Just Start: Get Visible
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsWelcome to Just Start: Get Visible, your go-to resource on the journey to becoming more visible, in a way that feels right for you. If you're feeling the call to step outside of your comfort zone, show up differently in life and work, and step into your greatness, this podcast is your guiding light.
Perhaps you have been wanting to utilize your voice more at work or through your entrepreneurial ventures or even become a sought after speaker? Maybe you’ve been given more responsibility at work but you’re facing more imposter syndrome as a result?
Are you tired of waiting for just the right moment, overthinking, doubting your ability, talking yourself out of it because you don’t think you have the personality, voice or “qualifications” to do it?
It’s time to take some action.
Your host, Jacqueline M. Baker is a seasoned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and captivating keynote speaker, who brings over two decades of speaking, presenting, and thought leadership wisdom to the table. She has an unwavering commitment of propelling you from the sidelines to the spotlight, Just Start is here to equip you with the confidence, resources and inspiration you need to start and THRIVE.
Through captivating guest interviews and time-tested strategies, she will walk you through your transformational opportunity to stop wishing and dreaming and truly get started.
Whether you're seeking to refine your speaking skills, amplify your impact, become more visible in your current role or make a career transition, this podcast is your indispensable companion.
Listen in, and let Just Start empower you to share your light with the world. It's time to take that crucial first step—Just Start and Get Visible!
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Episodes
Refreshing In Between Launches with Loretta Forbes
July 09, 2024 10:09 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBI'm going to continue to do something that is not surprising at all. I'm going to encourage you to JUST START! But, while you're busy starting, are you taking moments to refresh? Today's episode is a magical one! I get the opportunity to have a very inspiring and honest conversation with Loretta A. Forbes about her journey in giving herself permission to start, some of the most memorable mistakes that she made and what's next for her and her company - Life Beyond The Norm. Ready...
Resetting Your Mood with Jacqueline M. Baker
July 02, 2024 10:09 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBad days are just... BAD. And, unfortunately, we have to expect that one day a bad day, accompanied by a bad mood will come knocking on our door. There is something we can do about it though. We can make a plan fo resetting our mood when a not so great day, situation, encounter or decision comes our way. I'll personally share my go-to plan when a bad mood or day has become a reality. My hope is that you can use some (or all) of these items to resetting your mood when you need to. Read...
Staying Visible By Joining A Community with Tanya Alvarez
June 25, 2024 10:09 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MBStarting anything can be a challenge, but it becomes a lot easier when you have a community of people to support you, hold you accountable and cheerlead for you. What a great conversation with Tanya Alvarez. We talked about all the things, but especially how she started her first agency at 25, grew it past 1MM in revenue and leveraged all of that experience to lead at her current company, OwnersUp. I want you to prepare to be inspired, encouraged and armed with new information to bec...
Getting Past Nervousness When Speaking with Jacqueline M. Baker
June 18, 2024 10:09 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBIsn't it the worst... when it's time for you to speak up and say something and then the dreaded nervousness creeps in? Whew! Well, let's do something about it. Let's explore how to get past nervousness when speaking!
Being More Visible with Jacqueline M. Baker
June 11, 2024 10:09 - 11 minutes - 9.85 MBThe word "visible" can feel sorta heavy, right? Many of us feel like we should be able to do the work that we signed up for and that should be enough. But, what if its not? What if being more visible in a way that feels good to us is actually what's missing to get us from where we are to where we want to be. Let's explore the world of visibility.
Special Edition Video Episode: Understanding Your Style Needs with Robin Fisher
June 04, 2024 10:09 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhile many of us made major style adjustments during the pandemic years, we're all emerging from that place of isolation and we're fully back outside. Well, Robin Fisher never left. For decades, she has been committed to spaces that help women become more confident, prepared and intentional. Listen (and watch) this special edition episode featuring image strategist and stylist, Robin Fisher.
Starting In Unexpected Spaces with Jennifer Peeples
May 28, 2024 12:48 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBWe're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me in person for this dynamic conversation about how she started this organization in the most unexpected ways. You ready? Let's get started!
5 Ways To Avoid Procrastination with Jacqueline M. Baker
May 21, 2024 23:06 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWe're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! Why oh why can't you focus and get things done? Well, maybe you can .. with a few anti-procrastination tips, of course. Let's get you started!
Things Are Falling Apart...Now What? with Jacqueline M. Baker
May 14, 2024 10:09 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWe're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling today! As much as I'd like to tell you that things will never fall apart and will always work 100% well, that would be untrue. Instead, (as always), I'll tell you the truth. Sometimes, things will all off the rails and be painful and unexpected. But, it doesn't have to be the end of the world. Enjoy this quick and impactful episode on what to do when it feels like things are falling apart. Ready? Let...
Daily Practices To Keep You Balanced with Sarah Glenn
May 07, 2024 10:09 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWhile you can periodically go on a retreat, get a massage or have a self care marathon day, do you spend a lot of time in between those activities longing for a break? Might there be a way to stay tuned up every day and not get so depleted in between those big resets? Well, this episode is for you! I get the opportunity to talk to Sarah Glenn about her go-to daily practices to keep her balanced. (and you can totally use them too) Of course, we spend some great time talking about...
Special Edition: Top 20 Lessons At Episode 200
April 30, 2024 11:10 - 37 minutes - 31.7 MBIt is here - episode #200 and yes - it's a good one. It's so exciting to reflect on all of the amazing topics, guests, storytelling and impact over the past 200 episodes. Today, we take a look at the top lessons that I've personally experienced after hosting and producing 200 episodes. I invite you to listen, share and of course, get started!
Unexpected Tech Know Hows with Jacqueline M. Baker
April 23, 2024 10:09 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBTechnology has helped me elevate in so many ways as I've started and elevated, but let me share a few tech hacks that have saved me, elevated my work or just help me to work smarter and not harder.
Avoiding Tech Fails with Jacqueline M. Baker
April 16, 2024 10:09 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBTechnology is SOOOO great, until it fails us. How might you give yourself permission to start the things that you want to do, elevate to you next level or even start speaking up more by avoiding potential tech fails? Let's get started doing that!
The Power Of 17hats with Jacqueline M. Baker
April 09, 2024 10:09 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBTechnology can be your secret weapon if you use is to your advantage. Our use of the 17hats software has elevated how we work, connect and guide our clients. Take a moment to learn about how we use this system to elevate our work and start the things that we want to do.
Special Edition Video Episode: Being A Clean Energy Leader with Natalie King
April 02, 2024 10:09 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBIsn't it fascinating how much the letters 'EV' have become so prominent in our lives? As a native Detroiter and someone who has a love for vehicles, I could not have imagined that electric vehicles would have made the impact that they have, present day. With the elevation of anything - like EV - it is necessary to provide support, tools and leaders to take it even further. I can't think of a better clean energy technology partner than Natalie King to be one of these key leaders. In th...
Mastering The Sunday Struggle with Jacqueline M. Baker
March 26, 2024 10:09 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBWant to really get a head start? Give yourself permission to squirrel away just 30 minutes on a Sunday to intentionally think through your week. Trying to figure out how to do that? Say less... listen in and let's #juststart
You Deserve A Retreat Experience with Jacqueline M. Baker
March 19, 2024 10:09 - 13 minutes - 13 MBRetreats can seem like something that has to be expensive, taking up a ton of time and reserved only for "certain" people, But, that's all untrue. Let me take you behind the scenes on how I prepare for retreats at least 4 times a year. I'm sharing this so that you can give yourself permission to experience a personal retreat and allow it to change how you operate, think and start. Ready? Let's get started!
Changing, Instantly...with Jacqueline M. Baker
March 12, 2024 10:09 - 13 minutes - 16.9 MBI'm revisiting my not so happy COVID diagnosis a short while back. (whew, that was hard) I'm using that 'sampled experience' to share how you can embrace change in your life to help you think and get ahead through 4 fairly simple steps. Ready? Let's get started!
Using Creativity To Think Ahead with Michelle Royal
March 05, 2024 11:09 - 59 minutes - 51.8 MBYES - you can be creative. And, YES - you can use your creative thinking to get ahead. This sampled episode with Michelle Royal will help you do just that! How about we get you started!
How To Act Like An Entrepreneur At Your Workplace with Jacqueline M. Baker
February 27, 2024 11:09 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBEven at your workplace, you can embrace your inner entrepreneur. This is essential as you start exploring the opportuity to start and experience things in other spaes of your life. So, how about you not wait to start operating like an entrepreneur. By embracing just a few things, you can brush up and refine your skills today!
Thinking Differently In All Of Your Spaces with Jacqueline M. Baker
February 20, 2024 11:09 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBThinking differently is not a privilege reserved for just a few people. You can do it too! And, when you start to give yourself permission to do it, you start doing it in spaces that you never even imagined that you would. Aren't you worthy of thinking differently?
Ways To Embrace Intrapreneurship Today with Jacqueline M. Baker
February 13, 2024 11:09 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBDid you know that we complete about 35,000 tasks daily? (crazy, right?) Because we do so much on autopilot every single day, it keeps us from challenging even the things that are not effective and do not work in our lives. Well, what if you could do something about that, RIGHT NOW? It's time for you to give yourself permission to embrace intrapreneurship today. Here's how...
Special Edition Video Episode: Start, Exactly Where You Are With Sommer Woods
February 06, 2024 11:09 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBGiving yourself permission to start can look like a lot of different things. That has surely been the case for today's guest, the incomparable, Sommer Woods, Chief Inclusion Officer of Woods & Watts Effect. In this inspiring, energy-filled and just all around fun conversation, we dive deep into how she has been at the forefront of some of metro Detroit's most iconic projects, how she intentionally builds and maintains community and even some of the mistakes that she's made along the way....
Seriously, It's Time To Sample Yourself with Jacqueline M. Baker
January 30, 2024 11:09 - 41 minutes - 32.8 MBAnd, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the 175th episode of the podcast, Just Start: From Ideas To Action. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we want to do, by using what we already have. Ready? Let's get started!
It's Time To Think Expansively with Jacqueline M. Baker
January 23, 2024 11:09 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat skills do you have now that you can use to get to where you want to be next? Instead of trashing your past skills, job or expertise, how might you leverage them? I'll go first. In this episode, I'll share the journey transitioning from leading an etiquette firm to operating a leadership consultancy. Ready? #juststart #leadership #etiquette
Explore The Book Coaching World with Jennie Nash
January 16, 2024 11:09 - 51 minutes - 44.8 MBHave you ever had a feeling that perhaps it's too late for you? Have you started to second guess your dreams and goals and desires simply because of time? Well, time actually might be on your side, if you look around and harness the resources, your skills and the network around you. Jennie shares so many magical jewels in this episode. As a successful coach and book author, she let's us go behind the scenes to provide insight on her processes, her vulnerabilities and her successes ...
Thinking About Switching Careers with Jacqueline M. Baker
January 09, 2024 11:09 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBI certainly hope that you're proud of your accomplishments and where you've gotten to thus far in your career. Even in knowing that, we all have the right and can give ourselves permission to switch it up when we're ready to. Perhaps you are in a career that has served you well and has done exactly what you wanted it to do in your life and now you're ready to say, "I want to switch it up." Well, this episode is for you. Listen to this quick and impactful episode focused on helping you...
Get Professionally Unstuck with Jacqueline M. Baker
January 02, 2024 16:10 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBSooner or later, we can all find ourselves stuck. Even in areas where we may be deemed the expert or the "smartest person in the room, we can still find ourselves stuck. What no one tells us early on is that we might even find ourselves stuck, professionally. Perhaps you know that there's something else that you want to do or you're just having the overwhelming blah feeling of not knowing what to do or where to go next, professionally. Let this episode guide and inspire you! #juststa...
Celebrate By Sampling with Jacqueline M. Baker
December 28, 2023 11:09 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBYou have accomplished so much this year and last year and the year before. I know that the world makes you want to quickly forget what you've done, purchased and achieved so that you can quickly move on to buy more and do more. But, have YOU given yourself permission to sample what you've already done. Let's explore your opportunity to end the year with Sampling Yourself!
Just Start by Hosting Others with Jacqueline M. Baker
December 21, 2023 11:09 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBIt's no secret that I love a good hosting opportunity. With one of the most celebrated holidays of the year happening in just a couple of days, you may find yourself in the midst of preparing to host. Well, here are some ways to do it well or even give yourself permission to START hosting!
Celebrating Your Wins with Jacqueline M. Baker
December 14, 2023 11:09 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBListen. Don't sit around waiting on someone else to celebrate your wins. How about you get the celebration going and invite other people to get onboard? Here's how to do that!
Ways To Celebrate Others with Jacqueline M. Baker
December 07, 2023 11:09 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBWhen you think about celebrating others, your mind may by default head into standard items and gifts that have worked in the past. But, is that the best way? Is there a more effective and thoughtful way to celebrate others. Let's explore just that!
Gratefulness Practices To Keep Going with Ellarose Preston
November 30, 2023 11:09 - 42 minutes - 36.3 MBOh, to be a (T)EO... what an absolute treat to have this wonderful dialogue with Ellarose Preston. We have had the wonderful pleasure of being friends for more than 25 years! So, to be able to have this dialogue about what she has been building at J. Elise Tea was an absolute pleasure. We explore how a health condition inspired her to start her artisinal tea business and how she continues to stay focused in what can sometimes feel like a crowded space. So, strap in and let's get start...
What We're Grateful For with Jacqueline M. Baker
November 23, 2023 11:09 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBToday, I'm sharing what I'm grateful for! I'm hoping that todays episode inspires you to reflect on what you're grateful for, sit in your memories and moments and use this momentum to continue to start and keep going!
The Tools To Remember To Be Grateful with Jacqueline M. Baker
November 16, 2023 15:09 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBIt's not enough to just tell you to be grateful! I have to actually give you some real tools and that's what today is all about. Use these tools and maybe some other ones that you have in your back pocket to remind yourself to use gratefulness to help you start and keep going!
Sample Yourself - Learning To Leverage Your Own Experiences with Jacqueline M. Baker
November 09, 2023 11:09 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBAnd, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the175th episode of the podcast, Just Start: From Ideas To Action. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we want to do, by using what we already have. Ready? Let's get started!
Using The Tool Of Gratefulness To Start & Grow with Tamika Mayes
November 02, 2023 10:09 - 37 minutes - 31.1 MBThere are an endless number of tools that are available to you as you begin to start something new. And, while Tamika has had a wealth of experience of starting several things in both the corporate and professional realm, gratefulness is also a powerful tool that she has at her disposal. You truly do not want to miss out on this dynamic conversation about the wins, the challenges and the future outlook for what she is building at Reyz, an innovative bra company that supports women’s brea...
Part 4: Getting A Head Start - Be Realistic About Your Defaults with Jacqueline M. Baker
October 26, 2023 10:09 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBOur individual defaults can either help us or slow us up. This is your opportunity to get a head start by being realistic about your defaults. Let's get started!
Part 3: Getting A Head Start - Secure A Supportive Crew with Jacqueline M. Baker
October 19, 2023 10:09 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBDo you have a supportive crew of folks to help you get a head start? Well, search no more. Let's get you the crew that you need to get started!
Part 2: Getting A Head Start - Earmark The Time with Jacqueline M. Baker
October 12, 2023 10:09 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBDo you realize that we all get 168 hours each and every week? Have you ever audited where you're spending your time. If you do, you might realize that there are a lot of lost hours, because you're not earmarking and preserving your time! So, let's learn how to earmark your time to start the things that you want to do!
Part 1: Getting A Head Start - Stop Waiting For Permission To Start with Jacqueline M. Baker
October 05, 2023 10:09 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBIf you want to get a head start on your future, there's one thing that you can do now - give yourself permission to start... like today! So, let's learn how to do that!
The World of Marketing & Delegating with Carlotta Tutt Holloway
September 28, 2023 10:09 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis dynamic conversation with Carlotta Tutt Holloway leaves no stone unturned. What a great opportunity for you to hear from a seasoned and accomplished marketing professional, who has a unique perspective about mistakes, and wastes no time going after the big projects (now)! Are you ready to get inspired to start the things that you want to do? Well, then... let's get started!
What Are Your Defaults? with Jacqueline M. Baker
September 21, 2023 10:09 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBCan you believe that you are the person that is supposed to be the expert on you? It may be hard to accept, but its true. And, by claiming responsibility for ownership over you, you have the opportunity to identify your defaults. Today's episode will help you with that. Let's get started!
Delegation Can Be Your Secret Sauce with Jacqueline M. Baker
September 14, 2023 10:09 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBDo you ever have a hard time sharing the work out of fear that someone will not do something exactly like you do? SURPRISE - you're right. No one will ever do things like you because they aren't you. They may get close, but never exactly. And, just because someone doesn't do something like you does not mean that they can't get it done effectively. If you want to continue to grow, thrive and make space for you to do new things, delegation has to be your friend. Let's explore the 4 l...
Starting & Growing With The US Patent & Trademark Office with Elizabeth Dougherty
September 07, 2023 10:09 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHave you ever been afraid to share your ideas out of fear that someone would steal them? Yeah... I've been there. Well, fear no more. How about we share the resources of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. I had a wonderful converation with Elizabeth Dougherty, who shares the story of how she got started and how she leverages her role at the USPTO to help starters like you get started and keep growing? I think its time for us to get started...
Make Room For Others In Your Lane with Jacqueline M. Baker
August 31, 2023 10:09 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBCompetition is all around us all the time, but competition isn't a bad thing. Competition can be collaborative and create winning opportunities for everyone. Are you willing to make room for others in your lane?
The Power of Self Leadership with Jacqueline M. Baker
August 24, 2023 10:09 - 7 minutes - 9.75 MBWe hear about leadership all the time, but not a lot about self-leadership. Let's talk about how you can use self-leadership to help you start the things that you want to do and lead in your lane.
Minimizing The Negative Self Talk with Jacqueline M. Baker
August 17, 2023 10:09 - 5 minutes - 7.75 MBLeading in your lane can be hard if you keep believing that you're not even supposed to be in the lane. Tune in today as we explore the opportunities for you to minimize your negative self talk so that you can get in and stay in your lane!
Leading In The Architecture & City Scapes Lane with Morgan Mickens
August 10, 2023 13:34 - 41 minutes - 35.3 MBCity scapes, landscapes and beautiful photos - those are all things that you can visualize during this wonderful conversation with Morgan Mickens. We explored how she used her love and relationship with photography and architectural drafting early in her life to fuel what is now Red by Morgan. From trying to be all things to all people to navigating to specifically focusing on which part of photography that she loves the most, this was a fascinating and inspiring conversation. Let's g...
Leading In The Legal Lane with Margeaux Thomas
August 03, 2023 10:18 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBYes - you can lead in so many lanes, including the legal lane. What a great conversation with Margeaux Thomas, as we explore how she used her expertise to give herself permission to get started and launch her own firm! Let's get started...