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As we head into Christmas week and inch closer to the New Year, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise, the schedules, and the pressure to “get it all together.” But real transformation doesn’t come from resolutions or fresh start magic, it comes from the conversations you have with yourself before the year ends.

In this episode, Jamie guides you through four deeply honest and transformative conversations that will help you close out the year with clarity and step into 2026 with intention. These aren’t fluffy journal prompts or vision board questions, these are the inner confrontations that shift your direction, elevate your identity, and build your future.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, behind, or unsure of your next move, this episode will ground you, challenge you, and refocus you.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ The truth-telling question that reveals what’s been holding you back
✔️ How to practice accountability without shame
✔️ Why identity determines outcomes (not goals)
✔️ How to define a clear vision for your next season
✔️ The difference between honesty and clarity — and why you need both
✔️ A simple reflection framework to reset before the new year

4 Key Conversations Covered

1. The Truth Conversation
   What are you pretending not to know? And what changes when you finally name it?
2. The Accountability Conversation
   How did you contribute to your current results? And what power do you reclaim when you own your role?
3. The Identity Conversation
   Who are you becoming? And what habits, environments, and standards must change to support her?
4. The Vision Conversation
   What needs to happen next — practically, specifically, intentionally — to carry you into 2026 aligned and focused?

Standout Quotes

✨ “Most people drag their unresolved truths into a new year. This is your chance to confront them.”
✨ “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you rise to the level of your identity.”
✨ “Your next season is determined by your next decision, not your next dream.”
✨ “Clarity is a gift you give your future self.”

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The quiet before the new year
02:12 – Why you need these 4 conversations
04:11 – The Truth-Telling Conversation
08:02 – The Accountability Conversation
11:14 – The Identity Conversation
14:50 – The Vision Conversation
18:40 – Challenge + next steps
20:10 – Outro + call to action

Listener Challenge

Before the year ends, spend 15 minutes answering the four big questions:

1. What am I pretending not to know?
2. How did I contribute to where I am?
3. Who am I becoming?
4. What needs to happen next?

Tag Jamie on Instagram and share your biggest insight.

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Keywords: communication skills, leadership, women in business, clarity, confidence, influence, personal development, business growth, speaking skills, emotional intelligence, leadership communication, confidence building, Natalie Dawson

Episode Summary

In this power-packed episode, Jamie breaks down the communication framework used by Natalie Dawson—the CEO, podcaster, and leadership expert known for her crystal-clear, outcome-driven communication style.

If you’ve ever wondered how certain leaders command a room, speak with confidence, and earn respect without raising their voice… this episode gives you the blueprint.

Jamie walks through the exact process Natalie uses to communicate with intention, clarity, data, and consistency — and how you can implement these steps immediately to elevate your leadership, relationships, and business.

Whether you're leading a team, building your brand, or wanting to improve how you show up in conversations, this episode is your tactical guide to speaking with purpose and influence.

What You’ll Learn

✔️ How to define the outcome of your conversation before you begin
✔️ Why emotion-based communication undermines your authority
✔️ How Natalie uses data instead of feelings to make her message land
✔️ The filler words that make women sound less confident — and how to remove them
✔️ How to give feedback like a leader (without guilt or conflict)
✔️ Why consistency is the key to being respected
✔️ A 24-hour communication reset you can start today

Key Takeaways

• Clarity beats confidence. Know your outcome first.
• Data builds trust. Remove emotional language.
• Direct isn’t rude. Tone calm, message clear.
• Feedback must be immediate to be effective.
• Consistency creates credibility.

Standout Quotes

✨ “If you don’t know the outcome you want, the other person wins by default.”
✨ “Data builds trust — emotion builds confusion.”
✨ “You don’t need to feel confident to speak clearly.”
✨ “Your communication is your leadership.”
✨ “Say it clean. Say it direct. Say it with purpose.”

Chapters

00:00 – Warm Welcome + Why Communication Matters
02:14 – The #1 Thing Natalie Does Differently
04:32 – Speaking With Data Instead of Emotion
07:10 – Why Filler Words Kill Confidence
09:45 – The Feedback Formula Leaders Use
12:58 – The Power of Showing Up the Same Way
15:40 – The 24-Hour Communication Reset
18:02 – Final Thoughts + Listener Challenge
19:15 – Outro + Call to Action

Listener Challenge

Try the 24-Hour Natalie Dawson Communication Reset:

• Remove filler words
• Speak in data
• Write the outcome before each conversation
• Keep your tone calm and steady
• Give feedback immediately

Message Jamie on Instagram and share what changed for you.

Resources Mentioned

• “Building Billions” Podcast (Natalie Dawson)
• Cardone Ventures Leadership Principles

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In this bold, truth-telling episode, Jamie Kienholz pulls back the curtain on the consumer culture that keeps so many people stuck in debt, distraction, and discontent. She exposes how “luxury” marketing manipulates identity and why social media’s constant comparison loop can leave even the strongest of us chasing validation instead of peace.

Jamie challenges listeners to rethink what luxury really means — not handbags or cars, but calm, clarity, and confidence. Drawing from both psychology and biblical wisdom, she shares practical tools to stop over-spending, redefine success, and build a lifestyle rooted in discipline, peace, and purpose.

Whether you’re scaling your business or simply tired of feeling like you’re always behind, this episode will show you how to stop performing prosperity — and start living it.

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: We’re Being Sold Every Second
03:22 – The Consumer Trap: Why You Keep Buying More
07:10 – The Psychology of Over-Consumption & Dopamine Loops
10:55 – Redefining Luxury: Peace Over Pressure
14:48 – From Impulse to Intention: Applying Discipline in Business
18:30 – The De-Influencer Challenge: Practical Ways to Break Free
21:15 – Faith Anchor: What the Bible Teaches About Contentment
23:40 – Closing Thoughts + Weekly Challenge

Key Takeaways:

• Social media sells you identity, not products.
• True luxury isn’t material — it’s peace of mind.
• Ask before buying: “Is this peace or pressure?”
• Dopamine drives impulsive spending — discipline drives freedom.
• Simplify to scale: clarity creates power.
• You can’t build a life you love if you keep buying one you don’t need.
• Proverbs 21:20 reminds us that wisdom is saving, not consuming.

Keywords (for Apple & Spotify Search Optimization):

de-influencer, financial freedom, intentional living, money mindset, Christian finance, discipline, business strategy, minimalism, anti-consumerism, faith and money, purpose, simplicity, wealth mindset, dopamine detox, contentment, success habits

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Description:

In this empowering episode, Jamie Kienholz breaks down the real path to becoming debt-free — without the shame, stress, or spreadsheet overwhelm. Drawing from her own experience and biblical wisdom, Jamie dives deep into the emotional and spiritual roots of money, why debt keeps us stuck, and how to reclaim your peace and power one decision at a time.

You’ll learn how to face your numbers with confidence, pick a strategy that actually works for you, and shut out the noise of social media’s “buy more” culture. This episode will help you shift from emotional spending to intentional stewardship — and remind you that financial freedom starts in your mindset, not your wallet.

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Why Debt Isn’t Just Math, It’s Mindset
03:15 – The Real Reason We Stay in Debt
06:45 – The Psychology of Financial Freedom
09:30 – Practical Steps to Pay Off Debt (Without Losing Your Mind)
14:05 – Becoming a “De-Influencer”: How to Escape the Buy-Buy-Buy Culture
17:40 – Building a Debt-Free Mindset Rooted in Faith
21:00 – Weekly Challenge + Takeaway

Takeaways:

• Freedom begins in your thoughts long before it shows up in your bank account.
• The borrower is servant to the lender — but God calls you to peace and stewardship.
• You don’t need perfection, you need persistence.
• Face your numbers — clarity beats avoidance.
• Choose your strategy: debt snowball or avalanche.
• Practice “de-influencing” — buy peace, not pressure.
• Every payment is a vote for your freedom.

Keywords:

money mindset, debt payoff, personal finance, faith and money, stewardship, budgeting, Christian finance, self-discipline, mindset shift, debt freedom, minimalism, intentional living, financial freedom, de-influencer

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In this episode, Jamie Kienholz dives into one of the toughest realities of growth what to do when the motivation fades and the excitement disappears. Inspired by the mindset of Jocko Willink, Jamie breaks down how to lead yourself when the spark is gone.

You’ll learn why motivation is unreliable, how to rebuild momentum through clarity and structure, and why discipline, not emotion, is the foundation for long-term success.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, distracted, or disconnected from your mission, this episode will help you reignite focus, reclaim control, and build consistency that lasts.

Topics: mindset, motivation, discipline, business growth, personal development, accountability, performance, leadership, self-mastery.

Listen now and start training your mind to show up even when the spark fades.

#DisciplineEqualsFreedom #NoDaysWasted #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Motivation

Episode Chapters

00:00 — Introduction: When the Fire Burns Out
02:11 — Why Motivation Fades (and Why That’s Normal)
06:48 — How to Rebuild Momentum
10:32 — The Power of Discipline in the Valleys
14:40 — Challenge: Act Your Way Back Into Motivation

Memorable Quotes

Call to Action

This week, identify one area where your spark has faded.
Revisit your mission. Simplify your next step.
And remember you don’t need the spark to move. You move to rebuild the spark.

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In this episode, Jamie Kienholz shares her personal reflections and lessons from building success in the mortgage industry and how those same principles can help you design your next season of life and business with clarity and confidence.

Learn how to audit your past, identify what worked (and what drained you), set clear priorities, and create systems that support your next level of growth. Whether you’re scaling your business, refocusing your energy, or redefining success, this episode will guide you to build with intention — not reaction.

Topics: mortgage growth, business strategy, personal development, accountability, planning, identity, success systems, and goal setting.

Listen now and start designing your next season — on purpose.

#NoDaysWasted #BusinessGrowth #MortgageStrategy #PersonalDevelopment

Search & SEO Keywords

mortgage, business growth, personal development, accountability, reflection, planning, identity, success, systems, goals, mindset, leadership, productivity

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 — Introduction & Personal Reflections
02:49 — Auditing Your Past Season
05:43 — Defining Your Next Season
08:58 — Building Your Success System
11:48 — Designing Your Identity for the Future
14:32 — Conclusion & Call to Action

About the Episode

Jamie Kienholz unpacks how to reflect, plan, and design the next quarter of your business and life. You’ll learn the importance of clarity, habits, and systems to sustain momentum — and how to align your goals with the person you’re becoming.

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Call to Action

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We’ve been taught that rest is something you “earn.” That once you’ve hustled hard enough, then you get to pause. But the truth? Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a power move.

In this episode, Jamie unpacks the cost of skipping rest, how strategic rest sharpens your clarity and creativity, and what the Bible actually teaches us about rest as part of God’s design. From Genesis to Jesus withdrawing to pray, rest has always been about wisdom, preparation, and trust — not weakness.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this episode will help you reframe rest as obedience and strategy. You’ll walk away with practical ways to schedule intentional rest and the encouragement to see it as fuel for your long game.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why burnout doesn’t make you productive — it makes you replaceable
- How the Bible models rest through creation, Sabbath, and Jesus’ own rhythms
- Practical steps to create intentional rest before you need it
- How to overcome the guilt that comes with slowing down
- Why rest isn’t quitting — it’s preparing

Scripture References

• Genesis 2:2–3 — God rests on the seventh day as a model for us
• Psalm 127:2 — “He grants sleep to those He loves.”
• Luke 5:16 — Jesus withdrew to quiet places to pray
• Matthew 11:28–29 — Jesus invites the weary into His rest

Challenge This Week
Schedule one intentional rest block — before you hit a wall. Whether it’s a Sabbath day, a short walk, or 30 minutes of quiet, notice how it impacts your work, your faith, and your mindset.

Outro Reminder
Rest isn’t weakness. Rest isn’t laziness. Rest is wisdom.
It’s preparing for what’s next.
It’s one of the most powerful moves you can make.

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Episode Summary

Focus is hard. Some days you feel unstoppable, in the flow, knocking out your to-do list. Other days? Even the smallest task feels impossible. If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone.

In this episode, Jamie gets honest about her own struggle with focus and shares the tools she’s using in real time to battle distraction, decision fatigue, and chaos. You’ll learn how to build a simple daily reset ritual that helps you get back on track — without needing a full day off or a trip across the world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why scattered energy and “decision fatigue” make focus so difficult
• Jamie’s personal 4-step reset ritual to shift from chaos to clarity in under 15 minutes
• Simple strategies to build focus: Pomodoro method, single-tasking, accountability tricks
• How to experiment with energy supports (like Alpha Fuel nootropic pouches, walks, or nutrition) to sharpen your attention
• The importance of creating patterns that help you reset and refocus — even when motivation isn’t there

Key Takeaway

Focus isn’t about being perfect every moment of the day. It’s about having tools you can return to when your mind wanders, so you can start fresh — again and again. Clarity isn’t one big breakthrough. It’s a daily choice.

Episode Challenge

This week, create your own reset ritual.
It can be 5 minutes, it can be 30 — but make it consistent.
Give yourself a pattern that signals: I’m starting fresh.

Mentioned in This Episode

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Inside, we don’t pretend hustle and pressure don’t exist — we learn to handle them smarter. We rise together, support each other, and grow our businesses with clarity, strategy, and sisterhood.

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Outro Reminder

Some days, focus will feel impossible. That’s okay. It’s not about being perfect every moment. It’s about starting again — choosing clarity one reset at a time.

Because every time you reset, you prove chaos doesn’t get the final word.
No Days Wasted.