90. The Real Talk on Career Pivots, Podcasting & Building Confidence with Jess Burgio

In this powerful episode, Sarah sits down with Jessica Burgio, San Diego-based entrepreneur, podcast mentor, and branding strategist. Jess is the founder of Media Unscripted and host of the top-rated podcast Unscripted, with over 360 episodes and 20+ years of experience in the beauty industry and brand building.This raw and unfiltered conversation dives deep into the journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship, the power of podcasting to find your voice, and how to build confidence through action—even when it's uncomfortable.What You'll Learn:✨ Career Pivot Strategies — How Jess transitioned from a 20-year beauty career to becoming a sought-after podcast mentor and business coach✨ Finding Your Path — Why most people already know what they want to do (but are afraid to admit it) and how to use your content consumption as clues to your passion✨ The Power of Podcasting — How starting a podcast with zero clarity can help you discover your voice, build relationships, and create opportunities✨ Bouncing Back from Setbacks — Jess shares her recent experience with a disappointing high-ticket investment and how she processed it without losing her integrity✨ Building Visibility — Why personal outreach and direct invitations are more effective than general posts (and how to stop being the best-kept secret)✨ Choosing the Right Mentor — The importance of finding mentors who align with your actual life circumstances, not just your aspirations✨ Supporting Content Creators — Free and impactful ways to support podcasters, small business owners, and entrepreneurs in your network.About Jessica Burgio:Jessica Burgio is a San Diego-based entrepreneur, podcast mentor, and branding strategist with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry and brand building. She's the founder of Media Unscripted and host of the podcast Unscripted, where she helps women amplify their voice, be seen, and build authority with confidence. Through her coaching programs and podcast production services, Jess supports entrepreneurs in finding their voice and creating visibility in the online space.Connect with Jess:Instagram: @jessicaburgioPodcast: Unscripted, the podcastDM Jess on Instagram to connect or ask questions from this episode!.Thank you for listening to Creating Sunshine!  Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grateful you’re part of this community.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform.  Your reviews help other listeners discover Creating Sunshine and find the encouragement they need on their own journeys.Don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss an episode- there’s so much more sunshine to create together!Are you looking for support, encouragement, and a community of like minded women who hold each other accountable while growing together? Join The Sunshine Era today!Let’s stay connected:Follow me on InstagramJoin my email listJoin the 7-Day Mindset Reset ChallengeGet your free Sunshine Moments download Remember, even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way to create a little sunshine.  Until next time, keep shining bright!