The Jen Gottlieb Show

Before Solidcore had a single studio open, Anne Mahlum turned down $75,000 from an investor who wanted 30% of the company. She knew that money would become a crutch, so she walked away and risked everything on her own terms. Anne is a fascinating person. She started her first business with nothing but a running route past a homeless shelter in Philadelphia. Then she built another one. This is a re...

A few weeks ago, I was on a tiny island in the Keys with my husband, phone off, and nowhere to be. A $25K speaking deal came in while I was lying on a lounge chair watching fish jump out of the water. That moment got me thinking. There is a fine line between putting in the work and pushing so hard that you start repelling the very things you want. I had crossed that line without even realizing it,...

I'm revisiting one of my favorite conversations with bestselling author Steven Pressfield, whose wisdom on fear, resistance, and creativity has inspired millions. If you've been sitting on an idea, delaying your next move, or wondering why the work that matters most feels the hardest to begin, this episode will give you the perspective—and the push—you need. When Steven Pressfield published The Le...

Leanne Lopez Mosley once stood at the bottom of her neighbors' driveways, talking herself out of knocking on their doors to sell $35 event tickets. A toddler at home, a corporate job she was desperate to leave, and zero customers to speak of. Who knew just a few years later she would be making a million per month? Well, Leanne did. She made $500,000 in her first full year, then had a baby, quit li...

About 1 in 5 businesses fail within their first year. So when you make $63 in year one and $350 in year two, most people would have quit. Maria Wendt didn't. She now runs an eight-figure business with over 150,000 customers, a million-dollar month, and an average of $2,500 per reel, selling products that cost around $85. She has a team of eight, no company meetings, and launches roughly one new pr...

Natalie Ellis had millions of followers, a full team, and a fancy LA office by the time she was 25. Then one day, she got on a regular Zoom call and said, "I quit. I no longer wish to be CEO of this company." How do you build a female entrepreneurship platform? How do you make it one of the biggest of its kind in the world? And how do you walk away from something like that? Those were some of the...

At just 30, Sahil Bloom had everything society told him he needed. The house, the job, the salary, and everything else on the list. And yet, he was miserable. This episode is a replay of one of my favorite conversations on this show. Sahil's story had a pretty normal beginning. He set goals, worked hard, and hit his goals. Except when he got there, something felt off. He was living 3,000 miles awa...

Today's episode is a throwback to a keynote Q&A I did with Lisa Johnson at one of her live events. We get into building a speaking career from nothing, the daily habits that got me there, what changed when my Instagram started blowing up, and how Stage Leaders came to life during one of the hardest times of my life. Hope you enjoy! "Confidence comes from consistently sticking with the commitme...

Personal branding looks easy from the outside. Just be yourself, show up, and let your personality do the work. Then the camera turns on, and suddenly it's not so simple anymore. Amy Landino never set out to become a personal branding expert. Back in 2007, she just wanted to make a nice wedding video for a friend. But something about that experience stuck with her. That one video turned into a You...

Most people have stood up and spoken in front of a crowd at least once. But turning that into a career, or even a paycheck, is something most speakers never figure out. I brought in Zach Nadler, Co-Founder and CEO of VaynerSpeakers, because he knows exactly how this industry works, and he held nothing back. We got into what event planners actually look for, how to build a reel that opens doors, wh...

If writing a book has been on your someday list forever, this one's for you. I brought in Chandler Bolt, CEO of selfpublishing.com and author of 7 bestselling books, because honestly, I had questions. I traditionally published my own book, and I still wasn't sure I made the right call. So we got into all of it, the real difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing, why the bestsel...

Are you using AI in your business, or are you still just asking ChatGPT to write your captions and then calling it a day? I'll be completely honest with you. AI overwhelms me too! Every day, something new drops, and keeping up feels impossible. So I brought in my husband and business partner, Chris Winfield, who has gone fully all in on this, to break it all down for us. Chris explains the differe...

I finally reached 750K followers on Instagram, and gained 100K of those followers in under 30 days. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the five-step framework that fueled this rapid growth and showing you how you can implement it to start seeing results today. But this isn’t just about numbers. It's about how to use your Instagram growth to build credibility and position yourself for bigger opp...

Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs manage to balance their ambitions, personal life, and productivity? In today’s episode, I revisit a conversation I had with my good friend Jasmine Star on how to balance it all. Jasmine has built a thriving business and an empowering online presence while juggling the demands of being a wife and mom. With a successful SaaS company, a popular podcast, and...

Is your mindset holding you back from success? In today's episode, I sit down with Coach Justin Kavanaugh, a six-time Olympic coach and the founder of Sites at Scale, an agency that helps entrepreneurs build their personal brands. Coach Kav shares how you can shift your limiting mindset, conquer self-doubt, and step into your power.  As a coach to the second-fastest man of all time and a mentor to...

Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA, the founder of ENERGYBits and a passionate advocate for wellness and entrepreneurship, joins me today to share her incredible story.  Catharine's path to entrepreneurship was unplanned. She was in international business before her sister’s cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. After researching plant-based nutrition, Catharine uncovered the power of algae a...

Join a vibrant community of keynote speakers and learn how to be seen as a trusted thought leader. Sign up here: https://stageleaders.com/     I get asked this question all the time: "Jen, how do I get into public speaking?" So, today I’m sharing the framework I used to start booking speaking gigs and building a powerful personal brand. I’ve spoken on hundreds of stages, from large conferences to...

You’ve probably heard me talk about the importance of relationships in your personal and professional life. But let me be clear: networking isn’t just about collecting contacts; it’s about nurturing and building genuine connections with the right people.  In this episode, I walk through a few stories from my own journey of realizing the value of building a network that elevates you and supports yo...

The fastest way to grow your influence is not better networking. It’s building real connections that build trust, open doors, and create opportunities you do not have to chase. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Barb Betts, keynote speaker and human connection expert, to talk about this and more.  Barb did not start on big stages. She built her career from the ground up, spent more than two d...

I get this question all the time. What would I do if I had to build a personal brand from scratch in one year? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the seven habits that would catapult my personal brand to seven figures if I had just one year to start from scratch. I’ll walk you through what I believe it takes to build an authentic, profitable brand. While I’ve built multiple brands over the years, one...

The constant comparison game on social media is robbing you of your time, confidence, and creativity. I had the same problem. Mindless scrolling held me back for a long time. Today, I'll be sharing how I broke free from the cycle and got back into creation mode.  It wasn’t until I sat down to reflect on my progress during my year-end review that I realized how much time I was wasting on the uninte...

Today we revisit some of the most powerful lessons from my favorite past episodes, featuring incredible guests who have shaped my perspective on success, decision-making, and personal growth. First up is Codie Sanchez, who shares the importance of quick decision-making and the risks of hesitation.  Dan Martell talks about overcoming resistance, embracing risk, and asking the right questions to bre...

Peptides have taken the health and wellness space by storm. Is it hype, or do they have significant health outcomes? Jim LaValle, a pioneer in the world of peptides, is here to break down why they’re the future of medicine and how peptides can help you live a healthier, longer life. Jim has dedicated over 40 years to the science of health and wellness. As an expert in integrative and precision med...

How do you slow down aging, build lasting strength, and prevent disease? Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a renowned physician and expert in muscle-centric medicine, is here to share her groundbreaking approach to building stronger, more resilient humans. From her high-protein diet and focus on muscle-building to the mental frameworks that elevate your performance, Gabrielle shares the habits that have transfo...

Get paid to speak in 2026! Join the FREE 3-Day Virtual Challenge and learn how to turn visibility into authority, demand, and income. Save your spot: https://jengottlieb.ai/get-paid-to-speak-challenge    One of the most powerful skills you can possess as a speaker is storytelling. Think of your favorite speakers. Chances are, it’s their stories that resonate most with you. Storytelling isn’t just...