Power in Persistence Podcast

In this episode, we have Karen Blaschak, a registered nurse and a successful business owner of an aesthetics clinic. She overcame the traumatic experience of abuse from her drug-addicted ex-husband. Despite the challenges she faced, Karen was able to raise her four daughters with the help of her supportive community while pursuing her nursing career and eventually starting her own successful aesth...

In a world full of uncertainty and challenges, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. But for Hannah Boeck, a positive mindset has been key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Hannah faced setbacks when her interior design business crumbled during the '08 recession. Seeking a new career path, she stumbled upon Speech Therapy but still struggled as a single mom in an expensi...

Today's podcast episode features an insightful conversation with Summer Calais Frein, a Marketing & Sales C-Suite Executive at a small cap, publicly traded company where she serves as the Chief Revenue Officer. Summer shares her perspective on a variety of topics, from the challenges of navigating corporate America to the power of manifesting your dreams. She also discusses her journey towards...

In this episode, I am being joined by Heather Gilliam, a Functional Medicine Dietician. Heather struggled with gut health issues caused by stress, diet soda, an enzyme deficiency, and prescription medications, After discovering the power of Functional Medicine, Heather found healing and is now excited to share her knowledge with others. She reflects on her experience as a mother, encouraging self...

Alexia Liavas believes in creating not just great dancers, but great human beings. Aspire Dance Studio is built on the values of self-love, acceptance, and kindness towards others. Alexia understands that dance can be a powerful tool for personal growth, and strives to provide her students with an environment that fosters emotional as well as physical development. Through her teaching, Alexia emph...

In a society that often equates success with personal worth, it can be easy to lose touch with who we truly are beyond our achievements. We may find ourselves constantly striving for the next accolade or milestone, yet feeling unfulfilled or disconnected from our authentic selves. Through a process of self-discovery and introspection, we can shed the layers of external expectations and uncover the...

Jason Flame is a man of many talents. Not only he's a successful business owner, managing multiple businesses with ease, but he's also a skilled karate master. Despite his demanding schedule, Jason was able to manage his life and work through effective delegation and an unwavering commitment to his passions. But what truly set Jason apart is his commitment to giving back to his community. In this...

Welcome to the inspiring journey of Dr. Kristin Beierle, a chiropractor with a passion for helping others. From her personal injury that sparked her interest in chiropractic care to her journey through massage therapy, followed by her story of determination and dedication in the field. Join us as we delve into her journey from pre-dentistry to her focus on supporting women during pregnancy and ped...

Uncovering your passion brings a sense of purpose and fulfillment to your life. When you have a clear understanding of your strengths, values, and interests, it becomes easier to pursue your goals with determination and resilience. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and trust that the path to your passion will lead to a peaceful and fulfilling life. Join Jessie as she learns about the amazing a...

Stephanie Hodges is an inspiration to many. She's a single mother, a stylist, an influencer and a content creator with a mission to inspire others. In this episode, Stephanie takes us through her journey, from her humble beginnings to her current success.  Stephanie Hodges aka @stephhstyles on Instagram has utilized social media to build several thriving relationships over the years with new...

What is it like to be a mom while running a business? And how do you even do that - juggling work, kids and family? I am being joined by these two amazing women, Amanda and Nicole and you’ll be hearing about their successes and failures, juggling life of being a mom, a wife and a businesswoman. Amanda McNutt, MA, CCC-SLP is the owner and therapist of Corner Speech Services. She is a licensed Speec...

In today’s episode, Jessie is joined by Dr. Elena Rumack, a pediatric dentist for the past 17 years. Dr. Elena also teaches at UCLA, is a mother to two boys and has been married to her husband for 20 years. For her, the biggest challenge was starting her own practice. It is also the best thing she ever did! She loves helping moms and babies have a better breastfeeding experience and teaching paren...

Have you ever had a dream and felt like giving up once the going got tough? In this episode, we'll be talking with my younger brother, Jeremy Fox. A brave entrepreneur who took the plunge and moved across the country to open his new business just as the pandemic was beginning. Let's follow Jeremy on his journey and find out what perseverance, determination and hard work can do and how it can help...

Since a young age, Emily Capretta has always had that competitive fire burning inside of her to succeed at whatever she puts her mind to. Growing up playing sports, she found her passion. In this episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into how that competitive energy stayed with Emily throughout her teenage years and the transition she made to now becoming an empowered business woman. Emily Capretta...

To live your life dynamically and passionately is quite an achievement. Marissa Buss does just that. She thrives on loving what she does and lives each day with the focus of improving the world around her. Listen along as Marissa shares her story about how she navigates between her work and personal life, while continuing to seek out self-growth and being an active member of her community. Marissa...

On today’s episode, I speak with Hallie Bulkin, who is an inspiring woman entrepreneur. Hallie is the founder of Feed the Peds, The Myo Method, The Myo Membership, Little Sprout Therapy, and The Untethered Podcast. For most people, their careers are the most important thing in their lives. But for Hallie, it wasn’t just a career but her passion to help children get treated with tethered oral tissu...

In this episode Emily Blair shares how she started her PR company, her experience as a young entrepreneur, and the challenges she faced along the way. She values building a company with a great team who plays an integral role in making sure you have fun doing what you love. Emily's life is one of self-discovery, growth and adventure. It's a story of a young woman who chose to follow her heart...

This week on Power in Persistence, Jessie Blois sits down with Kara Ranes, LMFT and mom to two, and Candace Fiscus, Insurance agent and mom to her mini-me, as they talk about their journey from childhood friends to successful business women.     We will hear about their career journeys, what self-care looks like for each of them, and how they approach obstacles at home and work in o...

"There's beauty in the journey. There's a pain in the journey. And it's learning to honor that pain, work through it, and use it for your higher good and for the higher good of others that allows us to be the most authentic, raw, open self we can be in this journey."  - Jessie Blois This episode will be extra special as Jessie steps outside her comfort zone and dives deep into pain and vulner...

To kick off this first episode of the Power in Persistence Podcast, I am sitting down with my husband, Ben Blois. We discuss our journey, from how it all started to where we are today.  It has ben a fun, challenging, wild journey and we are here to share it all.   Come along with us as we discuss our highs and our lows, how we persisted through the shitty times, and what we have learned...

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