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Success can look polished from the outside. Rebecca Minkoff’s story is a reminder that behind an iconic name are years of rejection, debt, reinvention, difficult decisions, and getting back up when walking away would have been easier. In this Season Two premiere of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by fashion designer, entrepreneur, and ICONIC Magazine cover star Rebecca Minkoff for a candid conversation about risk, resilience, ownership, money, motherhood, and the woman behind the brand. Rebecca shares how she learned to seize opportunities before she felt fully ready, keep going through setbacks, and build a global fashion business without waiting for certainty. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How Rebecca learned to seize opportunity before she felt ready • Why resilience sometimes matters more than strategy • What founders misunderstand about selling a company • Why women need to understand their money • How motherhood changed Rebecca’s relationship with success If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Rebecca: • Instagram: @rebeccaminkoff | @thefemalefoundercollective • Website: rebeccaminkoff.com • Podcast: Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Your darkest chapter does not have to define the life you build next. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Emily O’Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks, for a powerful conversation about second chances, entrepreneurship, accountability, and turning adversity into purpose. Together, they explore how Emily transformed one of the darkest periods of her life into the foundation for a bright, purpose-driven business, what it means to rebuild after everything changes, and why our hardest experiences can become part of the story without becoming our identity. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How a trip to St. Lucia changed Emily’s life overnight • The moment she decided prison would not be the end of her story • How making popcorn in prison inspired the idea for Comeback Snacks • Why Emily used her time inside to study business, build relationships, and prepare for her future • What accountability, forgiveness, and second chances have taught her about rebuilding a life If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Emily: • Instagram: @comebacksnacks | @emz.obrien • Website: comebacksnacks.com Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Your next level of success requires more than working harder. It requires seeing yourself differently. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by mentor and Bob Proctor protégé Danielle Amos for a conversation about money, self-image, success, identity, and the mindset behind creating bigger results. Danielle shares how a goal she was almost embarrassed to write down ultimately led to Bob Proctor calling her his protégé, and how his teachings shaped the work she now does through the Millionaire Method. Together, Jennifer and Danielle explore why working harder can actually keep high-achieving women stuck, what happens after we make a bold investment or decision and immediately begin to doubt it, and how changing the way you see yourself can change what you believe is possible. They also get candid about debt, financial freedom, taking risks, abundance, and what it really means to become the version of yourself capable of holding the life you say you want. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How Danielle went from writing down an audacious goal to becoming Bob Proctor's protégé • Why your self-image can keep you repeating the same results • The difference between taking a bold risk and immediately talking yourself out of it • How to shift your relationship with money, debt, abundance, and financial freedom • Why working harder isn’t always the answer when you’re ready for your next level If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Danielle: • Instagram: @thedanielleamos • Website: danielleamos.co Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

The biggest risk isn't failing. It's realizing you never gave yourself the chance to truly live. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by award-winning actor, speaker, and performance coach Tara Jade Fox for a conversation about courage, fear, and what it means to fully embrace life. After a defining moment at just eleven years old left her with the sting of regret, Tara made a promise to herself that would shape the rest of her life: to chase the chills. Together, Jennifer and Tara explore why fear isn't something to eliminate, how regret can become one of life's greatest teachers, and why the moments that make us feel most alive are often waiting just beyond our comfort zone. This conversation is about choosing courage over comfort, embracing uncertainty, and creating a life you'll never have to wonder "what if?" about. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • The childhood moment that inspired Tara's "Chase the Chills" philosophy • Why regret can be a more powerful motivator than fear • How to recognize the moments that are calling you to grow • Why living fully means choosing courage before certainty If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Tara: • Instagram: @tarajadefox • Website: tarajadefox.com • IMDb: Tara Jade Fox  Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Becoming your most authentic self has nothing to do with becoming someone new. It has everything to do with remembering who you've always been. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader Haley Bowler-Cooke for a conversation about self-love, embodiment, and the freedom that comes from living fully expressed. Together, they explore why so many women spend years disconnecting from themselves, how our bodies hold wisdom we've been taught to ignore, and what it looks like to stop performing for the world and start living in alignment with who we truly are. This conversation isn't about becoming more. It's about removing everything that keeps you from being yourself. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why embodiment is about more than confidence or self-love • How to reconnect with your body and trust yourself again • What it means to become fully expressed instead of performing for approval • The practice Haley returns to when she feels disconnected from herself If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Haley: • Instagram: @uplift_lifestyle • Website: upliftlifestyle.ca • Book: UNFUCKWITHABLE  Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Everyone wants fast success. Amy built something designed to last. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Amy Welsman, founder and CEO of Paume, a premium hand care brand redefining everyday essentials through thoughtful design, sustainability, and innovation. After helping scale Knix into one of Canada's most recognizable consumer brands, Amy took everything she learned about branding, retail, and entrepreneurship to create Paume, a company rooted in purpose instead of pressure. Together, Jennifer and Amy explore what it really takes to build a product-based business, navigate retail partnerships, and create a brand that stands the test of time. This conversation isn't about chasing overnight success. It's about building something meaningful enough to last. In this conversation, Amy shares: • Why playing the long game leads to stronger businesses • How her experience at Knix shaped the way she built Paume • What founders should know before launching a product-based business • Why thoughtful branding, partnerships, and patience are essential for sustainable growth If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Amy • Instagram: @mypaume • Website: mypaume.ca Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Everyone says don't start a business with your best friend. April and Sarah built an iconic one. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by April Brown and Sarah Sklash, co-founders of June Motel, entrepreneurs, and stars of Netflix's Motel Makeover.  Together, they share the story behind transforming neglected roadside motels into one of Canada's most recognizable hospitality brands. From navigating friendship and leadership to making difficult decisions and protecting their shared vision, April and Sarah offer an honest look at what it takes to build something extraordinary together.  This conversation isn't just about building a successful business. It's about building something meaningful with someone you trust, while staying true to your vision through every challenge along the way. In this conversation, April and Sarah share: • How they built a business without sacrificing their friendship • Leadership lessons that only come through experience • Why company culture starts with how you treat your people • The importance of staying true to your vision while growing If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with April & Sarah: • Instagram: @thejunemotel • Website: thejunemotel.com • Netflix: Watch Motel Makeover Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

The life everyone admires often comes with a story no one sees. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Sarah Nicole, founder of The Birds Papaya, bestselling author, and one of the internet's most influential voices on body acceptance, authenticity, and self-worth. Behind Sarah's success is a story of learning to trust herself, navigate public criticism, and redefine what confidence really means. Together, Jennifer and Sarah explore what happens when your identity becomes intertwined with your work, how motherhood reshapes your perspective, and why building a meaningful life matters more than building a perfect image. This conversation is for every woman who has ever questioned whether she's enough, wondered if success would finally bring confidence, or felt the pressure to become who the world expects instead of who she truly is. In this conversation, Sarah shares: • Why authenticity is something you protect, not perform • The unexpected challenges of building a personal brand in public • How motherhood transformed the way she sees herself and success • Why becoming more of yourself is the greatest freedom you'll ever find If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Sarah: • Instagram: @thebirdspapaya • Website: thebirdspapaya.com • Podcast: The Papaya Podcast Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Are the choices you make each day helping you embody who you are becoming? In this episode, Jen is joined by Ameerah Ghaffar, Founder of Orris Labs and Chief Nose, to explore the intersection of scent, identity, entrepreneurship, and intentional living. Together, they unpack how fragrance can become a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and creating meaningful experiences for ourselves and others. They discuss building experiences that evoke emotion, taking calculated risks in business, creating a brand that people can feel, and why success is about so much more than money. Whether you're building a company, cultivating a personal brand, or becoming more intentional about how you move through the world, this episode will inspire you to embody who you want to be before you arrive there. In this episode, we discuss: • How a signature scent can become an extension of your identity and personal brand • Why creating experiences is often more powerful than simply selling products • The role of risk-taking and self-investment in building a successful business • How to build a team and culture that supports long-term growth • Why fulfillment, purpose, and impact matter more than chasing money alone Connect with Ameerah: • Website: orrislabs.ca • Email: [email protected] | Phone: 647.339.8372 • Instagram: @orrislabs Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Most founders spend their days focused on what needs to happen next: the next client, the next launch, the next hire. But what if the most important question isn't what's next, but where are you actually going? In this powerful conversation, Jen is joined by entrepreneur and global angel investor Erika Aquino to explore what it really takes to build a business with long-term vision. From understanding the difference between angel investing and venture capital to becoming the kind of leader investors want to back, Erika shares practical insights on accountability, strategic growth, networking, and building a business that can thrive beyond you.  Whether you're interested in raising capital or simply becoming a stronger founder, this episode will challenge you to think bigger about what's possible. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between angel investing and venture capital • What investors look for when evaluating founders and businesses • Why accountability can be one of the greatest growth tools in business • How to avoid shiny object syndrome and lead with greater clarity • The power of building a global network and thinking beyond your current market Connect with Erika: • Website: erika-aquino.com • Instagram: @iamerikaaquino Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

So many women are moving through life feeling exhausted, foggy, disconnected from themselves, or unlike who they used to be, while continuing to push forward and perform at a high level. In this important conversation, Jen is joined by Nurse Practitioner and women’s hormone health expert Olenka Lyle to explore the hormonal shifts affecting women physically, mentally, and emotionally, especially during perimenopause.  Together, they unpack the rise in brain fog, burnout, and the pressure many women feel to keep functioning normally while their bodies are asking for support. This episode offers a grounded and empowering perspective on hormone health, helping women better understand what is happening in their bodies and why these conversations matter more than ever. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why so many women are experiencing brain fog, exhaustion, and perimenopausal symptoms without realizing what is happening • The connection between hormones, stress, nervous system health, and emotional wellbeing • Why high achieving women are especially vulnerable to pushing past what their bodies need • The importance of advocating for yourself and paying attention to changes in your body • How supporting your hormones can help you reconnect with yourself again Connect with Olenka: • Website: claraderma.com • Instagram: @olenka_npinjector Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Birthdays are not only for celebrating, they can also become powerful reflection points, moments to pause, take inventory, and reconnect with where you are and where you want to go. In this intimate solo episode on her birthday, Jen shares a personal reflection on the journey of building the Iconic Podcast, the unexpected realities of trailblazing in an industry, and the power of creating intentional checkpoints throughout the year. From celebrating wins that unfolded differently than expected to examining what no longer fits, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth is not only about reaching goals, but about becoming the person who can hold them. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why creating personal reflection points can shift the direction of your year • Jen’s stop, start, continue practice and how she uses it to lead herself • What it means to stop tolerating what no longer fits • Behind the scenes reflections on building the Iconic Podcast and trusting intuitive pivots • Why becoming the woman behind the vision matters just as much as achieving it Mentioned in the Episode: • Join the membership: House of Her • Check out the refined Brand Lounge • Curious about working with our agency? Apply here Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Creating a spacious life is not just about having more time. It is about creating room to hear yourself, trust yourself, and move through life with greater intention. In this expansive conversation, Jen is joined by spiritual teacher and business mentor Renée Walker to explore spirituality, self connection, discernment, and the practice of co-creating a more present and intentional life. Together, they unpack the difference between spirituality and religion, the importance of intentional stillness in a constantly distracted world, and how creating space within your life can deepen your connection to yourself, God, or spirit. This episode is a grounded and thoughtful invitation to explore spirituality in a way that feels personal, honest, and fully your own. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The difference between spirituality and religion and why the distinction matters • What it means to co-create your life with intention and trust • Why spaciousness and stillness are essential for deeper self connection • How discernment supports a grounded spiritual practice • The role of intuition, awareness, and presence in personal growth Connect with Renée: • Podcast: Spiritually Wired Podcast • Membership: Spiritually Wired Membership • Website: reneewalkerwellness.com  Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

Money plateaus are often treated like strategy problems, but what if they are actually identity ceilings? In this solo episode, Jen breaks down the deeper reason behind stalled growth and why increasing your income is rarely about doing more. This conversation explores how your current identity, beliefs, and internal capacity can set the limit for what you allow yourself to receive. Jen shares a grounded perspective on what it really takes to move beyond financial plateaus, not by chasing more tactics, but by expanding who you are available to be and what you are willing to hold. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why money plateaus are often rooted in identity, not strategy • How your current self concept can cap your income and opportunities • What it means to expand your capacity to receive and hold more • The subtle ways you may be reinforcing your own ceiling • How to shift your identity to create new levels of growth Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

There comes a moment where you realize it is not about starting over, it is about deciding differently. In this empowering conversation, Jen is joined by Kylie Jones, founder of Fifty and Fearless, to talk about what it really looks like to step into your power in a new season of life. From reinvention to confidence to releasing the belief that time has passed you by, Kylie shares what it means to build momentum, trust yourself, and move forward without needing to erase your past. This episode is a reminder that your experience is not something to overcome, it is the very thing that prepares you for what’s next. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why it is never too late to start again or choose a different path • What it really means to reinvent yourself without starting from scratch • How confidence and personal power evolve over time • The mindset shift that allows you to stop holding yourself back • Why your next chapter can be your most expansive one yet Connect with Kylie: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiftyandfearless/ • Podcast: https://tr.ee/22OnpZevOW • More resources: https://stan.store/fiftyandfearless Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__