Episodios

  • What AI Can’t Do (And Why Story Still Wins in Business) with Becky Freemal
    Jun 25 2025
    Can AI write your content? Sure. But can it connect, convert, and build trust with your audience the way a human can? Not even close. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Emmy-winning journalist and Fractional CMO Becky Freemal to talk about the real edge businesses still have in an AI-powered world: storytelling. From building a magnetic brand voice to actually making sense of your data, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs who want to lead with strategy and soul. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why good data isn’t enough 01:58 – Meet Becky Freemal: From journalism to marketing 03:18 – Storytelling is not optional—it’s revenue-driving 04:25 – Where to use story in your business (hint: everywhere) 06:12 – Brand voice breakdown: what it is and why it matters 07:40 – The hidden cost of voice mismatch 08:46 – How to define your voice (even as a solopreneur) 09:53 – Using product data to refine your messaging 12:00 – Jennifer’s AI brand guide experiment 13:25 – How to get AI to write like you 15:29 – Using AI tools for content, video, and customer insight 17:14 – Real examples of AI analyzing profit and performance 18:06 – Why retreats and white space help refine your voice 20:03 – What your clients really think about your brand 23:51 – About Becky’s book: Brand Voice: People + Data Drive Results 25:50 – Solopreneur tip: how to access strategy without the C-suite 27:48 – Final thoughts: data + story = momentum Key Topics: • Why story is still your most powerful marketing tool • How AI can support your voice—but not replace it • Turning customer feedback into brand clarity • Using your brand voice to attract, engage, and convert 📘 Grab Becky’s book: Brand Voice: People + Data Drive Results https://beckyfreemal.com Ready to build a business that grows with freedom and adventure? Join Jennifer’s coaching programs and business retreats: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com #BrandVoice #AIForBusiness #StorytellingMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #HappyProductive #FractionalCMO #EntrepreneurMindset #MarketingStrategy #JenniferDawn
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  • Unlocking Flow: The Secret to Leading with Energy, Focus, and Joy with Diane Allen
    Jun 18 2025
    If your work feels draining, your team’s energy is low, and productivity is stalling, it’s not a systems problem—it’s a flow problem. In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Diane Allen—keynote speaker, violinist, and author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius. Love What You Do—to unpack the science and strategy behind getting into your flow state on demand. Diane shares how a career-defining onstage freeze led her to reverse-engineer flow so leaders and business owners can work smarter, fuel their teams, and rediscover the joy in what they do. You’ll learn how to: • Identify your personal flow triggers to reignite energy and focus • Lead your business from a place of inspired alignment • Tap into your team’s full potential through group flow • Turn stressful, stuck moments into momentum and clarity • Use flow as a tool for decision-making, leadership, and performance If you’re feeling burned out or disconnected from your business—this episode is your reset. ⸻ Timestamps for Key Moments: [01:18] Diane’s journey: from orchestra leader to flow expert for high-performers [4:36] The breakdown moment that led to her breakthrough [06:21] What flow actually is—and why it’s the antidote to burnout [09:00] Signs you’re in flow (and how to spot them in yourself and your team) [14:25] Flow science: peak performance, brain chemistry, and business impact [21:03] The “Where, What, Why” method to unlock your unique flow formula [26:23] Creating group flow as a business leader [30:00] Addressing executive loneliness with energy-based leadership [34:01] Free tools and resources to start leading with flow today ⸻ 🌟 Join Jennifer’s Freedom-Fueled Academy: https://jenniferdawnacademy.com Connect with Diane Allen: https://dianeallen.com https://www.instagram.com/dianeallenspeaker/ https://www.facebook.com/dianeallenspeaker/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeallenspeaker/ 📘 Get the Book Flow: Unlock Your Genius. Love What You Do. Available now on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Unlock-Your-Genius-Love/dp/1737855623 🎧 Subscribe for more bold conversations on building a business (and life) you love. #businessgrowth #business #businessideas #businessowner #jenniferdawn #happyproductivepodcast #businesssuccess
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  • How to Dress Like a $10M Business Owner (Before You Get There) with Lee Hayward
    Jun 11 2025
    What if the way you dress is silently costing you sales, clients, and credibility? In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer sits down with personal brand strategist and Prosperous Image founder Lee Hayward to talk about why your image is one of the most underused tools in your business, and how aligning your presence with your power can fuel serious growth. This isn’t about fashion. It’s about identity, alignment, and energy. You’ll learn how to show up like the 7-figure version of yourself—before you get there, and why your image might be the very thing blocking your next breakthrough. In this episode: Why your image is repelling (or attracting) high-value clients How to align your wardrobe with your future business, not your past self What it really means to “dress for success” (hint: it’s not just about looks) How to lead with confidence—even when your body, mindset, or business is in transition Simple ways to uplevel your presence without sacrificing comfort or authenticity Timestamps: 00:00 – Do You Look Like You’ve Already Closed $150K Deals? 00:22 – Why It’s Not About Clothes—It’s About Self-Identity 00:36 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters 01:13 – Meet Lee Hayward: Brand Consultant & Author 01:49 – Lee’s Story: From Fourth Grade to Founder 03:43 – From Styling to Full-Scale Brand Strategy 04:40 – Jennifer’s Confession: “I’ve Always Struggled with Image” 05:49 – Where to Start When You Have No Style Roadmap 06:50 – The Real Question: How Do You Want to Feel? 08:15 – Why Comfort & Confidence Are the Baseline 09:07 – Aligning Your Wardrobe with a $10M Business Vision 11:06 – How a Prosperous Image Attracts More Sales 12:23 – Why First Impressions Are Built on Image 13:57 – Creating Trust Through Consistent Brand Experience 14:25 – Who Are You Really Dressing For? (Hint: Two People) 15:48 – Your Image Should Say: “You’re in the Right Room” 16:29 – Essentials for Upleveling Your Brand Image 18:21 – The Curse of $1M: Why People Wait to Show Up Fully 19:42 – Lee’s Wake-Up Call: “Would You Dress Like This If You Were Already Successful?” 20:55 – Showing Up to Events with Confidence & Alignment 22:13 – The “Impression of Increase” (And How to Use It) 24:21 – Quick Tips for Looking Aligned—Even in Yoga Pants 24:53 – How to Find the Right Branding Expert or Stylist 26:23 – How Lee Helps You Hold the Vision for Your Future Self 28:04 – Why It’s Never Just About the Clothes 28:23 – Image Isn’t Just Personal—It’s Company-Wide 30:28 – What If You’re Not Comfortable in Your Body Right Now? 32:40 – Strategic Dressing at Every Stage of Life 34:22 – Where to Find Lee + Get Her Book Strategically Suited 36:01 – Final Takeaway: Don’t Just Listen—Take One Aligned Action Whether you’re scaling toward 7 or 8 figures, hosting live events, or just trying to show up like the boss you are—this conversation will rewire how you think about confidence, visibility, and brand presence. Grab Lee’s bestselling book: Strategically Suited → https://www.amazon.com/Strategically-Suited-Secret-Sales-Clients/dp/1683502434 Connect with Lee: https://www.prosperousimage.com https://www.instagram.com/prosperousimage/ https://www.facebook.com/prosperousimage/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/prosperousimage/ — Jennifer Dawn is a business coach helping high-performing entrepreneurs scale smart, ditch burnout, and build a business that fuels their freedom and adventure. Connect with Jennifer: ⁠www.jenniferdawncoaching.com⁠ Join our Academy: ⁠www.jenniferdawnacademy.com Subscribe for real strategy, bold conversations, and a few laughs along the way. #PersonalBranding #EntrepreneurStyle #HappyProductive #BusinessGrowth #JenniferDawn #AdventureDrivenBusiness
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  • Why Most Sales Training Fails (And What Actually Works) with Geoffrey Reid
    Jun 4 2025
    Most people cringe at the word “sales”, but what if you could master it with authenticity and integrity? In this eye-opening episode, Jennifer sits down with Geoffrey M. Reid, bestselling author of The Revenue Catalyst, former university professor, and globally recognized sales leader. From public policy analyst to top revenue generator across North America, Geoffrey shares how smart, genuine sales isn’t about pressure. It’s about powerful conversations that create pull, not push. Whether you’re a business owner, team builder, or just trying to improve your own sales mindset, this episode is packed with actionable gems. Timestamps: [04:15] Why business schools don’t teach sales [05:20] Great salespeople are made, not born [06:00] Can you be great at sales and authentic? [07:15] The myth of the “pushy” salesperson [08:00] What really holds people back from embracing sales [09:00] KPI plans and making sales predictable [10:10] Overcoming fear and building confidence [11:00] Who the book is for: students, small biz owners, and execs [12:15] Revenue vs. cost cutting: what really matters [13:30] Hiring sales talent: look for mindset and attitude [14:50] How bad training ruins natural talent [16:00] The full spectrum of sales: persuasion to negotiation [17:45] Why sales programs must align with your process [19:00] How to choose a training program that fits [20:30] Why misalignment leads to poor results [21:15] Jennifer’s #1 rule: Sleep on big sales decisions [22:00] Healthy urgency vs pressure in sales [23:00] Where to buy the book + final thoughts [24:00] “If money can solve a problem, you don’t have a problem” [25:00] Why strong revenue beats cost cutting every time “Sales done correctly is the intersection between negotiation and trust.” – Geoffrey M. Reid Grab Geoffrey’s book The Revenue Catalyst and learn how to create a sales system you’ll actually feel good about: https://geoffreymreid.com/thebook Ready to stop avoiding sales and start mastering it on your own terms? Hit play. #businessgrowth #business #businessideas #businessowner #jenniferdawn #happyproductivepodcast #businesssuccess
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  • Toxic Leadership and the Cost of Success: How Women Lose Themselves Climbing the Ladder with Megan Bozzuto
    May 28 2025
    What happens when women rise to the top—only to find themselves mimicking the very systems they hoped to change? In this honest and powerful episode, Jennifer sits down with Megan Bozzuto, Interim CFO of Professional Diversity Network and longtime President of the International Association of Women. Together, they unpack what it’s really like to lead inside toxic corporate cultures, the silent sacrifices women make in the name of success, and what it takes to reclaim your voice in environments that punish authenticity. Inside this episode: Megan’s emotional breaking point—and why it became a turning point The hidden pressure women face at the top How to lead without losing your values Lessons from 20+ years in global leadership, marketing, and finance Check the full transcript on our Podpage! Timestamps Megan’s Career Journey to IAW Leadership (01:08) Culture at IAW & No Mean Girls Policy (03:29) Resilience Through Career & Divorce (06:00) Power of Vulnerability & Community Support (10:04) Showing Up Authentically & Mental Health Work (11:58) Personal Responsibility & Growth Mindset (17:16) What IAW Offers – Events, Resources, Community (18:42) Invitation to Join + LinkedIn Connect + Discount (21:01) If you’ve ever felt like you had to “armor up” to succeed, this conversation is your permission slip to lead differently—and freely. Links Website: www.iawomen.com Connect with Jennifer: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com Join our Academy: www.jenniferdawnacademy.com Tune in and start building a freedom-fueled business that aligns with who you really are.
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  • Why Men Struggle with Emotions (and How to Fix It) with Owen Marcus
    May 21 2025
    Men aren’t broken—they’re just missing the tools. In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer sits down with Owen Marcus, founder of MELD and a pioneer in men’s emotional fluency. For decades, Owen has helped men drop the armor, ditch the isolation, and reconnect with who they truly are—not just for their relationships, but for their leadership, their careers, and their peace of mind. You’ll hear: ✔ The biggest lie men are taught about emotions (and how it holds them back) ✔ Why emotional expression isn’t weakness—it’s a leadership skill ✔ The secret to connecting better at home and at work ✔ How the nervous system affects your relationships more than you think ✔ What actually works (spoiler: it’s not more therapy or talking it out) Whether you’re a man looking for deeper connection or a woman who wants to support the men in your life, this episode will flip the script on what strength really looks like. 💥 Because emotional fluency isn’t just for women—it’s the future of badass leadership. — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Real Men, Real Emotions: Meet Owen Marcus 02:00 – From Rolfing to MELD: Owen’s 50-Year Journey 05:00 – Why Men Were Cut Off from Emotional Models 07:30 – How Suppressed Emotions Sabotage Success 09:00 – What Happens When Men Speak Up in Safe Spaces 11:00 – The Problem with “Extreme” Men’s Groups 12:40 – Why Safe, Normal Connection Changes Everything 15:00 – Why Traditional Self-Help Fails for Most Men 17:30 – How Emotional Fluency Translates to Better Business 20:00 – The R.O.C. Formula: Relax, Open, Connect 23:00 – One Simple Action That Changes Everything 26:00 – What Makes MELD Different (And How to Get Involved) — 💻 Learn more about Owen’s work: https://www.meld.community 📚 Check out his book: Grow Up – A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Up-Masculine-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/0988703521 🌟 Join Jennifer’s Freedom-Fueled Academy: https://jenniferdawnacademy.com 🎧 Subscribe for more bold conversations on building a business (and life) you love. — 📌 Hashtags: #EmotionalFluency #MensWork #OwenMarcus #MELD #Leadership #EmotionalStrength#HappyProductive #JenniferDawn #NervousSystemHealing #BusinessGrowth#TraumaInformedLeadership #MenAndEmotions #RocFormula #FreedomFueledBusiness
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  • Why Most Cold Emails Fail (and What to Do Instead) with Shira Simmonds
    May 14 2025
    Are your emails going straight to spam? If you’re relying on outdated outreach strategies — or worse, blasting 1,000 cold emails with zero engagement — this episode is for you. Jennifer Dawn sits down with Shira Simmonds, CEO of SSC Digital and founder of SmartReach AI, to unpack why your cold outreach is failing and what actually works in 2025. Learn how to: • Warm up domains (and why it matters) • Send only 30 emails a day per domain • Use AI to write emails in your tone and voice • Leverage LinkedIn signals for smarter targeting If you want more leads without wasting time, money, or credibility — start here. Watch now to discover why “lead gen lies” are keeping your business stuck. Links: Connect with Jennifer: ⁠www.jenniferdawncoaching.com⁠ Join our Academy: ⁠www.jenniferdawnacademy.com⁠ Shira's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirasimmonds/ Smart Reach: https://www.smartreachai.com/product Tune in and start building a freedom-fueled business that aligns with who you really are. Subscribe for more interviews with bold thinkers and real business builders. #emaildeliverability #coldemailstrategy #salesfunnels #smartreachai #leadgeneration #entrepreneurmindset
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  • How to Overcome Stress and Find Fulfillment: The Power of Emotional Brain Training with Dr. Laurel Mellin
    Dec 11 2024
    Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist who founded and developed emotional brain training (EBT). She is an associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Mellin has authored papers on the science and efficacy of EBT and is a New York Times bestselling author of four books on the method. Stress and trauma—especially from early childhood—can create survival circuits in the brain, which drive coping mechanisms such as overworking, emotional withdrawal, and unhealthy habits like overeating or excessive perfectionism. Most people, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, often feel emotionally drained and disconnected because of stress. Dr. Laurel describes five levels of stress in the brain, from a calm, connected state (Level 1) to a stressed-out state (Level 5), where the emotional brain takes over. EBT helps shift individuals from a higher stress level to a more positive, calm state, where they can make better decisions. The emotional brain influences decision-making and relationships, and simply relying on logic and hard work isn't enough to address deep emotional needs. Emotional well-being requires addressing the emotional circuits that control our reactions and behaviors. The goal of EBT is to teach individuals how to rewire these circuits for better emotional regulation, so they can improve their mental health, have stronger relationships, and overall life satisfaction. EBT, as Dr Mellin says, helps in weight reducing and her idea with integrative approach—featuring small groups, app support, and telephone coaching—sets it apart from traditional psychotherapy. Let’s see what is in our brains so we can live happier lives! Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist who founded and developed emotional brain training (EBT). She is an associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Mellin has authored papers on the science and efficacy of EBT and is a New York Times bestselling author of four books on the method. Stress and trauma—especially from early childhood—can create survival circuits in the brain, which drive coping mechanisms such as overworking, emotional withdrawal, and unhealthy habits like overeating or excessive perfectionism. Most people, particularly those in their 40s and 50s, often feel emotionally drained and disconnected because of stress. Dr. Laurel describes five levels of stress in the brain, from a calm, connected state (Level 1) to a stressed-out state (Level 5), where the emotional brain takes over. EBT helps shift individuals from a higher stress level to a more positive, calm state, where they can make better decisions.The emotional brain influences decision-making and relationships, and simply relying on logic and hard work isn't enough to address deep emotional needs. Emotional well-being requires addressing the emotional circuits that control our reactions and behaviors. The goal of EBT is to teach individuals how to rewire these circuits for better emotional regulation, so they can improve their mental health, have stronger relationships, and overall life satisfaction. EBT, as Dr Mellin says, helps in weight reducing and her idea with integrative approach—featuring small groups, app support, and telephone coaching—sets it apart from traditional psychotherapy.Let’s see what is in our brains so we can live happier lives! Links: Brain Training: www.ebtconnect.net Books: www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APE9YS/allbooks Connect with Jennifer: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com Retreats: www.jenniferdawncoaching.com/our-retreat Join our Academy: www.jenniferdawnacademy.com
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