Imagine having friends who dream as big as you do.

The kind of people who love to talk about business growth, investing, and creating impact.

Friends who value their health, inspire your journey, and travel the world with you.

What if you could build a circle of like-minded individuals who support, challenge, and elevate you?

In this episode of In The Thick Of It, Jenna shares how she found her tribe of ambitious, inspiring, and supportive friends—and how you can too.

You’ll learn:

🎯 How to connect with people who align with your values and vision.

🚀 The steps to creating friendships that inspire your growth and success.

❤️ Why your network is one of your most powerful tools for thriving in 2025.

💡 Where to find your tribe—whether at events, online, or through mutual passions.

If you’re ready to build meaningful connections with people who truly get you, this episode is your roadmap.

📌 Episode Topics & Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: The importance of finding your tribe.

03:15 – Jenna’s journey to building her own network.

08:45 – The difference between socializing and deep, value-driven friendships.

12:30 – Practical tips for meeting like-minded people online and offline.

18:10 – How to nurture connections and turn them into lifelong friendships.

22:45 – How your network directly impacts your growth and success.

26:00 – Final thoughts: Start building your tribe today!

Tune in to discover how to find your tribe and create a community that helps you grow, thrive, and live your best life!

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Do you feel stuck in the chaos, unable to move forward with clarity? Are life’s curveballs—breakups, setbacks, or overwhelming doubt—throwing you off track? This episode of In The Thick Of It is here to change that.

🎙️ Join me as I dive deep into building a bulletproof mindset in 2025—a skill that will become your greatest asset for achieving your goals, no matter what life throws your way. Together, we’ll explore how to silence the noise, embrace stillness, and unlock the clarity and strength you need to thrive, even in the face of uncertainty.

What you’ll gain from this episode:

• The secret to becoming your own best friend and biggest cheerleader.
• How to sit with your thoughts and turn fear into fuel.
• A practical journaling technique to shift from overwhelm to action.
• Why creating structure in your life is the key to long-term success.
• How to build meaningful relationships that align with your vision.

💬 I’ll also share actionable tips for navigating tough moments, finding peace amidst chaos, and stepping into the best version of yourself. Whether you’re facing a personal challenge or just need a mindset reset, this episode is your guide to rising stronger.

🧠 Feel empowered, clear-headed, and ready to take on 2025.

🎧 Tune in now and let’s take the first step toward building a mindset that’s unstoppable.

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Only listen to this if you're committed to holding yourself accountable to your highest standards yet.

In this episode, Jenna guides you through the process of setting goals and creating a vision board for the upcoming year. She emphasises the importance of understanding one's core values, building meaningful relationships, and being financially aware. Jenna encourages listeners to reflect on their achievements and to align their hobbies with personal fulfilment. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to visualise their goals for 2025 and to take courageous steps towards achieving them.

🎯"What got you here won't get you there."

🎯"The opposite of fear is trust, it's belief."

🎯"What is your current relationship with money?"

🎯"What do I want 2025 to look like?"

🎯"What do you love most about your business?"

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change and Flowing into the New Year

03:09 The Power of Vision Boards and Goal Setting

06:02 Understanding Your Core Values and Beliefs

08:47 Building Meaningful Relationships

12:09 Financial Awareness and Personal Growth

14:54 Aligning Hobbies with Personal Fulfilment

18:14 Creating a Vision for 2025

20:52 Reflecting on Achievements and Setting Future Goals

Share this with the hardest worker you know!

@jennadaviesmarketing

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In the Thick of It: Rediscovering Your Why and Building Authentic Connections

Welcome to another episode of In the Thick of It! This week, we’re diving deep into the heart of business ownership: finding purpose, overcoming fear, and building genuine connections. Drawing on my personal journey, including the lessons that shaped me as a founder, we’ll explore the transformative power of embracing your “why” and how it can guide you through challenges and triumphs alike.

00:00 - Introduction: Embracing the Thick of It

Start with a heartfelt reflection on the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.

00:58 - Understanding Your Why: The Heart of Business

Discover how reconnecting with your purpose creates a magnetic pull for growth and resilience.

06:18 - Finding Purpose: The Journey to Freedom

Explore the freedom that clarity and intention bring to both life and business.

12:29 - Overcoming Fear: The Path to Authenticity

Learn to face the fear of failure and emerge with unshakeable confidence.

18:16 - Building Connection: Relatability in Business

Unlock the secrets to building trust and meaningful relationships in a competitive space.

Tune in now to reignite your passion, refocus your energy, and transform your mindset to thrive in the thick of it. Don't forget to subscribe and share with your community—you never know who might need this reminder today. 💡

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In the thick of it... Christmas.

This episode is a heartfelt message from the perspective of a child from a broken home, who has lost loved ones to alcoholism and addiction. There are no tips, no key takeaways—just a reminder that you are not alone. You are alive, and you have the power to choose a different path.

What we fight for, we get to keep.

This one is for you and for those you love who find this time of year the hardest.

With love and without judgment,

Jenna

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🎙️ In the Thick of It: A Founder’s Guide to Thriving In Chaos

Building a business isn’t just about dreaming big—it’s about navigating the chaos, making tough choices, and finding your focus when everything feels overwhelming. In this raw and relatable episode, Jenna opens up from Cape Town, sharing how she balances the breathtaking beauty of her surroundings with the relentless pace of startup life. 🌍

For business owners who feel stuck in the trenches, this episode delivers actionable strategies to push through:

💡 Proven methods for getting work done—even when you don’t feel like it.

⏳ Her secret weapon for time management: AI and Fireflies to reclaim hours in your day.

🧠 Mindset shifts that fuel perseverance when the work feels never-ending.

🔥 The art of thriving in chaos, staying focused, and finding clarity amidst the noise.

Whether you're a solopreneur wearing all the hats or scaling a team while holding it together, Jenna’s insights will inspire you to embrace the journey, reframe the struggles, and keep building with intention.

📚 Timestamped overview

00:00 Focused entrepreneurs must balance ambition and presence.

04:08 Thriving in chaos leads to positive results.

08:40 Structured nutrition and training amidst business focus.

11:12 Authentic creativity trumps sales strategies in business.

14:21 Consultancy meetings lead to additional work and execution.

19:57 Overcome blocks: watch, read, create, self-evaluate.

23:57 Business demands fast feedback and adaptive learning.

25:18 Navigating life's challenges amidst overwhelming emotions.

29:57 Gratitude, motivation, navigating challenges. Weekly guidance.

When you’re in the thick of it, this is the podcast you need. 💪

➡️ Tune in now—and share this with the hardest worker you know 👫💼

@jennadaviesmarketing

www.biguppetite.com

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Masterclass in Authenticity and Business Success with Francesca: Wisdom for Aspiring and Established Entrepreneurs

In this must-listen episode of "She's Taking Over," join me as I welcome Francesca, a powerhouse entrepreneur, business mentor, and supermom, who has successfully navigated the intricate world of business while balancing the demands of motherhood. Whether you’re an established business owner or a woman contemplating the launch of your startup, Francesca’s wealth of expertise offers a treasure trove of guidance and inspiration.

We unveil the power of authenticity, showing how living true to oneself simplifies connections and trims away the noise of unhelpful relationships. Francesca deep-dives into emotional intelligence, a pivotal but often elusive business skill that enhances confidence and effectiveness.

From sharing the brutal truths of entrepreneurial financial challenges to dispelling the glamorous myths surrounding side hustles, Francesca's narrative is both grounding and empowering. Discover why she champions simplicity in business and how understanding your brand's essence can drive success.

Adding to the richness of our conversation, I open up about how a life-altering experience led me to adopt a sustainable, balanced approach to leadership and entrepreneurship.

Francesca’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her seven-year dedication to a business venture, further education at Cambridge University, and innovative endeavours within the fintech space position her as a deeply knowledgeable and relatable mentor.

For the multitasking moms and tenacious businesswomen out there, Francesca candidly discusses the art of balancing parenting with entrepreneurship and finding emotional clarity. This episode provides actionable insights for women who are redefining what it means to 'have it all.'

Whether you are amidst the hustle of growing your business or still shaping your entrepreneurial dreams, this episode is tailored to equip you with the tools and encouragement you need.

Time Stamps:

• [00:02:15] – Francesca on the importance of authenticity in personal and professional life
• [00:10:40] – Emotional intelligence: A critical, challenging business skill
• [00:15:22] – Real-talk about entrepreneurship and financial struggles
• [00:24:50] – The truth about side hustles: Beware the quick-rich myth
• [00:35:15] – Simplicity in business: Finding the essence of your brand
• [00:45:00] – Personal reflections: Overcoming extremes in work and the significance of rest
• [00:55:30] – Balancing parenting with entrepreneurship: Tips and experiences from Francesca
• [01:10:00] – Mentoring vs. coaching: What you need to know
• [01:20:45] – The role of passion and purpose in business success
• [01:30:00] – Call to action and embracing community support

If you found value in today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe to "She's Taking Over". Share this episode with your friends, family, or colleagues who could benefit from Francesca’s incredible insights, especially those navigating the entrepreneurial world while balancing other life roles. Leave us a review and let us know how these insights impacted you. Follow Francesca’s inspiring journey at https://www.weareambition.ventures, and join us in spreading the word about the importance of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and passionate entrepreneurship.

Hosted by www.biguppetite.com @jennadaviesmarketing

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Meet Eva, the 'Wikipedia' of Investors: Know What They Look for in Startups and How to Get a Seat at the Table. 🚀💰🧠

Starting a business is a test of resilience. For young founders, fear, doubt, and inexperience make the challenges of raising capital and building a brand even sharper. Today on She’s Taking Over, we welcome Eva—a founder who’s leading the way, courageously cold-emailing her way to Richard Branson and practicing what she preaches as she builds investor connections and fine-tunes her playbook for startup success 📬🚀.

Eva has become the ‘Wikipedia’ for investors, a go-to for insights on capital-raising, brand-building, and connecting with the right people to fuel a business. This episode is packed with her strategies for founders who want to get investor-ready—from building a LinkedIn brand that commands attention to leveraging employee-driven content. Eva’s here to show you how to turn obstacles into strategic moves that open doors.

Ready to connect with Eva?

💰 Join her waiting list: Fundraising Playbooks Waiting List

💰 Find her on LinkedIn: Eva Dobrzańska on LinkedIn

💰 Visit her website: Fundraising Playbooks

Timestamps:

00:00 | From founder to investor-savvy: Eva’s fundraising playbook

03:10 | Power of employee-driven content for brand growth

08:45 | Business growth insights: investment matchmaking & networking

10:56 | Building a career with diverse skills

13:51 | Charging for expertise in capital raising

17:16 | Self-made success story, empowering other founders

20:24 | How LinkedIn branding boosts professional recognition

25:04 | Approaching Richard Branson: strategy and advice

29:59 | Small details that impact communication outcomes

31:36 | Eva’s path to early-stage startup capital

35:48 | Mitigating risks on a client’s BP project

37:52 | Choosing the right advice and moving forward

40:42 | Sunk cost fallacy: valuing your work

We look forward to hearing your feedback and thoughts - please do share this with a startup founder you know who could benefit from Eva's wisdoms.

@jennadaviesmarketing @big.uppetite

www.biguppetite.com/contact

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Today, I’m getting real about something I’ve experienced firsthand: the pressure we face as founders to keep pushing, hustling, and showing up no matter what. Last Christmas, I woke up from a coma, and while it wasn’t some dramatic, life-changing moment in itself, it forced me to ask some tough questions: How far are we willing to push ourselves? What does “getting it done” really cost us?

In this episode, I want to explore hustle culture, the pressure to always be “on,” and the toll it can take on our health—mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’m sharing what burnout taught me in 2023 and how I’ve been showing up differently in 2024. Yes, I still get things done, but now, it’s with more balance, health, and a whole lot of gratitude.

So, let me ask you—how are you balancing your ambition with your well-being? Are you grinding just to keep up, or are you building something that’s truly sustainable for you? Let’s have a conversation about how we can all do better while still chasing our wildest dreams.

This episode is genuinely personal, so please let me know if you could relate and how it made you feel. @jennadaviesmarketing

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his might just be the longest voice note you’ve ever received! In this episode of She's Taking Over, I share updates on what it’s like to train for Hyrox, live in London, run a global company with an expanding team, and build our tech product while supporting our clients' businesses.

Join me on an afternoon walk through Hyde Park in London, where this episode feels like a heartfelt voice note, just for you. We’ll explore the parallels between running a business and personal fitness, setting SMART goals, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Hyrox is just one month away! I’ll take you through how I balance training with running a company, how setting training goals and following a plan translates into business success, and how I’m juggling it all.

You can likely relate to the challenges of growing a business, from team building to making financial investments. I’ll share some of my experiences living in London, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and the invaluable connections I’ve made.

I’ve been making some big moves over here, and I’m excited to share them with you. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a fitness enthusiast, or just on a journey of self-improvement, this episode is for you.

Timestamped Overview:

00:00 Casual voice note update on life and goals

03:22 Choosing alignments with goals; avoiding hindrances, prioritizing

07:38 Embracing difficulty; growth comes from constant challenges

10:52 Clear communication of vision is challenging but crucial

13:14 Defining deliverables, providing references, and setting deadlines

18:02 Staying focused, following agendas, and prioritizing key objectives

21:51 Navigating leadership challenges with patience and support

26:23 Prioritizing resources wisely to unlock entrepreneurial growth

28:35 Achieving peace and pride with the new team

32:54 Restructuring MVP based on client feedback to boost energy

36:38 Escaping the UK winter; working online from Portugal

38:57 Revealing my new Hyrox partner soon—stay tuned!

@jennadaviesmarketing

www.biguppetite.com

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