15. Dorm Room Startups, Airstream Living, + Making Valuable Differences with Jess Ekstrom
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
Release Date: 07/16/2024
44. Four Ways I'm Grounding Myself This Fall
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
Fall can feel like a fresh start—or a total whirlwind. Between school routines, holiday prep, and the shift in seasons, it’s easy to lose your rhythm before you’ve even found it. In this solo episode, I’m sharing four simple ways I’m grounding myself this fall so I don’t just survive the season but actually enjoy it. Whether you’re a mom, a student, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who craves a little more grounding this time of year, I hope you’ll find something here that resonates with you. About Your Brand of Beautiful Host, Bailie White Bailie White is a wife, mom,...
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43. Hustle vs Harvest: How to Push, Play, and Prune in the Right Season
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this episode, I'm diving into the theme of seasons of Hustle and Harvest, specifically how to recognize when it’s time to push, play, and prune. I'm sharing my personal perspective on hustle culture, the healthy (and unhealthy) ways to push forward, and why play and celebration are just as important as working hard. You’ll also hear about my own struggles with skipping harvest seasons and how I've learned to embrace rhythms of joy, rest, and relationships. As a bonus, I'm introducing a 3-question litmus test you can use to discover which season you’re in right now, so you can find...
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42. Ready As You Are: Hearing God’s Voice + Rekindling Purpose with Cassandra Speer
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
You might recognize Cassandra Speer as VP of Her True Worth and co-author of the bestselling book Ready As You Are: Discovering a Life of Abundance When You Feel Inadequate, Uncertain, and Disqualified. In today’s conversation, Cass and I are diving into some really meaningful topics: • How to discern God’s voice and purpose for your life • How to know when it’s pride vs. purpose • How to move through spiritual burnout or numbness and get your spark back • Why you’re more ready than you think — just as you are It’s an honest, encouraging conversation that will remind you...
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41. A No-Filter BTS Update of Launching Our NEW BUSINESS: The Tide & Table Collection
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this behind-the-scenes solo, I'm sharing a real-time look at starting our family’s newest business, The Tide & Table Collection. From luxury travel roots to short-term rental dreams, I'm unpacking the vision behind the brand, the meaning of its name, and the wild plot twist that's putting our Hilton Head condo on a brief pause just days after closing. It’s messy, unfiltered, and honest — because starting something new is never linear. I'm opening up about the hurdles, the mindset shifts that kept me grounded, and why your “messy middle” is not proof you’re failing…it’s...
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40. 20 Things I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self About Career, Babies + Relationship Balance
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this solo episode, I’m sharing 20 things I’d tell my 20-year-old self—from career tips and baby timelines to dating, friendships, and finding your balance. Whether you're in your twenties, just came out of them, or find yourself starting fresh at any age, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t have to have it all figured out. You can enjoy life where you are, dream big, learn along the way, and trust your next step—even when it’s uncertain. Some of these are heartfelt, some are practical, some are funny, and some might make you cry (looking at you, girlfriend poem at...
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39. Building a PR Firm + A Family with Morgan Canclini-Mitchell
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
What does it really take to build a PR firm and a family — on your own terms? In this episode, I’m chatting with Morgan Mitchell — Founder + CEO of Two PR in Nashville — about her journey from celebrity PR to launching her own agency, building a thriving business, and navigating life as a working mom. From career pivots in her 20s… to taking big leaps without a “perfect plan”… to figuring out how business + motherhood can truly coexist — Morgan shares so many honest insights that will inspire any woman building a career and life she loves. We talk about: • What it actually...
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38. Life Lessons from a Tuscan Farmhouse: Escaping, Evolving + Exploring with Jennifer Jacob
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
What if your “now” didn’t have to define your forever? In this candid conversation, I’m joined by my friend Jennifer Jacob — COO of Tique and founder of Explorateur Travel — to talk about the real-life pivots that helped her rebuild a beautiful life. From sewing curtains in a Tuscan farmhouse as a form of escapism to launching a thriving travel business after a painful divorce... to mentoring other women in her field and launching a second thriving company in the same industry, Jen’s story is full of resilience, exploration, and evolution. In this episode, we chat about: •...
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37. 5 Ways I’m Simplifying Life This Season (And How You Can, Too)
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this solo episode, I’m sharing 5 real-life rhythms I’m leaning on right now to simplify life — from meal planning and date nights to slow mornings and protecting white space on my calendar. Whether you’re in back-to-school mode or just in a season that feels full, this is your permission slip to pause, rethink your routines, and make room for what actually matters. None of these tips are groundbreaking, but they’ve made a big difference in how grounded, steady, and connected I feel in this chapter — and I hope they help you too. Inside the episode: My Sunday meal planning...
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36. How I Teach Women to Take Ownership of Their Life (a Your Brand of Beautiful Method Preview)
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been excited (and a little hesitant!) to bring to the podcast—an honest preview of the Your Brand of Beautiful Method: the 3-part framework I teach at retreats, sorority chapters, and conferences to help women stop spinning their wheels and start designing a life that actually feels like theirs. You’ll hear how this method was shaped not only by my own personal journey, but also by the common threads I’ve seen across countless conversations—with podcast guests, audiences I’ve spoken to, and women from all walks of life. If you’ve ever...
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35. From NYC to the Lowcountry: 5 Ways To Write Your Next Chapter in a New City with Paisley Piasecki
Your Brand of Beautiful with Bailie White
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and attorney Paisley Piasecki — and y’all, this conversation is such a special one. We’re talking all about writing new chapters, navigating big transitions, and what it really looks like to build a life (and community) from scratch in a brand new city. Paisley shares her journey of leaving a high-powered law career in NYC, moving to Savannah, and founding the now-thriving networking group Square 25. We talk about following your gut, creating space to think, and the underrated power of finding your favorite coffee shop when you’re starting...
info_outlineHave you ever had a bright idea and not known what to do with it?
The inspiration is sometimes the fun and easy part, but when it comes to taking the first steps to making it all happen — or even knowing if you’re fully qualified to TAKE your first steps — is where things get tricky.
The last time I felt this way was when I had the idea to dip my toe into public speaking. I had the idea and the story, but I didn’t know what to do next. Fortunately, I found Mic Drop Workshop which is the online course that launched me into where I am today.
Today’s guest is the creator of Mic Drop Workshop, Jess Ekstrom!
Jess is a serial social entrepreneur and bestselling author. She's has been featured in major media outlets such as the Today Show, Good Morning America, Vanity Fair, and more!
After starting and growing her first multi-million dollar company from her dorm room, her speaking and writing career took off. But Jess realized that her success wasn’t about how far she can reach—but how far she can help other women reach.
Today, she helps women uncover the value in their story so they can make a living and a difference at the same time.
Listen into our convo to hear:
- Why Jess believes your college years are some of the best to begin your entrepreneurial journey.
- Jess’ ‘Try It On’ method (used to find out if a big idea is worth chasing).
- An honest take on how beginnings almost never feel ‘easy’ — but how that doesn’t mean it isn’t working or worth pursuing.
- Jess’ ‘Purpose Test’ created to help you find what your purpose is.
- How to have discernment between what we want and what the world tells us we want.
About Jess: Jess is a serial social entrepreneur and bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your Bright Ideas. She has been featured in major media outlets such as the Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, Vanity Fair, People Magazine, Business Insider, Huffington Post and Forbes.
After starting and growing her multi-million dollar company, Headbands of Hope, her speaking and writing career took off. But Jess realized that her success wasn’t about how far she can reach—but how far she can help other women reach.
Today, through her writing, and her uber popular Mic Drop Workshop®, she helps women uncover the value in their story so they can make a living and a difference at the same time.
Follow Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/
Mic Drop Workshop: https://courses.jessekstrom.com/a/43740/VanH5GYB