Millennial Success Stories

Thank you so much for such an amazing fourth season of Millennial Success Stories! In this episode, I reflect on my three biggest takeaways from this season, as well as tease some insights into my new upcoming podcast! Millennial Success Stories will be back for Season Five in 2023! SHOWNOTES  (1:17) Jackie Intro (1:44) Thank you listeners 🙂 (2:20) Please leave a review! (2:52) Main takeaways (4:05) First takeaway (6:17) Second takeaway (9:12) Third takeaway (9:50) “It felt like every guest who was on this season was truly meant to be here” (10:31) Season 5 Info (11:03) Jackie’s starting another podcast! (13:01) Shoutout to my Team! (13:41) New podcast topic (15:41) Reach out to me about your biggest take-aways, questions, anything! 🙂 Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

One of the first "challenges" entrepreneurs face when starting their businesses is trying to figure out how to choose a health insurance plan. Noor Ali, Health Insurance Advisor, joins me in this episode to share how she helps her clients navigate the complicated world of health insurance in the USA and find health coverage that fits their needs. Noor also opens up about overcoming feelings of failure and finding a new dream in the face of adversity, demonstrating the strength, perseverance, and resilience that shape so many successful entrepreneurs. Disclaimer: This episode covers health insurance plans in the USA.  SHOWNOTES (1:15) Jackie intro (2:15) *PSA*: This episode covers insurance health plans and is for those based in the USA (3:00) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:25) Noor Intro (9:30) How Noor overcame feelings of failure (11:10) What helped Noor shift her perspective (14:50) “Surround yourself with people that bring you up” (17:15) Insurance and Entrepreneurs (26:27) Noor’s personal definition of success and how it’s evolved (28:44) Noor’s biggest business and life achievements thus far (30:11) Noor’s next level of success (31:55) Advice for new entrepreneurs (35:05) How Noor balances her marriage and work (37:27) Advice when going through a major life change (39:31) Final wrap up Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Noor’s Website: https://drnoorhealth.com/ Noor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.noorhealth/

What exactly goes into Public Relations and is it a worthwhile investment in business growth? Lexie Smith, Public Relations Expert & Founder of The PR Bar, Inc., joins me in this episode to share the basics of PR and how we can leverage the power of PR to exponentially grow our businesses. Lexie also opens up about the health scare that led her to start her own business, as well as her partnership venture, the 'Ready, Set, Coach' program. SHOWNOTES (1:13) Jackie Intro (3:09) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:26) Lexie intro (6:50) Why Lexie went the ‘PR’ route (7:10) “There is a need and a place for every type of service” (8:37) Advice for those entrepreneurs who are just starting out and looking into PR (9:02) The Six Relations of PR (11:00) Lessons you learned after you had your medical breakdown (12:50) Lexie’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (13:22) Lexie’s biggest achievements thus far (14:50) How Lexie has gotten to where she is today (16:18) ‘Get Neutral’ (17:22) How Lexie was able to put things on hold during motherhood (20:46) Lexie’s next level of success (22:38) Advice for new entrepreneurs (24:40) About the ‘Ready, Set Coach’ program (26:32) Best transformations Lexie has seen from Ready, Set Coach Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Lexie’s Website: https://www.lexiesmith.net/ The PR Bar, Inc.: https://theprbarinc.com/ Lexie’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pitchin-and-sippin-with-lexie-smith/id1532996442

Have you ever wondered what goes into Meta (FB/IG) Ad campaigns that generate 6 & 7-figures in revenue? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes into my experience helping clients generate millions in combined sales! I share insights into how high-earning companies make investment decisions, structure their advertising teams, and compensate marketing agencies with commission. SHOWNOTES (1:17) Jackie intro (2:22) Looking into Facebook Ads? This podcast is for you! (3:03) Ad Spend (3:54) Why are people spending so much on ads? (5:44) Differences in return on investment (8:24) Differences between those making 6 figures and 7 figures from ads (11:54) Teams of 6 and 7 figure clients (16:20) Commission (21:43) “Whether you’re working with the same strategy, it’s the same amount of work whether you’re a 7-figure business or haven’t earned a dime yet” (23:02) Closing comments Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

How is your business serving to create a more inclusive and equitable world? Crystal Whiteaker, Inclusive Branding Consultant, joins me in this episode to share how we can leverage our core values to develop an inclusive brand with a meaningful impact.  Crystal also opens up about her journey from brand photographer to inclusivity expert, as well as how she handles the stresses that arise from focusing on inclusivity work in today's world. SHOWNOTES (1:17) Jackie Intro (3:02) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:30) Crystal intro (7:03) How Crystal got her start (9:50) How Crystal has seen her work affect others (14:28) Most frequent problems Crystal’s clients have (15:19) “Be mindful of how you take feedback as a person and what you do with that feedback” (17:07) Crystal’s core values (18:18) “Don’t make this work out to be a ‘to-do’ list” (20:21) Challenges Crystal’s clients have overcome (24:15) Challenges Crystal has faced (27:57) Crystal’s definition of success (30:45) Building Aligned Relationships Master Class (31:05) Crystal’s biggest successes thus far (33:42) Crystal’s next level of success (34:52) Advice for new entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Crystal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreative/ Crystal’s Website: https://crystal-lily-creative.mykajabi.com/

Women in positions of power face many challenges as they work to change the world. Lis Best, Coach for Impact Leaders, joins me in this episode to share her insights and advice for women who are leading the way for sustainability in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Lis also opens up about her experience with burnout and why she encourages leaders to prioritize self-care in order to create even greater impact. SHOWNOTES (1:12) Jackie Intro (2:40) Please leave a review 🙂 (3:07) Lis intro (4:55) What types of clients Lis works with (6:08) How Lis got her start (20:27) Common challenges Lis’s clients face (20:52) “Am I making a big enough impact?” (23:20) “Being the leaders we truly want to be” (24:35) “How we can do things differently and be celebrated for that” (25:40) Advice for those who are experiencing ‘burn out’ in their business (30:00) Lis’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (30:33) “If you have a good day everyday, you have a good life” (33:45) Lis’s biggest achievements thus far (41:52) Lis’s next level of success (45:00) Words of wisdom for new entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Lis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lis.best Lis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethbest?trk=author_mini-profile_title Lis’s Website: https://www.elisabethbest.com/

Deciding on the best marketing strategy to grow our businesses from the ground up can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out whether to invest in paid marketing services or platforms. In this episode, I start by defining paid and organic marketing, following up with my expertise on which strategies tend to work best in each stage of business growth. SHOWNOTES (1:15) Jackie Intro (2:00) Paid marketing (2:44) Organic marketing (3:39) Which one should we use? (6:01) Knowing your audience (10:12) Tips for organic marketing (13:48) Paid ads (19:05) Book a complimentary consultation with Jackie! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/ Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

Why has astrology been leveraged by human beings for thousands of years? Sofia Adler, Astrology Coach, joins me in this episode to share insights into the power of astrology and how understanding our birth charts can help us achieve our goals in business and life. Sofia also opens up about her experiences with pivoting, both in her personal life and business. SHOWNOTES (1:14) Jackie Intro (2:44) Sofia intro (8:18) Advice for people who feel like they are not on the right path (11:00) “I found the answer to the question I was asking by the answer I didn’t get” (13:47) Tips on reading Horoscopes (21:20) Learning about your Birth Chart and answers you will gain from it (23:55) Biggest reveals clients find from having their birth chart read (28:36) Advice for those just getting into astrology (35:35) Look up your birth chart here: astro.com (36:04) Sofia’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (36:57) Sofia’s biggest successes thus far (39:34) “At the end of the day, you have to choose you” (39:36) Advice for women who are about to move in a new direction with their businesses (40:13) Advice for those considering making a move (44:33) What drew Sofia to Santa Fe (48:21) Sofia’s next level of success (50:24) Tips for women just starting out on their entrepreneurial journey Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Sofia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofiaadler_/ Sofia’s Website: https://www.sofiaadler.com/ Recommended Books: The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas

Our past experiences can influence how we show up in business and life, which can sometimes hinder our growth. Karishma Donde, Trauma Informed Breathwork Coach, joins me in this episode to share the power of breathwork in overcoming trauma, stress, and other "obstacles" that are part of the human experience. Karishma also opens up about her own healing journey and why she is so passionate about helping others heal intergenerational trauma. SHOWNOTES (1:19) Jackie Intro (2:34) Karishma intro (4:18) Karishma’s personal story demonstrating the power of breathwork (6:15) What ‘Breathwork’ is and how to use it (9:38) How generational trauma affects our lives (14:04) Karishma’s biggest gripe with generational trauma (18:06) “When you are consistently asking yourself a question you are asking your subconscious a question” (18:36) “Don’t give up on the question and find the modality that gets you there” (19:12) Advice for those who are dealing with generational trauma and contemplating talking to their family about it (23:04) Karishma’s personal definition of success and how it has evolved (26:41) Karishma’s biggest successes thus far (30:32) Advice to those who are struggling (33:37) Karishma’s next level of success (36:20) Advice to young entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Karishma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karishmadonde_/ Karishma’s Website: https://www.karishmadonde.com/

Making wise investment decisions when it comes to business growth is something that most new entrepreneurs have to learn through trial and error. In this episode, I'm sharing the lessons I've learned through investments that paid off--and those that didn't. I also provide the 5-step process I use when considering an investment in my business. Disclaimer: The insights shared in this episode are based on my personal experience. This episode is NOT meant to be used as investment or financial advice. SHOWNOTES (1:13) Jackie Intro (2:01) “Investing in our businesses is an artform” (4:50) “We should not get discouraged if we make a poor investment choice” (5:58) Jackie’s 5 step process (6:38) Step 1: Identify the Problem (13:37) Step 2: Identifying the Solution (18:07) Step 3: Test Driving your Solution (24:13) Step 4: Invest (24:35) Step 5: Assess Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

How do you create a business that's not only successful, but also lights you up? Stu Massengill is a serial entrepreneur, coach, speaker, Founder of Finding Direction and National Trainer for Tony Robbins, and he joins me in this episode to share his incredible journey to success. From achieving success at a young age to figuring out what truly lights him up, Stu provides valuable insights to those at every stage of entrepreneurship. Stu also opens up about some personal obstacles he's faced, as well as what it's like to work with Tony Robbins. SHOWNOTES (1:17) Jackie intro (2:25) Please leave a review 🙂 (2:44) Stu intro (3:43) How Stu got to be where he is now (4:26) “You can do, have and become anything you want to do in your life” (5:18) “If you’re shy get over it because it is costing you a fortune” (7:05) More about Stu’s first business (10:22) Learning lessons from working with Tony Robinson (12:40) What it’s like working with Tony (14:40) Biggest take-aways from working with Tony (15:52) How Stu works with clients (16:03) The Love Method (17:03) “If you want to create a life that you really love, there are endless possibilities” (21:30) How do listeners start networking with others? (24:11) How to figure out what you want to do and start enjoying those experiences in your life (26:25) Stu’s definition of success (27:05) How Stu’s definition of success has evolved over time (28:23) Stu’s biggest successes in life (31:16) Has Stu achieved his ideal level of success yet (32:41) Stu’s next level of success (34:03) Advice to young entrepreneurs Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StuMassengill/ Stu’s Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457921981?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p Stu’s Website: https://www.stumassengill.com/

In our modern world—especially as entrepreneurs spending exorbitant amounts of time online—it is so important to take care of our physical bodies. Anna Brown, Functional Registered Dietitian and Founder of Nutrition Squeezed, joins me in this episode to share her knowledge of rewilding and how we can rewild ourselves to improve overall health and well-being, which in turn allows us to show up as our best selves in business. Anna also opens up about her own journey, leaving a successful corporate career to follow her purpose. SHOWNOTES  (1:14) Jackie Intro (2:34) Please leave a review 🙂 (2:52) Anna Intro (4:10) How Anna got to where she is today (6:02) What ‘rewilding’ is (6:13) “Returning the animals to the wild and returning the land to the animals” (10:51) How to rewild in your own life (14:30) Seasonal living (17:32) Anna’s personal definition of success (17:37) “When I’m on, I’m on; when I’m off, I’m off” (20:32) Do most of Anna’s clients come to her seeking holistic health or are they seeking superficial concerns? (22:26) Biggest transformations with Anna’s work (27:39) Anna’s biggest successes thus far (30:04) Anna’s next step (31:58) Advice for young entrepreneurs (34:39) Advice for those in a career slump and looking for a new field (36:24) “If your health is taking a backseat, it is going to show up in your business” (37:01) What is the first step to take when your health feels out of sync Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionsqueezed Anna’s Website: https://nutritionsqueezed.com/ What’s Your Chronotype Quiz: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/

In the world of entrepreneurship, the terms “systems” and simplifying” get used over and over again. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my personal definitions for these terms and insights into how I’ve developed and simplified various systems in my business to bring more ease into managing my agency on a regular basis. SHOWNOTES (1:16) Jackie Intro (1:48) Jackie’s journey to simplicity (2:20) Definition of a system (3:15) Definition of simplify (4:25) “Keeping things really simple often makes the most sense” (7:50) Working with clients on a retainer package (11:19) What systems and processes Jackie simplified (11:30) The Sales and Onboarding process (16:00) Timeline of services (20:17) Daily schedule Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

The road to success is lined with challenges. How we learn from these challenges shapes us as business owners and people. Nike Anani, Family Business Consultant and Speaker, joins me in this episode to share her experiences overcoming adversity, challenges, and mindset blocks along her path to success. Nike also opens up about the ups and downs of navigating family businesses while maintaining personal relationships. SHOWNOTES (1:20) Jackie Intro (2:32) Please leave a review 🙂 (2:58) Nike Intro (6:02) Unforeseen challenges NIke faced and what she learned from them (9:22) “I was paving the way for people who hadn’t been identified with wealth publicly” (9:55) Mindset blocks Nike faced (11:29) “As we’re failing we have the opportunity to learn” (11:54) “Marry the mission, date the model” (13:45) Tips for seeing your business as it’s own entity (17:07) How to navigate working with family members (21:43) NIke’s personal definition of success (23:10) Biggest achievements thus far (24:51) More about NIke’s non-profit (25:25) Nike’s next level of success (26:09) Tips for new entrepreneurs (27:35) How new entrepreneurs can grow an idea (31:43) Advice to Family Business about Legacy Planning (33:55) Advice to entrepreneurs who are parents how to manage their time Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Nike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikeanani/ Nike’s Website: https://nikeanani.com/ African Family Firm's Website: https://www.africanfamilyfirms.org

How can we effectively manage all the stress that comes with entrepreneurship? Physician, Life Coach, and bestselling author, Dr. Cindy Tsai joins me in this episode to share her expertise and insights into taking care of our whole selves in order to create fulfilling lives and businesses. Cindy also opens up about her transition from doctor to Life Coach and how to leverage her pillars of mindfulness for holistic health. SHOWNOTES (1:15) Jackie Intro (2:58) Cindy Intro (4:09) Cindy’s medical background (5:25) “Everyone is on their own journey and it is so important to look at the whole picture” (5:58) Transitioning from a doctor to a life coach (8:43) Top reasons clients reach out to Cindy (11:33) Advice to those who are inundated with stress (13:05) ”It starts with awareness; it’s important to remember that every body is different” (17:13) Advice to chronic stressors (21:46) Where do you want to spend your energy? (23:09) More about Cindy’s book (24:27) Pillar of Calm (25:15) Pillar of Confidence (25:44) Pillar of Curiosity (26:31) Where to get Cindy’s book (26:59) Cindy’s personal definition of success (27:43) Cindy’s biggest successes thus far (28:56) Cindy’s next version of success (32:27) Advice for those women in the beginning stages of their ideal level of success (33:58) “You are enough right now” (38:57) Recommended tools for practicing mindfulness Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Cindy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindytsaimd Cindy’s Website: https://www.cindytsaimd.com/ Buy Cindy’s Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y4W1JNL?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=cindytsaim0b9-20%20

Millennial Success Stories is back for Season Four! In this episode, I share what to look forward to from this season. Thank you so much for your continued support of this podcast and community! SHOWNOTES (1:17) Welcome to Season 4! (1:38) Special “Thank You” to our listeners and community (2:41) Please leave a review! (3:37) Thank you Maggie & Devon (4:02) Season 4 expectations (5:37) Jackie’s definition of ease (8:08) The importance of having ease in your business and life (9:06) The goal for Season 4 (9:30) Season 4 recording schedule (10:43) Season 4 guests (11:33) “You can do everything, just not at once” (11:47) Let’s kick off Season 4! Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts Links Mentioned Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie’s Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

Thank you so much for such an amazing third season of Millennial Success Stories! In this episode, I reflect on my three biggest takeaways from this season, as well as what we have in store next season. Millennial Success Stories will be back for Season Four in 2022! SHOWNOTES (1:13) Jackie Intro (1:34) Thank you to our listeners! :) (2:36) Season 3’s three biggest takeaways (4:29) Takeaway #1: resilience (8:09) Takeaway #2: how to support one another as entrepreneurs (11:31) Takeaway #3: success is not linear (12:23) “Success is so much about the ebbs and flows, it’s like a rollercoaster” (14:35) “Success is unpredictable” (15:47) What to look forward to in Season 4! (16:50) A second podcast! (17:35) Shoutouts (18:13) Send us questions for guests on Season 4! **Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Jackie's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la Jackie's Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/

Are you managing your business or is your business managing you? Leadership & Business Coach and Founder of Boss Up With Sahreen, Sahreen Quadir, joins me in this episode to share insights on how taking a more holistic approach to entrepreneurship can help us achieve our goals in our businesses and lives. Sahreen also opens up about some of the personal challenges she overcame early on in her business. SHOWNOTES (1:14) Jackie Intro (4:22) Sahreen Intro (9:00) Tips on how to juggle the 9-5 and your business (13:17) How to get through tough times while running your business (15:55) “Whatever sadness that was lingering I channeled it into my business and I just used it to create content” (17:12) “Honor yourself and you will get through it” (18:83) Sahreen’s personal definition of success (21:23) Sahreen’s biggest success thus far (23:51) Sahreen’s future plans for her business (25:42) Advice for young entrepreneurs (27:25) How do you define consistency in your business? (31:18) Inspirational story from Sahreen (37:00) How Stress can trigger health problems Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Sahreen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossupwithsahreen Sahreen's Website: www.bossupwithsahreen.com Sahreen's Email: hello@bossupwithsahreen.com Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call

Many of us are drawn to entrepreneurship because we have a desire to serve. However, sometimes trying to be of service to others can turn into people-pleasing. Business & Leadership Coach and Founder of PoppyLead, Allison KT, joins me in this episode to share insights on how cultivating self-confidence and inner leadership skills can help us grow our businesses and serve others on a deeper level. Allison also opens up about her very own journey from 'people-pleaser' to 'confidently in charge' of her business! SHOWNOTES (1:12) Jackie Intro (3:15) Allison intro (5:50) Allison’s personal definition of success (8:25) Allison’s next level of success (10:03) “I really see success as evolving and continually getting more aware and confidently in charge of your business” (12:15) Allison’s biggest successes thus far (19:17) Advice for those experiencing their ‘rock bottom’ moment (25:43) “If you’re not going to talk about your business, then who is going to talk about it?” (27:00) How Allison’s business supports entrepreneurs (32:15) Advice for those women who are early on in their entrepreneurial journey Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Links Mentioned Allison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_poppylead Allison's Website: https://www.poppylead.com Schedule a Success Breakthrough Call with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/success-call

In this episode, I'm sharing insights on how to best prepare your business for leveraging Facebook Ads for growth! I'll be answering the questions every business owner should be asking before they invest in Facebook Ads, and I'll also be touching on the signature strategic framework I use with all my clients, the "Four Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads." SHOWNOTES (1:13) Jackie Intro (4:03) 4 Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads (5:24) Is Facebook Ads a Profitable Strategy for My Business? (7:22) Tips for People Considering Investing in Facebook Ads (9:22)  “Staying committed, understanding this is not going to be an overnight process- that is really going to help you in the long run” (10:53) Step One: Knowing Your Audience (12:28) Step Two: Copy & Content That Converts (14:19) Step Three: Have a Clear, Concise, Action-Orientated, Call-to-Action (16:58) Step Four: Optimize Everything After the Ad *Sign-up for Jackie’s “Four Steps to Profitable Facebook Ads: Mini-Course” Links Mentioned Schedule a Facebook Ads Consultation with Jackie: https://calendly.com/jackiekossoff/facebook-consultation Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackiekossoff_la/ Jackie's Website: https://jackiekossoff.com/