Embracing Ambition While Staying Grounded: Jess Ekstrom's Journey of Purpose and Balance!

Discover how Jess Ekstrom, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, navigates the delicate balance between ambition, contentment, and making a meaningful impact. In this episode, Jess shares her personal story of growing up, launching successful ventures, and continuously redefining success without losing sight of what truly matters. To view This Episode- https://youtu.be/_xNbMHF3aKw Jess's childhood influences and her parents’ decision to start a business The power of role models like Warren Buffett and the importance of loving the game Lessons from her experience with Headbands of Hope and how social entrepreneurship can be both impactful and sustainable Strategies on scaling a business through storytelling and speaking engagements The importance of showing up, even when no one is watching, and how early efforts plant seeds for future success Overcoming imposter syndrome and realizing the value of authenticity in public speaking Balancing long-term goals with control over day-to-day actions and lifestyle choices Insights from her new book "Making It Without Losing It" about sustaining happiness and purpose amidst achievement Practical tips for parents to foster entrepreneurial thinking and resilience in children The significance of love for the craft over seeking external validation or accumulation of accolades Influence of mentors and sponsors like Sarah Blakely and Jordan Montgomery on her journey Resources & Links: Chasing the Bright Side by Jess Ekstrom Create Your Bright Ideas Children's Book Headbands of Hope Mic Drop Workshop Jess Ekstrom - LinkedIn #JessEkstrom#Entrepreneurship#WomenInBusiness#SocialImpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices