• 015: “You don't have to take on everybody else's problems. You can say no.” Vulnerability, people pleasing, and self awareness with Laura Perkes
    Sep 18 2020

    Laura Perkes is a PR Coach with 15 years experience. She works with female coaches, authors & entrepreneurs to help them elevate their expertise in the media.

    This conversation will have you thinking about:

    • Being relatable by sharing the good and ugly parts of your story
    • Whose approval we are really seeking when we seek the approval of others
    • The importance of saying no and how to do it

    Receive a free 60 minute PR Discovery Call with Laura by visiting https://www.prwithperkes.com/pr-discovery-call

    Connect Laura by visiting https://www.prwithperkes.com/ or find her on social media @prwithperkes

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    55 mins
  • 014: “What’s your excuse?” Don't wait until you think your story is good enough to start sharing it with the Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey
    Sep 11 2020

    Maxwell Ivey, known internationally as The Blind Blogger is a totally blind man who has transformed himself from a failed carnival owner to a respected equipment broker and who now inspires others to take action. He is an award-winning author of three self-help novels with a fourth due very soon. He is also a hilarious motivational speaker, online media publicist, prolific podcast guest, solo traveler, singer, and host of what’s your excuse.

    This conversation will have you thinking about:

    • Showing up anyway instead of waiting to be perfect
    • The importance of sharing your story
    • The difference between traditional radio and podcasting

    Connect with Maxwell at https://theblindblogger.net/ and learn about his program for aspiring podcast guests at https://theblindblogger.net/8weeks

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    40 mins
  • 013: “Our mental health isn't separate from our physical health. It's just health; it's all the same.” Work fatigue and humanizing success with Lynae Cook
    Sep 4 2020

    10 years later, Jen Amos reconnects and catches up with her old college friend Lynae Cook.

    This conversation will have you thinking about:

    • Branding and how marketing should be looked at as a vessel
    • How to work through depression and work fatigue
    • Respecting incrementalism and humanizing success

    Connect with Lynae on Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter @lynaecook or visit http://lynaecook.com/

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    44 mins
  • 012: “We don't think about what I want, we think about what we all want.” How To Deal With Asian Parents with Katharine Chan
    Aug 28 2020

    Author Katharine Chan shares how she improved her relationship with her parents in her new book titled, How To Deal With Asian Parents. Her mission is to empower individuals to talk about their feelings despite growing up in a culture that hid them.

    This conversation will have you thinking about:

    • How becoming a mother sparked her interest in writing again
    • How to navigate a relationship with your parents that’s like oil and water
    • How, why, and if you should continue to work on your relationship with your parents

    Connect with Katharine on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Pinterest @sumonsleeve. Purchase her book today at on Amazon.com or visit https://sumonsleeve.com/books/how-to-deal-with-asian-parents

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    48 mins
  • 011: “We do a huge disservice to those around us when we neglect our health.” A wholistic approach to health and wellness with Serena Sabala
    Aug 21 2020

    Co-Founder of Whole Shift Wellness Serena Sabala is a Certified Plant Based Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer who has studied the subject of nutrition for over ten years and has a unique, wholistic approach to health and wellness.

    This conversation will have you thinking about…

    • How to shift to the your most fit, healthy and competent self within one year
    • What tends to hold us back from taking care of our well being
    • What would happen if you were to get so sick that you can't even work

    Connect with Serena on Instagram & Facebook @wholeshiftwellness or visit https://www.wholeshiftwellness.com/

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    29 mins
  • 010: “I was less afraid of changing my life than staying as I was.” Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with Dai Manuel
    Aug 14 2020

    Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster & keynote speaker, former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company, and a sought after lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach. Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health.

    This conversation will have you thinking about…

    • The possibilities of being a full-time traveler with your family - yes, it’s not just for young and single people!
    • What does it mean to be a great man
    • How the fear of not changing can be the catalyst for figuring out how to change

    Connect with Dai on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn @daimanuel or visit https://www.daimanuel.com/

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 009: "It's very important to decouple your self-worth from your success or failures." How to be a six-figure creative entrepreneur with Russell Nohelty
    Aug 7 2020

    Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016. Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative.

    Today’s conversation will have you thinking about

    • How it’s not an oxymoron to be a creative entrepreneur with a rigid, structured schedule
    • How you can get a better ROI from your mailing list than on social media
    • How it’s very important to decouple your self worth from your success or failures

    Connect with Russell on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter @russellnohelty or visit https://www.russellnohelty.com/

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



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    51 mins
  • 008: “Real success in this life is giving." Slowing down to really understand, connect, and be of service to others with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim
    Jul 31 2020

    Usama Zeid Bashir Salim is a Master student of Business Administration, researcher, lifelong learner, and motivator. He always seeks inspiration by everyone and has a willingness to learn from anyone.

    This conversation will have you thinking about:

    • How LinkedIn can be a tool to, not just build your professional reputation, but to get to know people from across the world
    • The importance of slowing down to really understand, connect, and be of service to others
    • And what he learned from bullying and discrimination from a young age

    Connect with Usama at https://www.linkedin.com/in/usama-zeid-bashir-salim-93a443140/ or hire him for English lessons at https://www.apprentus.com/en/private-lessons/online/language/english/english-23

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    Enjoyed listening to Jen? Find her on the following shows during the off season:

    • Holding Down the Fort Podcast https://holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/
    • The Filipino American Woman Project http://tfawproject.com/
    • The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (starting at ep. 500) https://upmyinfluence.com/podcast/500-new-year-new-show-with-josh-elledge-and-jen-amos/

    For more updates on Jen, visit http://jenamoscreates.com/



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jenericpodcast.substack.com
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    33 mins