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ICONIC Magazine® is the essential interview series for female founders and women in business who want the real story behind building something extraordinary. Hosted by Jennifer Leigh, Editor-in-Chief of Iconic Magazine®, a global media platform reaching women in over 60 countries across business, entrepreneurship, fashion, and culture, each season features extraordinary women who have built iconic lives and businesses on their own terms. These are conversations that go beyond the highlight reel: the leadership decisions, the moments that tested them, the lessons learned the hard way, and the wisdom they wish someone had shared at the beginning. ICONIC is for ambitious women building something meaningful who want to learn from founders and industry leaders who have already walked the path. New episodes every Monday. Follow ICONIC so you never miss a conversation that matters. ICONIC is a production of Iconic Magazine®, the global women’s media platform founded by Jennifer Leigh, Editor-in-Chief and creative director with over 20 years of experience building iconic brands for women who refuse to build ordinary lives. Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine Join House of Her: becomingiconic.co/houseofher Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@theICONICmagazine Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/iconicmagazine__

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October 19, 2026Episode 39336 min

The Woman Behind the Brand with Rebecca Minkoff

Success can look polished from the outside. Rebecca Minkoff’s story is a reminder that behind an iconic name are years of rejection, debt, reinvention, difficult decisions, and getting back up when walking away would have been easier. In this Season Two premiere of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by fashion designer, entrepreneur, and ICONIC Magazine cover star Rebecca Minkoff for a candid conversation about risk, resilience, ownership, money, motherhood, and the woman behind the brand. Rebecca shares how she learned to seize opportunities before she felt fully ready, keep going through setbacks, and build a global fashion business without waiting for certainty. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How Rebecca learned to seize opportunity before she felt ready • Why resilience sometimes matters more than strategy • What founders misunderstand about selling a company • Why women need to understand their money • How motherhood changed Rebecca’s relationship with success If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Rebecca: • Instagram: @rebeccaminkoff | @thefemalefoundercollective • Website: rebeccaminkoff.com • Podcast: Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

August 24, 2026Episode 39234 min

The Business of Second Chances: Emily O’Brien on Building Comeback Snacks

Your darkest chapter does not have to define the life you build next. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Emily O’Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks, for a powerful conversation about second chances, entrepreneurship, accountability, and turning adversity into purpose. Together, they explore how Emily transformed one of the darkest periods of her life into the foundation for a bright, purpose-driven business, what it means to rebuild after everything changes, and why our hardest experiences can become part of the story without becoming our identity. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How a trip to St. Lucia changed Emily’s life overnight • The moment she decided prison would not be the end of her story • How making popcorn in prison inspired the idea for Comeback Snacks • Why Emily used her time inside to study business, build relationships, and prepare for her future • What accountability, forgiveness, and second chances have taught her about rebuilding a life If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Emily: • Instagram: @comebacksnacks | @emz.obrien • Website: comebacksnacks.com Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

August 17, 2026Episode 39143 min

The Identity Shift That Changes Your Money, Success & Results with Danielle Amos

Your next level of success requires more than working harder. It requires seeing yourself differently. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by mentor and Bob Proctor protégé Danielle Amos for a conversation about money, self-image, success, identity, and the mindset behind creating bigger results. Danielle shares how a goal she was almost embarrassed to write down ultimately led to Bob Proctor calling her his protégé, and how his teachings shaped the work she now does through the Millionaire Method. Together, Jennifer and Danielle explore why working harder can actually keep high-achieving women stuck, what happens after we make a bold investment or decision and immediately begin to doubt it, and how changing the way you see yourself can change what you believe is possible. They also get candid about debt, financial freedom, taking risks, abundance, and what it really means to become the version of yourself capable of holding the life you say you want. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • How Danielle went from writing down an audacious goal to becoming Bob Proctor's protégé • Why your self-image can keep you repeating the same results • The difference between taking a bold risk and immediately talking yourself out of it • How to shift your relationship with money, debt, abundance, and financial freedom • Why working harder isn’t always the answer when you’re ready for your next level If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Danielle: • Instagram: @thedanielleamos • Website: danielleamos.co Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

August 10, 2026Episode 39046 min

The Biggest Risk Isn't Failure, It's Regret with Tara Jade Fox

The biggest risk isn't failing. It's realizing you never gave yourself the chance to truly live. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by award-winning actor, speaker, and performance coach Tara Jade Fox for a conversation about courage, fear, and what it means to fully embrace life. After a defining moment at just eleven years old left her with the sting of regret, Tara made a promise to herself that would shape the rest of her life: to chase the chills. Together, Jennifer and Tara explore why fear isn't something to eliminate, how regret can become one of life's greatest teachers, and why the moments that make us feel most alive are often waiting just beyond our comfort zone. This conversation is about choosing courage over comfort, embracing uncertainty, and creating a life you'll never have to wonder "what if?" about. In this conversation, you’ll hear: • The childhood moment that inspired Tara's "Chase the Chills" philosophy • Why regret can be a more powerful motivator than fear • How to recognize the moments that are calling you to grow • Why living fully means choosing courage before certainty If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Tara: • Instagram: @tarajadefox • Website: tarajadefox.com • IMDb: Tara Jade Fox Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

August 3, 2026Episode 38939 min

The Freedom That Comes From Being Fully Yourself with Haley Bowler-Cooke

Becoming your most authentic self has nothing to do with becoming someone new. It has everything to do with remembering who you've always been. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader Haley Bowler-Cooke for a conversation about self-love, embodiment, and the freedom that comes from living fully expressed. Together, they explore why so many women spend years disconnecting from themselves, how our bodies hold wisdom we've been taught to ignore, and what it looks like to stop performing for the world and start living in alignment with who we truly are. This conversation isn't about becoming more. It's about removing everything that keeps you from being yourself. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why embodiment is about more than confidence or self-love • How to reconnect with your body and trust yourself again • What it means to become fully expressed instead of performing for approval • The practice Haley returns to when she feels disconnected from herself If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Haley : • Instagram: @uplift_lifestyle • Website: upliftlifestyle.ca • Book: UNFUCKWITHABLE Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

July 27, 2026Episode 38856 min

How Amy Welsman Built Paume by Ignoring Hustle Culture

Everyone wants fast success. Amy built something designed to last. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Amy Welsman, founder and CEO of Paume, a premium hand care brand redefining everyday essentials through thoughtful design, sustainability, and innovation. After helping scale Knix into one of Canada's most recognizable consumer brands, Amy took everything she learned about branding, retail, and entrepreneurship to create Paume, a company rooted in purpose instead of pressure. Together, Jennifer and Amy explore what it really takes to build a product-based business, navigate retail partnerships, and create a brand that stands the test of time. This conversation isn't about chasing overnight success. It's about building something meaningful enough to last. In this conversation, Amy shares: • Why playing the long game leads to stronger businesses • How her experience at Knix shaped the way she built Paume • What founders should know before launching a product-based business • Why thoughtful branding, partnerships, and patience are essential for sustainable growth If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Amy • Instagram: @mypaume • Website: mypaume.ca Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

July 20, 2026Episode 38751 min

The June Motel Story: Friendship, Business & Building an Iconic Brand

Everyone says don't start a business with your best friend. April and Sarah built an iconic one. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by April Brown and Sarah Sklash, co-founders of June Motel, entrepreneurs, and stars of Netflix's Motel Makeover. Together, they share the story behind transforming neglected roadside motels into one of Canada's most recognizable hospitality brands. From navigating friendship and leadership to making difficult decisions and protecting their shared vision, April and Sarah offer an honest look at what it takes to build something extraordinary together. This conversation isn't just about building a successful business. It's about building something meaningful with someone you trust, while staying true to your vision through every challenge along the way. In this conversation, April and Sarah share: • How they built a business without sacrificing their friendship • Leadership lessons that only come through experience • Why company culture starts with how you treat your people • The importance of staying true to your vision while growing If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with April & Sarah: • Instagram: @thejunemotel • Website: thejunemotel.com • Netflix: Watch Motel Makeover Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

July 20, 2026Episode 3861 hr 1 min

Building an Authentic Brand in a Curated World with Sarah Nicole from The Birds Papaya

The life everyone admires often comes with a story no one sees. In this episode of ICONIC, Jennifer Leigh is joined by Sarah Nicole, founder of The Birds Papaya, bestselling author, and one of the internet's most influential voices on body acceptance, authenticity, and self-worth. Behind Sarah's success is a story of learning to trust herself, navigate public criticism, and redefine what confidence really means. Together, Jennifer and Sarah explore what happens when your identity becomes intertwined with your work, how motherhood reshapes your perspective, and why building a meaningful life matters more than building a perfect image. This conversation is for every woman who has ever questioned whether she's enough, wondered if success would finally bring confidence, or felt the pressure to become who the world expects instead of who she truly is. In this conversation, Sarah shares: • Why authenticity is something you protect, not perform • The unexpected challenges of building a personal brand in public • How motherhood transformed the way she sees herself and success • Why becoming more of yourself is the greatest freedom you'll ever find If this episode resonates with you, follow ICONIC and leave a review. Connect with Sarah: • Instagram: @thebirdspapaya • Website: thebirdspapaya.com • Podcast: The Papaya Podcast Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

June 22, 2026Episode 38527 min

Creating Experiences, Not Just Products with Ameerah Ghaffar

Are the choices you make each day helping you embody who you are becoming? In this episode, Jen is joined by Ameerah Ghaffar, Founder of Orris Labs and Chief Nose, to explore the intersection of scent, identity, entrepreneurship, and intentional living. Together, they unpack how fragrance can become a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence, and creating meaningful experiences for ourselves and others. They discuss building experiences that evoke emotion, taking calculated risks in business, creating a brand that people can feel, and why success is about so much more than money. Whether you're building a company, cultivating a personal brand, or becoming more intentional about how you move through the world, this episode will inspire you to embody who you want to be before you arrive there. In this episode, we discuss: • How a signature scent can become an extension of your identity and personal brand • Why creating experiences is often more powerful than simply selling products • The role of risk-taking and self-investment in building a successful business • How to build a team and culture that supports long-term growth • Why fulfillment, purpose, and impact matter more than chasing money alone Connect with Ameerah: • Website: orrislabs.ca • Email: info@orrislabs.ca | Phone: 647.339.8372 • Instagram: @orrislabs Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__

June 15, 2026Episode 38431 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 market Connect with Erika: • Website: erika-aquino.com • Instagram: @iamerikaaquino Connect with Jen: • Read Iconic Magazine®: becomingiconic.co/magazine • Join House of Her, our exclusive membership community: becomingiconic.co/houseofher • Watch on YouTube: @theICONICmagazine • Follow on Instagram: @iconicmagazine__