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What if a full calendar is hiding the one thing your business needs most?

Jaclyn Strominger talks with Lena Khais about the human side of business growth. Lena explains why the label “small business” can narrow a founder’s sense of possibility, why growth calls for more capacity than an old identity can hold, and how unclear priorities can turn busyness into what she calls “performative avoidance.”

They also explore two deceptively simple questions: “What do I want?” and “What would having that give me?” Lena shares how she distinguishes work that is hard because it is new from work that feels heavy, and why that difference matters when deciding what to pursue.

If you lead a business and feel busy without moving forward, this conversation offers a practical place to pause, question your focus, and choose your next action.

Connect with Lena: https://atlas-paradigm.com/  

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What if the next version of your life begins with one inspired choice?

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with Dr. Caroline Biesalski, host of The Inspired Choice, author of The Inspired Choice Chronicles, and founder of The Inspired Choice Foundation.

Caroline shares how a 3 a.m. insight changed her direction. After years of fearing public speaking, she decided to see herself as a podcast host and take the first step. Within two weeks, she had recorded 50 interviews. Her story is a powerful reminder that confidence does not always arrive before action. Sometimes action creates confidence.

Jaclyn and Caroline explore how to identify what you truly want, use what you do not want as a clue, change your self-image, protect your passion from other people’s opinions, and keep moving when your path includes burnout, doubt, or uncertainty.

You will learn:

- How small, practical steps can help you move through fear
- Why self-image shapes the roles you are willing to claim
- A simple exercise for clarifying what you really want
- How to reconnect with your passion without forcing the timeline
- Why the opinion you hold about yourself matters most
- How conscious leadership and ethical entrepreneurship can create a meaningful legacy

Dr. Caroline Biesalski’s journey proves that it is never too late to discover what lights you up and build something that serves others.

Listen now, then choose one small action that moves you toward the person you are ready to become.

Because you were meant to be unstoppable.

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What if confidence is not something you wait for, but something you earn through action?

Jose Escobar spent years investing in books, events, mentors, and personal development without launching the business he knew he was capable of building. Then one honest conversation changed everything. He stopped planning, started executing, and within 30 days welcomed his first 100 paying members.

Today, Jose is a Guinness World Record holder and the founder and CEO of Connected Leaders Academy and The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf. He has built a seven-figure enterprise and grown a global community of more than 700 entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Jose and Jaclyn explore the relationship between execution and confidence, the power of personal outreach, and why meaningful business growth begins with service rather than a pitch. Jose also shares how he models excellence for his six children, builds an intentionally vetted community, and defines legacy through the lives made better because he lived.

You will discover how to:

• Move from endless preparation into focused execution
• Build confidence by strengthening your skills and following through
• Use genuine relationships to create sustainable business growth
• Lead yourself before trying to lead others
• Create impact by helping entrepreneurs solve meaningful problems

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Connected Leaders Academy: https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaesco25

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaesco25

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaesco25

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How do you keep moving when an idea you believe in keeps getting rejected?

Film producer, investor, and entrepreneur Michael Pierce joins Jaclyn Strominger on Unstoppable Success Podcast to discuss persistence, discipline, and the work behind a breakthrough. Michael recounts spending three years trying to get The Cooler made, the phone message that reopened the opportunity, and what the experience taught him about staying with a project through uncertainty.

He also reflects on his father's entrepreneurial example, the change in direction that followed his father's death, and why success requires repetitive work even when the work feels far from glamorous.

In the second half, Michael describes the customer problem behind American Gun Owners, his current venture, and the role he wants education to play in its customer experience. The discussion includes firearms, personal safety, stalking, and political viewpoints.

This episode is for founders, leaders, and professionals navigating rejection, a difficult project, or a new chapter in their careers.

Connect with Michael on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpiercela/

Check out American Gun Owners https://www.americangunowners.com/

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What changes when you stop postponing a goal and make a firm decision to act?

Business and life strategist Jim Britt joins Jaclyn Strominger on the Unstoppable Success Podcast to explore decision-making, confidence, and the relationships that help people move forward. Jim shares why he spent ten years planning his first book, what finally helped him begin, and how he kept speaking after an intimidating start onstage.

The conversation also turns to sales and Relationship Capital. Jim recalls a mentor who taught him to ask three questions: Does this person have a problem? Do they want to solve it? Can you help? It is a practical reminder to listen before you pitch.

You will hear Jim's perspective on letting go of approval-seeking, focusing on today's actions, and showing up to networking conversations with a willingness to help. The episode also includes a discussion of childhood beliefs and abusive relationships, presented as the speakers' experiences and views.

If you are an entrepreneur, leader, or professional with a goal you keep moving to next year, start here.

Connect with Jim: https://jimbritt.com/

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Can your gut health actually determine how successful you are as a leader? According to Dr. Suleiman Bharwani — known as Dr. Sal — the answer is a resounding yes. In this eye-opening episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, host Jaclyn Strominger sits down with the board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and founder of Gut Rewired to explore the powerful connection between your gut microbiome, brain function, and overall performance.

Dr. Sal shares a staggering fact: our bodies contain 38 trillion microbes compared to just 30 trillion human cells, meaning we are literally more bacteria than human. These microorganisms aren't passive passengers — they're running a 24/7 factory that influences everything from immunity and energy levels to anxiety, depression, cognitive function, and even skin health. When the microbiome weakens from poor diet and lifestyle choices, inflammation takes over, leading to chronic illness, brain fog, afternoon slumps, and diminished leadership capacity.

The conversation dives deep into Dr. Sal's practical 7-pillar plan for gut health, organized A through G: Avoid harmful emulsifiers, seed oils, and artificial sweeteners; practice diaphragmatic Breathing; Count 30+ different plants per week and eat colorful, antioxidant-rich foods; Drink plenty of water; prioritize Early sleep; practice 12-to-14-hour Fasting windows; and Go — move your body, especially a 10-minute walk after every meal.

Dr. Sal challenges the common approach of treating symptoms with prescriptions, explaining that he actually takes patients off medications and instead writes "prescriptions" for families to find new colorful plants at the grocery store. He emphasizes that commercial probiotics are largely unnecessary if you eat fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, kefir, and sourdough bread. He also highlights the overlooked power of nuts, seeds, lentils, and chickpeas, noting that a daily handful of raw nuts reduces cardiovascular and colon cancer risks by 17%.

In a compelling message to business leaders, Dr. Sal asks: Would you run your company on corrupted data? Yet that's exactly what leaders do when they neglect their biological optimization. With 65% of employees reporting GI issues in any given month, gut health isn't just personal — it's a bottom-line business concern.

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What do you do when the opportunity you've always dreamed of finally shows up — and taking it means chasing someone else's definition of success instead of your own? Kenneth Kollasch had a professional soccer contract in Brazil in hand at 21 years old, and one question from his grandfather over dinner made him realize it wasn't what he actually wanted.

In this episode, Kenneth Kollasch joins Jaclyn to unpack the moment that redirected his entire life: walking away from professional soccer once he realized what he truly valued — presence, family, and fulfillment over a path that only looked like winning — and how that same clarity now runs five businesses without running him into the ground. It's a conversation about defining success on your own terms, building a "tribe" that will tell you the truth, and choosing fulfillment over the path everyone else would call a win.

About Kenneth Kollasch:

Kenneth Kollasch turned down a professional soccer contract to build a life with his wife, Caroline — together, they became international ballroom dance champions. He went on to serve as a pastor, become an entrepreneur, and publish his book, Beating Average: A Story to Extraordinary. Today, Kenneth is a certified business coach and founder of Kenneth Coaches, and a third-generation entrepreneur who now runs five businesses while helping small-business owners build businesses they love.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How one gut-check question from his grandfather reversed a life-defining career decision — and how to build that kind of honest "tribe" into your own life.
• Why Kenneth deliberately trades speed and scale for fulfillment, including giving partners equity in four of his five businesses so he can stay focused instead of stretched thin.
• The two-tool system he uses to run five businesses at once without burning out.
• His mindset shift from "make a decision and make it right" to "make a decision — you can always make another one," and why that unlocks acting now instead of waiting for a safer someday.
• The one trait he screens for before promoting anyone into leadership — and it isn't experience.

Today, Kenneth runs five businesses, including his consulting firm Kenneth Coaches, where he helps small business owners 2X their revenue in two years through intensive coaching and proven frameworks. He also co-owns a production company called Production ROI, a dropshipping business, a physical product company, and a media company with its own podcast.

Kenneth shares the secret to managing multiple ventures without burning out: staying in his lane, partnering with people who fill his gaps, and prioritizing relationships over revenue. He discusses the power of saying no, the importance of humility in leadership, and why generosity is the best operating system for a fulfilling life.

Listeners will also hear about two planning tools Kenneth swears by  the Here on a Mission digital life planner and the Full Focus Planner — both available as free resources on his website. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical wisdom on building a business and a life you truly love.

Visit Kennethcoaches.com/free for over a dozen free resources to help you generate your next $100,000 in revenue.

Listen to the full episode, and if it resonates, follow, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review — it helps more people find the show.

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What happens when success on the outside doesn’t feel like peace on the inside?

In this episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with Heather McNally for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to break old beliefs, stop living for approval, and reclaim your life from the inside out.

Heather shares the deeper message behind her work and her Life Beyond B.S. movement: breaking limiting beliefs, ditching the noise, and choosing a life that feels aligned, healthy, and whole. Together, Jaclyn and Heather talk about personal growth, emotional freedom, reinvention, identity, mindset, and what true success actually looks like.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in people-pleasing, pressure, burnout, or the need to prove yourself, this episode will challenge you to think differently and take your next step with more clarity and courage.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why success doesn’t automatically mean happiness
• How to choose alignment over approval
• What it means to break limiting beliefs
• Why you’re not behind — you’re right on time
• How to reclaim a life that feels more authentic, healthy, and whole

Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that real success starts within.

Connect with Heather https://heathermcnally.com

Join Heather's amazing workshop  Return to You https://returntoyou.heathermcnally.com/

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How often do you say yes to everyone else — and leave yourself for last?

In this episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with Pearl Chiarenza, creator of the SHERO Method and founder of Women’s Successful Living, for a powerful conversation about boundaries, self-care, joy, grief, relationships, and living with purpose.

Pearl shares the moment she realized that years of motherhood, volunteering, and taking care of everyone around her had pushed her own needs to the bottom of the list. She explains how a surprisingly simple object — a rock — became part of her practice for learning to say no, protecting her energy, and finally saying yes to herself.

They also explore why creating a Joy List can help you reconnect with who you are, how loss reshaped Pearl’s perspective on life and legacy, and why meaningful relationships and community are essential to success. Pearl also introduces the SHERO concept — Strong, Happy, Empowered, Radiant, and Original — and the importance of creating space for self-discovery before life forces you to.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stretched too thin, guilty for setting a boundary, disconnected from what brings them joy, or ready to make a more intentional choice about how they live and what they leave behind.

In this episode:

• Why high-achieving women often put themselves last
• How to begin saying no without guilt
• The simple rock practice Pearl used to strengthen her boundaries
• Why everyone needs a Joy List
• How grief can clarify purpose and legacy
• The SHERO Method and reclaiming your identity
• Why relationships and community matter to success
• The power of retreats, reflection, and intentional self-discovery

Listen to the full episode: podcast.jaclynstrominger.com

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• Women’s Successful Living: https://wsliving.com
• Soulful Self-Care Retreats: https://www.wslivingretreats.com
• Get the complimentary Joy Clarity Call
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On linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearl-chiarenza-8269a8b/

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What if the reason your business has plateaued isn’t the economy, your competitors, or your marketing strategy?

What if you’ve simply stopped using your voice?

In this solo episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger explores the connection between leadership communication, business growth, relationship capital, and visibility—and why going quiet can quietly cap your revenue.

After two powerful experiences involving her children—watching her 20-year-old daughter speak up in the workplace and dropping her son off at college—Jaclyn recognized the same pattern she sees in CEOs, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses: growth often starts slowing down when leaders stop communicating, asking, and showing up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why silence at the top quickly becomes a leadership problem
• How poor communication creates uncertainty inside your team
• Why relationships don’t turn into revenue until you make the ask
• How “safe” content can make your personal brand forgettable
• Why founders and CEOs need to remain visible as their businesses grow
• How uncomfortable conversations can prevent small problems from becoming bigger ones
• The three places leaders most often stop using their voice: their team, their network, and their visibility

Your voice helped build your business in the beginning. It may also be the thing that gets you through your next plateau.

Your challenge after listening: choose one place where you’ve gone quiet and do one uncomfortable, voice-forward thing today.

Stand in front of your team.
Make the ask.
Say the thing.
Start the conversation.

Because relationships don’t convert to revenue by themselves. They convert when you ask.

Connect with Jaclyn and learn more at JaclynStrominger.com.

Subscribe to the Unstoppable Success Podcast for conversations and strategies designed for CEOs and entrepreneurs ready to break through plateaus, strengthen relationship capital, and create greater growth, impact, and income.

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