Just Start: Get Visible

While we often wait for the right sign or the glimmer of a miracle to get started, its actually a gift that we can give to ourselves. Let's explore how to give yourself the gift of starting.

Just like you likely want to support you, there are ways for you to be supportive as well! I adopted a practice of asking people one simple question that has stuck with me for decades. Let me share a bit more... Let's get started!

Do the people around you actually know how best to support you? When is the last time that you truly introduced yourself? Is it time for your to Brief Your Circle? Let's get started!

My goodness! Our last video episode of the year is so worth the wait! What a wonderful conversation with Matt Onojafe of Jafe Cycling about how he builds community through cycling, what opening up a storefront is really like and what's next. You don't want to miss this dynamic conversation. It will inspire you. It will challenge you. It will leave you inspired to JUST START! Let's get started!

And, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the 230th episode of the podcast, Just Start: Get Visible. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we want to do, by using what we already have. Ready? Let's get started!

Have you ever been traveling somewhere and you arrived to your location unaware of the route that you actually took to get there? Yeah, me too - it happens! We often go on autopilot and forget about our surroundings. This often happens in our workspaces - where we're unknowingly in an uninspiring space that keep us from being motivated and excited about starting anything new or even being good at what we're currently working on. Well, let's let go of that today! Today, you'll get all me, in a quick opportunity to learn how I utilize 5 small things in my workspace to keep me inspired, motivated and moving forward. Ready to get started? Let's roll! Listen. Share. Just Start.

Although we tend to be tough on ourselves when it's time to acknowledge our growth, there is another way. In today's episode, we welcome on my colleague and Executive Partner, Tyneshia McCray as we dive into how she deals with challenges with using her voice and the acknowledgement of how far she has come!

You deserve to have the space and time to start the things that you want to do. But, you might need to take the necessary steps to Plan Your Own Personal Retreat. Take these quick steps to help you get started! Ready? Let's get started! #juststart

Even if you are an introvert, there is a meaningful way for you to get visible in a way that feels right for you. Let's explore what that might look like for you!

What a thrilling and down right honest conversation with Shauné Hayes. From professional and celebrity makeup artist to wellness coach and pioneer, I can not stress to you how great this episode is. If you are questioning if you can transition from one thing to the next or how you can start something when you are in a completely different space, search no more - this is the conversation for you! Ready, let's get you started and visible!

This month, I decided to gift Gold Medallion Status to someone in our Scarlet Community. Did you enter into the drawing? Today is the day that we actually announce the winner, so its a special one. In addition to giving you some pointers on how to try new things, I'll also share an exciting announcement for 2025! Ready? Let's do it - let's get started (and get visible)!

Just a few weeks ago, I went to dinner with a good friend of mine, Jacqueline M. Welch, who also wrote the foreword for my latest book, The Unexpected Leader. I can guarantee you that every time I meet with her, I walk away feeling positive, filled up and refreshed. Do you have a friend in your life like that - one that always leaves you and you feel better than when you first came into their presence. Let's explore how you can refresh by getting the right people around you.

Competition is all around us all the time, but competition isn't a bad thing. Competition can be collaborative and create winning opportunities for everyone. Are you willing to make room for others in your lane?

Partnering - we hear that word a lot. But, partnering takes on a completely different type of meaning and tune when you actually have an opportunity to meaningfully partner with your bestfriend. This episode welcomes The Allen Lewis Agency founders, Jocelyn Cooley and Chandra Lewis, who bravely left their comfortable corporate careers to start a full service transformational agency. They share their journey and path in starting this firm along with the many mistakes that were made and the intended legacy that it will leave. Listen. Share. Just Start!

Passive income sounds good, doesn't it? You know that whole thought of doing a little work at some point, then perpetually reaping the financial benefits in the future? Well, I have a bit of news here. Passive income isn't really that passive. That's not to say that your hard work won't pay off in the long run, but it still requires you to put in a bit of work. (or a lot of work) Today's episode is a special one. I get the opportunity to talk to a dear friend, Mack Hendricks, about his many entrepreneurial ventures over the years. We explore some of his biggest lessons learned and how he holds himself and his teams accountable to get things done!

As we wrap up this month focused on Health & Wellness, this is the absolute perfect conversation. Karissa Wallace is a wellbeing coach, teacher and speaker. She's also a corporate lawyer who has experienced burnout. She became a wellbeing coach to help professionals avoid the common burnout traps. In her highly-rated workshops, she draws from the latest science and her own experience to highlight the importance of career wellbeing. Through stress management mastery, she guides her clients to sustainable success, creating both personal and career fulfillment. Fueled by renewed energy, her clients are empowered to excel in high-stakes environments without sacrificing their values or wellbeing. Join this exciting conversation, focused on Doing More By Doing Less with Karissa Wallace! Watch this conversation over at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJk196PDpto

So, you make a decision to Get Visible and then... you feel like you failed, you fumble or you just slip up... now what? Well, you can recover! Let's dive into this episode focused on Recovering From A Visibility Fumble!

As much as many of us would like to completely unplug, hide under a "rock" or just disappear for a short while, the lives we've built and the careers that we are commited to don't always allow this. So, how can you embrace the importance of being visible and maybe even in the spotlight while also taking care of yourself. Let's dive into today's episode, which will teach you how to do just that. Let's Just Start and Get Visible!

You read that right! It's a (re) introduction. We recently changed our name to Just Start: Get Visible. We are on a mission to help you start the things you want to do by getting visible in a way that feels good for you. Ready? Let's get started!

So, you're doing it? You've started or you've given yourself permission to start something and you're thinking about sharing it. But, is it time for that? When should I consider starting to share more about my "thing"?

It's so nice to take a break sometimes, but if I'm being honest, ramping up to get back in the swing of things can be hard! Well today, let's talk all about it. I'm going to deliver my playbook of how to get back into the swing of things after you've taken a break. Ready? Well, let's get started #juststart #vacation #break #podcast

Who doesn't want to win? But, in the world of starting new things, winning isn't always on the menu. This episode is not one that I would suggest that you skip. It's an honest, candid and action filled conversation with Justin Turk, CEO and Co-Founder of Livegistics. From being an instrumental player in some of metro Detroit's most premier construction projects to now heading Livegistics, the worldwide leader in construction ops software and a disruptor of archaic construction practices, Justin was a fascinating guest with not only a commitment to the success of Livegistics, but also other founders following in his footsteps! Ready? Let's get started! #podcast #juststart #construction

I'm going to continue to do something that is not surprising at all. I'm going to encourage you to JUST START! But, while you're busy starting, are you taking moments to refresh? Today's episode is a magical one! I get the opportunity to have a very inspiring and honest conversation with Loretta A. Forbes about her journey in giving herself permission to start, some of the most memorable mistakes that she made and what's next for her and her company - Life Beyond The Norm. Ready? Let's Get Started! #juststart #podcast

Bad days are just... BAD. And, unfortunately, we have to expect that one day a bad day, accompanied by a bad mood will come knocking on our door. There is something we can do about it though. We can make a plan fo resetting our mood when a not so great day, situation, encounter or decision comes our way. I'll personally share my go-to plan when a bad mood or day has become a reality. My hope is that you can use some (or all) of these items to resetting your mood when you need to. Ready? Let's get started! #podcast #juststart

Starting anything can be a challenge, but it becomes a lot easier when you have a community of people to support you, hold you accountable and cheerlead for you. What a great conversation with Tanya Alvarez. We talked about all the things, but especially how she started her first agency at 25, grew it past 1MM in revenue and leveraged all of that experience to lead at her current company, OwnersUp. I want you to prepare to be inspired, encouraged and armed with new information to become more visible and start the things that you want to do!

Isn't it the worst... when it's time for you to speak up and say something and then the dreaded nervousness creeps in? Whew! Well, let's do something about it. Let's explore how to get past nervousness when speaking!

The word "visible" can feel sorta heavy, right? Many of us feel like we should be able to do the work that we signed up for and that should be enough. But, what if its not? What if being more visible in a way that feels good to us is actually what's missing to get us from where we are to where we want to be. Let's explore the world of visibility.

While many of us made major style adjustments during the pandemic years, we're all emerging from that place of isolation and we're fully back outside. Well, Robin Fisher never left. For decades, she has been committed to spaces that help women become more confident, prepared and intentional. Listen (and watch) this special edition episode featuring image strategist and stylist, Robin Fisher.

We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me in person for this dynamic conversation about how she started this organization in the most unexpected ways. You ready? Let's get started!

We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! Why oh why can't you focus and get things done? Well, maybe you can .. with a few anti-procrastination tips, of course. Let's get you started!

We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! As much as I'd like to tell you that things will never fall apart and will always work 100% well, that would be untrue. Instead, (as always), I'll tell you the truth. Sometimes, things will all off the rails and be painful and unexpected. But, it doesn't have to be the end of the world. Enjoy this quick and impactful episode on what to do when it feels like things are falling apart. Ready? Let's start! #juststart

While you can periodically go on a retreat, get a massage or have a self care marathon day, do you spend a lot of time in between those activities longing for a break? Might there be a way to stay tuned up every day and not get so depleted in between those big resets? Well, this episode is for you! I get the opportunity to talk to Sarah Glenn about her go-to daily practices to keep her balanced. (and you can totally use them too) Of course, we spend some great time talking about how she started her coaching practice, Completely, and some other magical business nuggets to help you get started. Let's get in to this! #juststart

It is here - episode #200 and yes - it's a good one. It's so exciting to reflect on all of the amazing topics, guests, storytelling and impact over the past 200 episodes. Today, we take a look at the top lessons that I've personally experienced after hosting and producing 200 episodes. I invite you to listen, share and of course, get started!

Technology has helped me elevate in so many ways as I've started and elevated, but let me share a few tech hacks that have saved me, elevated my work or just help me to work smarter and not harder.

Technology is SOOOO great, until it fails us. How might you give yourself permission to start the things that you want to do, elevate to you next level or even start speaking up more by avoiding potential tech fails? Let's get started doing that!

Technology can be your secret weapon if you use is to your advantage. Our use of the 17hats software has elevated how we work, connect and guide our clients. Take a moment to learn about how we use this system to elevate our work and start the things that we want to do.

Isn't it fascinating how much the letters 'EV' have become so prominent in our lives? As a native Detroiter and someone who has a love for vehicles, I could not have imagined that electric vehicles would have made the impact that they have, present day. With the elevation of anything - like EV - it is necessary to provide support, tools and leaders to take it even further. I can't think of a better clean energy technology partner than Natalie King to be one of these key leaders. In this special edition podcast episode, we dive into a great conversation around the start of Dunamis Clean Energy Partners and their focus on energy efficiency and environmental service solutions. We explored her journey of transitioning from corporate counsel to entrepreneur, some of the mistakes that she made along the way and what's next on the journey. Don't miss out on this exciting, inspiring and action-filled episode.

Want to really get a head start? Give yourself permission to squirrel away just 30 minutes on a Sunday to intentionally think through your week. Trying to figure out how to do that? Say less... listen in and let's #juststart

Retreats can seem like something that has to be expensive, taking up a ton of time and reserved only for "certain" people, But, that's all untrue. Let me take you behind the scenes on how I prepare for retreats at least 4 times a year. I'm sharing this so that you can give yourself permission to experience a personal retreat and allow it to change how you operate, think and start. Ready? Let's get started!

I'm revisiting my not so happy COVID diagnosis a short while back. (whew, that was hard) I'm using that 'sampled experience' to share how you can embrace change in your life to help you think and get ahead through 4 fairly simple steps. Ready? Let's get started!

YES - you can be creative. And, YES - you can use your creative thinking to get ahead. This sampled episode with Michelle Royal will help you do just that! How about we get you started!

Even at your workplace, you can embrace your inner entrepreneur. This is essential as you start exploring the opportuity to start and experience things in other spaes of your life. So, how about you not wait to start operating like an entrepreneur. By embracing just a few things, you can brush up and refine your skills today!

Thinking differently is not a privilege reserved for just a few people. You can do it too! And, when you start to give yourself permission to do it, you start doing it in spaces that you never even imagined that you would. Aren't you worthy of thinking differently?

Did you know that we complete about 35,000 tasks daily? (crazy, right?) Because we do so much on autopilot every single day, it keeps us from challenging even the things that are not effective and do not work in our lives. Well, what if you could do something about that, RIGHT NOW? It's time for you to give yourself permission to embrace intrapreneurship today. Here's how...

Giving yourself permission to start can look like a lot of different things. That has surely been the case for today's guest, the incomparable, Sommer Woods, Chief Inclusion Officer of Woods & Watts Effect. In this inspiring, energy-filled and just all around fun conversation, we dive deep into how she has been at the forefront of some of metro Detroit's most iconic projects, how she intentionally builds and maintains community and even some of the mistakes that she's made along the way. You're in the right place to experience this conversation. Now, just press play and get inspired to take action. As a treat, this special edition episode is also available via video. Want to watch this? Head over to jacquelinembaker.com/@magicaljax to see and hear this starting journey!

And, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the 175th episode of the podcast, Just Start: From Ideas To Action. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we want to do, by using what we already have. Ready? Let's get started!

What skills do you have now that you can use to get to where you want to be next? Instead of trashing your past skills, job or expertise, how might you leverage them? I'll go first. In this episode, I'll share the journey transitioning from leading an etiquette firm to operating a leadership consultancy. Ready? #juststart #leadership #etiquette

Have you ever had a feeling that perhaps it's too late for you? Have you started to second guess your dreams and goals and desires simply because of time? Well, time actually might be on your side, if you look around and harness the resources, your skills and the network around you. Jennie shares so many magical jewels in this episode. As a successful coach and book author, she let's us go behind the scenes to provide insight on her processes, her vulnerabilities and her successes in coaching more than 100 authors to date. You ready? Let's get started!

I certainly hope that you're proud of your accomplishments and where you've gotten to thus far in your career. Even in knowing that, we all have the right and can give ourselves permission to switch it up when we're ready to. Perhaps you are in a career that has served you well and has done exactly what you wanted it to do in your life and now you're ready to say, "I want to switch it up." Well, this episode is for you. Listen to this quick and impactful episode focused on helping you consider some key things when you are looking to completely switch up your career! Enjoy.

Sooner or later, we can all find ourselves stuck. Even in areas where we may be deemed the expert or the "smartest person in the room, we can still find ourselves stuck. What no one tells us early on is that we might even find ourselves stuck, professionally. Perhaps you know that there's something else that you want to do or you're just having the overwhelming blah feeling of not knowing what to do or where to go next, professionally. Let this episode guide and inspire you! #juststart