Public speaking can be a crippling fear. I wonder how many of us it keeps from really reaching our full potential. I've had to get a handle on my own fears around speaking and performing in public. I'm still a bundle of nerves before I hit the stage and it doesn't matter if it's a speaking gig or I'm playing music. Joining Toastmasters helped me significantly. It gave me confidence because it forced me to practice. My guest today, Dr. Charmaine Gregory, started a podcast. Dr. G is an emergency r...
Oct 06, 2020•28 min•Ep. 170
It’s not a priority if it’s not a practice. The one thing that has become crystal clear to me in 2020 is that if I don’t have a practice around something that I say I want to accomplish, then it really isn’t a priority. It’s a just “that would be nice.” One of the core pillars supporting that bridge to Legendary status is RESPONSIBILITY. As the HBIC (Head Broad in Charge), I have to take responsibility for failure to meet the goals I have scribbled down in scattered notebooks and spreadsheets. I...
Sep 18, 2020•6 min•Ep. 169
This short episode is your introduction to the latest iteration of the podcast. Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/15pk4oUmguUXwFlysZmc14 Android https://play.radiopublic.com/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds-G4bdkO Connect with me on Socia...
Sep 04, 2020•6 min•Ep. 168
Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us podcast episode about FFTs is now required listening for my podcasting clients because she shares her challenges around starting a new podcast and how she has worked through them. This is my first time back in a while. My focus for the past year has been on my other podcast, Beauty and the Gi, a podcast about the intersection of life and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on and off the mat. It feels good to be back. Now, does this mean that I'm going to be back on a regular producti...
Apr 26, 2020•8 min•Ep. 167
You grow your podcast audience by going where your audience is hanging out. YouTube is the second largest search engine the third most visited site after Google and Facebook. Not everyone knows how to listen to a podcast yet, but almost everyone knows how to go to YouTube to find a video that answers a question. Google owns YouTube, so you can apply some of the same principles of Google SEO to YouTube SEO. Listen to the previous episode in this series for SEO optimization tips. YouTube Video Opt...
Sep 23, 2019•13 min•Ep. 166
How Do I Optimize SEO for My Podcast? How do we grow our podcast audience and get new listeners? How will people find my podcast? Podcasters need a basic understanding of keywords and SEO (search engine optimization) so our podcasts can be discovered by new listeners. How can podcasters capitalize on SEO to help new listeners find their podcasts? Spoiler Alert: There is no magic bullet or SEO Jennifer Denney, Digital Strategist and Owner of Elevated Marketing Solutions, breaks down what we need ...
Sep 23, 2019•26 min•Ep. 165
Meet Jennifer Denney, Digital Strategist and Owner of Elevated Marketing Solutions. In this podcast series collaboration, Jennifer shares insights, strategies, and tactical tips for marketing your podcast. I’ve struggled in marketing my own podcasts. The process of creating and producing the podcast lights me up. Marketing what I’ve created makes me want to jump in the bed and pull the covers over my head because I don’t know where to start. What is the right way? Should I run ads? Where should ...
Sep 23, 2019•8 min•Ep. 164
My Awkward Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journal podcast series has grown up into a real podcast. I'm co-hosting a new podcast with my coach AJ Clingerman, all about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It's called Beauty and the Gi. Here are the links to listen and subscribe. You can also find it in your favorite podcast apps. Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?f...
Apr 19, 2019•11 min•Ep. 163
Frustration, journaling, Jack Kerouac, and jazz meet Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Mar 28, 2019•4 min•Ep. 162
Broadcasting from The Great Smoky Mountains about the national park, Dollywood, finding our cabin on VRBO, and shopping.
Feb 20, 2019•13 min•Ep. 161
What happens when you experience an anxiety attack on the mat? Tweet me @brassybroadjen or email [email protected] to let me know how you handle it.
Jan 23, 2019•5 min•Ep. 160
This is what happens when you go to class 3 times in one week!
Jan 13, 2019•4 min•Ep. 159
I’ve just finished week 4! That means I’ve had about 8 hours on the mat now. I go twice a week for an hour. I absolutely love it. I want to go more than twice a week. I want to get better, faster. It’s frustrating when you love doing something and could absolutely throw yourself into if you didn’t have to run a business, do things around the house, or a myriad of other grownup responsible things. Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe...
Dec 21, 2018•3 min•Ep. 158
I’ve finished my 3rd week of classes! I’m sore. I’m still sucking for air halfway through the warmups, but I’m showing up and I’m all in. Link to Bad *ss Women's Council podcast mentioned in the episode. Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cD...
Dec 21, 2018•3 min•Ep. 157
Let’s talk about weight and going all in with it. I'm working through some major head trash in this episode.
Dec 21, 2018•2 min•Ep. 156
Sometimes I forget to breathe while I’m on the mat. Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/15pk4oUmguUXwFlysZmc14...
Dec 21, 2018•2 min•Ep. 155
I'm owning my current state of awkwardness and lack of ability. I'm committed to embracing it and working through it. Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify https://open.spotify.com/sh...
Dec 21, 2018•2 min•Ep. 154
Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/15pk4oUmguUXwFlysZmc14...
Dec 21, 2018•2 min•Ep. 153
What happens when "stuff" happens Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2FzdC5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw%3D%3D Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/15pk4oUmguUXwFlysZmc14...
Dec 21, 2018•4 min•Ep. 152
This podcast series is less about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, and more about learning something new, getting miles outside of my comfort zone, and the willingness to totally suck at something. BJJ is the lens through which this experience is being shared. Let’s Connect @brassybroadjen on twitter @brassybroadjen on Instagram Jen Edds on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google...
Dec 21, 2018•3 min•Ep. 151
Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn Jen Edds Amy Woodall Episode Description Mindfulness and meditation can be used as tools in both our personal and professional lives helping us show up in the world as our best selves, remain present and focused in the moment, and most importantly, find some peace of mind in a chaotic world. Guest series host Amy Woodall is the Executive Vice President of Sandler Training, Trustpointe, a performance improvement company. We kick off this seven part series talk...
Oct 08, 2018•18 min•Ep. 144
We need to pay attention to our energy because it impacts how we show up in the world. How are you replenishing your energy when it's depleted, and refocusing when it scatters? Mindfulness Minders Energy is contagious You are responsible for the energy you bring into a room Be aware of what drains your energy Recognize what drains you Recommended Practice Alternate Nostril Breathing Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn Jen ...
Oct 08, 2018•13 min•Ep. 150
Effective communication requires us to be present in the moment, aware of our own communication triggers, and mindful of our automatic responses. Mindfulness Minders Energy is contagious Know your communication triggers Be mindful of your automatic responses Learn to recognize emotional shifts in your body Recommended Practice Loving Kindness Meditation Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn Jen Edds Amy Woodall...
Oct 08, 2018•25 min•Ep. 149
We’re exploring how to reclaim the happiness and joy within us. Stop handing over your happiness to other people, things, or events. Mindfulness Minders Don’t hand your happiness to someone else You become small when you give power to small things Don’t make someone else responsible for your happiness Gratitude is one of the fastest ways to get you back to center Recommended Practice Find a quiet space and repeat “Thank you” Happiness Hack If you’re feeling unhappy, do something nice for someone...
Oct 08, 2018•16 min•Ep. 148
Mindfulness Minders We can train our automatic stress responses Afternoon re-energizing Move through your day intentionally and methodically Don’t make someone else responsible for your happiness Recommended Practice Breath of Fire Links and Resources Mentioned Emily Fletcher https://zivameditation.com/ Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn Jen Edds Amy Woodall...
Oct 08, 2018•19 min•Ep. 147
Practices need to be put in place if you’re serious about achieving your goals. How do you recognize the triggers that are keeping you from hitting your goals? Mindfulness Minders There is power in visualization Priming teaches your brain to be more open to possibilities You have the power to shift your emotions Set the intention for how your day is going to go Recommended Practice Happiness Hack: Create that feeling of joy you want to experience Calm focus meditation with visualization Links an...
Oct 08, 2018•17 min•Ep. 146
Naming and exercising the voice in our head (ego) helps us stay present in the moment while avoiding emotional turmoil. Meditation and mindfulness help us learn to recognize when ego is getting in the way. Mindfulness Minders * Naming your Ego helps you detach and manage it * Recognize when Ego is keeping you in your comfort zone * Pay attention to your thoughts * Stop judging your thoughts as good or bad Recommended Practice Focused Breathing Practice Links and Resources Mentioned The Untethere...
Oct 08, 2018•14 min•Ep. 145
A quick recap of our escapades from Kennebunkport down to Portsmouth, and a big movie date night in Ogunquit.
Sep 29, 2018•15 min•Ep. 143
Tales from No Whale-Whale Watch Boat ride, the beautiful drive along the Maine coast on Hwy 1, a visit to L.L. Bean in Freeport, and the first night of adventure in Ogunquit Let's Connect and Continue the Conversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brassybroadjen/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/brassybroadjen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b/ Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Goo...
Sep 27, 2018•19 min•Ep. 142
Episode 141 We're sharing tales of our adventure from Indiana to Acadia National Park in Maine. Let's Connect and Continue the Conversation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brassybroadjen/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/brassybroadjen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b/ Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brassy-broadcast-with-jen-edds/id939834394?mt=2 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2JyYXNzeWJyb2FkY2Fz...
Sep 25, 2018•19 min•Ep. 141