Tactical Harmony

From $300 to Millions: Jess Ekstrom on Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking Confidence, and Sustainable Ambition for High Performers

Episode Summary

Serial founder Jess Ekstrom built Headbands of Hope with $300 in college and scaled it into partnerships with the NBA, WNBA, and Kohl's before launching Mic Drop Workshop to help ambitious women land paid keynote stages. In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, Jess breaks down the exact mindset shifts high performers need to grow a business, speak with authority, and protect ambition without burning out. You will learn how to build a Smile File, why the Evidence Bank beats imposter syndrome, the difference between Spotlight and Lighthouse Speakers, and why failure always feels better than regret. Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, keynote speakers, and high-performing women focused on leadership development, business strategy, mindset, personal development, career advice, and self improvement. Press play for practical tactics from one of the top-rated speakers in the country.Connect With Jess:WEBSITE: Mic Drop Workshop  Making It Without Losing ItLINKEDIN: Jess EkstromINSTAGRAM: @jess_ekstromStay Connected With Rebecca:YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmonyLINKEDIN: Rebecca FitzsimmonsINSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmonyGRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: UnleashedX: @SoulAlignedPINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbitionTIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.comAPPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYKSUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List

Episode Notes

Serial founder Jess Ekstrom built Headbands of Hope with $300 in college and scaled it into partnerships with the NBA, WNBA, and Kohl's before launching Mic Drop Workshop to help ambitious women land paid keynote stages. 

In this episode of the Tactical Harmony Show, Jess breaks down the exact mindset shifts high performers need to grow a business, speak with authority, and protect ambition without burning out. 

You will learn how to build a Smile File, why the Evidence Bank beats imposter syndrome, the difference between Spotlight and Lighthouse Speakers, and why failure always feels better than regret. 

Perfect for entrepreneurs, leaders, keynote speakers, and high-performing women focused on leadership development, business strategy, mindset, personal development, career advice, and self improvement. 

Press play for practical tactics from one of the top-rated speakers in the country.

Connect With Jess:

WEBSITE: Mic Drop Workshop  Making It Without Losing It

LINKEDIN: Jess Ekstrom

INSTAGRAM: @jess_ekstrom

Stay Connected With Rebecca:

YOUTUBE: @tacticalharmony

LINKEDIN: Rebecca Fitzsimmons

INSTAGRAM: @tacticalharmony

GRAB REBECCA’S BOOK: Unleashed

X: @SoulAligned

PINTEREST: @SoulMeetsAmbition

TIKTOK: @tactical.harmony7

WEBSITE: https://www.tacticalharmony.com

APPLE PODCASTS: https://lnkd.in/gFgGDQe8

SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/gwD-krYK

SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR WEEKLY, UNCENSORED STRATEGIES TO AWAKEN THE LEADER WITHIN: TacticalHarmony.com/Vip-List