Just Start: Get Visible

Retirement gives you more time—but do you actually know what brings you joy? In this episode, we build on Marc's retirement journey by focusing on a powerful question many people avoid: What do I truly enjoy? Because having time isn't enough—without clarity, it's easy to fall into boredom, distractions, or old habits. We break down the difference between pleasure, happiness, and deeper, more lasti...

What if the life you're waiting to enjoy in retirement (or in your next transition)… is one you could start building today? In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, we challenge the idea that fulfillment begins after your career ends. Inspired by Marc's intentional transition in episode #254, this conversation is for anyone who's been postponing joy, connection, and personal growth for "someday...

This episode challenges a powerful but often invisible barrier: many people don't get visible because they've tied their identity to a title, role, or organization. So when that title shifts or disappears, they feel unsure of what they actually have to say or offer. Building on Marc's retirement story from episode #254 (listen at jacquelinembaker.com/254), this conversation invites listeners to se...

What does it mean to truly retire on your own terms? In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Baker, who shares his journey from a nearly three-decade government career to full retirement in his early 50s. Rather than being pushed out by frustration, Marc made a deliberate, well-planned decision to step away—choosing peace of mind over continued income. We discuss the importance of mindset in major lif...

In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, I'm reframing self-care as more than a moment—it's an infrastructure. One that supports how you lead, how you show up, and how you grow. Because the truth is, visibility and professional growth require energy, clarity, and consistency—and none of that happens by accident. I'm breaking down what it looks like to intentionally build a personal wellness inf...

In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible , I sit down with Matt, founder of Jafe Cycling, who shares his powerful pivot from fiber optic engineering to entrepreneurship during the 2020 pandemic. What started as helping neighbors fix bikes quickly evolved into a purpose-driven business rooted in listening, community, and connection. Matt breaks down how his past experiences shaped his "secret sau...

It's quite exciting to release this episode of the podcast, focused on sampling yourself!

This milestone 250th episode of Just Start: Get Visible is a celebration of the journey—choosing courage over comfort, embracing imperfect action, and amplifying voices along the way. In this special episode, I take some time to reflect on the lessons I've learned from building businesses, writing books, launching this podcast, and helping others step into leadership and visibility. What started a...

In this episode, Sarah Glenn, Founder and CEO of Completely returns to the podcast to share how her career originally evolved from aspiring lawyer to entrepreneur. Drawing confidence from her commission-based recruiting background, she embraced a "bet on myself" mindset when building her business. Though she dislikes the administrative and financial burdens of entrepreneurship—and even faced a maj...

Starting sounds simple… until it's time to actually do it. In Episode 248, Jacqueline gets honest about something that often hides beneath our ambitions, ideas, and good intentions: the courage it takes to begin. We may talk about "just starting" all the time, but the reality? Stepping away from comfort—even comfortable stuckness—requires bravery. And in this episode, Jacqueline breaks down what t...

This month, we're slowing down to stretch our learning. Instead of rushing from one episode to the next, I'll be "milking" the goodness from the rich conversation with Dallas Gordon in Episode 245—and today's topic is a big one: how to be visible and keep your integrity In Episode 247: Visibility With Integrity, I explored what it truly means to show up publicly, professionally, and personally—in...

Do you ever feel rushed —rushed to the next task, the next goal, the next version of you—without fully honoring the moment you're actually in? Jacqueline knows that feeling well, and in this episode, she slows things down to help you step powerfully into your next season with intention. Building on the wisdom and rich conversation from Episode 245 with Dallas Gordon, this episode kicks off a Febru...

Some conversations move you in ways you never expected. My deep and powerful dialogue with business consultant, author, and speaker Dallas Gordon was one of those unforgettable moments—filled with insight, honesty, and pure magic. At one point, I found myself captivated as she described what felt like the experience of living multiple lives throughout her entrepreneurial journey. From baker (yes…...

What if the secret to getting unstuck isn't a better plan—but a messier start? In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, I will make the case for starting messy on purpose. Drawing from my background as a planner, project manager, and multi-time founder, I'll share why perfection is a fantasy—and how messy starts are often the most sustainable path forward. You'll learn why letting go of perfect...

In this episode, we break down why waiting to feel "ready" is costing you momentum. Let's explore reframing readiness as a decision, embracing imperfect action, and showing up consistently can unlock confidence, visibility and compounded impact. If you've been stuck in planning, overthinking, or perfectionism, this episode is your nudge to start now—right where you are.

Some conversations are just meant to be and this was one of them. Derrick Simpson of DAS Remodeling & Design shared the story of how his company came to be and where his inspiration for making dreams comes true was born. It was an inspiring, thoughtful an overall conversation that chronicles his journey from big box stores to a stop at the justice department to ultimately changing lives and relati...

I really love today's episode. I mean, in our history of over 200 episodes this is the first time that I have interviewed a DJ... and it's not just any DJ, it's our dear friend, DJ Kutz, aka Mike West. From sharing his historical love for music, how he "live" practices and how he navigates staying musically creative, this was quite a special conversation. Also, this episode is so special that you...

We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me in person for this dynamic conversation about how she started this organization in the most unexpected ways. You ready? Let's get started!        

Things happen and sometimes we get disconnected from the people that we most need to be connected with. Use this episode as an opportunity to respark old connections and start the things that you want to do!

Yes - the big things are important, but getting a handle on mastering the small things is what will keep you going. Today, let's explore your opportunity to Master The Small Things!

Let's explore that in today's episode.

Whey I say, "get visible", a wave of doubt might cloud over you, because you may not know how to really get started! Well, this episode is filled with 5 ways to get visible right now!

Has anyone else felt a little foggy lately? ...like its hard to start, keep going or even think straight because of what feels like brain fog? Let's do something about that. I'll share my experience with that feeling today and give you some pointers to take fast action against it. Let's get started!

Look, the year is pretty much 50% over.  This is the pep talk that you need to get it together and KEEP GOING! #juststart