Stroke It Guide Podcast

Two big transitions at once. I'm welcoming our Vizsla puppy, Lucy, and getting ready for a hysterectomy in November. I talk about the Dinkwad puppy shower, why I never wanted children, my endometriosis story, how I'm preparing for surgery, and why you should celebrate boldly and stop worrying about what others think- or, in other words, 'Yes, I know people have been calling me crazy...

Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and Q4 plans 1:01 What’s changing at Music Compound 2:31 Navigating change and staffing 5:35 Team structure and leadership roles 6:05 Planning a thoughtful staff transition 9:15 Client retention and enrollment goals 12:55 Making the case for music as a creative outlet 16:04 Weekly leadership meetings 19:04 How Slack Pro supports the team 21:34 Organizing company workflows an...

What happens when the life that looks successful on the outside no longer feels aligned on the inside? In this episode of Stroke It , Jenny Townsend sits down with Amanda Curry to talk about the journey from shame, overachievement, and constantly pushing forward to a life rooted in self-awareness, healing, and deeper connection. Amanda shares how somatic healing, breathwork, and inner child work h...

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for the whole family, and it's a great opportunity to acknowledge what habits we’re modeling for our children and family. In this episode of Stroke It , Jenny Townsend revisits her conversation with Simone Knego, international speaker, award-winning author of The Extraordinary Unordinary You , and two-time TEDx speaker. Simone shares her personal journey...

The school year is underway—which means the family calendar is filling up fast. Early mornings. Homework. Activities. Work. Dinner. Bedtime. Repeat. And somewhere in the middle of it all, stress can start running the show. That’s why we’re bringing back Jenny Alday Townsend’s conversation with executive coach Elle Ingalls. Together, they explore how stress impacts our health, our parenting, our pe...

What if your child’s tantrum, meltdown, or refusal to cooperate isn’t bad behavior at all, but a sign that something deeper is going on? In this episode of the Stroke It Podcast , Jenny Townsend is joined by Afsaneh Moradian , founder of MLC Homeschool Coaching, homeschooling coach, educator, and author of the Jamie Is Jamie picture book series. Afsaneh shares a different way to approach parenting...

After taking several weeks away, Jenny is back for solo episode of The Stroke It! Podcast with an honest midyear update covering the personal, professional, and unexpected changes shaping the rest of her year. Behind the scenes, Music Compound is facing shifting enrollment, rising expenses, staffing decisions, and some difficult questions about pricing and profitability. Jenny also shares how rece...

What if the headaches, jaw pain, digestive issues, chronic stress, or tension you've been living with aren't random, but your body's way of asking for help? In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny Townsend sits down with Holly DelValle , founder of Hollystic Alchemy , for an eye-opening conversation about craniosacral therapy, fascia, nervous system regulation, and the incr...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of time, resources, or opportunity, but the belief that you have to do everything yourself? In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny Townsend sits down with leadership coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and mother of four, Genesis Hey Krick, for an inspiring conversation about personal growth, morning routines, mindset, leadership, an...

Welcome back to another Quickie episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. As summer unfolds, many of us find ourselves moving faster than ever. Calendars fill up, vacations come and go, kids are out of school, deadlines keep piling up, and before we know it, the season is over. In this episode, Jenny shares a powerful message inspired by Jim Rohn's classic book The Seasons of...

Welcome back to another episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, Jenny sits down with therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Roots Family Counseling, Allison Henley, to talk about healing, self-discovery, intentional relationships, parenting, mental health, and what it really takes to choose yourself during difficult seasons of l...

Welcome back to another Quickie episode of The Stroke It Podcast with host Jenny Townsend. This episode is all about one thing most people say they want… but very few actually practice: commitment. Not the pretty, motivational version of commitment. The real version. The kind that shows up in your calendar, your habits, your relationships, and your follow-through. Jenny breaks down why wanting som...

Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. More often, they fade quietly through missed calls, ignored messages, and the moments we chose not to show up. In this quick but powerful episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend delivers a direct and honest message about connection, accountability, and what it really takes to build meaningful relationships. She challenges a tough idea right...

Entrepreneurship, relationships, and personal growth all start in the same place—how you show up for yourself. In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend sits down with DeDee Cai, motivational speaker, sales strategist, and founder of Fit to Profit, to unpack what it really takes to build a business and a life that actually feels aligned. DeDee shares her deeply personal journe...

Many businesses talk about implementing systems like Traction and EOS—but far fewer actually follow through with the discipline required to make them work. In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny Townsend shares a raw and honest look at what really happened behind the scenes during her team’s first year implementing EOS—and why simply having the framework wasn’t enough. For the first six...

Many people spend decades planning financially for retirement—but very few plan for what life actually looks like after they stop working. In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny Townsend sits down with former CFO turned retirement coach Lisa Haynes to explore the emotional and identity shifts that happen when a career ends and the next chapter begins. After more than 30 years in corporat...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny sits down with entrepreneur and operations leader Emily McSherry , founder and CEO of Advize —a platform helping students explore careers through short, coffee chat-style alumni interviews and AI-powered recommendations. Emily shares how a major pivot accelerated her path: after graduating from UCLA Anderson and getting laid off when her department...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny reflects on a deeply personal milestone—10 years of building Music Compound from an idea that many people said wouldn’t work into a thriving, million-dollar community-driven music school. She shares what it felt like to say yes to a vision she couldn’t fully explain, especially as someone who wasn’t formally trained as a musician or educator. With n...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny sits down with leadership trainer and coach Mbo’a Pascal for a powerful, practical conversation about personal wiring, discipline, and building sustainable success as both a leader and a human. Mbo’a shares how growth starts with awareness, acceptance, and adjustment—and why most people stay stuck because they never examine the subconscious patterns...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny sits down with financial coach and author Scott Yamamura for a practical, mindset-shifting conversation about financial literacy, behavior, and building real momentum with money —especially at the start of a new year. Scott shares how he went from feeling like an “imposter” with personal finance to creating a simple framework he calls the Three Fina...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , Jenny sits down with attorney and podcast host Alexis Rosenberg (aka LitigationLex) for a real conversation about relationships—at work, at home, and with friends. They dig into what it actually takes to work with your spouse without letting work consume your marriage, why clear boundaries matter (and how to set them), and how Alexis stays productive with...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend closes out 2025 with an honest year-end reflection—equal parts gratitude, behind-the-scenes reality, and a clear reset heading into 2026. Jenny shares what this year really looked like: big goals, unexpected losses, team turnover, hard conversations, and the humbling feeling of being back in “year one” even after years of growth. She w...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to her husband, best friend, and business partner, David Townsend . Jenny takes listeners behind the scenes of their love story, from meeting as friends on a kickball field in 2009 to building a marriage that’s grown through real-life friction, different upbringings, and the kind of lessons you only...

In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend sits down with internationally known “Love Doctor” Anil Gupta for a deep, practical conversation on love, marriage, friendship, and what it really takes to build relationships that last. From surviving financial collapse and near-suicide to rebuilding his life, marriage, and career, Anil shares the simple tools and frameworks he now te...

In this solo episode of The Stroke It Podcast , host Jenny Townsend opens up about one of the toughest parts of growth: choosing to walk away from people, places, and commitments that no longer align with who you are. She shares the story of stepping back from a women’s partnership she once loved and believed in, and what it looks like to honor your values even when it means leaving a table you he...