Navigating the complex waters of new motherhood while maintaining a thriving business isn’t for the faint of heart. Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, from selling childhood toys on eBay to crafting a global movement that brings joy to children in hospitals. Alongside Jess, we share our personal experiences with the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent, offering an honest and vulnerable look at the challenges and triumphs that often go unspoken. Plus, who knew a quest for the ultimate breakfast burrito could lead to such profound reflections?
From an internship at Disney World to creating a business that addresses the needs of children undergoing chemotherapy, Jess’s story is nothing short of inspiring. We explore how she leveraged her public speaking skills to scale her business and empower other women to find their voice through Mic Drop Workshop. Learn practical tips on mastering public speaking, including the “lighthouse mentality” and perfecting a signature keynote. This episode is a goldmine of insights on balancing personal growth, entrepreneurial endeavors, and becoming a professional speaker. Don’t miss out on these valuable lessons and heartfelt conversations.
Key Takeaways:
- How frustration can be a powerful motivator for creating solutions and starting a business.
- Leveraging personal experiences and public speaking to scale a business and make a positive impact.
- The concept of “lighthouse mentality” vs. “spotlight mentality” to ease nerves and create more impactful content.
- Practical tips for mastering public speaking, including developing a clear speaker statement and a signature keynote talk.
- Giving oneself permission to evolve and change career paths or business focuses without guilt.
- The significance of empowering women through platforms like Mic Drop Workshop to become professional speakers.
- Strategies for balancing personal growth with entrepreneurial endeavors.
- The importance of staying true to one’s passion and continually seeking inspiration.
About our Guest:
Jess Ekstrom is the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, investor in women, 2x best selling author, Forbes Top Rated Speaker and new mom.
Her first brush with success was selling all of her toys on eBay when she was twelve. Since then, Jess and her companies have been featured on Today and Good Morning America and in Seventeen, Vanity Fair, Forbes, and People. More importantly, they’ve helped millions of women and girls around the world.
She’s the bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your Bright Ideas.Her hobbies include writing, hiking, board games with her husband, playing peekaboo with her baby, and searching for the best breakfast burrito in America.
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