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Making It with Jess Ekstrom

Jess Ekstrom
Public Speaking
Digital Courses
Online Education
Motherhood
Keynote Speaking
FOMO
Women Empowerment
Generational Engagement
Confidence
Women In Business
Boredom
Women's Empowerment
Imposter Syndrome
Financial Freedom
Mic Drop Workshop
Coaching
Job Fulfillment
Social Media
Anxiety
Overcoming Challenges

Making It with Jess Ekstrom is a top rated business podcast designed to help you amplify your ideas, influence and income. We have a special focus on amplifying women's voices, but this show is open to everyone. Tune in every other Tuesday to hear from Forbes Top Rated Speaker, Jess Ekstrom as she talks to speakers, authors and entrepreneurs who are crushing it in their own way.

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Have you ever had a dream job—the kind people tell you is the "coolest job in the world"—only to realize that your identity has become so wrapped up in it that you don’t know who you are without the title? How do you walk away from a legacy to build ... more

Have you ever felt like you had to mute your personality, change your style, or "fit the mold" just to be taken seriously in business? What if the very things people told you to tone down were actually your greatest superpowers for building a $100M e... more

What if an algorithm could perfectly articulate the unfair advantages men have in business, and what if that knowledge was the catalyst you needed to completely change your career?

In the season finale on Amplify, Jess sits down with LauraAura, host... more

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Anne Mahlum
Founder of Solidcore
Solidcore
Episode: Crop Tops & $210M Exits: Anne Mahlum on Radical Responsibility and Winning on Your Own Terms
Laura Aura
A speaker and top podcaster known for encouraging women to make gutsy moves and founder of The Gutsy Podcast.
The Gutsy Podcast
Episode: Should We Be “Like Men” to Get Ahead? with LauraAura
Caitlin Gardner
Founder of Blooming Communications and expert in calm confidence and high-stakes communication
Blooming Communications
Episode: How to Communicate Clearly When Life Gets Chaotic with Caitlin Gardner
Kathryn Valentine
Negotiation expert and speaker
Episode: Negotiate Your Way to What You Really Want with Kathryn Valentine
Hazel Sy
Fortune 500 executive, board member, and powerful advocate for working parents.
Episode: Leading, Mothering, and TEDx with Hazel Sy
Mary Marantz
Author of 'Underestimated' and speaker
Episode: How to Use Fear as Creative Fuel with Mary Marantz
Adam Tanaka
Multiple time founder and speaker on the power of play and creativity in business.
Episode: How to Turn Play into Your Creative Superpower with Adam Tanaka
Patrice Poltzer
Co-founder of My Story Pro AI, storytelling strategist, and former award-winning Today Show producer
My Story Pro AI
Episode: From The Today Show to Building AI That Tells Human Stories with Patrice Poltzer
Natalie Nixon
Creativity expert, dubbed the Creativity Whisperer
Figure Eight Thinking
Episode: Unlock Your Inner Child and Tap Into Your Creativity, with Natalie Nixon

Host

Jess Ekstrom
Host and founder of Amplify; known for empowering women's voices and public speaking.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Worth the Listen Every Time

    I just finished Jess’s Mic Drop Boot Camp and am enrolled in her 12 week Workshop Course. I’ve been listening to her Amplify podcast and I love it so much. I get many gems and actionable tips I can use right away. Just finished her last episode with Selena Rezvani about Confidence in Speaking and already feel fired up, loved every minute of it! Thank you Jess for stoking the fire and illuminating the path forward!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amber Glow Up
    United States10 months ago
  • So many gold nuggets!

    Love Jess and love these awesome guests! I’m in Mic Drop Club and hope to be in Mic Drop Workshop soon too… her content is so valuable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Let's Get You Organized!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring!

    I have been a longtime listener of Jess’s podcast and so inspired by her work. These conversations bring pocket-sized, tangible steps to empower us to reach for the microphone and speak up. I am especially grateful as a woman to listen in to these conversations. Thank you!!💜🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.AmnaShabbir
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring, Encouraging, & Knowledgeable

    Jess is an expert at her craft, so knowledgeable, and uplifting to all women who are already speaking on stages and women who are working towards that. Jess knows her stuff! What I really love about her podcast, is that I learn something and feel more encouraged after every episode I listen to. I highly recommend Jess’’s podcast to anyone looking to improve themselves, find the courage and the motivation to go after their dreams. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jen2dtx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I have listened to the gamut of podcasts over the last several months, and this podcast with Jess Ekstrom has been one of the most impactful podcasts that I have experienced. It has given me actionable steps that I can and will incorporate into my daily life. Brava!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ichi_naomi
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is praised for high-caliber guests and consistent, tangible takeaways that listeners can apply quickly.
Many reviews highlight how the host's approach is empowering for women aiming to grow in public speaking, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Listeners describe the host as inspiring, practical, and energetic, with episodes delivering bite-sized, actionable tips.

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Crop Tops & $210M Exits: Anne Mahlum on Radical Responsibility and Winning on Your Own Terms
Q: How are you able to monetize your passion and turn it into a full career?
Mahlum outlines a two-part strategy: leverage your strongest talents to create a game you can win, and build a branded, community-driven experience that differentiates you, combining authenticity with execution to scale and monetize your work.
Should We Be “Like Men” to Get Ahead? with LauraAura
Q: What advice can you give someone that might be experiencing a little analysis paralysis?
Take one next step instead of waiting for things to be perfect and build momentum from there.
How to Communicate Clearly When Life Gets Chaotic with Caitlin Gardner
Q: What is your take on cancel culture?
It's a polarizing time where brands should clarify their pillars and respond quickly to align with their values amid controversy.
How to Communicate Clearly When Life Gets Chaotic with Caitlin Gardner
Q: What are some foundational things we can apply when unexpected things happen at work?
Always know what your voice is and how you are authentically showing up. Build your reputation bank account by making reliable and trustworthy deposits in your career.
Unlock Your Inner Child and Tap Into Your Creativity, with Natalie Nixon
Q: What advice do you have when creativity changes for me when I started getting paid for it?
Consider doing a mental experiment with your past self and present self, using playful language to relieve pressure and spark creativity.

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This show centers on practical strategies for amplifying ideas, influence, and income with a strong emphasis on elevating women's voices. Across episodes, listeners hear from leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs who share actionable guidance on public speaking, negotiation, creativity, leadership, and building community. Guests range from executives and coaches to storytellers and journalists, with a recurring focus on empowerment, authentic communication, and turning fear or ambiguity into productive action. A notable strength is translating big ideas into bite-sized, repeatable steps for personal and professional growth, often framed around confidence, boundary-setting, and practical play in business. A standout aspect is the consistent th... more

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