The Iconic Podcast

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Join Jennifer Leigh, CEO and Editor in Chief of Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine weekly as she interviews industry moguls to provide you with the inspiration, insights and lessons for how to grow an iconic life and business for yourself. Each episode will feature actionable steps, expert advice and personal stories to support you to spark, grow and scale your business as an entrepreneur. This podcast is for the visionary leaders who are committed to creating their legacy, pursuing their dreams and achieving their goals beyond their current circumstance. The Iconic Podcast sets itself apart through Jen’s unparalleled interview style, genuine curiosity and commitment to having women rise to their potential. Formally known as the Becoming Iconic Podcast, this new iteration is dedicated to providing you with the most potent and powerful conversations with those who have overcome, prevailed and built their lives and businesses into the incredible success we see today. Subscribe now and leave a review to be a part of this Iconic movement. Don’t forget to also check out this month’s magazine where we deep dive with the guests who are interviewed here.

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June 15, 2026Episode 38432 min

Scaling to Exit: What Every Founder Needs to Know with Erika Aquino

Most founders spend their days focused on what needs to happen next: the next client, the next launch, the next hire. But what if the most important question isn't what's next, but where are you actually going?In this powerful conversation, Jen is joined by entrepreneur and global angel investor Erika Aquino to explore what it really takes to build a business with long-term vision. From understanding the difference between angel investing and venture capital to becoming the kind of leader investors want to back, Erika shares practical insights on accountability, strategic growth, networking, and building a business that can thrive beyond you. Whether you're interested in raising capital or simply becoming a stronger founder, this episode will challenge you to think bigger about what's possible.In this episode, we discuss:• The difference between angel investing and venture capital• What investors look for when evaluating founders and businesses• Why accountability can be one of the greatest growth tools in business• How to avoid shiny object syndrome and lead with greater clarity• The power of building a global network and thinking beyond your current marketConnect with Erika:• Website: erika-aquino.com• Instagram: @iamerikaaquino Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

June 8, 2026Episode 38336 min

The Hormone Conversation All Women Need to Have with Olenka Lyle

So many women are moving through life feeling exhausted, foggy, disconnected from themselves, or unlike who they used to be, while continuing to push forward and perform at a high level.In this important conversation, Jen is joined by Nurse Practitioner and women’s hormone health expert Olenka Lyle to explore the hormonal shifts affecting women physically, mentally, and emotionally, especially during perimenopause. Together, they unpack the rise in brain fog, burnout, and the pressure many women feel to keep functioning normally while their bodies are asking for support. This episode offers a grounded and empowering perspective on hormone health, helping women better understand what is happening in their bodies and why these conversations matter more than ever.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why so many women are experiencing brain fog, exhaustion, and perimenopausal symptoms without realizing what is happening• The connection between hormones, stress, nervous system health, and emotional wellbeing• Why high achieving women are especially vulnerable to pushing past what their bodies need• The importance of advocating for yourself and paying attention to changes in your body• How supporting your hormones can help you reconnect with yourself againConnect with Olenka:• Website: claraderma.com• Instagram: @olenka_npinjector Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

June 1, 2026Episode 38237 min

Birthday Wishes, Industry Trailblazing and MidYear Reflection Point

Birthdays are not only for celebrating, they can also become powerful reflection points, moments to pause, take inventory, and reconnect with where you are and where you want to go.In this intimate solo episode on her birthday, Jen shares a personal reflection on the journey of building the Iconic Podcast, the unexpected realities of trailblazing in an industry, and the power of creating intentional checkpoints throughout the year. From celebrating wins that unfolded differently than expected to examining what no longer fits, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth is not only about reaching goals, but about becoming the person who can hold them.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why creating personal reflection points can shift the direction of your year• Jen’s stop, start, continue practice and how she uses it to lead herself• What it means to stop tolerating what no longer fits• Behind the scenes reflections on building the Iconic Podcast and trusting intuitive pivots• Why becoming the woman behind the vision matters just as much as achieving itMentioned in the Episode:• Join the membership: House of Her• Check out the refined Brand Lounge• Curious about working with our agency? Apply here Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

May 25, 2026Episode 38142 min

The Spiritual Journey Back to Yourself with Renée Walker

Creating a spacious life is not just about having more time. It is about creating room to hear yourself, trust yourself, and move through life with greater intention.In this expansive conversation, Jen is joined by spiritual teacher and business mentor Renée Walker to explore spirituality, self connection, discernment, and the practice of co-creating a more present and intentional life. Together, they unpack the difference between spirituality and religion, the importance of intentional stillness in a constantly distracted world, and how creating space within your life can deepen your connection to yourself, God, or spirit. This episode is a grounded and thoughtful invitation to explore spirituality in a way that feels personal, honest, and fully your own.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The difference between spirituality and religion and why the distinction matters• What it means to co-create your life with intention and trust• Why spaciousness and stillness are essential for deeper self connection• How discernment supports a grounded spiritual practice• The role of intuition, awareness, and presence in personal growthConnect with Renée:• Podcast: Spiritually Wired Podcast• Membership: Spiritually Wired Membership• Website: reneewalkerwellness.com Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

May 18, 2026Episode 38028 min

Why Money Plateaus are Identity Ceilings

Money plateaus are often treated like strategy problems, but what if they are actually identity ceilings?In this solo episode, Jen breaks down the deeper reason behind stalled growth and why increasing your income is rarely about doing more. This conversation explores how your current identity, beliefs, and internal capacity can set the limit for what you allow yourself to receive. Jen shares a grounded perspective on what it really takes to move beyond financial plateaus, not by chasing more tactics, but by expanding who you are available to be and what you are willing to hold.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why money plateaus are often rooted in identity, not strategy• How your current self concept can cap your income and opportunities• What it means to expand your capacity to receive and hold more• The subtle ways you may be reinforcing your own ceiling• How to shift your identity to create new levels of growth Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

May 11, 2026Episode 37955 min

Fifty and Fearless: Boldly Stepping Into Your Power with Kylie Jones

There comes a moment where you realize it is not about starting over, it is about deciding differently.In this empowering conversation, Jen is joined by Kylie Jones, founder of Fifty and Fearless, to talk about what it really looks like to step into your power in a new season of life. From reinvention to confidence to releasing the belief that time has passed you by, Kylie shares what it means to build momentum, trust yourself, and move forward without needing to erase your past. This episode is a reminder that your experience is not something to overcome, it is the very thing that prepares you for what’s next.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why it is never too late to start again or choose a different path• What it really means to reinvent yourself without starting from scratch• How confidence and personal power evolve over time• The mindset shift that allows you to stop holding yourself back• Why your next chapter can be your most expansive one yetConnect with Kylie:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiftyandfearless/• Podcast: https://tr.ee/22OnpZevOW• More resources: https://stan.store/fiftyandfearless Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

May 4, 2026Episode 37811 min

Most People Quit Before the Breakthrough

Challenges are not a sign that something has gone wrong. More often, they are the exact moment where everything begins to shift.In this grounded solo episode, Jennifer Leigh shares a powerful perspective on what it really means to move through hard seasons without walking away. This conversation reframes challenges as a refining process, one that shapes your identity, strengthens your self trust, and determines who you become on the other side. It is not about avoiding difficulty, but about deciding to stay when it would be easier to quit.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why challenges are often the moment where most people give up and what happens if you don’t• How staying through hard seasons shapes your identity and long term results• The role of resilience, self trust, and perspective when things feel uncertain• What it means to be refined through challenges instead of defined by them• How to move through difficulty in a way that actually expands you Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

April 27, 2026Episode 37749 min

Coaching as a Catalyst for Growth and Self Leadership with Kim Fitzpatrick

Growth in life and business is rarely about doing more. It is about seeing differently, deciding differently, and holding yourself to a higher standard over time.In this expansive conversation, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Executive Leadership Coach Kim Fitzpatrick to explore the role coaching plays in accelerating growth, deepening self trust, and expanding what you believe is possible for yourself. This episode weaves together powerful themes of identity, standards, and discernment, while offering a behind the scenes look at the conversations and support that often shape the most meaningful transformations. It is a reminder that while growth is deeply personal, it is not something you are meant to navigate alone.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How the standard you hold yourself to shapes every result in your life• Why coaching can accelerate growth by revealing what you cannot see on your own• What it means to become the woman who holds her standards consistently• The role of self trust and discernment in making aligned decisions• Why proximity and support are essential when stepping into your next levelConnect with Kim:• Website: luminalegacy.org / fitzlife.ca • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumina.legacy• Podcast: (Legacy Live Coming Soon!) https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fitzlife-unfiltered-with-kim-jamie-fitzpatrick/id1561827064 Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

April 20, 2026Episode 37620 min

Why Entrepreneurs Need to Leave Their Home

Building a business from home can feel like freedom, until it starts to limit your perspective, energy, and growth.In this solo episode, Jen shares why physically leaving your home environment can be one of the most powerful shifts you make as an entrepreneur. From expanding your thinking to increasing your visibility and opportunities, this conversation reframes getting out of your space as a strategic decision, not just a lifestyle one. This is about placing yourself in rooms, environments, and experiences that stretch you beyond what is familiar.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How working from home can limit growth and perspective• Why travel and new environments unlock new ideas and opportunities• The role proximity plays in expanding your business and network• How to start getting into rooms that challenge and elevate you• Why leaving your home is a strategic move, not just a personal one Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co

April 13, 2026Episode 37539 min

Jen in the Hot Seat at High Vibe Event

Jen’s in the hot seat in this special live episode, answering unfiltered questions about business, identity, growth, and what it really takes to build something meaningful over time.What unfolds is a candid and expansive conversation that moves beyond strategy and into the internal shifts required to lead yourself at every level. Through real time answers and reflections, Jen shares how she navigates self doubt, makes aligned decisions, and continues to move forward even when certainty is not guaranteed. This episode offers a behind the scenes look at the mindset and self leadership that sustain long term growth.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How Jen navigates self doubt, even at her current level of success• The question that helped her shift direction at a pivotal moment• Her perspective on building a business when life does not go to plan• How she approaches decision making without needing full certainty• What self leadership looks like behind the scenes as you grow Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconicWatch here: @theiconicmagazineAll resources: becomingiconic.co