By The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
Join Jen Szpigiel, CEO and Editor in Chief of Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine weekly as she interviews industry moguls to provide you with the inspiration, insights and lessons for how to grow
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In this inspiring episode, Jen sits down with Daniela Sfara, a celebrated expert in traditional Italian cooking and culture, to explore her incredible journey of transformation. Daniela shares how a single act of generosity—a veal sandwich for a construction crew—sparked a pivot in her life at 45, leading her to embrace her true passion. Together, they discuss the importance of trusting your intuition, respecting timeless traditions, and leading with authenticity in both life and business. Through stories of resilience and courage, Daniela offers powerful lessons on creating meaningful connections, embracing bold action, and building a life filled with purpose and passion.
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In today’s episode, Jenn Spiegel sits down with Colleen Nichols, the founder of No Shame Sales Game, for an insightful and candid conversation on building a sustainable and joyful approach to sales. Colleen brings her signature mix of humor and honesty to talk about creating authentic connections with clients, learning to enjoy the sales process, and building a legacy that goes beyond numbers. Together, Jenn and Colleen explore the importance of self-trust, relationship-building, and releasing the pressure of instant success to find fulfillment in every step of your entrepreneurial journey.
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In this episode, Jen kick’s off day one of the Legacy Event, Jen warmly welcomes participants to this transformative experience and shares insights on building a meaningful legacy. She speaks candidly about the significance of devotion, intention, and resilience in both life and business. Through personal stories and lessons learned, Jen emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sustainability and alignment over quick wins, offering a refreshingly honest perspective on what it takes to build a legacy that supports a fulfilled life. The episode closes with a special sound bath session led by Mayzie Mae, designed to deepen the connection to self and set intentions for the days ahead.
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In this episode, Jen sits down with Kayla from Flex Your Feminine to explore her incredible evolution from the fashion industry to the fitness world. Kayla shares her personal story of transformation, resilience, and rediscovery of her feminine essence. They dive into the challenges she faced as a fashion model, where she walked for elite brands like Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein, and how the pressures of maintaining an unrealistic standard led to profound personal challenges. This journey ultimately propelled her to the fitness industry, only to discover similar shadows. Kayla opens up about her journey of awakening, moving beyond the hustle matrix, and the creation of her transformative brand, Flex Your Feminine, which empowers women to honor their bodies and lead with intuition.
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In today’s episode, Jen welcomes Aleya and Melissa, the co-founders of Alter, a sauna and ice bath studio in Toronto. Together, they share their remarkable journey of building a brick-and-mortar wellness business with their partners. The conversation highlights the complexities and joys of launching a business with close friends, while also exploring the benefits of hot and cold therapies. Aleya and Melissa walk us through how they brought their vision to life, the importance of adaptability, and how they’ve cultivated a supportive community around their unique wellness practice.
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In today’s episode, Jen is joined by Ali Budd, renowned interior designer and creative force behind Ali Budd Interiors, to talk about her inspiring journey in the world of design, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Ali shares her story of building a highly successful design firm, balancing creativity with business, and navigating the challenges of working with clients while staying true to her unique style.
Throughout the conversation, Jen and Ali dive into the creative process, what it takes to foster a strong team, and the importance of building trust in both leadership and design. Ali also opens up about the pressures of entrepreneurship, the lessons she learned from her late father, and how she maintains balance in her life amidst a thriving business and growing media presence.
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In today’s episode, Jen is joined by Kacie from Silk and Palm, a registered acupuncturist, herbalist, and aesthetician, to discuss her incredible journey of entrepreneurship and holistic wellness. Kacie shares her experiences navigating the complexities of running a brick-and-mortar business while building a strong online presence.
Through their conversation, Jen and Kacie dive deep into the world of skin therapy, women’s health, and the art of balancing multiple roles in business. Kacie opens up about her passion for helping women achieve health and beauty through acupuncture, as well as the challenges she faced in launching and growing Silk and Palm without a team.
Join Jen and Casey as they explore the empowerment that comes from embracing your uniqueness, taking bold risks, and building a business that’s rooted in passion and service.
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In today’s episode, Jen is joined by Marina Katherine from Marina Katherine Creative, who shares her inspiring journey of navigating career pivots, embracing multiple passions, and scaling her personal brand. Marina, a former wedding contributor to Iconic Magazine, opens up about her path from working in event planning, PR, and retail, to finding her stride in social media management and content creation.
Throughout the conversation, Jen and Marina explore the importance of following your curiosity, being brave enough to pivot when something doesn't align, and showing up authentically to build a brand that resonates. Marina dives deep into how her wedding journey reignited her passion for content creation, leading to a thriving business that now includes brand partnerships, creative social media strategies, and wedding industry expertise.
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In today’s episode, Jen is joined by Tabatha DeBruyn, an accomplished success coach, energy healer, author, wife, and mom. Tabatha shares her transformative journey from being a high school teacher to becoming a multi-million dollar entrepreneur and coach. With her deep expertise in personal transformation and healing modalities, Tabatha dives into the power of breathwork, energy healing, and personal growth. Together, they explore how these tools can profoundly impact not only entrepreneurs but anyone striving to live a life aligned with purpose, clarity, and intention.
Tabatha opens up about her own journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, challenges in her marriage, and how she uses her lived experiences to help high-achieving women create safe spaces to grow, heal, and thrive. She explains how different modalities, such as breathwork and hypnosis, help people reprogram their subconscious mind and release what no longer serves them. The conversation is full of powerful insights on how to build a life of fulfillment, peace, and balance while achieving great success.
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In today’s episode, Jen sits down with Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a sustainable and Indigenous-owned beauty brand. Jenn shares her inspiring journey of building Cheekbone Beauty from the ground up, driven by her passion for creating a company that not only offers high-quality products but also aligns with her values of sustainability and giving back to the Indigenous community.
Jenn dives deep into her personal story, touching on her Indigenous roots, the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur, and how her cultural heritage shaped the mission and vision of Cheekbone Beauty. She highlights the importance of representation in the beauty industry and how Cheekbone Beauty is making a difference through its focus on eco-conscious products and giving back to Indigenous youth.
Throughout the conversation, Jen and Jenn explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, purpose, and sustainability. Jenn offers valuable insights on what it takes to build a purpose-driven brand and shares the behind-the-scenes details of developing Cheekbone Beauty’s product line, which is vegan and cruelty-free, all while staying true to her mission of sustainability.
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