A compelling storyteller allows oneself to be vulnerable. Vulnerability can be scary to think about, but sharing your story opens the doors for conversation. You never know who might relate to your backstory and gain wisdom from your teachable moments.
In this eighth episode of The Limitless Podcast, Jamie gets the ball rolling by sharing her most significant life moments, leading to her success as an entrepreneur and health coach. She talks about her memories of growing up, career experiences, transformative events, and finally, her latest program — Thrive Mastermind.
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If you want to know how Jamie got to where she is — with a limitless mindset and efficient work-life flow — this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
- Learn the value of betting on yourself to get where you want to be from Jamie's experience of moving to New York.
- Understand that you can find your purpose and passion in challenging ordeals, as Jamie did with her wake-up call.
- Discover the power of telling your story to empower others and build a community by following Jamie's encouragement.
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Episode Highlights
[7:59] Growing Up
- Jamie is originally from the Midwest in the United States. She grew up in a small town in Ohio.
- She is part of a big family, which she sees as a gift wherein there is care and love for each other — a place to fit in.
- Jamie remembers that she was an A+ student but also had a "mischievous or rebellious" streak. She wasn't afraid to bend the rules when she could.
[11:28] Jamie's Ever-present Curiosity
- Having grown up in a small town, Jamie always had the core value of being curious, making her want to seek out anything and everything.
- For college, she chose to attend Ohio University, and she was the only one from her small town to do so at the time.
- Attending Ohio University allowed Jamie to reinvent herself and deepen her curiosity about what she wanted to do in life.
[13:16] First Opportunity for Entrepreneurship
- At Ohio University, Jamie pursued a degree in magazine journalism.
- During her college days, she created a digital online magazine called Thread Magazine which ran six times a year. It was the first fashion magazine on her campus.
- When establishing Thread Magazine, Jamie learned that the big first step is hard. Instead of putting pressure on herself, she understood that it was time to learn and practice.
- She picked up how to unsubscribe from the perfect A+ student mentality from this experience, which also helped her realize the importance of taking care of her health.
[16:45] Stepping Foot into Social Media
- Jamie's first jump into using social media was during her undergraduate days running Thread Magazine.
- Twitter and Facebook were the commonly used platforms back then.
- Pinterest and Instagram were only about to launch.
- From her first entrepreneurial experience, she decided to minor in Spanish and marketing.
[18:25] The Move to New York
- Jamie moved to New York without a job. She heard from others that a New York home address was essential to getting a job in the magazine industry.
- Her parents were initially baffled by her decision, knowing that living in New York would be expensive.
- Admittedly, she struggled during her initial years in New York. Jamie couch-crashed upon moving to the city, then eventually stayed in a less-than-ideal apartment.
- The New York experience as a fresh graduate was a rite of passage. What's important is that she bet on herself and found her footing and support system.
- Listen to the full episode to hear more of Jamie's anecdotes about her financial struggles in the Big Apple.
[22:40] Entering the Fashion Industry
- Jamie eventually got an internship at Interview Magazine.
- Then, she also worked at Henri Bendel for their public relations team.
- At Henri Bendel's flagship store, Jamie met celebrities and assisted in their shopping during the department store's heyday.
Jamie: "I might have been leaving a house in the morning that was the yellow cube of hell. But then I got to slap on some heels…and walk down Fifth Avenue and see, 'Okay, this is the potential.' This is the opportunity that the city can create, where it's just a matter of sticking to my goal, sticking to my desire, and continuing through."
- A big part of her New York journey was seeing the opportunities everywhere. It could have been overwhelming, but she chose to subscribe to the opportunity.
[24:21] Diving into the Corporate World
- After working at Henri Bendel, Jamie moved to a corporate setting and ran the social media for Jetsetter, a brand of Tripadvisor, for five years.
- She supported Jetsetter in navigating content and maximizing their email for revenue and partnerships.
- At Jetsetter, she worked with Showtime on their television series Billions, and on the drama series Suits.
- Jamie experienced her first burnout in her social media manager role.
[26:00] Social Media and Businesses
- There are two foundational groups of businesses that try to use social media.
- The first is those who ask the hard-hitting questions about how social media helps their businesses thrive.
- The other group is those who are excited to build a community with social media.
- The former, especially with older established brands, took a little bit of convincing to get them aboard to use social media to leverage their business.
- This is why Jamie became a so-called data nerd, creating spreadsheets to show how to generate new traffic, looking at traffic sources, and turning them into partnerships.
[28:39] Trying Out Entrepreneurship
- Jamie decided to leave Jetsetter without a job in line. She looked for other work and was offered corporate opportunities, but felt that these were the same as what she had just left.
- Then, she realized that she could turn her previous freelance work into a career — working as a consultant for TEDx speakers, bestselling authors, and female-owned brands.
- However, Jamie still experienced burnout, having adopted a "more clients = more money" mindset.
[30:11] The Wake-up Call
- In 2019, Jamie's dad died from complications before his retirement. He was an insurance agent who worked long hours.
- From this challenging ordeal, she had two realizations.
- One was to prioritize her health and help others do the same.
Jamie: "We are meant to live this life, not work to live. We want work to be life-giving."
- Another was that she already had the toolkit to create a healthy routine, which included meditation and paying attention to her body's needs.
[32:41] Deciding to Become a Coach
- Jamie became a certified health coach in 2019, celebrating her father's legacy through what she does now and finding her meaning and purpose in life.
Jamie: "Life-giving because what happens inside our internal thoughts, the mindset, the way we take care of ourselves, absolutely bleeds out into our business, absolutely down to our relationships, and ultimately, how focused we are how much we enjoy things."
- After sharing about the loss of her father, she found her community.
- As a health coach and holistic business coach, it's all about empowerment, not the hustle.
[34:54] The Present
- Jamie has been an entrepreneur for five years and a coach for three years.
- Her journey was about owning the process and learning.
- It took her three years to get to a six-figure earning, but it was more about the people she helped and the impact felt, rather than the money.
- Coaching has become her most fulfilling experience.
[36:21] The Choice to Share
- Jamie embraced vulnerability to share her story — showing others that it took a support system, failures, and challenges to get to where she is now.
- The three main areas allowing Jamie to be a full-time entrepreneur with many avenues include a support system, a strong self-belief, and activating strategies.
- She translated her learnings to her latest program — Thrive Mastermind. Listen to the full episode and check out the resources section to know more about Thrive Mastermind.
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