The Myth of “Doing It Right” — and What Happens When You Do It Your Way

This week on Joyfully Empowered, I sit down with my longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Jenna Schebell, founder of The College Navigators — a woman who turned two decades of insider knowledge into a movement that’s changing how families approach the college process.

Jenna and I go way back and I am so honored and excited to share her story of how she’s built success on her terms.

Jenna’s story is such a masterclass in feminine leadership: she’s seen both sides of the admissions table, built not one but multiple thriving businesses (including Moose Oliver Designs), and somehow still manages to show up for 145K (!!!) people online with clarity, warmth, and wisdom.

What I love most about her story is that it’s not linear. It’s layered. It’s honest. And it’s proof that confidence doesn’t come from knowing every answer — it comes from trusting your voice in rooms where everyone else is trying to sound the same.

In this episode, we explore:

🎓 The truth about college admissions — and the myths that are keeping parents and students stuck.

💡 The mindset shift that helped Jenna go from counselor to CEO — and how you can apply it to any area of your life.

📱 How she built an audience of 145,000 while staying authentic and grounded in her mission.

🔥 The one mantra she wants every parent to repeat during the college process.

And my personal favorite — what she’d tell her younger self, filling out her own college applications. (Spoiler: it’s something we all need to hear.)

This conversation is so much more than college talk. It’s about courage, clarity, and creating your own path — whether you’re applying to schools, building a business, or redefining success on your own terms.

🎧 Listen now to hear Jenna’s journey from educator to entrepreneur — and how she’s empowering thousands of families (and herself) to do it their way.

“Confidence doesn’t come from doing what’s expected — it comes from trusting your own compass.”— Jenna Schebell

Connect with Jenna:Instagram → @thecollegenavigatorsWebsite → www.thecollegenavigators.com

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