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Ever wonder how someone becomes a rock and roll star? Well, today you’re going to find out. Steph Paynes, founder and lead guitarist of the all-girl powerhouse quartet Lez Zeppelin, shares her journey from rock journalist to leader of a band that captures the essence, spirit, power and seductiveness of Led Zeppelin.  Steph started the group in 2004, after touring as a “Ronette” with the “first bad girl of rock and roll,” Ronnie Spector. Before donning the white satin dragon suit, she worked as a freelance writer, novelist and music journalist. Her stories and reviews have appeared in Rolling Stone, The NME, Musician, Guitar Player and Playboy among many other publications. She has shared the stage with Joey Ramone, Keith Richards and Chuck Berry.  So much gold in this episode. We go deep on: How boldly walking into the offices of The NME as a young 20-something propelled her early career as a music journalist The story of how she dined on ham sandwiches with Frank Zappa at the Waldorf Astoria and discusse

Buckle up because today we’re diving into the importance of commitment, overcoming resistance and testing your way forward with Darci Williams, extraordinary coach, retreat leader and founder of Wayfinding. Darci shares her journey from corporate HR roles to becoming an executive coach, highlighting the significance of values, community, and shining a light for others in dark times. We also discuss the pitfalls of destination addiction and how to find freedom in who you’re becoming along the way.  We go deep on: Reframing your mindset: have to vs get to Walking in your values The desire to make a bigger impact Being guided and choosing to trust this voice Getting into the sandbox and testing your way forward Deciphering between facts and feelings How Darci and her husband reconnected in their marriage by crusading for each other The life-changing magic of retreats   < CONNECT WITH DARCI WILLIAMS > https://wayfinding.coach/    < LET’S RISE > The Glow Up | Organize, Optimize + Amplify Your Bod

You've evolved, your life has evolved, your family has evolved, your responsibilities have evolved. What worked in the past in your business no longer works. It's no longer interesting to you. It's no longer where you want to put your limited time here on this earth, and you have to do your part to change things, to change things, to look at how your offers, how your message, and how your energy are supporting this next chapter of your expansion. If you know you’re sitting on gold but your next-level business isn’t aligned yet ... it’s time to change that.   < LET’S RISE > The Glow Up | Organize, Optimize + Amplify Your Body of Work | Starts May 7 https://jennyfenig.com/glowup  Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Masterclass | May 9 https://jennyfenig.com/beyond  Energy Queen Retreat Day | Berkshires | May 2025 (ONE SPOT LEFT!) https://jennyfenig.com/energy-queen-retreat-day/ What You Came Here For Retreat | Cape Cod | September 2025 https://www.oceanedge.com/wellness-retreats/What-You-Came-Here-For

More money in the hands of women is magic. That’s the vibe of this conversation with Tess Waresmith, investing educator, speaker, and founder of Money Confident Club, a financial education community that helps women learn how to grow their money using simple investing strategies so that they can retire comfortably and live life on their terms.  After losing thousands in investing mistakes in her 20’s, Tess learned everything she could about wealth building and built her net worth from 0 to 1 million as a single 35 year old woman. Tune in and boost your money confidence! We go deep on: Tess’s journey from D1 athlete to aerial acrobat on cruise ships to discovering investing and eventually starting her own company Why she feels she has a moral obligation to teach women how to invest Rising above shame and blame about money 4 main reasons why money feels hard Why money confusion isn’t your fault but it is your responsibility The magic of compound interest in growing your wealth Getting started with

You’ve got to listen to this conversation between me and my dear friend Angela Chee, media and communication coach and author of “The Power Of The Only—Own Your Voice, Thrive In Any Environment.” Angela and I met at an event in Arizona years ago and immediately hit it off (the fact that we both went to Girls State in high school sealed our friendship). We go deep on: The 5 principles that form the foundation of owning your only Adopting a survive to thrive mindset Using the power of storytelling Why nostalgia matters (and our shared obsession with the show Cobra Kai!) Using art to prolong your life How the "woo hoo" method can help you through transitions and step up Angela’s behind the scenes story with Connie Chung Matching your work with your lifestage Overriding programming that holds you back from doing what you came here to do Why being the “Only” is not a weakness, but your greatest strength < CONNECT WITH ANGELA CHEE > “The Power of the Only” Book https://angelachee.com/powerofth

We could have talked for days! Pull up a chair and listen to this potent conversation with Tracy Viola, author of "Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery." A long-time business owner, Tracy was inspired during the pandemic to tell her recovery story in the pages of her debut book – and what a story it is! We go deep on: What Tracy has learned in her 29 years of recovery The importance of responsibility and honesty Liberation from having nothing to hide How to admit when something isn’t working Following what makes you feel alive Slowing down to make a greater impact The beauty that lies beyond the discomfort Not quitting before the miracle happens Tips for having the alcohol conversation with our kids The process of becoming   < CONNECT WITH TRACY VIOLA > Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tracyviolaauthor Tracy’s Website https://www.tracyviolaauthor.com/   < LET’S RISE > Jenny’s Website https://jennyfenig.com

Coming in hot with this powerful conversation with Hope Zvara, sought-after speaking and business coach and the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga®. Always fun talking with a fellow yoga lover! We go deep on: Hope's journey into yoga which gave her a second chance as she entered addiction recovery How a chance encounter at a business event inspired her to shift her focus from owning a yoga studio to focusing on a niche market - truckers - with her unique brand of Mother Trucker Yoga Why believing “if you build it, they will come” is a mistake and what to do instead How to not get detoured and lost in cul-de-sacs by following crowds and instead trusting yourself Why you must know the problem you solve and speak from this place How to go from confused and unsure to all over the place as a speaker who is clear, direct, and aligned with your mission and audience < CONNECT WITH HOPE ZVARA > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-zvara-77572935/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hopezvara  Hope’s Websit

You’re going to love this powerful conversation with Fran Gallaher, an Intuitive Leadership Coach working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and the practical, about cracking the intuition code.  What happened during this episode blew me away! From my computer suddenly shutting down to my camera doing all sorts of interesting things, the power of intuition was certainly on display. We go deep on: Fran’s experience with non-physical beings, including a knight in full armor who stood outside her bedroom that only she could see How much she loved being a faculty member at the Kaiser Institute’s Program in Intuition – and then what she did once the program closed Power of mentorship 2 great questions to ask yourself when navigating decisions - big and small What happens when you truly lean into intuition – any why rational thinking can be a trap   < CONNECT WITH FRAN GALLAHER > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frangallaher/  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frangallaher  Fran’s Website

Tune in to this powerful conversation with accomplished business advisor, executive life coach and serial entrepreneur Kasey D’Amato about what it takes to build a business and your dream life. Drawing on her vast experience in pharmaceutical sales, global skincare, real estate, and online coaching and consulting, Kasey delivers a strong message to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY AND GO.  We go deep on: Building an aligned empire Living with purpose Getting real when it comes to business ownership and being a healthy human How an overachieving mindset can hurt you Intentional resets Trading expectation for appreciation Where fear is driving you The 80 / 20 rule Defining your dream life < CONNECT WITH KASEY D’AMATO > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseydamato/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaseydamato      < LET’S RISE > TAKE A STAND BRAND: Stand Tall as You Share More, Serve More + Sell More https://jennyfenig.com/stand  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

On the 31st anniversary of my sister Julie’s passing, I reflect on how death taught me what it means to truly live. I share a poem I wrote at 16 years old in the waves of grief and a poem she wrote at 12 as she bravely fought the beast that is cancer. May this message serve everyone navigating the loss of someone you deeply love. < LET’S RISE > TAKE A STAND BRAND: Stand Tall as You Share More, Serve More + Sell More https://jennyfenig.com/stand  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

I'm going to give it to you straight. This is NOT the time to sit back, cross your fingers, and hope for the best. This is the time for TRUE leadership. This is the time for you to speak truth to power and make some big money moves. This is the time to put some stakes in the ground about what you're available for and who your work is really for. This is the time to make the impact that is yours to make. The invitation: Build a bold business and brand that supports you living and leading honestly. No fakeness. No hiding. No waiting. Shape and solidify your rightful place in this wild online space and business climate. Know what you stand for and stand tall! < LET’S RISE > TAKE A STAND BRAND: Stand Tall as You Share More, Serve More + Sell More https://jennyfenig.com/stand  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

Tune in to this powerful conversation with CMO, strategic advisor and prolific storyteller Amy Reinert about crafting authentic connections between brands and their audiences. We go deep on: Following your intuition Meeting people where they are Living in discomfort Lifting up and why it’s more important now than ever Getting in the right rooms   < CONNECT WITH AMY REINERT > LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylreinert/    < LET’S RISE > TAKE A STAND BRAND: Stand Tall as You Share More, Serve More + Sell More https://jennyfenig.com/stand  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

Tune in to this powerful conversation with Revenue and Wealth Coach Nat Bullen. We dive into the 4 wealth + business lessons she's learned in 4 years of building her company Unapologetic Wealth > 1. Wealth isn't built on effort alone - it's built on ownership. 2. The price of access will always go up. 3. Money doesn't make you a better person, but it does make you more of who you are. 4. Wealthy people don't just build businesses, they build themselves. We also dive into this truth: YOU CAN BE SALESY OR YOU CAN BE BROKE. Boom.   < CONNECT WITH NATALIE BULLEN > Website https://unapologeticwealth.com  The Cashmere Club https://unapologeticwealth.com/cashmere-club/   < LET’S RISE > Energy Queen Mastermind: Applications Open Until February 14 https://jennyfenig.com/mastermind  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

Cue the confetti! We are kicking off a LUMINARY SERIES on COACH MAGIC. These speakers have incredible messages to share and I am honored to share them with YOU.  First up: Jeanette Bronée. Sharing insights from her journey in the fashion industry in Denmark to the design world in America to present-day culture strategist, global keynote speaker and author, this conversation helps you see what is driving you. Jeanette discusses her philosophy of integrating emotion into decision-making and the critical role of care in preventing burnout.  Join us as we talk about >> How do you want people to feel? 3 steps in the Power Pause Asking the right questions Avoiding the pothole of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) Why what you care ABOUT (and not just care FOR) makes all the difference A personal story of survival when death was near   < CONNECT WITH JEANETTE BRONÉE > Website https://www.jeanettebronee.com/  “The Self-Care Mindset” Book https://www.jeanettebronee.com/book-self-care    < LET’S RISE > Master

Did you know I started my career at a global public relations agency in New York City? It was an incredible experience that taught me so much about messaging, storytelling and surrounding yourself with creative and brilliant people. Here are some of the top lessons I learned from my work for M&Ms, Viagra and Uncle Ben’s to help you stand out in your business and be bolder in your messaging.   < LET’S RISE > Mastermind Retreat in the Berkshires: https://forms.gle/JQeTRVqsHgE7r9jK9  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

You’re standing at the threshold of what was and what will be. You must carve out space to receive the hits of energy and electric ideas to take your business into a whole new realm.  This is about deciding what kind of world you want to live in and how you can shape it through your work, your offers, your message, your love. < LET’S RISE > Sacred Messenger Uprising: https://jennyfenig.com/uprising Retreat in the Berkshires: https://forms.gle/JQeTRVqsHgE7r9jK9  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

When the unthinkable happens, it’s devastating. It’s so hard to wrap your head around the situation. Feels impossible.   But I have found that in every unthinkable event, there is always some kind of a message that comes through. And for the sacred messengers of the world, an invitation to channel that message and help a lot of people, including you. < LET’S RISE > Sacred Messenger Uprising: https://jennyfenig.com/uprising Retreat in the Berkshires: https://forms.gle/JQeTRVqsHgE7r9jK9  Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

 Where have you allowed outside voices to define what is possible for you? This episode is an invitation to you to explore the limits that don’t really exist. < LET’S RISE > Sacred Messenger Uprising: https://jennyfenig.com/uprising Retreat in the Berkshires: https://forms.gle/JQeTRVqsHgE7r9jK9 Jenny’s Website: https://jennyfenig.com

It is normal to get to this place where you’re ready for change. You are done. You are complete. You’ve learned what you’re meant to learn and are ready for something different. This is typical of someone who's really hungry, ambitious and curious.  When you’re an entrepreneur, no one's really telling you what to do. You've got to decide what’s important. You have to prioritize like a pro. You have to decide what you are believing for.  So … how do you figure out what’s next? How do you navigate to that next level?  I’ll tell you what’s helpful WHITE SPACE and a COACH. On this episode of COACH MAGIC, I tell you a story of how this combination was harnessed to cast a clear, compelling vision for the year ahead. I also share words of wisdom on selling that will serve you and your business forever. Buckle up and let’s go!

I have a mantra I live by: "The more fun I have, the more people I help and the more abundance, opportunities + joy I receive." So ... how can you have more fun in your business? A few ideas: What you name your offers / creations How you design your programs Copy that reflects your true voice Client gifts How you enroll for your programs Let’s dive into these ideas and more on this episode of COACH MAGIC. Buckle up and let’s go!