In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend takes listeners on a raw and inspiring journey through the highs and lows of building her dream business, Music Compound. From trading in her Lexus, canceling luxuries, and working 80-hour weeks, to scaling a thriving 10,000 sq ft business with 30 team members, Jenny shares the real story behind entrepreneurship—the struggles, sacrifices, breakthroughs, and harvest seasons.

This episode is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, leaders, and dreamers alike. Jenny reflects on pivotal years in her business, the personal challenges that tested her resilience, and the power of grit in sustaining a vision through both thriving and difficult times. She highlights the importance of systems, team culture, mentorship, and personal growth while balancing leadership and life’s unexpected curveballs.

Whether you’re in a grind season, rebuilding, or finally enjoying the fruit of your labor, Jenny’s insights will motivate you to stay committed, embrace growth, and plan intentionally for the future. 🌱

👉 Key themes include:

• Sacrifices required to launch a dream business
• Lessons from scaling Music Compound since 2016
• Overcoming burnout, poor hires, and financial struggles
• Navigating personal hardships while leading a company
• Building a strong team culture and systems for growth
• The power of mentorship, reflection, and vision setting
• How to embrace seasons of planting, growth, and harvest

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone ready to take ownership of your time and future, this episode is a must-listen.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and sacrifices made to start a business
03:15 The inspiration and early vision behind Music Compound
06:40 Building a child-focused music community and leadership skills
10:05 Launching in 2016 and the grit of the early years
13:20 Business challenges, burnout, and personal struggles
16:50 Breakthrough moments and seasons of harvest
19:30 Lessons in leadership, team culture, and mentorship
22:15 Rebuilding in 2025 and future goals for growth
25:10 Reflection on timing, patience, and hiring decisions
26:30 Final encouragement and call to action

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In this powerful episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with Barb Nangle, a seasoned boundaries coach with over 40 years of therapy and personal development experience, to explore how healthy boundaries can radically improve your life.

Barb opens up about her journey of recovery from codependency, sharing how learning to say no, prioritizing self-care, and understanding personal values reshaped her relationships and self-worth. From dealing with guilt and shame to embracing self-approval over people-pleasing, Barb offers actionable advice for anyone looking to create a healthier, more empowered life.

Listeners will learn:

• The signs of codependency and how it affects your relationships.
• Why setting boundaries is essential for self-care and integrity.
• How to shift your mindset from have to → get to.
• The role of self-containment in managing negative thoughts.
• Why reciprocal friendships matter and how to stop chasing those who don’t invest in you.

If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, putting yourself first without guilt, or breaking free from people-pleasing, this episode will inspire and equip you with the tools to build strong, loving, and respectful boundaries.

🎧 Tune in now and start your journey toward empowerment, healthier relationships, and more time to truly enjoy life!

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Barb Nangle and her background
02:15 – Barb’s recovery journey from codependency
06:40 – Why boundaries are essential for self-care and integrity
10:20 – Learning to say no without guilt or shame
14:00 – Understanding people-pleasing and hidden manipulation
18:45 – Changing your language: “Have to” vs “Get to”
22:30 – The role of self-containment in healthy boundaries
26:15 – Navigating family dynamics and emotional triggers
30:50 – Building reciprocal and meaningful friendships
34:20 – Final thoughts: Empowerment through conscious choice

Connect with Barb

Website: https://higherpowercc.com/meet-barb/

YouTube: @higherpowercoaching

Instagram: @higherpowercoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barb.nangle.2025/

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In Episode 190 of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend dives into the transformative power of community and how it can profoundly impact your personal and professional life. Recorded on location during a conference in Clearwater, this inspiring conversation encourages you to explore the communities around you — from social groups and hobby clubs to professional networks and support circles.

Jenny shares personal experiences from the multiple communities she is part of, including mastermind groups, CEO forums, sports teams, and local Sarasota gatherings such as The Bay’s free events. She highlights the emotional and mental benefits of connecting with like-minded individuals, including a stronger sense of belonging, increased accountability, and the opportunity to learn from others’ journeys.

You’ll hear heartwarming and relatable stories, like supporting a neighbor navigating loneliness after her spouse’s sudden health decline, and how free community programs uplift spirits and foster connections. Jenny also shares how engaging in hobbies like tennis or joining professional communities such as Women Who Mastermind can reignite joy, purpose, and personal growth.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, find emotional support, or reignite your passions, this episode is packed with practical tips on finding and joining the right community for your lifestyle and goals. Jenny emphasizes that life is too short to stay in isolation — stepping out of your comfort zone and showing up could be the catalyst for meaningful friendships, exciting opportunities, and the accountability you need to achieve your dreams.

If you’ve been searching for motivation to connect with others or need a push to join that group you’ve been thinking about, this episode will inspire you to take action today. Remember: there’s a community out there waiting for you, and you might be the missing piece they’ve been looking for.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome and introduction from Jenny Townsend
00:48 – Why community is essential for emotional well-being
02:05 – Story of a neighbor facing loneliness and finding support
04:10 – Free community programs in Sarasota that inspire connection
06:02 – The role of hobbies in building meaningful friendships
07:40 – How professional groups boost accountability and growth
09:18 – Women Who Mastermind and CEO roundtables
10:52 – Finding the right community for your values and lifestyle
12:14 – Stepping out of your comfort zone to connect with others
13:42 – Final encouragement and call to action

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We're rewinding to one of our most powerful conversations on The Stroke It Podcast! In this throwback to episode, host Jenny Townsend sits down with Afsaneh Moradian, a homeschooling coach and children’s author, to unpack the emotional layers of parenting neurodiverse and high-needs children.

💡 From meltdowns to mindset shifts, Afsaneh shares real-world strategies for:

• Building emotional connection through communication
• Empowering kids to be confident, independent thinkers
• Navigating parenting differences with your spouse
• Prioritizing self-care without guilt

Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, this episode is a timeless guide to parenting with empathy, intention, and resilience.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and rediscover the tools that can transform your family dynamic.

Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction by Jenny Townsend
01:10 - Meet Afsaneh Moradian: Educator, Author, Coach
03:00 - Afsaneh’s Journey into Homeschooling
06:45 - Supporting High-Needs & Neurodiverse Children
09:30 - Coaching Parents: Communication & Triggers
12:15 - Creating Personalized Learning Environments
14:00 - Afsaneh’s Website & Instagram
15:00 - Parenting Tools for Family & Spouse Dynamics
17:30 - Why Control-Based Parenting Doesn’t Work
20:00 - Validating Children’s Emotions During Crisis
22:45 - Redirection Techniques & Humor
25:00 - Setting Healthy Boundaries & Respecting Space
28:00 - Teaching Consent & Personal Autonomy
30:15 - Boosting Confidence Through Choices & Problem Solving
33:00 - Reframing Failure as Trial and Error
36:00 - Understanding Nonlinear Child Development
38:00 - Empowering Parents & Breaking Generational Patterns
41:00 - The Power of Apology in Parenting
43:00 - Reducing Frustration & Stress with Play and Perspective
46:00 - Self-Care Tips for Parents & Finding Time to Recharge
49:00 - Mindset Shifts: From Scrolling to Self-Reflection
52:00 - Positive Self-Talk & Letting Go of Comparison
54:30 - Navigating Parenting Differences with Your Spouse
56:30 - Final Thoughts: Family Meetings & Emotional Connection
57:45 - Closing Remarks & How to Connect with Afsaneh

🔗 Connect with Afsaneh:

• Website: mlccoaching.com
• Instagram: @moradian.afsaneh
• Facebook: @MLC.Homeschool.Coaching

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In this empowering solo episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend returns from the Inner Circle Leadership Conference with valuable insights and actionable strategies to help business owners and team leaders transform their organizations from the inside out.

Jenny shares leadership lessons that go beyond strategy—diving into the importance of character, trust, and company culture. Whether you're managing a team, building a business, or balancing multiple roles at work and home, her insights on systems, values-based hiring, and feedback culture will help you lead more intentionally and effectively.

Drawing from sessions with Rick Jones and other Inner Circle experts, Jenny explores why consistency in your customer experience matters, how to identify true leadership potential in your team, and why hiring for happiness is essential for long-term success. She also opens up about the struggles of leading a team of 28, the challenges of inspiring growth-mindedness, and how learning to communicate with emotional intelligence changed her leadership impact.

Through stories from her own journey with Music Compound, Jenny emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, building systems that scale, and developing future leaders who align with your company values. She even introduces simple but powerful team-building practices like "Wow Wednesday" to increase morale and appreciation within your organization.

If you're ready to take ownership of your life, team, and business—this episode is packed with motivation, practical tips, and straight talk from one of Sarasota’s most dedicated leaders. Also, grab a copy of The Stroke It Guide on Amazon or Jenny’s website for tools that will enhance your relationships with yourself and those around you.

Chapters

00:00 – Back from Inner Circle conference
00:57 – Coaches, mentors, and growth journeys
01:30 – Howard Partridge’s system: build a business to sell but don’t sell it
02:58 – Why consistency and systems matter
04:30 – Leadership questions to better understand your team
05:58 – How character impacts profit and productivity
06:32 – Importance of hiring based on values and trust
07:30 – Lead instead of doing everything yourself
08:30 – Employee appreciation strategies that matter
09:47 – Five key questions to assess potential leaders
11:12 – Struggles with inspiring a growth mindset
12:36 – Tactics to build a learning culture
13:02 – Hiring for happiness and workplace energy
14:50 – The three must-have qualities for every hire
16:51 – "No outcome without income" and financial clarity
17:47 – Why feedback is essential for high performance
18:41 – Five leadership pillars to guide your team
20:07 – Final takeaways and mentor recommendations

Resources & Links:
Howard Partridge Inner Circle: https://howardpartridge.com/

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In this inspiring episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with Stefanie Overturf — bestselling author, passion-driven entrepreneur, and business coach — to discuss her 15-year journey from cleaning houses during a recession to selling a multi-million dollar carpet cleaning company. Stefanie opens up about the mindset shifts, marriage dynamics, leadership strategies, and personal growth that helped her and her husband build a company they could eventually step away from.

If you’ve ever felt like a slave to your business, or you're looking to create more freedom while still running a successful team, this conversation will speak directly to you. From tapping and emotional healing to practical team management and marriage balance — Stefanie shares the exact tools she used to build, grow, and exit her company without sacrificing her sanity or marriage.

Actionable Takeaways for Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

• Build systems to run your business without you
• Learn how mindset and healing past trauma impact leadership
• Discover how to work with your spouse (and stay married!)
• Use love languages and emotional intelligence to lead teams better
• Why you don’t need to have it all figured out to take action

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Meet Stefanie Overturf
01:00 – Selling Her Business After 15 Years
03:00 – Starting a Company During the 2008 Recession
05:00 – Fear, Resilience, and Starting with No Plan B
07:30 – Going All-In vs. Playing It Safe
10:00 – Mindset, Self-Worth & Overcoming Childhood Programming
15:00 – EFT Tapping & Emotional Healing Techniques
18:30 – Zig Ziglar, Hypnosis, and Daily Positivity Rituals
22:00 – Avoiding Negative People & Energy Management
26:00 – Working With Your Spouse Without Losing It
30:00 – Personality Types, Love Languages & Respect
36:00 – How to Stay in Your Lane at Work and at Home
40:00 – The Emotional Piggy Bank & Long-Term Marriage Tips
43:00 – Leadership Lessons: Managing 15+ Employees
46:00 – Meetings, Morale, and Team Training Strategies
49:00 – Strength-Based Team Building and Role Alignment
51:00 – Why You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out
53:00 – Stefanie’s Dirty Little Secret for Success
55:00 – How to Build a Business That Runs Without You
58:00 – Final Thoughts + How to Work With Stefanie

Website: https://skilllevelup.com

Instagram: @stefanieoverturf

Facebook: Stefanie Overturf

YouTube: @skilllevelup

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Townsend, serial entrepreneur, author, andfounder of Music Compound, to talk about the raw and real moments behind her business and personal comeback story. Jenny opens up about the most chaotic year of her life - losing key team members, watching her revenue slide, struggling to lead during burnout, and facing the near-end of her marriage. She shares how implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helped rebuild her team, why accountability failed, and how grace backfired as a leadership style. But it's not just about the grind. Jenny dives deep into how she took a month-long vacation in Europe, completely unplugged from work, and came back more aligned than ever. Plus, she reveals her take on retention, leadership, burnout recovery, parenting perspectives, and how her book and mastermind, Women Who Mastermind, were born from hitting rock bottom. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone navigating burnout, this episode is a must-watch.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: Jenny Townsend returns

00:01:22 - Why 2025 started with a grind

00:03:15 - Implementing EOS after team collapse

00:05:18 - Grace vs. Accountability as a leader

00:07:10 - Why promoting the wrong people backfires

00:09:00 - The time audit that changed everything

00:10:30 - Redesigning the team structure

00:12:40 - Taking a full month off: How she did it

00:14:25 - Why loyalty matters in luxury service businesses

00:16:10 - Inside the "Have a Nice Day Café" culture project

00:18:00 - Honest thoughts from podcast guesting

00:20:15 - How she built a million-dollar business with no music background

00:22:20 - Living someone else's dream vs. your own

00:24:00 - Saving her marriage after betrayal

00:26:30 - What "Women Who Mastermind" is all about

00:28:45 - Jenny's message to burned-out entrepreneurs

00:30:10 - Outro: What's next for Jenny and the podcast

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On this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny Townsend sits down with Dr. Tim Newman — a communication coach, podcast host, and former college professor — to unpack why communication is collapsing among young professionals and what leaders, parents, and partners can do about it.

From 20+ years in education to training public speakers and mentoring teens, Tim shares a no-fluff take on how social media, overprotective parenting, and generational gaps have created a world where people don’t know how to talk anymore. He shares real stories — including the moment a student rejected his feedback — and practical skills employers, parents, and partners must instill.

You’ll hear how to coach teens to communicate clearly, how to create safe space for conflict in your marriage, and why asking for help might be the most powerful skill you can teach.

This episode is packed with truth bombs and real tools to help you connect with more clarity — at work, at home, and in life.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: Confidence, Golf, and Communication

00:02:15 - Tim’s Life Now: From Professor to Coach

00:04:00 - How Podcasting Helped Tim Find Joy Again

00:08:20 - Communicating Across Generations (Why It’s So Hard Now)

00:10:16 - “If You Can’t Communicate, You Won’t Succeed”

00:13:00 - The Student Who Refused Feedback

00:15:00 - Are Parents Hurting Their Kids’ Confidence?

00:19:45 - How Tim Raised Communicative, Confident Kids

00:23:53 - Top 4 Must-Have Skills for Young Professionals

00:26:00 - Using ChatGPT to Practice Tough Conversations

00:29:15 - Email vs. Picking Up the Phone

00:33:44 - Building Confidence to Have Real Conversations

00:35:18 - Marriage, Work, and Wearing Multiple Hats

00:40:00 - How to Communicate Needs in a Relationship

00:45:00 - Final Thoughts: Ask for Help. Start Today.

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