In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny sits down with financial coach and author Scott Yamamura for a practical, mindset-shifting conversation about financial literacy, behavior, and building real momentum with money—especially at the start of a new year.

Scott shares how he went from feeling like an “imposter” with personal finance to creating a simple framework he calls the Three Financial Epiphanies—easy rules of thumb designed to make money feel less overwhelming and more actionable. You’ll hear why he believes personal finance is mostly behavior, how marketing and “normal” spending habits quietly keep people stuck, and what it looks like to take ownership of your financial future without getting buried in complexity.

Jenny brings real-life examples from running a business, managing shifting cash flow, and watching common spending patterns (hello, Starbucks and daily takeout) derail otherwise capable people. Together, they talk through practical ways to audit spending, reduce debt, start investing at any level, and build confidence over time.

They also cover student loans and the pressure to follow the “default path,” plus a powerful story about front-loading a 529 plan and letting compounding do the heavy lifting. The episode wraps with advice for couples—why money tension is common, how to create shared alignment, and how understanding your “multiplying power” can help spouses work as a team.

Connect with Scott
Website / Book / Resources: FinancialEpiphany.com

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome + why this conversation fits the start of the year
01:09 – Scott’s season of life + how his journey into finance began
03:20 – Feeling financially “behind” and why money is mostly behavior
06:40 – The “Three Financial Epiphanies” explained (simple rules of thumb)
11:30 – Why most people look fine financially… until they don’t
14:10 – Paycheck-to-paycheck, debt, and the “path of snares and traps”
18:45 – How to start if you’re broke, stressed, or overwhelmed
22:30 – Student loans, college pressure, and being intentional
28:10 – The 529 front-load story: saving early and letting time work
33:00 – Where to invest (401(k), brokerage firms, and starting small)
36:30 – Daily spending habits that quietly drain future freedom
39:20 – Abundance mindset + taking ownership of your financial choices
41:30 – Marriage and money: teamwork, accountability, and “budget dates”
44:10 – Final takeaway: the 3 rules Scott wants you to remember
44:50 – Where to connect with Scott + closing call-to-action

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny sits down with attorney and podcast host Alexis Rosenberg (aka LitigationLex) for a real conversation about relationships—at work, at home, and with friends.

They dig into what it actually takes to work with your spouse without letting work consume your marriage, why clear boundaries matter (and how to set them), and how Alexis stays productive without overcomplicating her schedule.

You’ll also hear how her law firm has adapted post-COVID with remote staff, the challenges of training and onboarding virtually, and the practical systems she uses to keep people engaged—without pretending every workplace is a “family.”

Finally, they talk about friendships and “finding your tribe,” including the difference between support and emotional dumping—and why having friends in different seasons of life matters.

Connect with Alexis

Social (TikTok/Instagram/Facebook): @litigationlex
Law firm / fractional general counsel: Rosenberg Law (https://rosenberglawpa.com/alexis-rosenberg/)
Course: Will be released under LitigationLex

Chapters

00:00 – Friends aren’t your therapist
00:13 – Intro to the show
00:27 – Meet Alexis Rosenberg (LitigationLax)
01:09 – Working with your spouse: what makes it work
02:43 – The “division of labor” rule (and tiebreakers)
03:57 – Protecting home time: no work talk boundaries
06:52 – Venting vs problem-solving communication
08:00 – Balance, productivity, and travel as a reset
10:19 – Spontaneous trips (Paris in 24 hours)
13:17 – Packing carry-on only (and why shoes are the enemy)
16:53 – Managing a remote team: training and engagement
19:36 – AI for onboarding and internal “how do I?” questions
21:42 – Retention: PTO, respect, and being heard
23:08 – Culture without the “we’re a family” cliché
27:13 – PTO policies, trust, and avoiding resentment
32:05 – Employees on your personal social media
33:29 – The upcoming course + fractional general counsel
38:43 – Friendships, seasons of life, and building your tribe
42:09 – Closing advice: decide what you really want
43:57 – Where to connect with Alexis
44:13 – Final call-to-action

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend closes out 2025 with an honest year-end reflection—equal parts gratitude, behind-the-scenes reality, and a clear reset heading into 2026. Jenny shares what this year really looked like: big goals, unexpected losses, team turnover, hard conversations, and the humbling feeling of being back in “year one” even after years of growth.

She walks listeners through the turning point that changed everything—implementing EOS and Traction, learning to lead with accountability, and realizing that goals don’t hit themselves without a real plan, role clarity, and ownership. Jenny breaks down the company’s critical number, what fell short, what got restructured mid-year, and why the second half of 2025 became a completely different business with a stronger foundation.

On the personal side, Jenny shares the routines and mindset shifts that supported her through the grind—morning walks, rest, health changes, travel, coaches, and the books that helped her think differently. She also previews what’s ahead: celebrating 10 years in business, a 2026 theme word (“Resonate”), bigger targets, and a renewed commitment to build momentum with intention.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ The real reason 2025 didn’t go “according to plan” (and why Jenny won’t use excuses)
✅ How EOS and Traction triggered major team shifts—and why that was necessary
✅ The leadership change Jenny had to make: accountability, hard conversations, and ownership
✅ The mid-year clarity moment that sparked restructuring, role changes, and new systems
✅ Why “checking boxes” doesn’t move the needle—and what KPIs actually revealed
✅ Health, routines, and rest: what Jenny leaned into to feel better and lead better
✅ Travel highlights, perspective shifts, and the power of stepping away to reset
✅ The books and coaches that influenced Jenny’s mindset going into Q1
✅ 2026’s word “Resonate” and how it will guide decisions, culture, and growth
✅ What’s coming next: 10-year celebration, new goals, and building real momentum

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Books

📘 Traction by Gino Wickman — goals, accountability, EOS & business systems

📘 Seasons of Life by Jim Rohn — perspective on life’s phases

📘 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey — mindset, resilience & humor

📘 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz — personal freedom & relationships

📘 The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber — small business fundamentals

📘 Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist — meanin

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to her husband, best friend, and business partner, David Townsend. Jenny takes listeners behind the scenes of their love story, from meeting as friends on a kickball field in 2009 to building a marriage that’s grown through real-life friction, different upbringings, and the kind of lessons you only learn by choosing each other over and over again.

She reflects on what makes David such a steady partner, both at home and in business, and why being “friends first” laid a foundation that still holds 16 years later. Jenny also opens up about the balancing act of marriage, communication styles, compromise, and how making each other a priority changed everything after life “blew up” and they found their way back stronger.

If you love real relationship stories, you’re celebrating someone special, or you simply need a reminder to appreciate the people who show up for you consistently, this episode is a warm, honest listen that will make you smile and reflect. It’s a celebration of love, teamwork, growth, and the quiet power of having a “soft place to land.”

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ How a kickball friendship turned into a marriage (and why “friends first” mattered)
✅ The moment Jenny realized David was “that hot” and everything shifted
✅ The bold phone call that ended an engagement and started a new love story
✅ What Jenny admires most about David as a husband and partner
✅ Love languages, communication differences, and learning real compromise
✅ Building a life and business together (including buying a laundromat)
✅ How different childhoods created friction and growth in their marriage
✅ The mindset shift that helped them start prioritizing each other
✅ A reminder to celebrate others (and yourself) in small meaningful ways
✅ Jenny’s birthday message and invitation for listeners to encourage David

Chapters

00:01 Opening and why this episode is extra special
01:10 Meet Jenny Townsend and the purpose of the podcast
02:05 Introducing David and celebrating his birthday publicly
03:05 How Jenny and David met playing kickball in 2009
05:12 “Love at first kick” and the moment he stood out
07:10 The day David showed up not in kickball clothes
09:35 The “loud and obnoxious” rumor and the plot twist
11:10 Giving him her number and the engagement-ending phone call
12:25 First real date watching the Dolphins and the start of “their story”
14:10 Dating, marriage, and building 16 years together
15:40 Jenny’s tribute to David’s steadiness, patience, and support
18:10 Business partnership lessons and “what funds the fun”
20:05 Different upbringings and the friction of merging worlds
23:05 The turning point: making each other a priority
25:30 Happy birthday message, listen

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with internationally known “Love Doctor” Anil Gupta for a deep, practical conversation on love, marriage, friendship, and what it really takes to build relationships that last. From surviving financial collapse and near-suicide to rebuilding his life, marriage, and career, Anil shares the simple tools and frameworks he now teaches to couples, families, and even world leaders.

Together, Jenny and Anil unpack why relationships and health are the two pillars of a meaningful life, how to choose the right partner (and be the right partner), and why so many of us were never taught the basics of communication, forgiveness, and emotional growth. Anil shares his “happiness formula,” his three non-negotiables for any relationship, and his ABCD method for spotting red flags before you get in too deep.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your marriage, disappointed by friends, scared to start over, or stuck in resentment you can’t quite release, this episode will give you language, tools, and hope. It’s down-to-earth, funny, and deeply honest—meant to help you love better, choose better, and show up as the best version of yourself in every relationship.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ Why Anil calls relationships and health the two most important parts of life
✅ The three traits to look for in any partner, friend, or business relationship
✅ How to use the “ABCD” rule to spot misalignment and collect the right data on people
✅ A simple “A, B, C” friend audit to protect your energy and time
✅ How to make new friends as an adult through proximity and shared interests
✅ The difference between giving your happiness away and choosing it on purpose
✅ Anil’s “G x G x G” happiness formula: give, gratitude, and growth
✅ Why making your partner your number one priority changes your whole family
✅ How small daily acts of kindness and appreciation rebuild trust and connection
✅ The role of forgiveness in healing infidelity, betrayal, and old family wounds

Chapters

00:01 Meet Anil Gupta, the Love Doctor
01:42 Anil’s story, mission, and why relationships matter most
08:22 The happiness formula: G x G x G explained
13:40 Relationships and health as the core of a meaningful life
16:04 ABCD: always be collecting data on people
18:56 Friend audits: A, B, and C players in your life
20:30 Finding new friends and community as an adult
23:31 Dating smarter: the three-trait Smart Select System
26:56 What men and women really want but rarely say
29:20 Love languages, snuggle time, and learning to meet needs
35:26 Making your partner the priority (and what your kids learn from it)
41:44 Everyday appreciation, acts of kindness, and repair
42:10 Self-worth, forgiveness, and not giving your happiness away
45:40 Final encouragement: ch

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In this solo episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend opens up about one of the toughest parts of growth: choosing to walk away from people, places, and commitments that no longer align with who you are. She shares the story of stepping back from a women’s partnership she once loved and believed in, and what it looks like to honor your values even when it means leaving a table you helped build.

Jenny also gets real about family patterns, holiday drama, and the quiet resentment that can build when you keep showing up out of obligation instead of genuine connection. From navigating hard conversations she’d rather avoid to seeing how other women quietly made the same choice to leave, she walks you through the inner work of asking: Who am I? Who do I want around me? And what kind of future am I really designing?

If you’re heading into a new year feeling overextended, underappreciated, or out of alignment with certain relationships or roles, this episode will give you permission to pause, reflect, and create better boundaries—without feeling like a quitter. It’s honest, practical, and meant to help you protect your energy so you can pour into the people and spaces that pour back into you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ Why Jenny chose to walk away from a partnership she once dreamed about
✅ How to recognize when a group, role, or relationship no longer aligns with your values
✅ The tension between wanting to be honest and not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings
✅ Simple boundary shifts for friends or family who constantly “dump” on you
✅ How to stop being everyone’s free therapist and reclaim time for your own mental health
✅ Ideas for gently redirecting negative conversations or encouraging therapy and support
✅ Why it’s okay to skip family traditions that leave you anxious, resentful, or drained
✅ How to intentionally seek out rooms, communities, and careers that reflect where you want to go
✅ A year-end reflection practice to decide who and what comes with you into the new year
✅ Jenny’s reminder to be generous—with your time, energy, and love—without forgetting yourself

Chapters

00:00 Letting go without feeling like a quitter
00:51 New year, new lens on what no longer serves you
01:14 The women’s partnership Jenny chose to leave
02:21 Self-reflection and asking who you want at your table
04:22 Boundaries with negative, draining family members
05:12 Time limits, redirecting venting, and suggesting therapy
07:20 Choosing spaces and communities that lift you up
08:56 Reviewing the past year: what’s working and what isn’t
10:41 Walking away from family holiday drama
12:04 Final encouragement to stay true to yourself and let go with love

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with international speaker and Operations Genius founder Joanna Zhang for a raw, uplifting conversation about self-love, codependency, and what happens when you stop living your life for everyone else. Joanna shares her journey from financial planner, wife, and mom moving through divorce and burnout to experiencing a soul awakening that changed how she works, leads, parents, and loves.

Together, Jenny and Joanna unpack what it looks like to move from people-pleasing and external validation to real self-acceptance, stronger boundaries, and a life that feels colorful again. They talk about the difference between pleasure and true happiness, how to refill your own cup, embracing feminine energy, and why letting go of control can actually make you a better leader at home and at work.

It’s honest, emotional, and hopeful—especially if you’ve been feeling drained, over-responsible, or stuck in a “gray” season of life.

Resources

Connect with Joanna Zhang on LinkedIn
Download Joanna’s free guide on reclaiming your time and energy through delegation
Learn more about Jenny’s book The Stroke It Guide

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ How Joanna moved from codependency and external validation to a powerful soul awakening
✅ The moment she realized her life had turned “gray” and how she brought creativity and color back
✅ The difference between short-term pleasure and deep, sustaining happiness
✅ Why so many women, especially moms and high achievers, silence their own needs
✅ How true self-love naturally creates stronger, healthier boundaries
✅ Joanna’s “cup” analogy for burnout and why filling your own cup first changes everything
✅ Practical ways Jenny and Joanna protect their energy, from me-time to hobbies to rest
✅ How embracing feminine energy and letting go of control transformed their leadership, parenting, and relationships
✅ Joanna’s final challenge to stop just talking about self-love and truly live it

Chapters

00:01 Welcome and intro to Joanna and The Operations Genius
00:53 Joanna joins the conversation and shares her current season of life
03:25 Codependency, losing herself, and life turning “gray”
07:05 Jenny’s near-divorce, burnout, and healing journey
10:39 From self-worth and boundaries to deeper self-love
11:13 Pleasure vs happiness and redefining what fills you up
16:34 Boundaries, acceptance, and choosing love over fear
21:19 The “cup” analogy and why burnout happens
23:07 Me-time, hobbies, and respecting your own energy
26:50 Handling “energy suckers” and releasing responsibility for everyone else
34:48 Masculine vs feminine energy for women who lead and provide

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend takes you on a short but powerful journey through the “seasons of life,” inspired by Jim Rohn’s classic book Seasons of Life. Jenny reflects on why winter, spring, summer, and fall aren’t just weather patterns, but a framework for how we move through challenge, growth, momentum, and harvest in our businesses, relationships, and personal lives.

She weaves in her own story, the shifts she’s experienced this year with Music Compound, and why a few lines from her original song “New Day” hit differently when you realize that Amazon doesn’t deliver money trees—and that today really is the best day to plant your next seed. Along the way, she invites you to pause, journal, and honestly name the season you’re in so you can stop fighting it and start thriving in it.

It’s hopeful, honest, and a great listen if you’re feeling in-between seasons, navigating change, or just needing a reminder that every sunrise is a fresh start.

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Resources

Jim Rohn’s book Seasons of Life
Jenny’s book The Stroke It Guide
Jenny’s original song “New Day”

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ Why “Amazon doesn’t deliver money trees” — and what that really means for taking action today
✅ How Jim Rohn’s Seasons of Life reframed the way Jenny looks at change in business, marriage, and family
✅ A simple breakdown of the four seasons: winter (challenge), spring (planting), summer (growth), and fall (harvest and release)
✅ How recent “seasons” at Music Compound pushed Jenny to look for the lessons inside each transition
✅ Questions to help you identify what season you’re in right now — and what it’s asking of you
✅ Why journaling on the how, why, and what of your current season can shift your mindset and your next steps
✅ The story behind Jenny’s song “New Day” and how its lyrics line up with the seasons framework
✅ An invitation to stop comparing, stop living in the past, and start planting new seeds even when tomorrow isn’t guaranteed
✅ How The Stroke It Guide ties into this message by helping you better “stroke” yourself, your spouse, friends, family, employers, and employees
✅ A closing challenge to share wisdom forward by sending this episode to five friends who might need it

Chapters

00:00 quick welcome
00:35 Why Seasons of Life hit home for Jenny this year
01:15 The four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall in your life
02:15 How these seasons show up in business, family, and personal growth
03:10 “New Day” lyrics and why today is the best day to plant a seed
04:00 Journal prompts, book mentions, and challenge to share the episode

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