The Jen Gottlieb Show

From Homeless to a Hundred Million Dollar Industry Leader: Stephen Scoggins' Reinvention Journey Oct 03, 2025

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In today’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Stephen Scoggins, an entrepreneur who went from homelessness to building and selling a company just shy of nine figures. Stephen’s story is raw, inspiring, and packed with lessons on alignment, personal branding, and the courage to reinvent yourself.

Stephen started a siding business out of a construction trash pile to lead 400 employees across multiple states. After surviving betrayal, loss, and rebuilding from the ground up, he exited his company in 2023 and has since become a sought-after speaker and mentor.

Stephen shares his blueprint for personal congruence, building influence, and scaling with integrity. Trust me, you’ll want to grab a notebook for this one!

"Alignment for me is complete congruence between values, beliefs, and identity." ~ Stephen Scoggins

In This Episode:

- Stephen’s backstory and how we met

- The power of sharing your story with your team

- Morning routines and personal growth mindset

- Adopting a new approach to journaling

- The connection between manifestation and faith

- How to practice stillness and sabbaticals

- Authenticity in personal branding

- Reinvention and future plans

Claim Your Free Gifts From Stephen!

Discover What’s Really Holding You Back from Scaling Your Business: https://stephenscoggins.com/alignment
Get an 8-Figure Mindset Makeover: https://resources.unstoppablesolutions.com/8figure

About Stephen Scoggins:

Stephen Scoggins is a battle-tested business strategist, bestselling author, and founder of Unstoppable Solutions by Scoggins International Inc. Named by USA Today and The Wall Street Times as one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in 2023, Stephen has built and exited multiple companies and mentored thousands through his Unstoppable Entrepreneur Programs' proven frameworks for aligned, sustainable success. With over 48 million podcast views, his hit show Build empowers purpose-driven leaders to scale without selling their souls.

Website: https://stephenscoggins.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/

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From Side Hustle to Triple Shark Tank Deal: How Lindsay Mullenger Built Petite Keep Into a Multimillion Dollar Phenomenon Sep 26, 2025

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Lindsay Mullenger turned a quiet moment of organizing her child’s nursery into a Shark Tank–backed business. What started as a personal need for a meaningful keepsake box became Petite Keep, a company that won over Jamie Kern Lima, Mark Cuban, and Barbara Corcoran.

From balancing a corporate career and motherhood to assembling products by hand with her family, she built her business with a mindset of “we figure it out.” Today, Lindsay runs a fast-growing company powered by community, storytelling, and a female-led team.

Join us as we unpack her Shark Tank experience, the marketing strategies that fueled her growth, and the mindset shifts that every aspiring leader and entrepreneur can apply to transform a simple idea into something extraordinary.

"Our core values are: be curious, grow every day, and own the outcome." ~ Lindsay Mullenger

In This Episode:

- The birth of Petite Keep

- Balancing career, family, & a startup during the pandemic

- Building the brand with influencer marketing

- Family support to overcome fulfillment challenges

- Quitting her job and the Shark Tank experience

- The pitch and the deal with the sharks

- Challenges growing the business

- Future goals and vision for Petite Keep

- Social media marketing strategies and being authentic

Keep treasured memories alive with Petite Keep’s personalized trunks!

Shop now at:https://petitekeep.com/

About Lindsay Mullenger:

Lindsay Mullenger is the founder and CEO of Petite Keep, a keepsake brand turning life’s meaningful moments into heirloom treasures. A former brand builder and mom of five, Lindsay launched the company from her attic in 2020 and has since grown it into a nationally loved, eight-figure business rooted in heart, design, and intentional celebration.

Website: https://petitekeep.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsatpetitekeep/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petitekeep/

Where to find me:

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

It’s Never Too Late: How Brent Yates Created a Top Weighted Vest Company in His 60s Sep 19, 2025

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Today, I am hosting Brent Yates, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Aion, the sleek weighted vest transforming wellness worldwide. His story isn’t just about business. It’s about resilience, faith, and reinventing yourself at any age.

Brent went from leading in the natural gas industry and gracing the pages of Business Week and Fast Company to facing personal and physical setbacks that forced him to rebuild from the ground up. He chronicled this transformation in his acclaimed book The Gravity of UP.

Brent’s story proves that your mess can become your message and that reinvention is always possible, even in your later years. If you’ve ever doubted your timing or your ability to bounce back, his story is the reminder you need to reset your mind for success.

"You waste more time trying to figure out things you know nothing about… Somebody's experienced what you're going through today. Find people who have done it because otherwise you are gonna get stuck and it's gonna cost you." ~Brent Yates

In This Episode:

- How and why Brent invented the Aion weighted vest

- Transforming a personal solution into a business idea

- What inspired Brent’s book, The Gravity of UP

- Daily practices for success and transformation

- Resetting and maintaining energy in your 60s

- The technology and design that make Aion vests unique

- Building a global brand & overcoming impostor syndrome

- Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

- Brent's parting shot and how to connect with him

Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

Brent’s Book, The Gravity of UP: https://www.aiongear.com/products/gravity-of-up

Shop Aion’s weighted vests: https://www.aiongear.com/

Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose: https://a.co/d/cIYRG10

About Brent Yates:

Brent Yates is a serial entrepreneur and Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 30 years of business experience. His personal journey from brokenness to holistic health led him to chronicle his story in his book The Gravity of UP. Brent’s healing journey also sparked the innovation of Aion, a premium weighted vest created to elevate movement, strengthen posture, and promote wellness. Alongside his entrepreneurial ventures, Brent is involved in non-profits and committed to fostering meaningful impact without bureaucracy.

Website: https://www.aiongear.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentyatesofficial/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-yates

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The Secret to Keeping Love Alive (Even When Life Gets Messy) With Relationship Expert Monica Tanner Sep 12, 2025

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In today’s episode, I sit down with relationship expert Monica Tanner, who shares her expertise on navigating the delicate balance between love and business. We talk about the real challenges couples face when both their personal and professional lives intertwine.

Monica has helped countless couples, particularly those who are also business partners. Drawing on her 23 years of marriage and extensive coaching experience, Monica explains why communication breakdowns often occur and how couples can rebuild trust and connection.

If you're in a relationship, especially a business partnership, this episode will give you tools to keep the love alive, from understanding your "adaptive child" to mastering repair conversations. Listen now and start making positive changes!

"In a healthy, thriving relationship, both partners have to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, opinions, and wounds." ~ Monica Tanner

In This Episode:

- The number one thing that ruins relationships

- Understanding the role of the adaptive child

- How to talk to your adaptive child

- Effective repair conversations

- The four parts of a repair conversation

- Balancing work and marriage

- Decision-making and compromise when in conflict

- Navigating modern dating and non-negotiables in marriage

- Monica’s 'Bad Marriage Advice' book

Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

Grab Monica’s new book, Bad Marriage Advice: https://badmarriageadvice.com

Listen to The Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast: https://secretsofhappilyeverafter.buzzsprout.com

About Monica Tanner:

Monica Tanner, RLT trained, Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast, transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution, and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Through her new book, Bad Marriage Advice, her engaging podcast, vibrant social media community, and couples' coaching practice, Monica's expert guidance has impacted thousands of couples by helping them ditch resentment and roommate syndrome and get back to living their happily ever after love story.

Website:https://www.monicatanner.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/monitalksmarriage

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@secretsofhappilyeverafter

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How to Trust Your Gut, Overcome Fear & Lead With Confidence | Brett Eaton Sep 05, 2025

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Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear or stuck second-guessing your decisions? In today’s episode, I sit down with high-performance coach and author Brett Eaton to explore how confidence, courage, and authenticity can transform the way you lead, live, and make decisions.

Brett’s journey hasn’t been simple. From late nights writing in libraries to confronting deep insecurities about providing for his family, he has navigated seasons of uncertainty and growth. Today, he’s recognized as a momentum speaker and coach who helps people shift from overthinking to action.

This conversation will challenge the way you see fear, gut intuition, and decision-making. You’ll also discover Brett’s four pillars of confidence, how to raise your “hard ceiling,” and the powerful lessons that come from being truly authentic.

"We don't get confidence and then get courage. We get courage by taking action or taking another step forward." ~ Brett Eaton

In This Episode:

- Brett’s experience with the book launch

- Which chapters resonate most with early readers?

- Decision-making & confidence: four types of decision-makers

- Using devil’s advocate and angel’s advocate in decision making

- Gut instinct vs. fear: how to tell the difference

- The four pillars of building confidence

- Raising your “hard ceiling” with intentional challenges

- Brett's IVF journey and unexpected emotions about fatherhood

Resources Mentioned In The Episode:

Brett’s book, Uncomfortable Either Way: https://www.amazon.com/Uncomfortable-Either-Way-Choosing-Making/dp/B0FBYDG894
Previous Episode with Brett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TSGpRAvOiA

About Brett Eaton:

Over the past 16 years, Brett Eaton has emerged as a compelling speaker on confidence, sharing his expertise on overcoming fear and self-doubt. As the co-host of the Win Where It Matters Retreats, he focuses on the essential aspects of life—Health, Wealth, Relationships, and Fulfillment—to guide individuals toward peak performance. His journey began in the fitness industry, evolving from helping entrepreneurs to advising top performers across various sectors worldwide. Brett's book, "Uncomfortable Either Way," reflects his philosophy that embracing challenge is crucial to personal development.

Website: https://www.bretteaton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretteaton_/

Where to find me:

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

How Ann Chikahisa Overcame Self-Doubt To Build A Jewelry Empire At 45 Aug 29, 2025

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Today I am chatting with Ann Chikahisa, the founder of the iconic jewelry line Chikahisa Studios. Ann shares the inspiring story of how she transformed her creative passion into a thriving business, and how, through determination and self-belief, she built a brand that now resonates with people worldwide.

Ann’s journey didn’t begin with dreams of entrepreneurship. It started with a simple passion for creating jewelry, which she pursued as a hobby while working a full-time sales job. Now, 15 years into her business, Ann has built a jewelry brand that incorporates meaningful energy into each design, making her pieces much more than just accessories.

You’ll hear how she overcame fears and self-doubt, how she navigated the struggles of scaling her business, and the importance of trusting your intuition as you build something meaningful.

"The biggest thing for me is really leaning into my intuition and trusting that even though I don't know the way to go, if I am true to myself, it'll show itself." ~ Ann Chikahisa

In This Episode:

- Ann’s first steps in jewelry making

- Turning passion into a successful business

- Balancing a side hustle and a full-time job

- Overcoming self-doubt and challenges in closing sales

- Taking the leap to quit the 9-to-5

- Finding the courage to leave an unhappy marriage

- Trusting intuition in jewelry design and the birth of Talisman jewelry

- Scaling the business & creating the Luxe Collection

About Ann Chikahisa:

Ann Chikahisa is a metal artist who designs bold, symbolic jewelry. Her collection is more than an ornament. Each piece is created to spark the wearer’s inner fire. Her mission is to help women feel beautiful, look stylish, and uncover who they're becoming. Starting in her forties, Ann transformed her passion for jewelry into a full-time business. Today, her brand is recognized for its unique approach to fine jewelry, combining beauty and purpose.

Get Exclusive Discounts at Chikahisa Studios: https://chikahisastudio.com/collections/luxe-1

Connect with Ann Chikahisa:

Website: www.chikahisastudio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikahisastudio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChikahisaStudio

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7 Mistakes Speakers Make to Lower Influence Aug 22, 2025

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Ever wondered why some speakers light up a room while others send people reaching for their phones? It’s not always about having the perfect words. It’s about how you make people feel in the moment. I’ve watched enough keynotes, TED Talks, and conferences to spot the habits that instantly lower a speaker’s influence, and trust me, you don’t want to make the same mistakes.

Today, I’m sharing the missteps that cause audiences to disengage and how you can turn your talks into experiences that people remember long after they leave. We’ll talk about why starting with your resume is a sure way to lose the room, how to simplify your slides, and why “what if” questions beat bossy instructions every time.

Whether you’re stepping onto a conference stage or leading a Zoom training, these shifts will make your talks magnetic, memorable, and impactful. If you’re ready to raise your influence and become the kind of speaker people can’t stop talking about, get your notebook and press play!

"The best speakers invite people into the opportunity to think about what it would be like for them to change. (Instead of just telling them what to do.)" ~ Jen Gottlieb

In this Episode:

- Mistake #1: Info dumping instead of storytelling

- How to build your story bank: 4 types of stories

- Mistake #2: Memorizing your lines and how it kills your authenticity

- Mistake #3: Speaking at people instead of speaking with them

- Mistake #4: Starting your speech with your resume

- Mistake #6: Having too many slides

- Mistake #7: Telling people what to do

Where to find me:

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/
My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

This One Shift Can Build Your Speaking Confidence Fast Aug 15, 2025

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Confidence can make or break your career as a speaker, professional, or entrepreneur. Today, I sit down with Juan Bendana, one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the corporate circuit, to discuss how to build unshakeable confidence from the ground up. Juan shares his proven system for developing confidence in any area of life.

Juan's journey to becoming a world-class speaker is remarkable. He went from bombing his first speech at a Rotary Club breakfast (literally wanting to run out of the restaurant) to becoming a bestselling author and speaking for companies like American Express, Zillow, and AT&T.

In this in-depth conversation, Juan reveals his four-step "Confidence Cycle" that transforms fear into fuel. He also shares why rejection has become his secret weapon and explains how to show up authentically on any stage.

If you've ever felt terrified to step onto a stage, paralyzed by impostor syndrome or the fear of rejection and failure, Juan’s journey will inspire you to take action today.

"Confidence is not made for the select few who feel more confident than others. It is a choice that is accessible to anyone in any context at any time, but it does take a little bit of work." ~ Juan Bendana

In This Episode:

- Juan’s journey of building confidence as a keynote speaker

- Overcoming impostor syndrome and learning to handle rejection

- What are the qualities of a great speaker?

- How to develop the confidence to be authentic on stage

- Handling criticism and haters

- The inspiration behind Juan’s book: the confidence flywheel

- How to build confidence after a failure

- The fresh start theory: create your fresh start

- How to order Juan’s new book, Confident by Choice

Don’t miss Jen’s FREE Get Paid To Speak Challenge!

Grab your spot here: https://jengottlieb.ai/challenge

About Juan Bendana:

Juan Bendana is a renowned keynote speaker, author of Confident By Choice, and confidence coach to Olympians, Grammy Award winners, CEOs, and Fortune 100 leaders. With over a decade of experience, he has developed leadership programs for top brands like Disney, American Express, and Sony Pictures. Drawing from his research with over 250,000 leaders, Juan's science-backed framework helps individuals and teams build unshakable confidence to thrive through change and achieve extraordinary growth.

Order Juan’s book, Confident By Choice: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742183/confident-by-choice-by-juan-bendana/

Website: https://www.juanbendana.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanbendana/

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Mistakes That Made Her A Millionaire: How Kim Perell Went From Broke to Selling a Company for $235 Million Aug 08, 2025

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If you're waiting to feel 100% ready before starting your business, you'll be waiting forever! But you are not alone. Most entrepreneurs think they need the perfect plan, funding, and years of preparation.

My guest, Kim Perell, proves that your most significant asset might be your willingness to embrace uncertainty and make mistakes along the way. She went from being broke at 23, sitting at her kitchen table with nothing but an idea, to selling her company for over $235 million. None of that was smooth. She's been sued, gone bankrupt, and lost her best clients, but these "mistakes" became the foundation of her extraordinary success.

Kim shares her game-changing 70% rule for decision-making, what she looks for when investing in entrepreneurs, and how she navigates lawsuits and business disasters without losing her sanity.

Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your business, this conversation will radically shift how you view failure, fear, and the messy reality of entrepreneurship.

"There are people who are less qualified than you doing the things that you want to do because they choose to believe in themselves. So feel the fear and do it anyway." ~ Kim Perell

In This Episode:

- What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?

- The importance of mentorship, peer network, & a strong team

- How to pitch and raise capital for your business

- Dealing with disagreements and lawsuits

- Common traits of successful entrepreneurs

- What’s your advice for young entrepreneurs?

- What’s the best way to find the right business mentor?

- Differentiating between mentors and potential partners

- How to navigate business pivots

- Why building a personal brand is important

- Final words of wisdom on entrepreneurship

Don’t miss Jen’s FREE Get Paid To Speak Challenge! Grab your spot here: https://jengottlieb.ai/challenge

About Kim Perell:

Kim Perell is a 9X founder, 2X best-selling author, investor in 100+ companies, acclaimed speaker, and a proud mom of four. She shines as a dynamic TV and media personality on Entrepreneur Magazine’s hit show Elevator Pitch. Kim regularly appears in media, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, CNBC, Fox, MSNBC, CNN Money, The New York Times, Forbes, Inc., and The Huffington Post. In her book, Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire, Kim shares the raw, unfiltered truth about the journey to success, proving that every mistake holds the potential for a million-dollar lesson.

Website: https://kimperell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimperell/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimperell/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KimPerell

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