After 25 years in corporate America, Jen Polt took the biggest risk of her life - quitting her executive job to become a full-time content creator and confidence coach. Three weeks later, her husband told her he didn't want to be married to her anymore. Instead of retreating, she used this devastating moment to build something even bigger and discovered that confidence isn't a personality trait - it's a practice.

In this powerful conversation, Jen shares the raw truth about reinvention in midlife, why vulnerability became her superpower, and how going viral at 50 taught her that age is just a number when it comes to chasing your dreams. We dive deep into what it means to practice confidence like a muscle, how to handle people who can't grow with you, and why being "selfish" might be the most generous thing you can do.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• [08:30] The moment Jen realized she might actually be an influencer (spoiler: it involved the F-word and 40,000 new followers)
• [12:45] Why her boss told her "you're onto something" and became her biggest cheerleader for quitting
• [18:20] The kitchen island conversation that changed everything (and why timing is everything when someone doesn't believe in your dreams)
• [25:10] The "emotional Heisman" that strong women unconsciously give people (and why it's blocking the love we actually crave)
• [31:40] How a makeup disaster became content gold and why authenticity beats perfection every time
• [36:15] The childhood exercise that will remind you who you were before the world got in the way
• [42:50] Why "only let someone tell you they don't love you one time" became her new life motto

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

• Jen's Confidence Clubhouse
• Follow Jen @makingupforglossedtime on Instagram
• Join the Launchpad Program
• Apply for the Iconic Mastermind

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Are you the world's best kept secret? Ready to stop playing small and step into your iconic era as a creative founder?

In this episode, I'm sharing my ICONIC framework for building a founder-led brand that people remember, trust, and buy from. We're talking about Identity, Conviction, Orientation, Narrative, Influence, and Cultural Imprint, and how these six pillars work with the 4V Frequency (Vision, Voice, Visibility, Vibration) to help you play a bigger game.

I'm getting real about why founder-led brands are the future, how to know when you're ready for deeper mentorship, and what it really takes to step out from behind your work and become the front-facing leader of your brand.

If you've been craving community, seeking a mentor, or feeling called to expand your container and build something iconic, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• [00:00] Why founder-led brands are changing the game for creative entrepreneurs
• [09:53] The power of influence and magnetic presence (and how icons create it naturally)
• [11:26] What it means to leave a cultural imprint and build a lasting legacy
• [18:43] Three signs you're ready to be known for a body of work (not just another content creator)
• [26:42] The real reason people are afraid to invest in themselves (and how to move through resistance)
• [30:15] Why sustainable visibility matters more than viral moments

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

• Apply for Iconic Mastermind
• Join The Launchpad

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If your brand feels misaligned, this episode is your roadmap back.

After a year of feeling completely disconnected from my business, I discovered the exact framework that helped me step into the most creative, wealthy, and aligned version of my brand yet. In this episode, I'm sharing the 4V Frequency with you: Vision, Voice, Visibility, and Vibration.

Whether you're feeling out of sync with your work, uncertain about your message, or ready to stop hiding and start leading as a founder, this episode will show you how to realign with who you're becoming.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• [02:15] Three signs your brand is out of alignment
• [05:30] My story of complete business disconnection last year
• [09:17] The moment I realized I was letting everyone down (and why it was necessary)
• [12:45] Why execution beats consumption every time
• [15:20] The difference between personal brands and founder-led brands
• [19:08] Creating a vessel of resilience as a creative entrepreneur
• [21:30] The 4V self-audit that reveals what's pulling you down
• [24:15] Why storytelling is the secret to soft-selling

Here are the resources mentioned in the show:

• The Breakthrough 21-Day Activation
• Magnetic Story Selling Lab
• Desire AI: AI marketing tool for creatives

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