13. The Episode Every High Achiever Needs To Hear: Jess Ekstrom on Overcoming Obstacles in Business

In this deeply personal conversation with inspiring Jess Ekstrom, we delve into Jess's journey from relentless optimism to wrestling with imposter syndrome. Listeners will be invited to reflect on their own definitions of success and the balance between ambition and sanity. Jess shares candid stories of her entrepreneurial ventures and the 'false summits' she's encountered along the way, providing a relatable narrative for anyone striving for the next level in their career. Whether discussing devastating setbacks or the quieter moments of gratitude, Jess's experiences encapsulate the essence of redefining success on your own terms. Prepare for a transformative discussion that tackles monumental life changes, such as entering motherhood, battling postpartum challenges, and maintaining a sense of self amidst it all.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How societal definitions of success can be traced back to childhood experiences and how to redefine them to align with personal values.
• The impact of 'false summits' on personal growth and how they can either deflate or empower our ambitions.
• How catastrophic events - “the monsters that save us” as Lindsey calls them - can lead to important life lessons and career growth.
• The importance of leaving breadcrumbs of yourself when entering into a significant iidentity shift, like motherhood. 
• Strategies for addressing the underrepresentation of women in public speaking and how we can all contribute to a more diverse and inclusive speaking landscape.

ABOUT JESS:

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.

Connect with Jess:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

Resources from this episode:

• Jess Ekstrom's Mic Drop Workshop
• Text a specific number to receive Jess's hype text with a quote every Monday: +1 (704) 228-9495
• Reference to the book "Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari discusses societal support systems for mothers

For more information and to connect with our host, Lindsey Epperly, visit lindseyepperly.com 

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