There’s a reason so many people feel called to share their work, and yet keep waiting to be “ready.” It’s not because they lack talent. And it’s not because they don’t want it badly enough.

It’s because we were taught that visibility comes after confidence, clarity, and polish - when in reality, those things are built through being seen.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why trying things is essential in 2026, how visibility actually works now, and why the people who get seen aren’t the most prepared -they’re the most willing to try.

We start with a story about an old, awkward video of Post Malone singing before he was famous, and why the fact that this video still exists matters. Progression requires visibility. And most people never let themselves have a “before.”

This conversation is about the fear that keeps us stuck: the fear of being judged, being weird, doing it wrong, or not getting it right the first time, and why that fear is the exact thing every successful entrepreneur, artist, and leader has learned to move through.

Authenticity isn’t something you access before you act. It’s something that emerges because you act.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You know you’re meant to share something, but keep waiting for confidence
• You’re afraid of being seen in the messy middle
• You worry that trying and failing will mean something about you
• You feel pressure to sound polished instead of real
• You want to be visible without betraying yourself

This episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why confidence is not a prerequisite for visibility
• How allowing yourself to “get it wrong” leads to authentic expression
• The difference between identity and experimentation
• Why repetition creates safety—and safety creates magnetism
• The five things you need in place to be seen in this new era of business
• How to build nervous system safety before and after visibility

If visibility feels activating, it doesn’t mean you’re not meant for it. It means your body needs safety, not pressure.

This is exactly the work we do inside Safe to Be Seen—a six-week, high-touch experience designed to help you reclaim your voice, release visibility fears, and express yourself in a way that feels honest and magnetic.

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There’s a reason the word “grifter” has started showing up in conversations about some of the biggest names in online business. It’s because something fundamental has shifted in the digital economy, and trust is now the most valuable currency we have.

In this episode, I’m sharing an unpopular perspective on the recent pivots of Jenna Kutcher and Amy Porterfield, why I don’t believe they’re grifters, and what this moment is really teaching us about authenticity, visibility, and sustainable business.

For years, digital products worked a certain way. Evergreen funnels converted. Messaging stayed polished. Growth felt predictable. But that model doesn’t work the same anymore. So when leaders pretend it does, or aren't fully open and honest about it not working, people can feel the disconnect.

This conversation is not about gossip or calling anyone out (though I do have some opinions about how I might have done things differently). It’s about understanding why trust wobbles when truth feels unsafe, how over-responsibility and pressure can lead to inauthentic messaging, and why radical honesty matters more than ever right now.

At its core, this episode is about visibility and what happens when being fully seen doesn’t feel safe.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You genuinely help people but worry your marketing isn't connecting
• You feel pressure to present certainty when things are actually not
• You don’t want to perform, exaggerate, or over-polish to sell
• You’re navigating a pivot and unsure how honest you’re allowed to be
• You want to build trust without betraying yourself

This conversation is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why smart business women pivot—and why that’s not a failure
• Why the “grifter” conversation is really a trust conversation
• How market shifts expose where authenticity has been replaced by image management
• What crisis communications teaches us about truth, timing, and transparency
• How trust-based visibility outperforms strategy in today’s economy
• What it means to be safe to be seen in your truth while still building a successful business

If you have something real to offer, this economy isn’t here to punish you—it’s here to refine you. And the future belongs to people who are willing to tell the truth and be seen doing it.

✨ Learn more about Safe to Be Seen and how to market, sell, and lead without self-betrayal.

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There’s a reason so many people set goals every year and still feel stuck, resistant, or disconnected from the life they’re trying to create.

It’s not because they’re undisciplined. And it’s not because they didn’t want it badly enough.

In this episode, I’m sharing the single practice I would prescribe to anyone who wants a better year and why it works when goal setting often doesn’t.

For more than a decade, I’ve chosen a Word of the Year instead of traditional goals. And I’ll be honest, I didn’t always do it well. I used to choose words that came from my wounded self. Words rooted in effort, fixing, or pushing.

Everything changed when I realized this practice isn’t about what you want to achieve. It’s about how you want to feel living your life and who you’re becoming along the way.

This episode is about why the end feeling leads the outcomes, how words anchor identity, and why the right word gives your nervous system and brain something they can actually follow.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You set goals but struggle to stay connected to them
• You know what you want logically, but something in your body resists it
• You’re tired of forcing clarity or motivation
• You want a year that feels aligned, spacious, and true
• This conversation is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• How choosing a Word of the Year creates an identity anchor, not pressure
• The behavior loop (that goal setting doesn't take into account)
• How my own Words of the Year (from Delight to Led) shaped some of the hardest and most magical years of my life
• Why your next year doesn’t need more effort, it needs the right energy leading it

This is why I host the Word of the Year Party every year.

I’ll walk you through my signature process for choosing the word that will guide your energy, decisions, and growth in 2026.

You don’t need clarity before you come.
You don’t need to already have a word.
You just need curiosity.

✨ Join me January 7 at 4 pm PT
👉 Save your spot at jenliss.com/party

If there is one practice I would prescribe to anyone, this is it.

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There’s a business growth shift almost no one talks about because it’s not about strategy, content, or doing more. It’s about identity.

In this episode, I’m sharing a subtle but powerful realization that came from a simple interaction and how it points to one of the biggest reasons so many business owners stay hidden, underpaid, or overlooked even though they’re incredibly gifted.

We talk about the difference between being a person who connects and uplifts others versus unconsciously shrinking your own visibility. We explore how sister wound conditioning can turn business into an either/or game and why true growth actually comes from a yes, and approach.

This episode is an invitation to stop positioning yourself as the bridge to other people’s power and start letting people meet you.

If you’ve ever felt like:

• You’re always promoting others but hesitating to fully claim your own authority
• You downplay your gifts in the name of being supportive or collaborative
• You’re waiting for more credentials, validation, or permission before being seen
• You know you’re meant to be chosen, but something keeps you holding back

This conversation is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why “yes, and” is the antidote to either/or thinking in business
• How "sister wound" conditioning shows up in visibility and leadership
• The difference between honoring others and hiding behind them
• How owning your gift actually creates more abundance for everyone
  
  

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Want to make consistent 6K months in 2026 without hustling, burning out or feeling stressed and overwhelmed? This episode is your guide to creating income that actually feels fun.

I’m sharing how to grow your business in a way that’s aligned with who you truly are, your energy, and your natural rhythm so consistency becomes effortless and overwhelm disappears.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why traditional “hustle + grind” tactics are done-zo for me
• How to use your nervous system as your secret growth tool
• The 3E formula for hitting 6K months in a way that feels fun and light
• How to share your offers consistently without forcing yourself or burning out
• Why aligning your energy, expression, and experimentation is the key to creating sustainable income in the next year

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or ready to take your business to the next level, this episode is about creating income + joy + flow, not burnout.

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2026 is going to change how business works, especially for entrepreneurs who rely on visibility, trust, and connection to sell.

In this episode, I’m sharing my predictions for 2026, why so many people feel unregulated right now, and what that means for entrepreneurs, coaches, and course creators who want to grow sustainably without pressure or burnout.

If you’ve been building toward a bigger year – including your first $1M year – this conversation will help you stop keeping up, refine your message, and start leading with more clarity and confidence.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• 2026 business predictions for entrepreneurs and online business owners
• Why emotional regulation and nervous system safety matter more than ever
• Why personal clarity & intuition is more important than keeping up with trends
• How to rethink your offers, including why you should break outside the traditional “coach” identity
• Experimentation and play as growth strategies in 2026
• What to focus on now if you’re preparing for your first $1M year

2026 will reward business owners who lead with clarity, embodiment, and authenticity. The entrepreneurs who thrive will:

• Know why they do what they do and communicate it clearly
• Experiment with their messaging and business models
• Own their uniqueness instead of copying the market
• Focus on visibility that feels safe, aligned, and sustainable
• Build businesses rooted in trust, not pressure

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Expansion Room
A space for entrepreneurs ready to experiment, collaborate, and fully own their gifts as they step into their next level of leadership and income. Join at jenliss.com/expansion

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I’m your host, Jennifer Liss, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into why 2026 is the year for in-person events — and how you can make real money while delivering massive value.

If you’ve ever wondered how hosting live events can grow your business, expand your influence, and create back-end income, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why in-person events are exploding in 2026 and why showing up live matters for your business growth.
• How to strategically monetize your events with back-end offers and create multiple revenue streams.
• Why even multi-million-dollar business owners continue to attend events and take notes — there’s always something to learn, no matter your level.
• How to observe, analyze, and implement strategies from live events so you can replicate success without reinventing the wheel.
• A real-life example of a speaker who made 6 figures from back-end offers after a live event — and why people were ready to buy because she met them where they were.

I also share tips on:

• Maximizing the energetic + strategic impact of live events.
• Positioning yourself to attract dream clients at your event.
• Creating offers that your attendees can’t wait to say yes to.

If you’ve been thinking about hosting a live retreat, workshop, or in-person gathering in 2026, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy to get paid while having fun.

👉 Listen now and start planning your most profitable in-person event yet!

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Ever find yourself doing things in your business because you think you should — not because they actually feel good, aligned, or true to you?

In this episode, Jennifer shares a silly (and deeply relatable) women's business conference moment that reveals exactly how often we abandon ourselves in big and small ways… and how that impacts your business more than you think.

We dive into:

✨ Why authenticity isn’t a strategy — it’s a nervous system state
✨ How discernment helps you know your truth vs. all the “should” voices
✨ What to do when you’re torn between expectation and what actually feels good
✨ How to recognize self-abandonment in business decisions
✨ Why being fully yourself makes client attraction effortless
✨ The subtle ways misalignment shows up in offers, content, pricing, and visibility
✨ How to reconnect with your inner voice — even in high-pressure moments

You’ll walk away with practical tools to notice when you’re drifting from your truth, how to course-correct with compassion, and how to create a business that magnetizes clients because it’s built from the most honest version of you.

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