15. Dorm Room Startups, Airstream Living, + Making Valuable Differences with Jess Ekstrom

Have 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