Taking Up Space with Jordan

Stop waiting for perfect. Start scared. Start messy. Start anyway. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to chase your dream, this episode is your sign to start scared and do it anyway. Today we’re talking about fear—how it hides behind perfectionism, overthinking, and that little voice that whispers “who do you think you are?” You’ll learn how to recognize fear as protection, not failure,...

In this week’s episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan, we’re not talking about building your dream life — we’re rewinding to the moment before that: discovering what your actual dream even is. After a much-needed reset and some honest reflection, I realized how many of us don’t feel stuck — we just don’t know what we’re chasing anymore. So today, we’re digging deep with seven ways to rediscover th...

Dreaming feels nearly impossible when life feels heavy. Bills, responsibilities, the state of the world—it can make you wonder if your vision even matters anymore. But your dream isn’t broken. It’s still yours. And in this episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan, we’re reclaiming our visions, even in hard times. I’ll share:🌿 Why your dream is still valid, even when survival feels like enough🌿 How...

What if this season you did the most romantic thing of your life — and fell epically in love with yourself? In this episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I share my own journey of realizing that accomplishments, relationships, and perfectionism weren’t the key to happiness — self-love was. We’ll dive into: Why external validation never fills the gap (and what does) The biggest blockers that kee...

This fall, I’m letting go of one big belief: that I have to do it all. In this episode of Taking Up Space, I share the truth about what’s been weighing me down lately — the pressure to be “enough” in every area of life — and how I’m learning to release that weight. We’ll talk about why we hold onto limiting beliefs and relationships, and how to find the courage to finally let them go. If you’ve be...

Have you noticed it yet? That restless feeling you can’t quite explain. You hesitate before saying yes to plans, your mornings feel slower, and your energy dips earlier in the day. That’s not just in your head—it’s your body syncing with the shift of the season. In this episode, Jordan explores why Fall feels so different, how to ease into seasonal change without resistance, and practical ways to...

Ever wondered what would happen if you committed to a challenge for 8 weeks? In this episode, I share what’s been shifting for me halfway through an 8-week challenge designed to reset my habits, build discipline, and help me step into the version of myself I’ve always wanted to be. This challenge isn’t about being perfect—it’s about accountability, resilience, and proving to myself that I can do t...

Building your dream life in 2025 can feel impossible. Costs are rising, the political climate is draining, and motivation feels harder to hold onto than ever. But here’s the truth: this is exactly why your dreams matter most right now. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , I break down the realities of chasing your dream life when the world feels heavy. From financial...

What does it really mean to live in your main character energy ? ✨ In this empowering episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan , we’re diving deep into how to stop being a background character in your own story and start showing up as the boldest, most confident version of yourself — no acting, no script, just YOU. We’ll explore the four pillars of main character energy — agency, authenticity, visi...

Some of the hardest lessons I’ve learned came wrapped in heartbreak, rejection, and confusion. I didn’t ask for them, but they shaped my boundaries, my voice, and my self-worth. In this episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan, I’m sharing the four big lessons I had to learn the hard way, so maybe you don’t have to. We’ll talk about:- The difference between forgiveness and moving on (and why they’re...

What if joy, success, and love weren’t limited resources? What if the universe isn’t keeping score—and there’s actually more than enough for you? In this empowering episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan, we’re shifting from scarcity to expansion. I’m sharing what it looks like to unlearn the belief that we have to earn joy and instead step into the energy of abundance. We’ll talk about how to rec...

No one really talks about the grief that comes with growth. When you stop shrinking to make other people comfortable, you start to lose people: friends, family, partners and it hurts. Even if it was the right choice. In this episode, I’m opening up about what it feels like to grieve people who are still alive but no longer in your life. The ones who couldn’t love the version of you that finally ch...

We’re officially in the second half of the year — and if you’ve been chasing goals, you might be feeling a mix of things: behind, ahead, burnt out, or maybe all of the above. (Hi, I’m option D.) In this episode, I’m doing a personal check-in. I’m sharing what’s working, what’s still a work in progress (hello, finances), and how I’m shifting my mindset so I don’t end the year burnt out or out of al...

This week we’re breaking down the unspoken rules that keep women shrinking and feeling guilty for putting themselves first. You’ll hear why: 💛 Boundaries don’t make you a bad friend — they make you honest. 💛 Real love is mutual — you shouldn’t disappear to please your partner. 💛 Family obligations shouldn’t control your happiness. Ready to stop people-pleasing and start taking up space? You des...

Learn how to spot the beliefs keeping you small, unpack them with compassion, and rewrite your story — one tiny choice at a time. Plus, join the Soft Hustle Society to heal and grow with women just like you. 💫 Ready for community support? Join my new Soft Hustle Society Discord - the space for women who want to dream big, set gentle boundaries, and build lives they love without the burnout .

Marketing with Mackenzie: From 9–5 to Full-Time Creative In this episode of Taking Up Space , I sit down with Mackenzie —social media manager, content creator, and full-time entrepreneur. Mackenzie shares how she left the safety of her 9–5 to build a creative business on her own terms. From the messy middle of self-employment to dreaming big about storefronts and scaling a team, Mackenzie gets rea...

This week’s episode is a little different — no script, no outline, just me and the mic. I’m sharing a real-time journal moment about what it feels like to be in the in-between — that awkward, uncertain space where you’re not quite where you were, but not yet where you want to be. I started this podcast to empower women who feel alone in their growth journeys, and this episode is for anyone navigat...

What happens when you’ve healed, set the boundaries, built the life you dreamed of — and still feel stuck? Welcome to the Plateau Stage. In this episode of Taking Up Space , we’re talking about the sneaky phase of healing no one prepares you for: the point where life feels safe but stagnant. I’m breaking down the real reason you might feel unfulfilled even after doing everything right — and how sa...

In this powerful episode of Taking Up Space , I’m joined by Austin Marie aka The NeuroSpicy Mama for a heart-centered conversation on neurodivergence, motherhood, and the healing journey. As a neurodivergent single mom and podcast host, Austin shares her story of building a safe space for those who’ve ever felt “othered,” while navigating the invisible labor, emotional weight, and resilience of pa...

In this episode of Taking Up Space , I’m getting real about the pressure to follow picture-perfect routines—and what it means to finally build rhythms that actually support your brain, your healing, and your real life. I share my personal journey with trauma, burnout, and feeling like I was constantly failing at “doing life right.” From overstimulation and emotional exhaustion to breaking up with...

This episode is dedicated to the hard, vulnerable work my mom and I have both done to rebuild our relationship. It hasn’t been an easy journey—navigating the wounds of a complicated childhood, the effects of narcissistic abuse, and years of emotional distance. But through therapy, reparenting, and a willingness to see each other as we are now—not who we used to be—we’ve slowly built something real...

What If It All Works Out? A Mid-Quarter Reflection Feeling behind on your goals or stuck in a season of burnout? In this episode, I’m sharing a mid-quarter check-in that blends real talk about business, boundaries, and mindset with a personal story from my recent trip to Maui — my first real vacation in four years. You’ll hear how rest helped me reconnect with myself, how Parts Work therapy is hel...

What if letting go didn’t have to be loud or dramatic? What if it could be soft, sacred, and just for you ? In this episode of Taking Up Space , I’m sharing how I’ve been releasing the emotional clutter that’s been quietly weighing me down, from old beliefs to outdated expectations to the need to perform or prove. I recorded this just before heading to Hawaii, and something about this season (and...

Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to check in with the boundaries you’ve outgrown. In this episode of Taking Up Space , we’re exploring what it means to treat your life like a garden — pulling the emotional weeds, pruning what’s overgrown, and making space for the version of you that’s ready to bloom. We’ll talk about: The difference between survival-mode boundaries and sou...

Welcome to the Era Tour—but this time, you’re the headliner. In this episode, we’re diving into how to define your own era, what it means to live it with intention, and why giving your season a name can unlock clarity, alignment, and power. Whether you're in your CEO era, soft girl era, or healing era—you get to decide who you are right now. 📝 Download the free workbook to define your era: www.ta...