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Episode No. 54 Protecting Your Energy May 19, 2019

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[Tweet ""Setting boundaries is an extension of self-care."- Lalah Delia"]In today's episode, we're talking about energy drainers. Energy drainers are the people, places, and things in our lives that completely deplete us of our joy and peace of mind. It can be conversations with old friends that are super negative that leave you feeling rattled afterward. Or a news story that upset you to your core for the rest of the day. Today we're talking about how to create boundaries + the fight to protect our energy at all costs.Check Out Episode No. 54 Protecting Your Energy Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Free 2 Month Membership To Skillshare Use Code "SJSPODCAST2M"Episode No. 49 How To Decide If A New Opportunity Is Right For YouToday's Listener Win Comes In From @Kate_Doster

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Episode No. 53 The Importance Of Investing In Yourself May 12, 2019

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[Tweet "The best investment you can make is in yourself. "]Y'all know that I am the queen of bootstrapping. I will use what I got to make some magical ish happen in my life and business. Expensive mic for the podcast? Nope, I just use my iPhone headphones to record the show. Fancy DSLR camera to take pictures for the blog? No mayum I just use my trusty iPhone. After nearly 4 years of bootstrapping my business, your girl is tired and ready to level the heck up. So I recently made a major investment in my business in hopes of taking NRJ from hobby to a full-blown, full-time profitable business. Is it scary? Hecky yeah! I've never made such a huge financial investment in my creative entrepreneurial journey. But it was definitely time to. If I'm being completely honest I feel like I've hit a wall. I created NRJ and carried this bad boy for 4 years on my own but now I feel like I'm stuck and I need some help scaling it to the business I know it can be. So I decided to push past the fear and do what I have to do to make ish happen! Have you been in my shoes before? Have you bootstrapped your hustle and now feeling like you've hit a bit of plateau and ready to make the necessary investments to level up? Are you thinking of investing in a coach, a trainer, a seminar, an e-course, or a specialized degree, etc? Well, today's episode is for you! Today I'm sharing my experience hiring a business development coach, having peace about making such a huge investment and how to know when it's time to ditch the bootstrapping and level up in your goal chase + life. Check Out Episode No. 53 "The Importance Of Investing In Yourself"Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:*This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Manifest Now By Idil AhmedYou Are A Badass At Making Money By Jen Sincero Episode No. 50 Start The ThingThe #StartTheThing Challenge winner is Jamilah! Congrats Jamilah and thank you to all that participated in the challenge! I love seeing what everyone is starting and can't wait to see you all make your dreams happen. So proud of everyone that joined the challenge. 🏆This week's Listener Win comes in from @viola_ekene ! Major congrats on your graduation! 👩🏾‍🎓❤️Liked today’s episode? Leave a rate + review here! Want to keep in touch? Email: hello@norealjewelry.com | Instagram: @norealjewelry | Blog: NoRealJewelry.Com |

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Episode No. 52 Act Like Oprah Until You Become Oprah Apr 28, 2019

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When I first started No Real Jewelry back in 2015 I had a good, maybe 200 monthly readers, tops. If you haven't guessed it by now that's pretty small. I ain't gonna lie I was tempted to throw in the whole towel because ya girl's ego was fragile. I mean being a beginner sucks sometimes right? You work so hard and have all these cool ideas only for 3 people to read it. Yikes!Well, luckily enough I shook my defeatist feels off and tapped into a mindset shift that has since helped me stay in the creative entrepreneurial game for nearly 4 years. Want to know my secret? Well, it might sound a little silly, but I acted liked Oprah.You see, Oprah runs a magazine (amongst other things, duh) and my thought was-- "Hmm the blog is like an online magazine so why not run like it already has a million readers and paid sponsorships up the wahzoo?" 🤯 #MindBlownI thought to myself; "Jessica why don't you treat this bad baby like you're already speaking on panels and hosting workshops. Why don't you hustle like NRJ is already one of the top online hubs for women's wellness and inspiration?"And so I did just that. My little blog that only had 200 monthly readers was being handled like it was already Essence or Vogue. I didn't wait until I had a million readers to boss up. I got my Oprah on when I had NOTHING.I'd wake up early and get dressed like I was running a multi-million dollar media group. I'd show up and be super consistent because I acted like I had 2 million readers counting on me. That "acting like Oprah until I become Oprah" has been the very mindset shift that has helped me put my blinders on and stay consistent whether my number was popping or not. It's helped me build up the confidence to approach big brands I had no business approaching and secure paid brand sponsorships. It's honestly the thing that has kept me going, PERIODT! 💅🏽So in today's episode, we're going to be talking about how to show up as the woman that already has the very thing you've been working so hard for. And how that can help you stay consistent in your goal chase, raise a standard of excellence in your work and help attract amazing opportunities your way.Check out Episode No. 52 Act Like Your Oprah Until You Become OprahResources Mentioned In Today's EpisodeThis post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Manifest Now By Idil AhmedEpisode No. 51 How To Be Super Consistent In Your Goal Chase This Week's Listener Win Comes In from Tatiana! (@tatianamuse)Check out her online stationery shop--TheStationeryMuse.ComLiked today’s episode? Leave a rate + review here! Want to keep in touch? Email: hello@norealjewelry.com | Instagram: @norealjewelry | Blog: NoRealJewelry.Com |

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Episode No. 51 How To Be Super Consistent In Your Goal Chase Apr 21, 2019

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[Tweet "Being consistent requires that you honor the commitment that you made to your goals every chance you get."]Wouldn't it be nice if you had a trust fund? One where you could just take out a few hundred thousand dollars and start that dream business of yours? Or how about having THE Michelle Obama mentor you as you navigate securing a boo, a bag, and a megastar career? You'd like that huh? Exclusive networks, access to hella money and an ivy league degree can absolutely set you up for success. Ain't no doubt about that. But what if you don't have access to all of that? How can you dream big and make ish happen when you don't have a ton of money, or a dream mentor guiding you or the right training, equipment, followers, supplies, etc?Well, my dear today I'm letting you in on a little secret. One way to usher success into your life is to show up, work hard for what you want and be consistent. I am living proof! I wouldn't be where I am in my career if consistency wasn't my BFF.And it isn't just me. Look at some of your faves. Beyonce didn't become Beyonce overnight. She put in the work for YEARS before she became a household name. Think of Issa Rae, before she had a hit show on HBO she had a regular old YouTube channel that caught the attention of network execs. Why? Well because she did the work consistently for years and that work landed her, her dream. That girl you admire on IG with a million followers and a ton of brand partnerships-- yeah she's there because she kept doing the work day in and day out.So in today's episode, we're going to take a deep dive into how to develop + strengthen your consistency muscles. If you're ready to commit to your dream chase and work on it consistently then today's episode is for you!Check Out Episode No. 51 "How To Be Super Consistent In Your Goal ChaseResources Mentioned In Today's EpisodeEpisode No. 3 Don't Wait For Inspiration. Discipline is Bae! Episode No. 16 Creating Non-Negotiable Dream Work Hours The Power Of Habit By Charles Duhigg *affiliate linkSeobia Rivers + Healthy Hood Chi *Don't forget to enter the #StartTheThing Challenge for your shot at a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Listen to the top of this episode for more deets!

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Episode No. 50 Start The Thing Apr 14, 2019

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I can't believe that we made it to 50 episodes of The Sunday Jumpstart Podcast! You see when I started the podcast I was scared out of mind. I didn't know the first thing about podcasting or editing. I didn't have a ton of followers so I was afraid that no one would listen. It took me an entire YEAR to hit publish on Episode No. 1 because I was filled to the brim with self-doubt.I don't know how but eventually I pushed past all of the fear and I just launched. It was messy, scary and I felt like a complete idiot but I did it. Episode No. 1 aired on Dec. 3, 2017, and 163 people actually listened to it. I was shocked! 🤯Lol! I thought that I might get a good ten listeners but God proved otherwise. Fast forward to today and we are 50 whole episodes deep with nearly 20,000 downloads on iTunes. Crazy right?!Now I don't post those numbers to stunt. No way Jose. I posted them to show the magic of-- Starting The Thing! That podcast. That blog. That side hustle. That book. Start it now. It doesn't have to be perfect. Just do it. I know it's scary + you may feel like you don't have the right tools, money, education or whatever, but you do. It's already inside of you and I am living PROOF. If I can turn a small dream that terrified the living daylights out of me into reality, guess what? You can too! So in today's episode, we're talking about pushing past the fears and leaping towards the dreams that God has placed in our hearts!Now I couldn't have made it to 50 episodes with your help! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every download, rate, review, share, like, dm and email. You are the reason this little dream of mine is a reality and I cannot say thank you enough! As a token of my appreciation, I want to invest in you and your dream. Take a listen to today's episode to learn more about the #StartYourThing Contest!Check Out Episode No. 50 Start The ThingLiked today’s episode? Leave a rate + review here! Want to keep in touch? Email: hello@norealjewelry.com | Instagram: @norealjewelry | Blog: NoRealJewelry.Com |

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Episode No. 49 How To Decide If A New Opportunity Is Right For You Apr 07, 2019

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[Tweet ""What we most fear is usually what we need to do the most" Tim Ferriss"] One day you're just minding your business and then BAM! You get approached with an opportunity you didn't see coming. You're flattered and it piques your interests, but something about it makes you a little hesitant. Maybe the salary that they're offering doesn't quite match the number you had in your head. Or that new dream job requires you to pack up, move away from your loved ones and relocate across the country. So what do you do? How do you decide if an opportunity is a no-go or a hecky yeah? How do you know whether or not that the hesitation you feel is just your inner critic trying to make sure you stay nice and comfortable in your comfort zone or the fears you're feeling are valid concerns that need some careful thought and consideration? Welp, today on The Sunday Jumpstart Podcast I'm sharing some tips that will help you determine whether or not you should take the leap of faith and say yes or listen to your gut and run for the hills. If you've been stuck and need help making a tough decision then today's episode is for you! Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:This post contains affiliate links. Which means if you decide to purchase an item that is linked I will receive a small portion of the sales to help fund #NRJ! Thanks for the support Playing Big: Practical Wisdom For Women Who Want To Speak Up, Create & Lead By Tara MohrInk + Volt 2019 Planning Worksheets Ink + Volt PlannerEpisode No. 26 Getting Comfortable Saying NoEpisode No. 21 The Big Ask: How L'Oreal Thompson Payton Increased Her Salary By $30,000Ladies, Let's Get Paid Free Webinar This Week's "Listener Win" comes in from @TheCelesteCarrLiked today’s episode? Leave a rate + review here! Want to keep in touch? Email: hello@norealjewelry.com | Instagram: @norealjewelry | Blog: NoRealJewelry.Com |

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Episode No. 48 Living With Intention Mar 31, 2019

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[Tweet ""Nothing happens by accident when you are intentional" @themattiejames"]For the past few months, I've been seeing the word "intention" everywhere. In books, on podcasts and even Instagram memes. So I dug a little deeper. What was the big deal about intentionality? Well little did I know that small "quest" to find out how to live on purpose was the very thing that helped me kick my depression, regain my confidence and get super specific about the things I truly desire in my life. You know I'm not one to hold any new gems I've found away from you so, on today's episode, we're going to talk about what it means to move through this life on purpose!Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Ladies Let's Get Paid Free Salary Negotiation Webinar Hosted By L'Oreal Thompson Payton Episode No. 21 "The Big Ask: How L'Oreal Thompson Payton Increased Her Salary By $30,000 Episode No. 42 "It's Time We Talk About That Dirty Little F Word" This Week's Listener Win Comes In From Performance Artist Sharmaine Tate Liked today’s episode? Leave a rate + review here! Want to keep in touch? Email: hello@norealjewelry.com | Instagram: @norealjewelry | Blog: NoRealJewelry.Com |

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Episode No. 47 Creating Content Confidently With Marielou Mandl Mar 24, 2019

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[Tweet ""Don't get caught up in chasing after all of these vanity metrics like Instagram likes, focus on chasing your why + making an impact in the lives of your people" @marieloumandl"]Content creation isn't exactly for the faint of heart especially when you're first starting off. You have to find your people and make sure your message is clear. You have to constantly come up with fresh and new ideas all while trying to avoid burn out and falling into the comparison trap. It's A LOT and if you're not too careful it can start to chip away at your confidence. Ask me how I know lol! So today I invited digital media maven, Marielou Mandl onto the show to talk about how to show up confidently, do the work and focus on making an impact in the lives of your audience instead of likes. Marielou Mandl is a L.A. based photographer, host, producer + digital media enthusiast.Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: Cultivating creativity Releasing your work free of judgment using the create, release + repeat method How to not get caught up in the vanity metrics Dealing with haters + how to use their feedback to your advantage How to not get stuck in ideation and actually do the creative workResources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Episode No. 42 "It's Time We Talk About That Dirty Little F Word" (episode about failure) Ink + Volt Planner This Week's Listener Win:In today's episode Lorielle shares how one closed door wound up being a major blessing in her life + business. Show Lorielle some love over on Instagram @prettybrownboxKeep Up With Marielou:Website: MarielouMandl.Com // Instagram: @MarielouMandl // YouTube Channel: Marielou Mandl

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Episode No. 46 The Do’s + Dont’s Of Pitching Yourself For Collabs & Partnerships Mar 17, 2019

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Y'all my inbox has been popping lately! I've been receiving a ton of pitches from some of the dopest side hustlers, entrepreneurs and content creators that want to partner up for a collab. Whether they want to be a guest on The Sunday Jumpstart Podcast to share their story with listeners. Or Makers that want me to review their product on the blog--it's pitching season baby and I am here for it!Here's the thing though, only a very small percentage of the pitches I get actually win + land the collab. Why? Well, I hate to say it but the majority of the pitches that slide into my inbox are on the whomp whomp side. Most people miss out on opportunities simply because they don't know the do's and don'ts of pitching. And I totally get it, it took me a while to understand the science of pitching before I landed my first few brand partnerships and collabs with some of my favorite content creators! So today we're going to break down how to pitch so that you can score big the next time you decide to slide into someone's inbox! Topics Discussed In Today’s Episode: Social Media Dm's -Vs- Email Inbox: Which one should you slide into? Brand alignment: how to make sure your brands align before reaching out for a collab or partnership. The things you MUST have in your pitch email (clickable links, example or your work, etc) Why you shouldn't reach out until you've done all of your homework! Why keeping it super short + sweet can help you land the collab + and so much more!Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Cliquish This Week's Listener Win is from Candace Evans @cme_edutainLiked today’s episode? Leave a review here. Want to keep in touch on the daily? Follow me on Instagram @norealjewelry . Want to work together? Shoot me an email: hello@norealjewelry.com

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Episode No. 45 How To Self Publish Your Book With Alisha Nicole Mar 10, 2019

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[Tweet "I kept waiting for the perfect time to write my book. The perfect time didn't come until I sat down and decided to write my book."- @thealishanicole"]Raise your hand if you'd like to write a book. 🙋🏽‍♀️Now raise your hand if you haven't written your book yet because you think the entire process is way too difficult. 🙋🏽‍♀️ Well in today's episode Alisha Nicole is breaking down the self-publication process down and showing us how easy it actually can be. Who is Alisha? Well, she is the self-publishing queen! She's the author of the book "Living Over Existing" which she not only penned but designed and published all by herself. She's also the creator of The Daily Impact Journal + The Pocket Content Planner. See why I dubbed her the self-publishing queen? If you've been wanting to write your own book and want to learn more about the ins and outs of self-publication then today's episode is for you!Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: The cost of self-publishing (it's not as expensive as you think it is!) How to refine your book idea + get clear on your messaging The discipline it takes to actually write a book How to get your book on Amazon + Barnes & Noble Hiring an editor Designing your book yourself using Adobe InDesign + so much more!Check Out Episode No. 45 "How To Self Publish Your Book With Alisha Nicole" Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Alisha's Printed Passive Product Course Lysa Terkeurst's Compel Training For Writers Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing Adobe InDesignKeep Up With Alisha NicoleInstagram: @thealishanicole // Podcast: Living Over Existing // Website: LivingOverExisting.Com // Email: xoxo@livingoverexisting.com

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