lexie also opens up about the health scare that led her to start her own business, as well as her partnership venture, the 'Ready, Set, Coach' program.
SHOWNOTES
(1:13) Jackie Intro

(3:09) Please leave a review 🙂

(3:26) Lexie intro

(6:50) Why Lexie went the ‘PR’ route

(7:10) “There is a need and a place for every type of service”

(8:37) Advice for those entrepreneurs who are just starting out and looking into PR

(9:02) The Six Relations of PR

(11:00) Lessons you learned after you had your medical breakdown

(12:50) Lexie’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved

(13:22) Lexie’s biggest achievements thus far

(14:50) How Lexie has gotten to where she is today

(16:18) ‘Get Neutral’

(17:22) How Lexie was able to put things on hold during motherhood

(20:46) Lexie’s next level of success

(22:38) Advice for new entrepreneurs

(24:40) About the ‘Ready, Set Coach’ program

(26:32) Best transformations Lexie has seen from Ready, Set Coach
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Links Mentioned
Lexie’s Website: https://www.lexiesmith.net/
The PR Bar, Inc.: https://theprbarinc.com/
Lexie’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pitchin-and-sippin-with-lexie-smith/id1532996442
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33min
September 07, 2022Let's Talk About 6 & 7-Figure Meta Ad Campaigns!
Have you ever wondered what goes into Meta (FB/IG) Ad campaigns that generate 6 & 7-figures in revenue? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes into my experience helping clients generate millions in combined sales! I share insights into how high-earning companies make investment decisions, structure their advertising teams, and compensate marketing agencies with commission.
SHOWNOTES
(1:17) Jackie intro

(2:22) Looking into Facebook Ads? This podcast is for you!

(3:03) Ad Spend

(3:54) Why are people spending so much on ads?

(5:44) Differences in return on investment

(8:24) Differences between those making 6 figures and 7 figures from ads

(11:54) Teams of 6 and 7 figure clients

(16:20) Commission

(21:43) “Whether you’re working with the same strategy, it’s the same amount of work whether you’re a 7-figure business or haven’t earned a dime yet”

(23:02) Closing comments
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Links Mentioned
Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation
Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la
Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/
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25min
August 31, 2022Building an Inclusive Brand with Crystal Whiteaker
How is your business serving to create a more inclusive and equitable world? Crystal Whiteaker, Inclusive Branding Consultant, joins me in this episode to share how we can leverage our core values to develop an inclusive brand with a meaningful impact.
Crystal also opens up about her journey from brand photographer to inclusivity expert, as well as how she handles the stresses that arise from focusing on inclusivity work in today's world.
SHOWNOTES
(1:17) Jackie Intro

(3:02) Please leave a review 🙂

(3:30) Crystal intro

(7:03) How Crystal got her start

(9:50) How Crystal has seen her work affect others

(14:28) Most frequent problems Crystal’s clients have

(15:19) “Be mindful of how you take feedback as a person and what you do with that feedback”

(17:07) Crystal’s core values

(18:18) “Don’t make this work out to be a ‘to-do’ list”

(20:21) Challenges Crystal’s clients have overcome

(24:15) Challenges Crystal has faced

(27:57) Crystal’s definition of success

(30:45) Building Aligned Relationships Master Class

(31:05) Crystal’s biggest successes thus far

(33:42) Crystal’s next level of success

(34:52) Advice for new entrepreneurs
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Links Mentioned
Crystal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreative/
Crystal’s Website: https://crystal-lily-creative.mykajabi.com/
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39min
August 24, 2022Impactful Leadership with Lis Best
Women in positions of power face many challenges as they work to change the world. Lis Best, Coach for Impact Leaders, joins me in this episode to share her insights and advice for women who are leading the way for sustainability in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.
Lis also opens up about her experience with burnout and why she encourages leaders to prioritize self-care in order to create even greater impact.
SHOWNOTES
(1:12) Jackie Intro

(2:40) Please leave a review 🙂

(3:07) Lis intro

(4:55) What types of clients Lis works with

(6:08) How Lis got her start

(20:27) Common challenges Lis’s clients face

(20:52) “Am I making a big enough impact?”

(23:20) “Being the leaders we truly want to be”

(24:35) “How we can do things differently and be celebrated for that”

(25:40) Advice for those who are experiencing ‘burn out’ in their business

(30:00) Lis’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved

(30:33) “If you have a good day everyday, you have a good life”

(33:45) Lis’s biggest achievements thus far

(41:52) Lis’s next level of success

(45:00) Words of wisdom for new entrepreneurs
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Links Mentioned
Lis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lis.best
Lis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethbest?trk=author_mini-profile_title
Lis’s Website: https://www.elisabethbest.com/
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50min
August 17, 2022Let's Talk About Paid vs Organic Marketing!
Deciding on the best marketing strategy to grow our businesses from the ground up can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out whether to invest in paid marketing services or platforms. In this episode, I start by defining paid and organic marketing, following up with my expertise on which strategies tend to work best in each stage of business growth.
SHOWNOTES
(1:15) Jackie Intro

(2:00) Paid marketing

(2:44) Organic marketing

(3:39) Which one should we use?

(6:01) Knowing your audience

(10:12) Tips for organic marketing

(13:48) Paid ads

(19:05) Book a complimentary consultation with Jackie!
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Links Mentioned
Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation
Jackie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/
Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/
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21min
August 10, 2022Leveraging Astrology in Business with Sofia Adler
Why has astrology been leveraged by human beings for thousands of years? Sofia Adler, Astrology Coach, joins me in this episode to share insights into the power of astrology and how understanding our birth charts can help us achieve our goals in business and life.
Sofia also opens up about her experiences with pivoting, both in her personal life and business.
SHOWNOTES
(1:14) Jackie Intro

(2:44) Sofia intro

(8:18) Advice for people who feel like they are not on the right path

(11:00) “I found the answer to the question I was asking by the answer I didn’t get”

(13:47) Tips on reading Horoscopes

(21:20) Learning about your Birth Chart and answers you will gain from it

(23:55) Biggest reveals clients find from having their birth chart read

(28:36) Advice for those just getting into astrology

(35:35) Look up your birth chart here: astro.com

(36:04) Sofia’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved

(36:57) Sofia’s biggest successes thus far

(39:34) “At the end of the day, you have to choose you”

(39:36) Advice for women who are about to move in a new direction with their businesses

(40:13) Advice for those considering making a move

(44:33) What drew Sofia to Santa Fe

(48:21) Sofia’s next level of success

(50:24) Tips for women just starting out on their entrepreneurial journey
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Links Mentioned
Sofia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiaadler_/
Sofia’s Website: https://www.sofiaadler.com/
Recommended Books:
The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest
You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas
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54min
August 03, 2022Healing Through Breathwork with Karishma Donde
Our past experiences can influence how we show up in business and life, which can sometimes hinder our growth. Karishma Donde, Trauma Informed Breathwork Coach, joins me in this episode to share the power of breathwork in overcoming trauma, stress, and other "obstacles" that are part of the human experience.
Karishma also opens up about her own healing journey and why she is so passionate about helping others heal intergenerational trauma.
SHOWNOTES
(1:19) Jackie Intro

(2:34) Karishma intro

(4:18) Karishma’s personal story demonstrating the power of breathwork

(6:15) What ‘Breathwork’ is and how to use it

(9:38) How generational trauma affects our lives

(14:04) Karishma’s biggest gripe with generational trauma

(18:06) “When you are consistently asking yourself a question you are asking your subconscious a question”

(18:36) “Don’t give up on the question and find the modality that gets you there”

(19:12) Advice for those who are dealing with generational trauma and contemplating talking to their family about it

(23:04) Karishma’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved

(26:41) Karishma’s biggest successes thus far

(30:32) Advice to those who are struggling

(33:37) Karishma’s next level of success

(36:20) Advice to young entrepreneurs
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Links Mentioned
Karishma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karishmadonde_/
Karishma’s Website: https://www.karishmadonde.com/
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41min
July 27, 2022 Let's Talk About Investing in Our Businesses!
Making wise investment decisions when it comes to business growth is something that most new entrepreneurs have to learn through trial and error. In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned through investments that paid off--and those that didn't. I also provide the 5-step process I use when considering an investment in my business.
Disclaimer: The insights shared in this episode are based on my personal experience. This episode is NOT meant to be used as investment or financial advice.
SHOWNOTES
(1:13) Jackie Intro
(2:01) “Investing in our businesses is an artform”
(4:50) “We should not get discouraged if we make a poor investment choice”
(5:58) Jackie’s 5 step process
(6:38) Step 1: Identify the Problem
(13:37) Step 2: Identifying the Solution
(18:07) Step 3: Test Driving your Solution
(24:13) Step 4: Invest
(24:35) Step 5: Assess
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Links Mentioned
Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la
Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/
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FAQs about Millennial Success Stories:

How many episodes does Millennial Success Stories have?

The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.