Amplify is a brand new podcast by Jess Ekstrom, who's on her mission to uplift women's voices. Tune in every Monday and Wednesday for amazing insights, stories, and takeaways from Jess and her special guests. Learn how to put your personal or professional goals into practice and truly "amplify" yourself!
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Hosted by Terry Rice, Reclaim + Advance centers around vulnerable conversations with modern high-performers on resilience. In each episode, we explore the lowest points of our guest's personal or professional life, how they recovered, and their life on the other side of hardship.
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Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business
Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
Learn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday. Watch a free training on how to write and publish a book in 90 days here: https://selfpu ...
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All In, hosted by speaker and life strategist Levi Schroder, is a podcast that brings you an inspiring person or message to help you discover how to unlock your inner purpose and start living your life with intention. From some of the world’s top leadership speakers, to professional athletes, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and everything in between, Levi is sitting down with influencers who want to show you how you can change the world by using the gifts that you have. The goal of All In ...
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The Reality of Passive Income with LaShonda Brown
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You know that passive income everyone raves about, where you wake up to find a couple thousand extra dollars in your bank account? Surprise! It turns out it's not as easy as it seems! Today’s guest, Lashonda Brown, a tech educator and founder of Bootstrap Biz Advice, explains that passive income takes years of hard work and system-building. So, wha…
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SPS 279 From Disney Photographer to Inspirational Leader: Harnessing Positivity with Jess Ekstrom
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Ever wondered how a simple act of kindness can spark a movement? Join us as we welcome the inspiring Jess Ekstrom, entrepreneur and author, who shares her journey from a Disney World photographer to an impactful motivational speaker. Jess's story begins with a heartfelt experience at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, where she witnessed the power of stor…
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SPS 281 Selling, Prospecting, And Growing Your Income As An Authorpreneur with Wendy Weiss
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Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetraining Schedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 1…
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Over a bowl of popcorn shrimp a few months after our wedding, my husband and I decided to put our apartment up for rent and take off in an RV and travel the country. We did something we now call “try it on.” We had questions about finances, mail, and skincare routines, but we went for it anyway. And here's what happened. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotif…
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SPS 280 Reclaiming Time: From Struggles to Success, Building a Business You Love with Dan Martell
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What if you could reclaim hours of your day to focus on what truly energizes you? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dan Martell, celebrated SaaS visionary and author of "Buy Back Your Time." Dan shares his journey from a challenging past to becoming a successful entrepreneur dedicated to empowering others to create businesses they love.…
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Creating a Morning Routine That Works for You with Tiffany Lanier
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What's your morning routine? You’ve likely come across countless reels and TikToks suggesting that you meditate each morning, cultivate gratitude, practice mindfulness, work out, time-block your day, drink 100 ounces of water, fast, prioritize self-care, and read a few pages from your book. And then reality sets in, and you've got to feed the baby,…
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When we look at successful businesspeople, we assume they had a clear business plan, were surrounded by helpful resources, and confidently started marching toward their dreams. The reality is that most businesses probably started like my first business. I had no idea what gross or net meant. When asked, "How is your business structured?", I would r…
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Creating Meaningful Workshop Experiences with Katie Quesada
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Ever wonder about the differences between workshops and keynotes? Katie Quesada, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and storytelling consultant, believes workshops are not about teaching but guiding participants to discover their insights. In today's episode, Katie shares how to design and deliver workshops that help individuals and teams becom…
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We usually see things as black and white, especially when trying something new. So, how can we shift that mindset? There's just one word you can add to remind yourself: it's not that we're not there; it's that we're not there yet. Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. Amplify with Jess is produced by Earflu…
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SPS 278 Building a Business Empire: From Wine Enthusiast to Marketing Maverick with Gary Vee
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Ever wondered how a wine enthusiast could transform into a global business mogul? Join us as Gary Vee, the trailblazing entrepreneur and marketing genius, shares his incredible journey from the "wine guy" to a powerhouse in the business world. Discover the pivotal role his book "Crush it" played in this transformation and learn why integrating book…
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How to Find Speaking Opportunities through Networking, with Chelsea C Williams
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How can we as speakers expand our networks to meet some amazing people and, probably more importantly, secure speaking engagements? We need to be strategic about our networking efforts. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the steps we should be taking to get our names out there more. Today, Jess is joined by Chelsea C Williams, and she ha…
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My Signature Keynote Live: Innovation and Motivation That Lasts
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In today’s special episode, I share a keynote showcase of one of my talks from Inman Connect, one of the most extensive speaking engagements in the real estate industry. You've listened to my food for thought to start your week. Now, tune in to hear some of the principles I discussed in the podcast during my signature keynote! Sidenote: We highly r…
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SPS 277: Speaker 201 Masterclass: Building An 8 Figure Speaking Business with Josh Shipp
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Ready to unlock the secrets of building an eight-figure speaking business? Join us as we sit down with Josh Shipp, an inspiring former at-risk foster kid turned celebrated youth advocate and speaker. With his incredible journey from adversity to success, Josh shares his expert insights on everything from booking speaking gigs and refining your pres…
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Finding Your Identity with C-Roc Ciorrocco
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Without your work, who are you? Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco says that most people place their identity in what they do – when instead your identity should be who you are at your core, guided by your mission and core values. In today’s interview, Mike shares his journey to living in line with his identity. 1:35 – Meet C-Roc 4:08 – Core values 7:28 – Why …
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Facing Fears and Opening Up Onstage with Coach Kiah
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Getting up on stage and feeling confident about yourself, it's one of the biggest challenges we face on stage. Because we're not perfect. We're not robots. We'll flub from time to time. So what do we do about that? Today, Jess and Coach Kiah Twisselman talk about embracing imperfections and projecting confidence on stage. In This Episode, You’ll Le…
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Perfectionists are good at a lot of things, but they are not good at being beginners. Does that sound like you? Yeah me too, until I was a beginner at two things that challenged me and changed my mindset - being a mom and stand-up comedy. Here's what it taught me. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom. …
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SPS 276: Building A Writing Empire: From Struggling Entrepreneur To Bestselling Author with Dean Graziozi
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Unlock the secrets to turning your writing into a flourishing business with our special guest, Dean Graziosi, a seasoned entrepreneur and bestselling author. Dean reveals invaluable insights on how to harness your personal experiences and passions to create transformative content, including books, courses, and workshops. He underscores the essentia…
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What To Do When Success Feels Miserable with Jo Franco
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Jo Franco is a speaker, writer, Netflix host, and polyglot. Today, she’s sharing the story of growing up in the US as an undocumented immigrant, creating a booming travel channel on YouTube, and how getting shot in the back created the inflection point she needed to start stepping into a new phase of life. 1:30 – Meet Jo 4:35 – Miserable success 15…
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How to Set Boundaries and Thrive in Speaking with Dr. Cassandra LeClair
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Before becoming a Mic Drop Academy alum, Cassandra was already well-versed in public speaking as a communication expert and professor at Texas A&M University, but now she had the tools to make her goal of becoming a keynote speaker to fruition. She talks with Jess about her journey after Mic Drop, sharing tips for aspiring speakers on what to know,…
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We've all faced it before: the dreaded FOMO. Sometimes, it feels like a double-edged sword. You don't want to miss any chances, but saying yes for the sake of saying yes can lead to quick burnout. In this episode, Jess shares a mantra that helped silence her FOMO, and hopefully, it will do the same for you. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Po…
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SPS 275 No Guilt Mom: Publishing A Book & Creating A Business You Love with JoAnn Crohn
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Ever wondered how to balance the demands of motherhood with running a successful business? Joanne Krohn, founder of No Guilt Mom, shares her extraordinary journey from starting a mom blog during maternity leave to building a thriving online platform and becoming a published author. Discover how Joanne leveraged her background in behavior and psycho…
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Don’t Let Drifting Dictate Your Life with Mo Bunnell
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Mo Bunnell is an author, podcast host, and founder of the Bunnell Idea Group, which has trained 25,000 people at over 500 companies for scaling the right way. Today, he shares the story of what he calls, “the dumbest thing I ever did that almost destroyed my family” – and the story of recovery. 1:46 – Meet Mo 4:42 – How Mo started his business 8:44…
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Redefining Masculinity, and the Power of Authenticity, with Antonio Neves
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Antonio Neves saw a problem: he couldn't find the right content for balancing personal growth and family relationships, especially as a man in today's society. So he decided to do something about it by founding the Man Morning newsletter, a platform dedicated to inspiring men to start their day with purpose and intention. Learn tips on self-improve…
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Have you ever asked yourself, "Am I where I should be at this point in my life?" or "Am I "on time? " We all rave about the 30 under 30 lists, but did we ever stop to think that maybe it was easier for them because they didn't have anything to risk? And maybe we're on the right track to success regardless of the time. ---- Rate Amplify on Spotify a…
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SPS 274 7 Figure Social Media, Getting On TV, And Building An Empire with James Tahhan (aka. Chef James)
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What if you could turn a passion for cooking into a multifaceted career that spans television, social media, and entrepreneurship? Join us as we chat with the extraordinary James Tehan, better known as Chef James, who shares his journey from telemarketing and cell phone repair to becoming a celebrated TV chef and thriving entrepreneur. Learn how hi…
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You Are Your Competition with Jake Thompson
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Jake Thompson describes his early life as an entrepreneur as “superficial and crappy”, busy building sandcastles of external success markers. After facing enormous debts and the worry that comes along with them, he learned to live the motto of his business, Compete Every Day. Today, Jake shares his story of leveraging his business to the brink – an…
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Amy Porterfield on How to Earn Financial Freedom through Digital Courses
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Amy Porterfield really wanted freedom, flexibility, and autonomy in her career. She entered the digital course industry, which allowed her to work from home while still making money. Starting small, her first course made just $267, but she pulled in over $100 million in revenue through tweaks and relaunches. How did she do it? How can you leverage …
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Are you constantly chasing the next big thing, only to find that the satisfaction you hoped for remains just out of reach? Do you think, "Once I achieve this, I can finally enjoy that"? You’re not alone. Today, we tackle the pervasive issue of FOMO—fear of missing out—and how it leads to a cycle of delaying joy. Let's find out how to stop letting F…
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SPS 273 Unlocking Positivity: Self-Publishing, Gratitude & Competitive Edge with Jon Gordon
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Prepare to be inspired by the incredible John Gordon as we bring you highlights from Author Advantage Live. Imagine transforming your life through the power of positivity—John's journey as a renowned leadership author, speaker, and consultant offers invaluable lessons on how to do just that. We share a personal story that showcases John's character…
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From Failure to Triumph: The Growth Journey of Pinky Cole Hayes
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As the founder of restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole Hayes wears a lot of hats – and she wears them well. Today, she joins us to talk about growing from failure, making an impact on your surroundings, and how to identify what is meant for you in life. 1:40 – Meet Pinky 2:20 – The importance of discernment 7:08 – What to expect at Slutty Vega…
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SPS 272 Extreme Revenue Growth From $1M to $25M+ (selfpublishing.com Case Study) with Victor Cheng
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What if you could skyrocket your business growth simply by writing a book? Join us as we uncover the transformative power of authorship in the business world with Victor Chang, a former McKinsey & Company strategist turned best-selling author. Victor shares his insights on how his books like "Extreme Revenue Growth" and "Case Interview Secrets" hav…
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Reclaiming Maximum Agency After Childhood Trauma with Barrett Brooks
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You may know Barrett Brooks from his time as COO for ConvertKit during its formative years, his work as an executive coach, or his podcast Good Work. In today’s interview, we’re grateful for the opportunity to go beyond high level accomplishments and hear Barrett’s story of recovery from childhood trauma, and his thoughts on moving forward. 2:30 – …
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SPS 271 Lessons Learned From Traditional Publishing & Editing 150+ Books with Kelly Notaras
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Ever wondered which publishing route is right for your book? Join us as we chat with Kelly Notaris, the visionary founder of KN Literary Arts, who breaks down the paths of self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing. Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned writer, Kelly's insights will reveal how each option can elevate y…
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True Optimism Is Rooted In Grit with Jess Ekstrom
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For years Jess Ekstrom avoided speaking about a formative event in her family life – her family being swindled out of money by her uncle, Bernie Madoff. Today, Jess joins us to talk about the decision to start speaking about formative challenges, and how true optimism isn’t naive. 2:40 – Introductions 4:24 – The roots behind looking for the bright …
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SPS 270: Adapt To AI, Or Die. Why (& How) To Use AI In Your Business And Books with Julia McCoy
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What if you could revolutionize your business by harnessing the power of AI? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Julia McCoy, a trailblazing ten-time author and founder of Content Hacker, as she shares her incredible journey from selling her writing agency in 2021 to becoming a visionary in the AI-driven content creation landscape. Julia …
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Reinventing Yourself (with Craig Siegel)
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Craig Siegel was a Wall Street big shot who woke up in his thirties and realized he was lost. During the pandemic, he finally got the quiet he needed to kick-start his transformation. Today, Craig joins us to talk about guilt, swapping drinking for running, and how to reinvent yourself. 1:35 – Introductions 4:27 – Current context 7:20 – Craig’s cha…
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Are Women Critiqued More Harshly than Men? Let's Talk about it with the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid
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Sprakkar: an ancient Icelandish word that means "extraordinary women". Our guest today is the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid. Not only is she the best-selling author of Secrets of the Sprakkar, but also a passionate advocate for gender equality, utilizing her platform to organize significant events like a gender equality strike in Iceland, fight…
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Women’s voices have historically been suppressed, but just being aware of this can help them navigate today's gender landscape. Public speaking might be the most effective way to gain a voice, not only for yourself but also for future generations. Learn how this sentiment inspired Jess to create a speaking course exclusively for women. ---- Rate Am…
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