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Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 130: REPARENTING YOUR INNER CHILD: Compassion for Yourself and Those Who Raised You: Reparenting Your Inner ChildReparenting your inner child is one of the most powerful tools for healing we have in our toolbox. What do I mean by “reparenting?” What do I mean by “inner child?”Some of you may be familiar with these ideas, and some of you maybe not so much. In simple terms, your inner child is the part of your psyche that is vulnerable, needy, sensitive, and also joyful, exuberant, and honest. Most of us shove aside our childlike tendencies in adolescence to become “mature adults,” only to later realize that connecting to our inner child helps us experience the fullness of life to a greater degree. Growing up forces us to put on the armor of adulthood. Growing wise means we start dismantling that armor, piece by piece. In order to connect with the gifts of living out of your inner child, you first have to do the hard work of reparenting your inner child. Let’s get into what that hard work entails in today’s podcast.EPISODE 130 TOPICS:- Reparenting is a way of looking at yourself and the people who raised you with compassion, or at least acceptance. - Even with wonderful, available, and well-intentioned parents, each person still has a wounded inner child that needs to be tended to and needs to be reparented. - You will continue to attract the same experiences over and over again and fail in your romantic life until you address your inner child.LINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You. jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-course My Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
In Part One of this chapter, Removing Shame and Shedding Limiting Beliefs, I touched on the word “should.” Here’s a little refresher:And anytime you hear the word “should” thrown around, that’s a pretty sure sign that someone is trying to play the shame game. “You should really cover up.”“Do you really think you should be wearing that at your age?”“You should mind your manners.”“You should be ashamed of yourself!”Ring a bell?Throughout this journey, we’ve been working hard on raising our vibrations and being responsible for the energy we give and we surround ourselves with, we’ve worked on living from soul instead of ego, and we’re currently working on removing shame and shedding limiting beliefs. I don’t think we can fully remove shame or shed limiting beliefs without dealing with the magnitude of the word should and totally eliminating it from our vocabulary. So while this Part 5 is not expected, it’s absolutely necessary. Because the words we say matter. The words we say to ourselves matter. The words we say to others matter. Words speak things into existence. They’re a tool of creation. The word “should” is not good for any of us. Should is an indication of obligation, not desire.So when we tell ourselves we “should” do something, we are telling ourselves we are morally or legally bound to do it. How many times a day do you think or say the words “I should”? That’s how many times you're telling yourself you are morally obligated to do that task. Not that you’re grateful for the opportunity to do that task. Not that you’re excited to do that task. You’re obligated.It’s crucial for us to flip the script here: we need to rewire that trigger from one of obligation to one of consideration. Find out more about this concept in today’s podcast.EPISODE 129 TOPICS:- The word “should” is not good for any of us. Should is an indication of obligation, not desire. - It’s equally harmful when we use it with others. And why if we have children, we must eliminate it from our vocabulary. - Because “should” is judgmental. The word “should” creeps into our minds and steals away our most precious resource: our time.LINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 128As we close out our chapter on removing shame and shedding limiting beliefs, we’ve gotta talk about triggers and glimmers. We all know what triggers are. Trigger warning! Painful stuff is coming! Triggers are ways we respond– even in ways we can’t control– to things that bring up past pain. It’s a way our body remembers threats, to try to protect us. Glimmers are similar, except instead of remembering pain, our bodies are remembering joy. They are welcoming back beauty and saying, I see you. I remember you. The thing is, both triggers and glimmers are good things, because they act as arrows pointing to growth. Find out what I mean by that in today’s podcast.EPISODE 128 TOPICS:- The meanings of triggers and glimmers - What happens when you avoid your triggers - How triggers and glimmers relate to horticulture, and how you can use them to help with personal growthLINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 127Before I had moved back to my hometown of Conway, Arkansas, over a year ago, I had some unspoken expectations of what I thought my life would look like when I returned. In my effort to see the best in every situation, I’d imagined some specific moments and memories I wanted to create. After being back for a few months, I started noticing this creeping feeling that those moments and memories… weren’t going to be my reality. I had put my hope in this version of life back in my hometown that would make returning “worth it,” and when that didn’t come to fruition, I felt stuck, a little hopeless, and more than a little devastated. It was that shame + limiting belief spiral coming back to bite me. How am I still dealing with these same issues, I wondered. I thought I had looked through everything. I had peeled back layers. I had done some major healing. For a year. And that’s when I woke up to the real cause– and purpose– of these wounded cycles we inflict upon ourselves. Each of us has some core wounds we internalize in childhood. They’re not always the result of bad parents or abusive situations or neglect, although they can be. They can also be interactions with friends, teachers, coaches, and strangers. Core wounds are more than just general shame or limiting beliefs. It’s an insult or situation or feeling that starts as a one-time thing, but then we start seeing it confirmed time and time again. It’s not a passing feeling that we are bad, but a wounding that changes how we behave going forward that only confirms our deepest fears about ourselves and causes us to act in ways that continue to prove that fear to be true. Once we internalize those core wounds, throughout our lives we “call in” scenarios that confirm the story we tell ourselves about ourselves. Because even if the message we’ve internalized isn’t kind or loving, seeing it confirmed feels familiar, which can be mistaken for comfort. If we don’t heal from these childhood wounds, we spend our adulthoods recreating them. Do you see this playing out in your own life? Find out more during today’s podcast.EPISODE 127 TOPICS:- Each of us has some core wounds we internalize in childhood. Core wounds are more than just general shame or limiting beliefs. - Soulmate relationships – those where you can see and be seen as you truly are – showed the lesson I was missing, the core wounds I still had all wrapped up in abandonment.- The good life is a life of unconditional love and that doesn’t happen until we first and foremost love ourselves unconditionally, until we can live out of our true identity. LINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 126Last week, we talked about how shame disconnects us from our true self. Shame and limiting beliefs are like two sides of the same coin. Shame tells us that we are bad and wrong, and often, limiting beliefs can tell us that others are bad and wrong. Often, a limiting belief isn’t something we even realize we agree with until we… stop believing in it. That’s what makes them so hard to identify! But typically these are beliefs we have about what leads to success, what’s going to get us a “good” life or make us a “good” person. It’s like some sort of script we believe we have to stick to if we want the fairytale ending. And usually, we’re so young when we get handed this script that we don’t even have the tools to question whether it’s true or real or leading to any kind of happy ending that we actually want!Let me give you an example during today’s podcast.EPISODE 126 TOPICS:- Shame and limiting beliefs are like two sides of the same coin.- There is no right or wrong choice. There is only truth. There’s only what’s right and true for each person. - Limiting beliefs aren’t helping you or protecting you. They are simply lies based in fear.LINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 125I remember when I turned thirty-nine and bought my first crop top. It was an act of beautiful rebellion. Not against age, nope! I’ve never had a problem with growing older, and no part of me wanted to dress like a teen in some sort of mid-life crisis. I was rebelling against shame. Against all the messages I’d heard growing up that sunk in deep and made me feel like revealing any part of myself– both physically and emotionally– was something to be ashamed of. Like most women throughout history, but even specifically those growing up like I did, in the American south in the last half a century, showing any amount of skin was met with disapproving glares, gossipy whispers, and choruses of “bless her heart.” Can you relate? Find out in today’s podcast.EPISODE 125 TOPICS:- How does a crop top equal freedom- Shame is one of the main things that can keep you from being who you were meant to be and living the life you were made to live- Choosing to honor your own inherent value by standing up to shame, and what this looks like in hustle cultureLINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 124In Part One of this past chapter on Exchanging Ego for Soul, we talked about how obsession with our bodies and the physical form can expand our Ego, feed our obsession with how we’re perceived, and distract us from nourishing our souls. Today, however, we’re going to give our bodies the credit they deserve. Because when we learn to honor our souls, the body can be one of the greatest sources of wisdom, working in tandem with our souls to direct us and lead us on the path back to our true selves.Our bodies aren’t evil. They’re not bad. There’s a reason we’re not disembodied souls floating around a spirit world made of fog and twilight. But we’re often so busy telling our bodies what to be, what to do, and what to look like, that we forget to listen to their inherent wisdom. Your mind will often lie to you about your body. But your body never lies. When you’ve retrained your mind to trust your soul’s truth, your body becomes your best ally. Let me tell you what I mean with a little throwback story involving a fourteen-year-old Jess, in today’s podcast.EPISODE 124 TOPICS:- Your mind will often lie to you about your body. But your body never lies. - Sometimes, it’s easier for us to trust our bodies when they warn of something bad, but that same trust doesn’t apply when our bodies recognize something good. - Living a deeply soulful life requires trusting your body. All day long, your body is talking to you. Will you listen?LINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself.For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You.jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerThe Instagram post I mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7O4ufXuty3/More Helpful Zimmerman Podcast Links and Resources: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/zimmerma…st-links
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 123Have you ever been going about your day, doing something totally normal like getting groceries, logging into your email, picking your kids up from school, or going on a hike, and something happens that stops you in your tracks… some little coincidence or a moment of deja vu, or a text from a long lost friend you just had a dream about the night before?I think most of us have. One of the most beautiful things about believing that there is a bigger purpose for your life, a divine destiny for your soul that the whole universe is conspiring to unleash, is that you get to go through life expecting to be amazed by these little moments where the spiritual world and the physical world intersect. It’s amazing how the further I’ve gotten from the rigid and sometimes dry faith of my childhood, the more I see God at work in the world around me. Can you relate?God got real and fun (and real fun!) for me when I truly began to experience God outside of the teeny tiny box God was put in for me growing up in the American South’s Bible Belt. God was church three times a week. God was bible study. God was in a building. I couldn’t imagine then how much more God could be. That God could be playful, fun, and near. Here’s how, in today’s podcast.EPISODE 123 TOPICS:- When God got real and fun (and real fun!) for me- The time an owl and I were locked in on each other, and the significance of this encounter- Angel numbers and why I was seeing 11:11 all the timeLINKS:THE PATH BACK TO YOUMy brand new course, The Path Back to You isn't about starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself. For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me, on The Path Back to You. https://jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-course My Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwMy Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerMore information when I first shared about my spiritual advisor: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-three-staying-in-comfort-or-choosing-growth Energy: Everything is Energy: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/everything-is-energy Check out the picture of the owl I encountered: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/exchanging-ego-for-soul-listening-for-soul-messages-from-the-spiritual-world My Art Collection, Uncovering Divine Femininity: https://jessicazimmerman.com/art-shop More Helpful Zimmerman Podcast Links and Resources: https://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/zimmerman-podcast-links
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 122If you’re following along week by week, you know that last week we talked about the difference between ego and soul. This week, we’re going to talk about what soul freedom looks like. The whole point of this series, and of my course The Path Back to You, is finding how to unlock the freedom to live your life out of soul freedom. Because if you’re not living out of freedom, what are you even doing?!? And yet, I’ve spent decades of my life living in bondage to people or stories that we haven’t chosen for ourselves. When you’re not living life out of soul freedom, it’s usually because you haven’t figured out what you really want, or you haven’t given yourself permission to actually go after it. So let’s talk about what soul freedom is and how you can choose it!True soul freedom comes when you have the autonomy of choice. So often, the lowest times in our lives happen when we have no good choices. Choice can be taken away from us in many different ways, some we can control. Others, we can’t. Even when someone isn’t actively taking away your freedom, limiting beliefs that are passively handed down can also take freedom away. Even if you have had the best childhood imaginable, a marriage a Disney princess would be jealous of, a career that lights you up, and a family that champions you endlessly, you can still uncover messages you’ve believed that limit your freedom. Let me give you an example and go more in depth in today’s podcast.EPISODE 122 TOPICS:- What following our envy can reveal- You’re not the only one devoid of freedom to choose; everyone you know, even those you least expect, feels suffocated in some aspect of their life. - Soul freedom to me: Choosing the life I long for, even if there are painful consequences.Let’s get into it in today’s podcast.LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 121My kids recently lost their great grandfather. It was an open casket. Before the visitation, I told my kids that even though they’d be looking at their great grandfather’s body, his soul was not there. Have you ever noticed that the body never really looks like the person did in life? There are many reasons for this, but the most important one, to me, is that a body isn’t really anything without a soul. I told my kids that just like our car is important to us because it takes us from school to piano to baseball and home again, our bodies are just vehicles for our souls. They are, at their best, functional for us. At worst, they can be the very things that keep us from embodying love, which is our greatest calling. On earth, we focus so much on our bodies, on our human forms. We exercise and diet and hang mirrors everywhere, and even if we’re not looking at our literal bodies, we’re thinking about satisfying cravings, elevating ourselves, getting ahead, and winning. This is all living from ego. What do I mean by that, and why does it matter? Let’s get into it in today’s podcast.EPISODE 121 TOPICS:- In order to reach full consciousness, to live in the energy frequency of unconditional love, we have to retrain our human selves to learn to live from the soul. - The idea of soul and ego isn’t a new thing.- It’s your brain (your mortal, human thing) mismatching with your soul (your eternal, God thing).LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 120Sometimes, whether slowly or all at once, you realize that your life is not and will never be what you thought it would be. Even if it is more beautiful than you thought possible, even if you are more fulfilled than you could have imagined, even if you wouldn’t take that first dream life back for all the money in the world, you eventually need to grieve the life you fought so hard for… the life you’ll never have and maybe never had. EPISODE 120 TOPICS:- Why I’ll never mourn Brian, and how, in many ways, my sister Courtney is still here too- The most helpful way to revisit a life that you mourn but don’t want back is to explore timelines and what to meditate on to explore them- Shifting timelines and the ‘quantum leap’LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 119 I remember when Brian and I moved to Nashville after our year of traveling the country in an Airstream, and I was convinced that putting down new roots in a new city would be the final step in our healing journey. Both individually and together. I thought Brian would finally be able to meet new friends, get excited about getting a job, we could go on dates to places we've never been before, and enjoy the culture of a big city.There was nothing I wouldn’t do to help us move forward. I just didn’t realize at the time that the one thing I couldn’t do was move Brian forward with me. And I tried. Each time we had a conversation where I was ramping us up to move forward, it felt like the two of us were sitting in a car, and I had my foot pedal to the metal on the gas. And Brian not only had his foot on the break, but he had the car in reverse. He didn’t just want to stand still, he wanted to go backward. I’ve got my eyes on the road ahead, and he’s looking out the rear view mirror. And we’re just stuck. Brian’s regret was keeping his eyes fixed on the past. Most times, I think regret is just unfelt grief. And regret is totally unproductive. Focusing on what you wish happened differently has no power to keep it from happening again. The best way to move forward with clarity is to reexamine those memories and events in your life that have brought you grief. Not so you can wallow in what you wish had happened differently, but so you can learn what has made you who you are. Only then can you grow into something more. So what does it look like to honor our past trauma and use it to move forward with wisdom and clarity? Let’s talk about it in today's podcast.EPISODE 119 TOPICS:- What does it look like to honor past trauma- Comparative trauma does no one any good, meaning, uncovering the events that were traumatic to you. - Trust what hurts. Grieve deeply so you don’t regret. Even trauma can be transformed into growth when you honor it with your attention. LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 118 In order for something to grow, it first has to be pruned. If you’ve ever lived in the south, you’ve seen Crepe Myrtle trees surrounding houses and lining neighborhood streets in cities all over the place. There is nothing more jarring than seeing a Crepe Myrtle in springtime. They prune back those trees so much it’s hard to believe they’ll ever produce growth again. And yet every year, they come back bigger and more beautiful than ever before. And if they hadn’t been pruned, they’d be weak, scrawny, and more susceptible to damage. The same is true with us. Good growth requires us to leave parts of ourselves behind. And that leaving can even feel like a death. Because it is! Growth is painful. It requires conscious removal of the parts of ourselves that we still love but no longer want or need. It’s important to know that even though we may need to leave these parts of ourselves behind, we can still mourn their loss. You may mourn your former life while anticipating a new, better one. You may feel the loss of a person who was once so important to you that you couldn’t imagine your life without them. You may miss who you once were while still being grateful for all the ways you’ve changed. This is why Embracing the Darkness is so important. Things can be good and hard at the same time, and when we pretend they aren’t, we learn to believe our own self-deception. The sooner, and the more often, we can trust ourselves about when it’s time to move on, knowing it may be painful but still good, the easier it will be to step into the life meant for us. Find out what I mean by this in today's podcast.EPISODE 118 TOPICS:- The sooner, and the more often, we can trust ourselves about when it’s time to move on, knowing it may be painful but still good, the easier it will be to step into the life meant for us- Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.- Fear and Ghosting LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseWhen we discussed fear being the absolute lowest frequency of energy: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/everything-is-energy Uncovering Divine Femininity: https://jessicazimmerman.com/uncovering-divine-femininity My Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 117For the first four weeks of The Path Back to You, we focused on energy, digging into what it looks like to raise our vibrations. Now, I bet I can guess what’s happened since you’ve started that journey.Sh*t got hard. Really hard.We have the phrase “growing pains” for a reason.When you start growing, everything gets harder before it gets easier. You’ve decided to wake up to yourself, which means casting off all the old coping mechanisms and numbing techniques you’ve used to get through hard things in the past.You know what I mean. The mindless scrolling. The hours of reality TV. The binge eating. The restrictions that help you feel like you can control something. Anything. The anger. The resentment. The isolation. The overpacked schedule.Evolving requires a lot of dissolving of old energy, old mindsets, old truths. Embracing the new you means doing the hard work in a new way.It means instead of distracting ourselves from the darkness, we have to look at it full in the face.Because only through embracing the coming darkness can we uncover our light.In today's podcast, you'll find out what is the bright side of shadow work.EPISODE 117 TOPICS:- Why shadow work is like a hallway- When I reached rock bottom, I did something I never thought I’d do- Going into the darkness to find the light LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseHow to raise your vibration: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/how-to-raise-your-vibration-and-protect-your-energy What it looked like when I began my shadow work: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-the-dark-night-of-the-soul The journal I use when journaling: https://rstyle.me/+Rs8IGTEi-K0KyayxMu7raw My Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw My Best Selling Memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 116 What Happens When Energy Gets StuckEnergy can get locked (and unlocked) in our bodies, and the physical places where this tends to happen relates to where chakras are located. If this feels scary, remember that we all do this all the time, just with more comfortable language. When something sad happens, you might say that your heart is broken, even though that the brain and nervous system is in charge of pain perception, not the heart. When you feel nervous, you might have butterflies in your belly, even though that’s not actually possible. Before a wedding, we want to make sure no one has “cold feet.” We already relate emotions to physical locations in our body. With chakras, we’re just giving a name (and centuries of wisdom and practice) to truths we already recognize in how we talk about our bodies and our spirits. When I first heard Brian’s “non-medical” diagnosis– a blocked solar plexus chakra, I think that was the beginning of me really beginning to ask myself what felt right in my own body as far as what I had been told. Trusting my intuition and not blindly believing people just because they had a few letters at the end of their name. Nothing the doctors said had felt right. And it certainly hadn’t done any good. Brian had just gotten sicker and sicker. I believed then and believe now that, had we continued on that course, he would have lost his colon and probably his life. But the chakra and neglect - that felt true. It was a completely different feeling in my body, a feeling I’ve come to identify as knowing.In today's podcast, you'll find out what are chakras and what happens when energy gets stuck.Episode 116 Topics:- A simple breakdown of how chakras work- How chakras and traffic roundabouts are alike- The focus of specific energy of each chakraLINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy book, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerMy TED talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwSubscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 115 How to Raise Your Vibration and Protect Your EnergyLife is full of exchanges where energy is the currency. With every interaction, you’re either buying or selling, taking in energy or giving it away.Social Media is an energy exchange. Television is an energy exchange. Podcasts, music, and audiobooks are energy exchanges. What you read, the food you eat, the conversations you have, the people you engage with. All energy exchanges.What does this mean?Protect your energy. Always.Living a high vibe life seems like a fun, free spirit thing to do, but in reality, it requires incredible self-awareness and self-control. Especially when you’re first discovering where you’ve got some energy leaks.Negativity is contagious. Unhappiness is contagious. Fear is contagious. It could be leaking out of you or flowing into you without you even being aware of it.The good news is that other things are contagious too. Happiness is contagious. So is optimism. So is love.Before you respond to someone, remember that your response is also your agreement to establish an energy connection with them, which may change your energy field and vibrational frequency. In less “woo” language, every interaction will be some version of someone bringing you down or someone pulling you up. And we all know what this feels like.The hostess at the restaurant who acts like you’re an idiot for not making a reservation? Energy dips. The random girl in Target who compliments your outfit. Energy rises.In today's podcast, you'll find out how you can learn to be more protective of your energy so these negative interactions aren’t carried with you into your day.Episode 115 Topics:- Slow, easy steps so you have more control over putting energy into growth- Allowing your environment to change- Don’t match anyone’s energy. Embody your own.LINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you. And just for my podcast listeners, use code PATH15 for 15% off.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy book, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerMy TED talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwSubscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 114 A High Vibe Life: The Energy that Got You Here Can’t Take You There.The reason so many of us feel the opposite of content is because we aren’t living in alignment. Alignment– which is unique and different for every soul because each soul is uniquely created by God, by the energy of unconditional love, and each soul has its own unique path and this will look different for everyone– is when the thoughts you think, match the feelings you feel, match the words you say, match the actions you portray. When everything is on the same page, you don’t have that experience of feeling one way yet rationalizing yourself into believing the opposite. In today's podcast, you'll find out what that looked like in my own life…Episode 114 Topics:- The absolute lowest frequencies of energy- What happens when you choose a high vibrational life- Ego Self vs. Higher Self and what that meansLINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul.In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you.Join me on The Path Back to You here: jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseMy first post on energy (also podcast episode 113): https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/everything-is-energyMy Dark Night of the Soul (also podcast episode 108): https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-the-dark-night-of-the-soulMy book, Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerMy TED talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwSubscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimm…st/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 113 Everything is Energy.It’s a long, winding road to get back home to ourselves. The Sioux Indians are known to say that the longest journey is from your head to your heart. It’s difficult to unlearn everything we’ve been taught. To look at and break down each and every limiting belief society has taught us, unlearning all of it and returning home to our soul. To God. To love. Only when we are able to fully love ourselves are we capable of truly loving others. Jesus was God manifested in human form. Jesus is a beautiful example of unconditional love. Jesus was not judgemental. Jesus did not operate from fear or shame or guilt. Jesus operated from a place of pure unconditional love. Our purpose here on Earth is to raise our vibration, to come into consciousness, to operate from a place of pure unconditional love. Instead of chasing, we can rest, because wholeness is waiting inside us, not hiding somewhere “out there.”But along life’s journey, we’ve likely picked up some bad habits that influence our energy.Episode 113 Topics:- Nothing else I share this year will make sense without this conversation about energy.- Things that can influence our vibrational energy- Like energy attracts like energy, and what that means for you personallyLINKS:The Path Back to YouWhen you feel like you're losing your mind, I’m here to help you restore your soul. In “The Path Back to You” I share with you my own personal story of struggle, trauma, etc. as a sacred offering. My hope is that through my story, you can better see yourself. I share with you my darkest moments and the steps I took to find my light– the light I had dimmed for most of my life.Throughout all the heartache I’ve endured, I’ve finally found peace. And I want to share my roadmap with you.Join me on The Path Back to You here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-courseEpisode 113 Link: https://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/everything-is-energy-113 My book, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger My TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwPodcast Episode Link: https://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/all-of-us-are-on-a-path-where-are-you-headed Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimmerman-podcast/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: https://jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: https://jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: https://jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jessicazimmerman_
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 112 The Path Back to You.I’ve held a few titles throughout my career: rental business owner, floral designer, wedding planner, educator, podcaster, public speaker, and best-selling author, just to name a few. But today, when someone asks me what I do for work these days, I respond with the only answer that rings true…My work is soul work. The hard part is the stuff I do alone… emancipating myself from past experiences and lingering pain. The easy part is sharing it with you and empowering you to find freedom from your own lingering soul wounds. I look at the world, at the universe, with both childlike wonder and insatiable curiosity. I am enamored with the human heart. That’s what I’m hoping to share with you in my most sacred work yet, The Path Back to You. We’ll spend the next twelve months together as I share what has become a fresh, contemporary vision of ancient faith. I hope I share in a way that resonates. That ultimately leads you to remember who you’ve always been.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into The Path Back to You. And be on the lookout for this series to continue throughout the year.Episode 112 Topics:- Patience and Growth- Divine Timing and Soul Expansion- My Newest Series: The Path Back to YouLINKS:The Path Back to You:Have you ever had a moment to yourself when you realize that the person you’ve become feels as foreign and uncomfortable as an ill-fitting wool sweater? You don’t even really know how you got here, but you’re in so deep, and you’ve been at it so long, that you’ve built an entire life for that person you’ve become that you no longer recognize and maybe… don’t even like?That’s what this series, The Path Back to You is all about. Not starting over, but starting again, on a path that will return you to yourself. For the past few years, I’ve been on this journey of rediscovery, and it has changed everything. So here’s my invitation– learn to feel at home in your skin again. Join me, on The Path Back to You. https://jessicazimmerman.com/the-path-back-to-you-course Instagram Post mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyl5MFaOfh2/ My book, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger My TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUwPodcast Episode Link: https://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/all-of-us-are-on-a-path-where-are-you-headed Subscribe to Zimmerman Podcast: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zimmerman-podcast/id1476438143Become a Zimmerman Insider: https://jessicazimmerman.com/#newsletter-homeGet the Sparknotes Version of My Story: https://jessicazimmerman.com/aboutGet Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-strangerCheck out Zimmerman Education: https://jessicazimmerman.com/coursesFollow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman_/Shop My Favorite Things: https://jessicazimmerman.com/shop
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 111!If you have been following along, I am sharing with you my newly written series, Uncovering Divine Femininity and today I am sharing with you the fifth and final part of this series that I am so passionate about. In the last episode, I shared part four with you, and today we are diving in to part five.Episode 111 Topics:- The story behind the Uncovering Divine Femininity Art Collection- The hidden details found in each of the paintings- How you can get your hands on one of the original art piecesLINKS:To follow along, head to the Uncovering Divine Femininity: The Collection blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-the-collection Check out the collection of paintings here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/art-shop All podcast episodes in the Uncovering Divine Femininity Series:-107 http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-one-the-truth-and-relief-in-discovering-the-masculine-and-feminine-energies-108 http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-two-the-dark-night-of-the-soul-109 http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-three-returning-to-your-divine-self-110 http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-four-flourishing-in-divine-love-111 http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-five-the-collection
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 110!I hope that you listened to the previous episodes because this podcast episode is part of my brand new series, Uncovering Divine Femininity. In the last episode, I shared part three with you, and today we are diving in to part four.EPISODE 110 TOPICS:- The three ways I believe those rooted in Divine Femininity can attract their Divine Masculine counterpart- Going all in on you- Our relationships are our mirrorsHit play on this podcast episode so we can get started with Uncovering Divine Femininity Part Four: Flourishing in Divine Love. And be on the lookout for the final of the series tomorrow.LINKS:To follow along, head to the Uncovering Divine Femininity: Flourishing in Divine Love blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-flourishing-in-divine-love
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 109!I hope that you listened to yesterday’s episode because I am sharing with you my brand new series, Uncovering Divine Femininity. In yesterday’s episode, I shared part two with you, and today we are diving in to part three.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can get started with Uncovering Divine Femininity Part Three: Returning to Your Divine Self. And be on the lookout for part four of the series soon.EPISODE 109 TOPICS:- Why Elsa in Frozen II represents my Dark Night of the Soul and what came next for me - When moving back home brought the unexpected- My multiple soulmates through my life, including the one who changed my life on a Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa kind of levelLINKS:To follow along, head to the Uncovering Divine Femininity: Returning to Your Divine Self blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-returning-to-your-divine-self Podcast Episode 107: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/uncovering-divine-femininity-part-one-the-truth-and-relief-in-discovering-the-masculine-and-feminine-energies My book, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 108I hope that you listened to yesterday’s episode because I sharing with you my brand new series, Uncovering Divine Femininity. In yesterday’s episode, I shared part one with you, and today we are diving in to part two.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can get started with Uncovering Divine Femininity Part Two: The Dark Night of the Soul. And be on the lookout for part three of the series tomorrow.EPISODE 108 TOPICS:- Before self love becomes a liberation, it will be a burden. - We grow by becoming self aware. Two questions I would often ask myself were: “What do I believe is true about this?” and “Why do I feel shame around this?” Self curiosity always leads to growth. - When you’re less dependent on something or someone else for your self worth, you can engage with people and things from a place of spaciousness and love, rather than constriction and fear.LINKS:To follow along, head to the Uncovering Divine Femininity: The Dark Night of the Soul blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-the-dark-night-of-the-soul My TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 107 Uncovering Divine Femininity Part One: The Truth and Relief in Discovering the Masculine and Feminine Energies.I am so excited about this week and about what I am going to be sharing each day on the podcast. I recently published a brand new series on the blog at https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/ and I am so very proud of this series — Uncovering Divine Femininity. I want to share it with you with audio because it is a little bit lengthy. If you see the first blog you think, “man, I’m going to need a little time for this.” I understand being a busy mom of three, and life being very full that sometimes the only time we have to consume the content we want to is through a podcast. So I thought I definitely need to record this series for those who don’t have time to sit and read every word. And today is the day!The work I do is soul work. If I’m doing my job right, I am sharing experiences as truthfully as possible in a way that emancipates me from them while hopefully powering you through them. I am incredible proud of this series. This has been the most difficult time I’ve ever had getting a project to the finish line, but with the help of my incredible team, we did it. I hope you will take the time today to either read the series yourself at https://jessicazimmerman.com/uncovering-divine-femininity or listen to today’s podcast because it really is worth it. I as always want to thank you for being invested in my journey. It is an honor to continue sharing my story with you.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into Uncovering Divine Femininity Part One: The Truth and Relief in Discovering the Masculine and Feminine Energies. And be on the lookout for part two of the series tomorrow.Episode 107 Topics:- Masculine and Feminine energy has absolutely nothing to do with your gender, your sexual preference, etc. It’s just energy. And every single human embodies both because we were created from both. You will identify as either a Core Feminine or a Core Masculine, no matter what your gender or sexual preference. This energy framework gives language and understanding to how our heads and hearts, souls and bodies, ego and actualized selves can interact and come into balance. - The Masculine’s Core Wound and the Feminine’s Core Wound- The moment when Brian and I realized that we needed to separateLINKS:To follow along, head to the Uncovering Divine Femininity: The Truth and Relief in Discovering the Masculine and Feminine Energies Part One blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/uncovering-divine-femininity-the-truth-and-relief-in-discovering-the-masculine-and-feminine-energies Following the Stars Podcast Episodes:102: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/following-the-stars-part-one-truth-in-an-unexpected-place 103: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/following-the-stars-part-two-uniquely-made104 In this episode I shared how the most life-altering piece of information I received during my deep dive into astrology: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/following-the-stars-part-three-staying-in-comfort-or-choosing-growth 105: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/following-the-stars-part-four-there-is-a-season-for-everything106: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/following-the-stars-part-five-a-guide-for-your-journeyUnderstand Women Better by Lorin Krenn: https://rstyle.me/+Y9L9q0dBv2MH8M2PvKSNPw My book, Sleeping with a Stranger: https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger My TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_ax0vCBUw
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 106.If you are listening to today’s podcast, I hope you have listened to the past four because today, I’m wrapping up the Following the Stars series with a short and sweet episode. Today, I am sharing with you Following the Stars Part Five: A Guide for Your Journey.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into this final part of Following the Stars.Episode 106 Topic:Along the way, I discovered that astrology could work together as an expression of my faith, not against it. I’m so grateful for this journey, and I wouldn’t be here without the help of several truth-tellers along the way.One of the most influential has been Jessie Eccles, my favorite voice speaking into the astrology space because she’s a straightforward, hardworking mom and business owner and takes a no-nonsense approach to astrology, always sharing complex topics and insights in simple and practical ways.In her course, Dive Into Your Soul: Astrology Levels 1 & 2, Jessie shares self-paced lessons to help you access peace in the midst of difficult decisions and transitions so you can create a fulfilled and aligned life.If you’re ready to have a roadmap to your own life, work, and healing, Jessie is a wonderful guide.YOUR CODE TO GET 20% OFF HER COURSE IS JESSICAZIMDive into Your Soul here: https://jessie-eccles.mykajabi.com/a/2147522140/LtzGnNy9 To follow along with the podcast, head to the Following the Stars Part Five: A Guide for Your Journey blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-five-a-guide-for-your-journey LINKS:Special Offer for my ReadersIf you want to know more about who you are and how to navigate the world with more peace and empathy, both towards yourself and the people you love, diving into the basics of astrology is a great place to start!Jessie Eccles is my favorite voice speaking into the astrology space because she’s a straightforward, hardworking mom and business owner and takes a no-nonsense approach to astrology, always sharing complex topics and insights in simple and practical ways.In her course, Dive Into Your Soul: Astrology Levels 1 & 2, Jessie shares self-paced lessons to help you access peace in the midst of difficult decisions and transitions so you can create a fulfilled and aligned life.Your code to get 20% off her course is JESSICAZIMGo grab her course and dive in: https://jessie-eccles.mykajabi.com/a/2147522140/LtzGnNy9
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 105.I hope you are enjoying this series that I’m doing this week on the podcast. And if you haven’t already, I encourage you to listen to the last three episodes so that you are all caught up because we are diving right in. Today, I am sharing with you Following the Stars Part Four: There is a Season for Everything.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into part four, and be on the lookout for the final part, part five of the series tomorrow.Episode 105 Topics:- The very telling experience I had when I first met my spiritual advisor- The moment I learned how to use the moon to manifest- How I incorporated creation rituals into my life (and what they are)To follow along, head to the Following the Stars Part Four: There is a Season for Everything blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-four-there-is-a-season-for-everything
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 104.If you have listened to the past couple of podcast episodes, you know back in October 2022 I released a blog series called Following the Stars. This week, I am sharing that series with you here on Zimmerman Podcast. This is Following the Stars Part Three: Staying in Comfort or Choosing Growth.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into part three, and be on the lookout for part four of the series tomorrow.Episode 104 Topics:- The one part of my natal chart that changed every aspect of my life- The meanings behind north node and south node- How accessing my north node led me to next steps, closer to my true purpose, the opposite of what I had grown comfortable with for yearsTo follow along, head to the Following the Stars Part Three: Staying in Comfort or Choosing Growth blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-three-staying-in-comfort-or-choosing-growthThe Bible is another tool God gave us, but it isn’t where the story ends. It continues in us and in the world each day. (If this is a topic that interests you as much as it interests me, check out this book. Please buy it. Please read it. It’s a great (and funny!) read: https://rstyle.me/+5b__o3vsyg0rOh9d-3TdIwBy identifying our south nodes, we can become more aware of repeated patterns, and then we can choose when and how to step into those growth areas. If you want to read more about that, you can check out that article here: https://astrostyle.com/cosmic-calculators/lunar-north-south-nodes/#:~:text=What%20do%20the%20Nodes%20mean,re%20learning%20in%20this%20lifetime
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 103.As I mentioned in episode 102, back in October 2022, I released a blog series called Following the Stars. This week, I am sharing that series with you here on Zimmerman Podcast. This is Following the Stars Part Two: Uniquely Made.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into part two, and be on the lookout for part three of the series tomorrow.Episode 103 Topics:- The intersection of Christianity and astrology- Astrology is a map of the soul, showing God’s plan for us in this life- The conversation with my astrologer over my natal chart that did not go as plannedTo follow along, head to the Following the Stars Part Two: Uniquely Made blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-two-uniquely-made If you feel like you need to hear from someone else about the intersection of Christianity and astrology, check out this article I read early in my research: https://www.liveabout.com/astrology-from-a-christians-perspective-207246 Uncover your Natal Chart here: https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 102.If you follow me on social media, then you know I pushed pause on the business for a little bit while I was going through some personal growth and some healing. It was a journey that I had to dive right into and do alone. You can read more about that in my written series, Uncovering Divine Femininity (https://jessicazimmerman.com/uncovering-divine-femininity) That series really explains what the pause over the past few years was all about. As I was finishing launching that series, I thought “I also wrote a series a few months prior called Following the Stars.” I think if you read and hear Following the Stars before Uncovering Divine Femininity, it all makes more sense. I realize not everyone has time to sit and read those long blogs so I thought "what if I recorded them and made them into podcasts?" So that’s what this episode is all about. I will also will be recording the Uncovering Divine Femininity series so be on the lookout for future podcast episodes of those blog posts as well.Hit play on this podcast episode so we can dive into Following the Stars Part One: Truth in an Unexpected Place. And be on the lookout for part two of the series tomorrow. Episode 102 Topics: - How My Journey with Astrology Started - Discussing Unexpected Challenges, Changes, and Growth - Unlearning everything I had been told about sex To follow along, head to the Following the Stars Part One: Truth in an Unexpected Place blog post here: https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/following-the-stars-part-one-truth-in-an-unexpected-place Separation announcement post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgLODHiuqoP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Artists Way Book: https://rstyle.me/+sA49B-4pAF2Zbu1qsp5XsQ Mine and Katie Selvidge’s Artist Way Series on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzfMnyhwT9/
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 101! I haven’t shared a new episode of Zimmerman Podcast in over a year, but I’m coming out of semi-retirement to share a story, an update, and hopefully some help. The past twelve months have been full of transitions and unexpected turns. Our family found a new home in Nashville, TN, Brian and I legally separated, I endured a season of deep depression for the first time in my life, we started rebuilding what our family looks like and who we need to be, the kids and I moved back to Conway, Arkansas… and those are just the big things! Throughout this process, I’ve found guidance and insight from an unexpected place: astrology. Today on the podcast, I’m sitting down with my favorite astrology expert Jessie Eccles to unpack my journey into astrology, some details around the decoupling of my marriage, how Brian and I are growing into more of who we are separately, and how astrology has been a roadmap guiding us to who we need to become. Jessie is a grounded, logical, clear voice in the astrology world, and whether you’re totally new to the idea of astrology or you’re someone who has had your chart done and already knows your sun, moon, and rising signs and your nodes and more, you’ll love Jessie’s take on unpacking our unique and divine design. Click on the podcast to listen to My Astrology Journey. Then head back to the blog and learn more as I share details about my experience every day this week! Links:Artist Way Series: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzfMnyhwT9/ Clare Baker Podcast Episode: http://zimmermanpodcast.squarespace.com/show-notes/tuning-in-to-each-season-of-your-cycle-with-claire-baker Episode 101 Product Pick:Dive Into Your Soul with Jessie Eccles If you want to know more about who you are and how to navigate the world with more peace and empathy, both towards yourself and the people you love, diving into the basics of astrology is a great place to start! Jessie Eccles is my favorite voice speaking into astrology space because she’s a straightforward, hardworking mom and business owner and takes a no-nonsense approach to astrology, always sharing complex topics and insights in simple and practical ways. In her course, Astrology Transits and Cycles, Jessie shares self-paced lessons to help you access peace in the midst of difficult decisions and transitions so you can create a fulfilled and aligned life. Get the course here: https://jessie-eccles.mykajabi.com/a/2147522140/LtzGnNy9 Your code to get 20% off her course is JESSICAZIM Go grab her course and dive in! Then DM me so we can freak out about all the truth you’ve uncovered along the way!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 100!!
It’s hard to believe that in less than two years we’ve shared 100 podcast episodes. I’ve recorded in a closet in Conway Arkansas and an Airstream in Palm Springs, California.
I’ve talked about everything from my marriage and personal finances, to how I approach stressful holiday seasons, to why checking your email is the surprising enemy of productivity.
Today, I’m sharing with you the future of Zimmerman Podcast. We’re looking back on the past 100 episodes and looking forward to the future of Zimmerman.
So I’m going to get right to the important part. After 100 amazing episodes, we’re officially ready to press pause after this first season of Zimmerman Podcast.
Part of why we’re doing this is because it’s time to really dig into my book promo for Sleeping with a Stranger and another exciting announcement I have coming this fall.
In one of our very first podcast episodes, episode four with Katie Selvidge, we talked about how to build a business that can pivot as your interest, passions, and paths change. That’s exactly what I have with Zimmerman thanks to all of you.
I’m so thankful for you, my Zimmerman listeners. Some started following along when I was doing bouquet tutorials and teaching a new way to make real money in the wedding industry. Some of you started tuning in when you read my book or heard me as a guest on another podcast. Others have come along more recently to follow along with our Airstream adventure.
However you found me, I’m so glad you did. And I’ll still be updating and sharing over on my Instagram at @jessicazimmerman_ and on the blog at jessicazimmerman.com/blog. I’d love it if you stayed in the loop over there.
I’m not saying “goodbye” forever, just see ya later! And you can always listen-- and re-listen-- to old episodes right here.
Thank you for following along here at Zimmerman Podcast. It’s been a wild ride!
Episode 100 Product Picks A WINNING WEBSITE Want to know the first step to booking more clients? You’ve got to have a website!
And not just any website, but a site built to book! If you’re just starting your business, you’re probably wondering how you can share about your work, gain clients, and start making money.
The answer to all of these is your website.
When I first started my business, I didn’t have the money to pay a professional brand expert to create the brand you see here today. But I didn’t have to. I used the resources I had to invest in my business and create a brand that would attract the type of client I wanted to work with, supported by a website that was built to transform searching brides into life-long clients.
If you want a simple guide on how to create a site that books without having to invest thousands in a branding expert before you’re ready, you need A Winning Website!
To learn more, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/website
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 99.
I’m welcoming back Scout Sobel, the founder of Scout’s Agency, the host of SCOUT podcast, and co-host of the Okay, Sis podcast.
Scout’s Agency focuses on Podcast PR and 90% of her clients are women. Scout has a passion for sharing about her entrepreneurship story and journey with mental illness.
I first heard of Scout when she got in touch with me to pitch some podcast guests. I was so impressed by her organization and clarity. She just seemed to know exactly what I needed to know about podcast guests!
That’s why it’s no surprise to me that she grew her business to six-figures in less than a year. Today, I’m asking Scout about her incredible business growth and what suggestions she has for those who want to turn a passion or idea into a thriving business.
Episode 99 Topics: How to know when it’s time to move away from projects and passions that are no longer serving you What makes something a viable business, not just a hobby What it looks like keep healthy boundaries while pushing forward in business Why it’s important to take breaks while pursuing business growth
WHERE YOU CAN FIND SCOUT: Website: https://www.scoutsobel.com/
Episode 99 Product Picks: A WINNING WEBSITE Want to know the first step to booking more clients? You’ve got to have a website!
And not just any website, but a site built to book! If you’re just starting your business, you’re probably wondering how you can share about your work, gain clients, and start making money.
The answer to all of these is your website.
When I first started my business, I didn’t have the money to pay a professional brand expert to create the brand you see here today. But I didn’t have to. I used the resources I had to invest in my business and create a brand that would attract the type of client I wanted to work with, supported by a website that was built to transform searching brides into life-long clients.
If you want a simple guide on how to create a site that books without having to invest thousands in a branding expert before you’re ready, you need A Winning Website!
To learn more, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/website
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 98.
Today, I’m sitting down with Natalie Sisson, a suitcase entrepreneur turned personal brand who leads women to earning more money, having more time, and investing in causes they care about.
Natalie and I have so much in common from our love for goal setting to our affinity for reverse engineering our lives one year at a time.
If you want insight into how you can regularly question your purpose so you can access your full potential, tune into this conversation with Natalie!
If you want to hear more from Natalie, go check out her podcast The Untapped Podcast.
As always, if you loved today’s conversation, I’d be so grateful if you could rate and review Zimmerman PodcasAlright, you ready? Let’s do it!
Episode 98 Topics: How to adjust when your business life and personal purpose feel out of alignment How to approach business holistically and allow ourselves to be real people as well as business owners How to create goals and intentions that can adjust as you grow Natalie’s eight key focus areas for goals and intention setting.
Episode 98 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 97.
Today, we’re talking about the three steps you can take to being a better employee.
Now, even if you own your own business like me, you’re still an employee-- of yourself! And as the leader, it’s your job to win employee of the month every month-- metaphorically of course.
Whether you’re just getting started in a new job, you’re working with a new boss, or you’re entering the workforce for the first time, you’re probably realizing that being successful at your job takes more than just being an expert at what you do.
It also requires you to work well interpersonally with the people around and above you. You’ve probably gone through years of school and special training to do your job, but no one’s told you what it takes to be the kind of employee that makes herself stand out at work.
Today, I’ll share with you my three best tips for being an employee anyone would want to keep around.
Episode 97 Topics: - The one fool-proof question that you can use to assess your own commitment to your work - Why taking personal responsibility for business can give you purpose and peace - Helpful scripts for what to say when you need to own your mistakes - Why your identity is not dependent on your own perfection - Why consistency in your effort is essential
Episode 97 Product Picks: My favorite product pairings for this episode...
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year
If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Sleeping with a Stranger
Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger today or wherever books are sold.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 96.
Guess who’s back? It’s Kelsey Murphy!
Kelsey is a present mom, a boundaried businesswoman, and an incredible career and life coach to women everywhere.
If you listened to episode 64 (https://www.zimmermanpodcast.com/show-notes/how-to-build-a-business-around-authentic-connection-with-kelsey-murphy), you know that Kelsey and I are total soul sisters and I could not be more excited to share MORE of Kelsey and her wisdom with you today.
I somehow love this episode even more than the last one if that’s possible.
Kelsey is sharing why being a mom and working isn’t an either-or scenario, how to let your yeses be yeses and your nos be HELL NOS, and what it looks like to turn a side-hustle into a full-time business.
Episode 96 Topics:
- How to know when it’s time to quit that “dream job” that’s turned into a nightmare
- Why burning out isn’t failing… just a learning opportunity
- Why action is the best teacher
- How dissatisfaction and frustration in life and work can be a version of preparation for your future
- How to trust yourself and know when it’s time to leave a job-- and set parameters for taking action
Episode 96 Product Picks: A Winning Website Want to know the first step to booking more clients? You’ve got to have a website!
And not just any website, but a site built to book! If you’re just starting your business, you’re probably wondering how you can share about your work, gain clients, and start making money.
The answer to all of these is your website.
When I first started my business, I didn’t have the money to pay a professional brand expert to create the brand you see here today. But I didn’t have to. I used the resources I had to invest in my business and create a brand that would attract the type of client I wanted to work with, supported by a website that was built to transform searching brides into life-long clients.
If you want a simple guide on how to create a site that books without having to invest thousands in a branding expert before you’re ready, you need A Winning Website!
To learn more, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/website
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 95.
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that health and wellness is much more than our physical output.
Our bodies, minds, and spirits work together inside of us to build a whole, complete person. When one pillar of wellness suffers, everything suffers.
So how do we take care of ourselves in a whole-hearted way when we already have way too much on our to-do list?
That’s what I’m talking about today with Ashley Turner, a mind body psychotherapist, power yoga expert, and marriage and family therapist.
Episode 95 Topics: What are chakras and why do they matter? How to be kind to our bodies to heal our minds and spirits Why movement and breath is essential in lowering stress levels How three deep breaths can change your day and heal your body
Episode 95 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, three years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 94.
Today I’m sitting down with Scout Sobel, the founder of Scout’s Agency, the host of SCOUT podcast, and co-host of the Okay, Sis podcast with her sister, Mady.
Scout’s Agency focuses on Podcast PR and 90% of her clients are women. Scout has a passion for sharing about her entrepreneurship story and journey with mental illness. She’s an open book when it comes to her bipolar disorder diagnosis and her honesty and willingness to share is such a gift!
Episode 94 Topics: - How entrepreneurship can be an unexpected gift for those living with mental illness - What it looks like to stay committed to your work while being flexible and kind to yourself in the day-to-day - What safeguards entrepreneurs can put in place to help support them when they’re in a difficult mental health season - Scout’s personal journey from hospitalization to multi-hyphenate entrepreneur
Find more about Scout here: https://www.scoutsobel.com/
Episode 94 Product Picks:
Beekeeper’s Naturals
Would you pay a dollar a day for more energy, focus, and drive? That’s what I get with BeeKeepers Naturals B. Powered Superfood Honey.
Every day, I take a spoonful of their B. Powered honey and every night, I go to bed after my kids, which is saying a lot. Before B. Powered, I’d be totally out of energy by 4 pm. Can anyone relate?
Running a growing business while being a mom to three kids-- including some pretty wild twin toddlers-- is exhausting. But with B. Powered, I feel more focused and driven than I have in a while… like maybe even before kids.
You know I wouldn’t try to sell you something I don’t believe in and actually use. But I love my B. Powered and now, I honestly can’t imagine my life without it!
If you want 15% off B. Powered, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee to get yours today!
Sleeping with a Stranger
I’ve been showing up publicly, teaching all my business secrets for years, all while leaving my biggest story untold-- the story of how my family and I survived the illness that almost killed my husband, Brian. Now, I’m finally sharing our story with the world. If you want to read this never before told story, get it here today!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 93.
Today, I’m sharing my five-part system for implementing ideas with purpose.
Part of being an entrepreneur, and really, part of being a human, is having new and exciting ideas that propel us through new phases of life and business.
Ideas can be as simple as, “I need a better system for tracking my spending” or as seemingly crazy as “What if we traveled the country in an airstream full-time?”
But when you remember that everytime you say “yes” to an idea, it means saying “no” to something else, figuring out how and when to implement new ideas becomes incredibly important!
So today we’re talking about how to invest in ideas with purpose.
Episode 93 Topics: - Why a simple google doc is the secret to planning and living with purpose - Why it’s essential to give yourself time to choose the next right thing in your life - How to choose your two or three most life-changing ideas each year - How to feel confident in your “yeses” and celebrate your “nos”
Podcast on How to Reverse-engineer Big Goals: https://www.zimmermanpodcast.com/show-notes/ditch-resolutions-and-plan-days-worth-repeating
Episode 93 Product Picks:
Lea Black CBD Skincare In all the years I’ve been showing up online, teaching business education webinars or sharing about my life in Instagram stories, there’s one question I get more than ANY OTHER:
What skincare do you use???
For years, I had a pretty disappointing answer: a bar of soap.
But as I started prioritizing my own wellness and stopped feeling guilty for investing time in taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, I knew I needed to up my skincare game.
Enter Lea Black skincare.
While I love literally every Lea Black skincare product I’ve tried, my favorite by far is the CBD Soothing Eye Cream, which can make me look rested and energized even after late nights up with the kids or prepping for a new course launch. I’m convinced that the CBD infused cream makes my eyes look bright and smooth, and I swear it even makes me feel more awake.
Whether I’m hitting the road with my family, preparing for a day of Zoom meetings, or getting a full face of makeup on to do some book press, I’m so thankful to be using products that really work.
If you want to try some Lea Black products like her soothing CBD eye cream go to leablack.com and use code JESS40 for 40% off.
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it!
If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 92.
Today, we’re talking about how to reboot your booking process. We’ve all experienced seasons where we can’t seem to get clients to book our services. You’re either not getting any inquiries at all or you’re getting inquiries only to have people ghost you after you’ve invested time and energy into booking them.
Either way, it’s frustrating!
The tips and strategies I’m sharing with you today are tried-and-true, time-tested tricks I use year after year, across industries, to make sure I’m giving myself the best chance I can at booking clients and making money, because if you’re not making money, you have an expensive hobby, not a real-deal business.
Whether business is slow because of a novel virus, a fluke year in your industry, or some reason unknown to you, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to reboot your booking process.
Episode 92 Topics: - How to own your mistakes so you can move forward - The first step to getting seen online - Where you need to be investing your time online - Why you need to step up and be the voice and face of your business How to stop questioning what is or isn’t working and start knowing.
Episode 92 Product Picks: A Winning Website Want to know the first step to booking more clients? You’ve got to have a website!
And not just any website, but a site built to book! If you’re just starting your business, you’re probably wondering how you can share about your work, gain clients, and start making money.
The answer to all of these is your website.
When I first started my business, I didn’t have the money to pay a professional brand expert to create the brand you see here today. But I didn’t have to. I used the resources I had to invest in my business and create a brand that would attract the type of client I wanted to work with, supported by a website that was built to transform searching brides into life-long clients.
If you want a simple guide on how to create a site that books without having to invest thousands in a branding expert before you’re ready, you need A Winning Website!
To learn more, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/website
The Booking Reboot Hey, Zimmerman Podcast!
For the past few years I’ve been listening to my students, followers, and podcast listeners, and I’ve heard one message over and over.
Y’all are TIRED.
TIRED of being ghosted. TIRED of being price shopped. TIRED of putting all your energy into your business with no results. TIRED of nit-picky clients who don’t trust your expertise.
AMAZING designers, creatives, and business owners just like you are struggling to fill their calendars and meet their sales goals. At some point, everyone has struggled to book clients. You are not alone.
And help is here! I’ve created the BOOKING REBOOT, an online class designed to fill your calendar with ideal clients who will pay you what you’re worth.
It’s a class that will get clients on your calendar and money in the bank.
Are you ready to reboot your bookings?
Go to zimmermanpodcast.com/reboot to sign up!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 91.
Today, I’m sharing a sort of virtual mentoring session, addressing one of the most common topics I come across when I’m mentoring business-owners or teaching classes.
Time and time again, I see entrepreneurs working incredibly hard toward business goals that, after our time together, they realize they didn’t even really want to achieve.
When we spend so much of our time trying to keep up with, or outpace, our industry peers, we can end up spending our best hours trying to win a race that we don’t even want to be running.
Instead of getting caught up in the comparison game that only ends up distracting us from our purpose, let’s dive into how we can listen to our own voices and write our own scripts.
Episode 91 Topics: - How to be mindful about what you’re consuming so you can create authentically again - Why what you consume both points to and determines what you’re searching for - How to use what you envy as a North Star to your ideal life - How to trust yourself and the answers inside of you - What is GGMM and how does it change my day, every day - How to find clarity in what you want from life
Episode 91 Product Picks: Lea Black CBD Skincare In all the years I’ve been showing up online, teaching business education webinars or sharing about my life in Instagram stories, there’s one question I get more than ANY OTHER:
What skincare do you use???
For years, I had a pretty disappointing answer: a bar of soap.
But as I started prioritizing my own wellness and stopped feeling guilty for investing time in taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, I knew I needed to up my skincare game.
Enter Lea Black skincare.
While I love literally every Lea Black skincare product I’ve tried, my favorite by far is the CBD Soothing Eye Cream, which can make me look rested and energized even after late nights up with the kids or prepping for a new course launch. I’m convinced that the CBD infused cream makes my eyes look bright and smooth, and I swear it even makes me feel more awake.
Whether I’m hitting the road with my family, preparing for a day of Zoom meetings, or getting a full face of makeup on to do some book press, I’m so thankful to be using products that really work.
If you want to try some Lea Black products like her soothing CBD eye cream go to leablack.com and use code JESS40 for 40% off.
BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 90.
Today, to help us keep the good momentum of a new year, I’m sharing what I do at the beginning of each year to focus my intentions and goals for another year here on earth.
I’ve never been a big “New Year's Resolutions” fan. Those seem to rely pretty heavily on motivation, which just isn’t enough to get you through the first week of the year, forget about all the long weeks and months.
Especially with a year as long as this one.
And if you have more you want to change than just exercise more or drink more water, if you want more of a full-life overhaul, it’s hard to know where to start.
But I’m going to walk you through my 5 steps for ditching resolutions and planning days worth repeating.
Episode 90 Topics: - How to reverse-engineer big goals - The mindset work required for building a better year - How to define how you want to spend your time - Why envy is your North Star - What it looks like to determine your non-negotiables
https://jessicazimmerman.com/blog/how-to-make-gratitude-a-daily-family-practice
Episode 90 Product Picks:
Lea Black CBD Skincare In all the years I’ve been showing up online, teaching business education webinars or sharing about my life in Instagram stories, there’s one question I get more than ANY OTHER: What skincare do you use??? For years, I had a pretty disappointing answer: a bar of soap. But as I started prioritizing my own wellness and stopped feeling guilty for investing time in taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, I knew I needed to up my skincare game. Enter Lea Black skincare. While I love literally every Lea Black skincare product I’ve tried, my favorite by far is the CBD Soothing Eye Cream, which can make me look rested and energized even after late nights up with the kids or prepping for a new course launch. I’m convinced that the CBD infused cream makes my eyes look bright and smooth, and I swear it even makes me feel more awake. Whether I’m hitting the road with my family, preparing for a day of Zoom meetings, or getting a full face of makeup on to do some book press, I’m so thankful to be using products that really work. If you want to try some Lea Black products like her soothing CBD eye cream go to leablack.com and use code JESS40 for 40% off.
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 89.
Today, I’m sitting down with Jessica Zweig, Podcast host, author, CEO and founder of Simply Be Agency.
Jessica is a personal branding expert and one of the OG lifestyle bloggers who has transformed her relationship with herself, her money, and her business through the authentic work of simply being.
Through our conversation, Jessica and I discovered we have more in common than just our initials. If you want to hear both of our raw and honest struggles and successes through the never-ending work of loving who we are both personally and professionally, this is the episode for you!
Episode 89 Topics: - How to build a personal brand - What to do when your brand feels out of alignment with who you really are - What happens in your life and your business when you stop listening to your own voice - How to separate business success from personal worth
WHERE YOU CAN FIND JESSICA: Jessica’s Book: Be. https://www.amazon.com/Be-No-Bullsh-Increasing-Simply-Yourself/dp/1683646991%C2%A0 Website: https://www.jessicazweig.com/ Simply Be Website: https://www.simplybeagency.com/ Instagram: @jessicazweig https://www.instagram.com/jessicazweig
Episode 89 Product Picks:
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
The truth is, we all engage in a daily battle to know that regardless of what we check off our to-do list each day, the people we influence and impress, or the money we make, we are enough… even when we are simply being who we were made to be.
This is a special episode, and I hope you’ll give it a listen. Alright. You ready? Let’s do it.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 88.
Today, I’m sitting down with Lana Shlafer who is a law of attraction coach and mindset expert who is here to teach us how to invite manifestation into our daily lives so we can trust ourselves, figure out what we really want, and make that life a reality.
Lana is a fellow twin mom, intuitive entrepreneur, and has so many incredible, practical tips on how to bring our future into our present and listen to the deepest desires that we’re carrying within ourselves.
I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!
Alright. You ready? Let’s do it!
Episode 88 Topics - Practical routines and exercises for expanding our mindfulness - How to listen to your own desires - What it looks like to trust yourself - Why manifestation isn’t the “easy way out”
WHERE YOU CAN FIND LANA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LanaShlaferCoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lana_shlafer Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/LanaShlafer Website: www.lanashlafer.com Lana’s book: https://www.manifestthatmiracle.com/
Episode 88 Product Picks:
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose. Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year. If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 87.
Today, I’m sharing what my biggest takeaways from 2020 are.
Part of my annual planning process is reflecting on the past year, and so that’s what I’m doing today with you. I’m going to reflect on 2020 so I can identify what I learned last year and how I can carry that into 2021, which we’re all hoping will be a more normal year.
I’m hoping that these seven lessons I learned in 2020 will serve me well in 2021, and that they’ll encourage you as we flip the calendar to a new month and a new year.
Episode 87 Topics: - How to hold expectations with open hands instead of closed fists - Why it’s important to be flexible with goals and plans - What it looks like to embrace seasons of rest - How to enjoy creating for the process, not just the product - How to embrace gratitude to manifest the life you want to live
Episode 87 Product Picks:
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger today or wherever books are sold.
Lea Black CBD Skincare In all the years I’ve been showing up online, teaching business education webinars or sharing about my life in Instagram stories, there’s one question I get more than ANY OTHER:
What skincare do you use???
For years, I had a pretty disappointing answer: a bar of soap.
But as I started prioritizing my own wellness and stopped feeling guilty for investing time in taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, I knew I needed to up my skincare game.
Enter Lea Black skincare.
While I love literally every Lea Black skincare product I’ve tried, my favorite by far is the CBD Soothing Eye Cream, which can make me look rested and energized even after late nights up with the kids or prepping for a new course launch. I’m convinced that the CBD infused cream makes my eyes look bright and smooth, and I swear it even makes me feel more awake.
Whether I’m hitting the road with my family, preparing for a day of Zoom meetings, or getting a full face of makeup on to do some book press, I’m so thankful to be using products that really work.
If you want to try some Lea Black products like her soothing CBD eye cream go to leablack.com and use code JESS40 for 40% off.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 86.
Today is the last episode of a three-part mini-series where I’ve interviewed real Zimmerman students who took my course, Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
Today, I’m Interviewing Jessica Broughman of Pearl Events. Jessica Broughman has used my course Know Your Numbers to create sales goals for her business, foster a goal-focused mindset, and implement a financial plan for her family that has given her flexibility and peace-of-mind through an unpredictable 2020.
Jessica is like so many Zimmerman listeners who are already doing “okay” on their own when it comes to finances, business, and personal goal-setting. But Jessica wanted more from her 2020, and despite everything, she’s found it thanks to the hard work she’s been doing with Know Your Numbers.
I can’t wait for you to hear Jessica’s story!
Episode 86 Topics: - Why knowing your net worth can guide your decision-making - How your seasonal sales goal makes business planning simple - How setting personal goals can quiet comparison - Why monthly meetings are the secret to KYN success
Episode 86 Product Picks:
The Business Behind the Blooms Running a floral business isn’t always as pretty as the flowers themselves. I spent more than a hundred thousand dollars educating myself and figuring out how to make this business work for me and fully support my family of five.
If you’re wanting to know how to not only run a profitable business, but also hear all my first hand experiences of navigating how to deal with difficult brides, make automated systems, create proposals, set boundaries in your work, and book every bride you want, you need to check out BBB!
Go to zimmermanpodcast.com/BBB to get more information!
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it!
If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 85.
Today is the second episode of a three-episode miniseries we’re doing with three real Zimmerman students who took my course, Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
Today, we’re sitting down with Bree Carroll of Bree Carroll Events and Hearts and Stripes Podcast. Bree is sharing how KYN helped her clarify her purpose and shift from focusing on weddings and events to helping military couples strengthen their marriages.
In the episode, Bree says that if she could rename the course, My Wealth My Way: The Power of Financial Planning to Build Wealth.
I hope you love Bree’s story!
Episode 85 Topics: - Why KYN helps you create a financial plan made to fit your life and your dreams - How to identify what you really want because you can have anything, but you can’t have everything - Why knowing your numbers can eliminate stress of the unknown - How to create a roadmap to where you want to go instead of wandering aimlessly
Episode 85 Product Picks: The Business Behind the Blooms Running a floral business isn’t always as pretty as the flowers themselves. I spent more than a hundred thousand dollars educating myself and figuring out how to make this business work for me and fully support my family of five.
If you’re wanting to know how to not only run a profitable business, but also hear all my first hand experiences of navigating how to deal with difficult brides, make automated systems, create proposals, set boundaries in your work, and book every bride you want, you need to check out BBB!
Go to zimmermanpodcast.com/BBB to get more information!
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it!
If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 84.
Today is the first day of a mini-series we’re doing with three real Zimmerman students who took my course, Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
Today, we’re sitting down with Stephanie Petrak of Lorraine’s Cottage. Stephanie is sharing how KYN gave meaning to her money, allowing her to support herself doing work she loved so that she could live and fund the life she always wanted.
I’m so excited for you all to hear hard-earned wisdom for a real Zimmerman student.
Episode 84 Topics: - Why knowing what you’re actually making can help guide how you spend your time - Why finances and purpose are so intertwined - How to survive as a small business in 2020 - What it looks like to identify and achieve your deepest-held dreams
Episode 84 Product Picks: Lea Black CBD Skincare In all the years I’ve been showing up online, teaching business education webinars or sharing about my life in Instagram stories, there’s one question I get more than ANY OTHER:
What skincare do you use???
For years, I had a pretty disappointing answer: a bar of soap.
But as I started prioritizing my own wellness and stopped feeling guilty for investing time in taking care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, I knew I needed to up my skincare game.
Enter Lea Black skincare.
While I love literally every Lea Black skincare product I’ve tried, my favorite by far is the CBD Soothing Eye Cream, which can make me look rested and energized even after late nights up with the kids or prepping for a new course launch. I’m convinced that the CBD infused cream makes my eyes look bright and smooth, and I swear it even makes me feel more awake.
Whether I’m hitting the road with my family, preparing for a day of Zoom meetings, or getting a full face of makeup on to do some book press, I’m so thankful to be using products that really work.
If you want to try some Lea Black products like her soothing CBD eye cream go to leablack.com and use code JESS40 for 40% off.
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it!
If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 83.
Today I’m sitting down with Iz Harris, who is basically my most favorite person on the internet. Iz is a filmmaker, writer, and mom who documents her life as she travels and eats her way through the world with (and sometimes without!) her family.
I found Iz and her husband Johnny through their youtube channel years ago, and I’m just so grateful that I get to talk to her and share our conversation with you guys!
Episode 83 Topics: - Her journey from a young, married mormon mom to becoming one of DC’s most highly sought-after wedding videographers - Her creative process - How to travel with young kids - How to know it’s time to take the next step in your creative career - What Iz did to build her YouTube following
Where you can find Iz: Website: izharris.com
Episode 83 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 82
Today, I’m sitting down with Mesh Lakhani. Mesh is the host of Talk Money Podcast and the co-founder of Lola Media.
Mesh is an incredible storyteller who seamlessly blends his creative brain and his finance-focused mind, which I know so many of my listeners who are creative entrepreneurs can relate to.
My conversation with Mesh was incredibly honest and refreshing, and I hope you’re encouraged by the way Mesh pursues his passions and gifts, whether that’s in the finance world, the music industry, or educating people about money.
Episode 82 Topics: - What it looks like to fail at a passion project - How businesses can learn and grow from 2020’s economic challenges - Why your purpose is much more about who you are than what you do - What learning looks like outside of the classroom
Episode 82 Product Picks: Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it!
If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.
I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 81.
Today, I’m interviewing Claire Baker. Claire is a menstrual coach whose passion is educating women about their cycles, hormones, and unique monthly patterns.
It’s only been in the past year or two that I realized that my period was more than a dreaded week each month. It’s an entire cycle with four distinct phases, and the week we bleed is just one of those phases!
Through experiencing adrenal fatigue that affected literally every aspect of my life from my energy to my emotions to my work focus to my sex drive, learning about my four-season cycle not only gave me back my health, but helped me to understand why I feel how I feel at different times of the month.
Episode 81 Topics: - The four seasons of a women’s cycle - What happens when we gets stuck in one phase of the cycle - What The Pill does to our bodies - How to talk to our kids, male and female, about the menstrual cycle - How to integrate our knowledge about our cycles into our work and our lives
Episode 81 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 80
Today, we’re talking about How to Love the Holidays Again.
If you’re anything like me, the holiday season can be kind of a mixed bag. Between the upheaval of normal routines, lots of sugared-up kids, and the pressure of seeing anybody and everybody in the span of two short months, holidays can be simultaneously fun and FILLED with pressure and expectations.
Episode 80 Topics: - How to be honest with your loved ones (and yourself) about realistic holiday expectations - Why we should choose holiday traditions out of love, not guilt - How to honestly communicate your plans and wishes for the 2020 holiday season - Why it’s important to plan ahead of time
Episode 80 Product Picks:
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year
If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
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Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 79.
Today, I’m sitting down with Lindsey Meyer of Lindsey Meyer Art. If you don’t know her from her signature colorful artwork and rugs, then you might know her as my very best friend Lily from my book, Sleeping with a Stranger.
Today, Lindsey and I are dishing about some of the stories in the book, what it was like growing up together, and what our real-life friendship looks like.
Episode 79 Topics: - How Lindsey expanded her business from painting to rug design - How to balance motherhood and a meaningful business journey - How Lindsey runs a killer business with her creative brain - What it looks like to show up for a thirty-year friendship
Episode 79 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 78.
Today, we’re getting back with Dr. Kaissa as we do a virtual check-in with the famous “California Doctor” from my book Sleeping with a Stranger.
Although Dr. Kaissa was my doctor who helped me identify and heal adrenal issues in 2019, this is the first time she’s met with Brian.
Since, thankfully, Brian’s body has been healthy for the past few years, he sometimes has flare-ups, and we can’t wait to share this conversation with the incredible, intuitive Dr. Kaissa who helps us tweak Brian’s wellness routine so he can continue healing.
Episode 78 Topics: - Why having a functional rather than “normal” body should be our focus - How our emotional wellness and personal history can affect our health - How to take care of our inner child
Episode 77 Product Picks:
BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 77
I could not be more excited for today’s episode with Dr. Kaisa Coppola. My regular audience might know her as the California doctor from my book Sleeping with a Stranger.
Dr. Kaisa is the incredible doctor who first told me that daily, overwhelming fatigue isn’t a normal side effect of having kids, and that having no desire to have sex with my husband wasn’t normal.
I am so grateful that Dr. Kaisa was willing to sit down with me today. If you are a mom, a wife, a business owner who is struggling with fatigue, health issues, or just a “blah” feeling that you are just not your best self and you don’t know how to get there, this episode will change your life!
Episode 77 Topics: - How to prioritize our feminine connection - How to align with our bodies to create healthy choices - Why feelings matter when manifesting self-love - What meditation for “normal people” looks like
Episode 77 Product Picks:
BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 76.
Today I’m sitting down with Jessie De Lowe, Manifestation Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist, and Co-Founder of How You Glow, who has been featured in Goop, Forbes, and Well + Good.
I first met Jessie at the Nourish Conference where we were both speaking. I didn’t go to all the other speaker’s sessions, but I made sure I went to hers!
It didn’t take me more than a few minutes to know that Jessie has incredible wisdom and practical tools for women and business owners like you and me. I know you’ll agree.
Episode 76 Topics: - Why identifying who you envy helps you identify your biggest goals - What manifestation really is - How your internal work determines your reality - How to incorporate manifestation into your daily life
Episode 76 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Sleeping with a Stranger Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!
Here’s one of my favorite reviews…
“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”
I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com today or wherever books are sold.
And to make sure you get all my upcoming book tour updates, join the newsletter list at jessicazimmerman.com!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 75
Today we’re talking about how to enjoy the weekends again. Whether you have a 9-5 job, you own your own business, or you’re a stay at home parent, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of dread that creeps in when you know the weekend is about to end and a new week is starting.
I’m going to share some of my helpful hacks with you so you can both enjoy your weekends again, and not dread your weekdays so much!
Episode 75 Topics: - How to create small routines during your weekends so you can enjoy every day of the week - Why work boundaries during the week day can make life sustainable - Give yourself something to look forward to every day - Figure out what things you dread that you don’t need to be doing.
Episode 75 Product Picks: BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year
If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.
Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year. I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.
If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 74.
Today, I’m sitting down with LaKisha Mosley.
LaKisha is an incredible wedding planner, podcaster, and voice of wisdom. I first sat down with Kisha on her podcast, The Convo with Kisha, and I knew that I had to have her on the podcast. Today, we’re talking about who to have hope as you pivot into the next phase of your life or business as we all strive to survive 2020.
If you’re ready for some hope, some honest conversation, and some insight into an incredible business brain, you’ve gotta give this episode a listen!
Episode 74 Topics: Why the question “who do I serve?” can help you stay focused as you pivot How to have hope in a season filled with confusion How to serve well with virtual events Why social distanced events can lead to more profit
Episode 74 Product Pairings: The Business Behind the Blooms Running a floral business isn’t always as pretty as the flowers themselves. I spent more than a hundred thousand dollars educating myself and figuring out how to make this business work for me and fully support my family of five.
If you’re wanting to know how to not only run a profitable business, but also hear all my first hand experiences of navigating how to deal with difficult brides, make automated systems, create proposals, set boundaries in your work, and book every bride you want, you need to check out BBB!
Go to zimmermanpodcast.com/BBB to get more information!
BeeKeeper’s Naturals
In October 2019, I decided to write the entire first draft of my book in like... five days. It was intense. I knew I needed to be laser focused for those four days, so you better believe I loaded up on my Beekeeper’s Naturals goodies every day that week!
I took the B. Powered superfood honey to improve my focus and keep me alert. I also took a BLIXR vial each morning to clear out that brain fog.
Truthfully, two years ago I never could have written this book in four days. I didn’t have the mental clarity or the energy to do it. But my Beekeeper’s honey keeps me fueled and fog-free, and I can definitely notice a difference on the days I forget to take it.
If you want to try out some of my favorite Beekeeper’s Naturals products, and get 15% off, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/bee
Let me jump right in because this episode is going to be short and sweet.
IT’S TIME FOR A DISCOUNT.
2020 has been a doozie. And by that I mean, it’s pretty much sucked.
When I talk to you guys, one thing is clear. We’re all hurting emotionally, spiritually, and (yupp) financially!
This is what big sports franchises would call a “rebuilding year.”
I know it can be tempting to give up when things get tough, but the truth is, if you want to see a flourishing business and life six months from now, you’ve got to make changes today.
Education? It’s more important than ever.
And after hearing testimonials from students who are surviving and thriving through COVID-19 because of my courses, I believe in this education more than ever.
That’s why, this fall, I’ll be offering every single one of my courses for 50% off.
WHAT?!?
Yes. Half off.
This has never happened before, and it won’t happen again.
You and your business are worth fighting for, so I want to make my courses available to you at literally half their usual cost.
Here are those savings laid out for you:
The Business Behind the Blooms -- $997 (reg. $1997)
Know Your Numbers -- $497 (reg. $997)
The Power of Pinning -- $297 (reg. $597)
A Winning Website -- $147 (reg. $297) available to you now at
This half-off offer applies both to full purchase payments AND payment plans. With a Pinterest plan, a professional website training, a wedding business comprehensive overhaul, and a mindset and numbers guide to your best year yet, you’ll have all the tools you need to transform your business, overhaul your life, and make money.
To sum it up: get any or all of my courses for the biggest discount I’ve ever offered and ever will offer.
Here are each of those course links. The Business Behind the Blooms: https://jessica-zimmerman.thrivecart.com/bbb-podcast/ Know Your Numbers: https://jessica-zimmerman.thrivecart.com/know-your-numbers-podcast/ The Power of Pinning: https://jessica-zimmerman.thrivecart.com/the-power-of-pinning-podcast/ A Winning Website: https://jessica-zimmerman.thrivecart.com/a-winning-website-podcast/
To claim the discount, just use the code 2020REBUILD at checkout. That’s 2020REBUILD.
This is basically my love letter to you. I believe in you. Better days are coming, and I want to help.
SO go get ‘em!
-Jess
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 72
When it comes to business, creatives are some of the most incredible makers and designers on the planet. But I’ve noticed that what many creative business owners struggle with most is structure.
Wouldn’t it be great if someone could just give you all the answers to the nitty gritty questions about how to run a business?
Well, you’re in luck. Today, I have a Zimmerman student Stephanie Koehler on the Podcast. She’s sharing how, less than two years in business as a floral designer she’s created reliable structure and made profit.
Episode 72 Topics: - Why even “little guys” in the wedding business need structure - How to balance creativity with business know-how - The one thing you need to stop the excuses and start the business you’ve always wanted - How to feel surety in the day-to-day of a wedding business
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 71.
Today, I’m sitting down with Whitney Emmons, a floral designer and business owner from Corinth, Mississippi.
Today, Whitney is sharing how she’s used quarantine to transform her business and save hundreds of dollars a month by building a stronger business.
If you’ve been feeling curious about this course that is focused on wedding businesses, but as Whitney says, really applies to any business, give this episode a listen! Whitney’s sharing her real, raw, unscripted experience with you today!
Episode 71 Topics: - Why BBB works, even for people who haven’t had success with past courses - How The Business Behind the Blooms can help calm anxiety and depression and give you back control in your business. - Why BBB really works
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 70
Today, I’m talking about the one mindset shift you need to succeed in life and in business.
So many times, it seems like my students want a practical list of things that they can do to grow their businesses. Things like start an email list, post on instagram this many times at this time of day, make sure you invest time in this specific platform. You know what I mean!
Today, I’m sharing the one change that will make the biggest impact in your business, and, spoiler alert, it’s a mindset change!
Episode 70 Topics: - Why mindset is a can’t-skip-step - The real changes a growth mindset makes - Why a fixed mindset keeps you stuck - How to make big mindset shifts in the future
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 69.
Today, I’m sitting down with Audra Pace, Owner and Director of Dream Big Events in Omaha, Nebraska.
Audra is a Zimmerman student who started taking some of my free courses before taking a deep dive into my signature course for the wedding industry, The Business Behind the Blooms.
After years of trial and error, disappointing business conferences, and overloaded days, Audra found The Business Behind the Blooms, devoured it in one night, and finally found the answers she was looking for.
Audra is on the podcast to share her real BBB story with you!
Episode 69 Topics: - wedding industry pain-points have been - what you really get out of huge industry conferences - how her business has transformed since BBB - insider secrets on what’s inside the course - how long it took her to earn back her investment
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 68. Today, I’m sitting down with Rachel Brenke, an entrepreneur, mom, and attorney for small business owners.
The truth is, when it comes to legal stuff, you’re either gonna spend a little time and money now or you’ll spend a lot later… in tears, time, and your hard-earned cash! Believe me… I’ve been there!
Episode 68 Topics: - Demystifying the role of an attorney in your business - Common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make - How to avoid any business-ruining slip-ups - Why an attorney is essential for any capital-B business
Welcome to Episode 67 of Zimmerman Podcast
Today I’m sitting down with Stephanie Lang, Owner of Lang Floral Design.
Since 2018, Stephanie has been transforming her business from a humble side-hobby into a floral powerhouse that’s increased profit by 80%, allows flexible work hours, and gets featured in publications like Southern Bride.
Stephanie’s sharing how she went from having no business goals to beating her sales goals each year, feeling confident and comfortable throughout the craziness of the 2020 wedding season, and even booking her biggest wedding yet for the 2021.
Episode 67 Topics: - How to make game-changing education affordable - Why business goals can make or break profit - How to make business even better during COVID-19 - Why building trust with clients starts from the first email - How to raise prices and value so that you can choose your clients
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 66.
Today, we’re talking about some practical tips for ditching screens and creating connection so we can show up for real life.
Screen time can be a sore spot for a lot of people, and there’s nothing worse than getting your weekly screen time notification and realizing you’ve spent literal hours each day on your phone. It could leave you wondering, “what am I missing?”
So today, we’re going to talk about how we can ditch the screen addiction and show up for our real lives.
Episode 66 Topics: - How to ditch the need to be accessible 24/7 - Uncovering the “why” behind our avoidance techniques - How to find your personal limits and stick to them - Why a proactive, not reactive mentality is essential for habit-breaking - How and why to stick to a computer for work
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 65.
Today, I’m sitting down with Nick Onken, self-described creative alchemist and photographer behind the colorful brand Photographs by Nick Onken, the podcast NIONlife, and hat brand Onken Hats. Nick is a multi-talented, multi-passionate creative who lives by the creed Always Be Creating.
I love how Nick talks about creativity as first something we do for ourselves before we monetize it for business or use it functionally.
Throughout today’s podcast, Nick is honest about his journey and his point of view, and I can’t wait for you to listen to him talk about creativity and entrepreneurship.
Episode 65 Topics: - How to make space for personal creativity - How to grow and sustain a personal brand - What playing the long game looks like - The mindset shifts required in a saturated industry - What celebrity partnerships do for a business
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 64.
Today, I’m sitting down with Kelsey Murphy, online coach, podcaster, and mom.
Kelsey has been a coach for Marie Forleo’s B-School, has spoken to corporations like Twitter, and is passionate about helping women create businesses that support the lives they want to live.
Kelsey has so much incredible wisdom to share today. We talk about how life comes in seasons, how success looks different in each phase of motherhood and business ownership, and how we can constantly be open to reevaluation and growth in life.
Episode 64 Topics: - How to connect with your heroes without seeming slimy - How to identify a “north star” person you want to emulate in life and business - How to show up as yourself in your online space - Creating a schedule that works for you and your life
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 63.
Today, I’m interviewing Whitney Eckis about how to run a healthy online business. Some of us have been working online for years, managing teams through Zoom and Google Docs. But for others, these past few months have been a sudden and rushed transition to virtual business.
The good news is, Whitney is a total virtual work genius and knows how to create a team atmosphere even when employees live coast to coast. If you have virtual employees, hope to one day lead a virtual team, or you are a virtual employee, this is the episode for you!
Episode 63 Topics: - How to keep a community feel after your office goes virtual - How to lead people well online - The pros and cons of virtual work - How to run an effective Zoom meeting
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 62
Today, I’m sharing some of my signature hacks for better, simpler days.
My therapist once told me I’m an entrepreneur at life, which basically means that I’m always going to look for things to improve, whether it’s in my business, my personal life, or even my kid’s school classrooms!
That means that when it comes to daily routines, if something isn’t working, I don’t wait around and ask why, I just make it better!
So if you want better days with practical routines that leave you feeling energized and focused instead of frustrated and stressed, this episode is for you!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 61.
Today, I’m sitting down with real Zimmerman student Carrie Black. Carrie is a floral designer who spent months taking my webinars and smaller classes until she dove in and bought The Power of Pinning.
Carrie’s been where so many of us have been before… strapped for cash and struggling to find a sure-fire way to market our business when we don’t have extra money to spend on something that won’t work. That’s where the Power of Pinning comes in. Once Carrie heard about how Pinterest was working as a marketing tool for us over at Zimmerman, she knew it was the best money she could spend on her business.
Carrie did the work and continues to do the work, and she even got her first 20k budget inquiry directly from a pin on Pinterest.
Y’all have got to hear Carrie’s story!
Episode 61 Topics: - How and why you can use Pinterest for income just as much as inspiration - What it looks like to market with Pinterest - The real value of the Power of Pinning (aka daily access to my personal Pinterest manager) - What it feels like to spend just five minutes a day getting clients with dream budgets - Why Pinterest is the best of your marketing time, money, and energy
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 60.
Today, I’m sitting down with real-deal Zimmerman student Emily Phillips. Emily is an artist who discovered her passion for floral design while living overseas with her husband.
Once returning to the U.S., Emily started investing in her floral business and found Zimmerman education after realizing that I’m also an entrepreneur… with young kids… building and growing a business while also being a present mom and a healthy human.
Emily bought The Power of Pinning, my easy-to-understand Pinterest for business course, and has been loving the course AND her Pinterest results ever since.
Listen to Emily’s story of using Pinterest to market her services to get paid AND get back some of her precious time with her kids.
Emily is so relatable, and her insider insights into The Power of Pinning are worth their weight in gold!
Episode 60 Topics: - How and why you can use Pinterest for income just as much as inspiration - What it looks like to market with Pinterest - The difference between Pinterest clients and other clients - What it feels like to work with a client who has your work on their inspiration board.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 58. Today I’m sitting down with a real live Zimmerman student, Jessica Alderton.
Jessica is here to talk to us about her experience with transforming her business with Pinterest.
Listen, I can tell you about how Pinterest has worked for me until I’m blue in the face, but what matters more is what students like you think about their Pinterest journey through The Power of Pinning. Creative, small business owner, floral designer, student, and mom Jessica is here to do that.
Episode 58 Topics: - How and why you can use Pinterest for income just as much as inspiration - What it looks like to market with Pinterest - The difference between Pinterest clients and other clients - What it feels like to work with a client who has your work on their inspiration board.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 58.
Today I’m sitting down with one of my all-time favorite guests, Ashley Nell Tipton. My listeners who are Project Runway fans might recognize her as the show’s season 14 winner. Ashley is passionate about plus-sized fashion and turned her love for sewing and design into a real-deal business right out of school.
Episode 58 Topics:
- What it’s like growing up overweight
- Filming project runway
- The importance of inclusive self-expression
- How to bring your unique voice to your work
- Pivoting your business early and often
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 57.
Today, I’m talking to my longtime friend Leo Cummings about what white allyship can look like as we all wake up to the racial injustices perpetrated against Black people in our world today. I know there may be some of you who don’t understand the Black Lives Matter movement, who don’t see how racism still exists today, or don’t realize how powerful your words… or your silence… can be when it comes to today’s current events. I hope you’ll listen to this episode with open ears and an open heart.
Episode 57 Topics: - What white women can do to support Black men - What it’s like as a Black man growing up with mostly white friends in the South - Why it’s important for white people to see color - How to our own anti-racist work and avoid burdening our Black friends with white guilt
To support Leo and thank him for his generosity in sharing his wisdom and experiences, make sure you check out Black Dude White Dude podcast, especially the episode In Light of George Floyd.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 56!
Today I’m sitting down with Michelle Jeovanny, an incredible educator and coach who focuses on helping her students achieve their dreams in a spiritually conscious, wholehearted way.
Michelle has such a peaceful presence and is a master at finding unity both inside ourselves and in the world and the people around us.
Episode 56 Topics: - What white allyship can look like - How to stop commodifying Black women for their racial expertise - Why listening to your gut can unveil your truest calling - What it looks like to risk everything to escape abuse and an unsafe environment - What it would look like to rewrite your story from the beginning - How to cultivate self-identity and take back power over your life
I’ll be honest. I have so many thoughts and feelings, words I want to say about the current state of racism in our country. When I get passionate, I share. It’s just what I do.
But instead of posting a new Zimmerman Podcast episode today, where I’d inevitably let my passion and desire to empower and enact change run the conversation, I’m going to quiet my own voice and instead share the podcasts, resources, and actions that have been helpful as I begin the long overdue work of supporting the Black Lives Matter cause.
The Black Dude White Dude Podcast, specifically the episode In Light of George Floyd.
Black Women about Business Podcast
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
1619 Podcast
Lynching in America Podcast
The Sesame Street Town Hall-- Coming Up Together: Standing Up to Racism
Donate at blacklivesmatter.com
Support therapy for Black women and girls and thelovelandfoundation.org
Support reallocation of police funds in Minneapolis at reclaimtheblock.org
Donate to the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund at naacpldf.org
Support and provide scholarships to Black journalists at nabj.org
Sign the petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor at change.org
Advocate for all major retailers to devote 15% of shelf space to Black-owned businesses at www.15percentpledge.org.
Hire Black employees, buy from Black educators, collect books with Black characters, get your children Black dolls from Black-owned shops, watch movies with Black leads, and talk about race in your home.
We don’t have to be perfect, but we do have to act, speak, and listen the best ways we know how. Let’s get to work!
Today, I’m talking about the importance of cultivating peace with household ceremonies.
I’ve spent a good chunk of my career creating beautiful spaces for events and weddings. I carefully arranged flower bouquets and fiddled with every flower, down to the last ranunculus, knowing that small details have a big impact when it comes to sacred experiences like weddings.
These days, I apply this same care and intentionality to my own home and life.
Today, I’m sharing what I’ve been doing to cultivate peace in my home with daily ceremonies!
Episode 54 Topics: - How taking care of my home environment can be a blessing, not a chore - How to take back control over your routines - How I use Spotify to transition seamlessly through my day - Why I LOVE waking up at 4:30 am after years of “not being a morning person”
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 53!
Today I’m sitting down with Tracy Matthews, the creator of Tracy Matthews Jewelry and Creatives Rule the World, and Flourish and Thrive Academy.
Tracy creates beautiful heirloom pieces that have been featured in stores around the world and worn by people like Orlando Bloom and Halle Berry.
I’m so excited to share our conversation with you.
Episode 53 Topics: - The unexpected power of celebrity clients - How to capitalize on featured work - Common photoshoot risks in a product-based business - Pinterest success - How to use failure to pivot and strengthen your business - The myth of overnight success
Today, I’m sharing my top six hacks for keeping my house in order. As a mom of three young kids who also works from home, keeping my house tidy and functioning smoothly helps me stay productive and sane.
And as I recorded this episode, we were also in the middle of the COVID-19 quarantine, and if you’re anything like me, it taken some creative organizing to keep everyone healthy and happy and home without stepping all over each other every day.
As always, I only share what I know. These are things that work for me, so maybe something in here will work for you too!
Episode 52 Topics: -My former-retail girl tips for never running out of toilet paper -How to get some work-like separation when everything is running together -The family toy policy that cuts out the clutter -Color coordinating my kids. (Just trust me). Outsourcing to create more time
Today, I’m sitting down with Tim Burt, author, speaker, producer, podcaster, and marketing expert behind Tim Burt Media.
Tim uses his marketing genius to create online ads that reach the masses, help with international presidential campaigns, and turn small business owners into millionaires.
Tim teaches that when it comes to marketing, the secret to success is in the messaging. Tim and I had a great time talking about the first commercials we both wrote, how marketing is all about influencing buying trends, and how experience is the best teacher!
I’m so excited to share our conversation with you today. Tim is the definition of expert, and boy is he easy to listen to!
Episode 51 Topics: - The real purpose of marketing - How to simplify your message to increase profits - The biggest mistake to most marketing messaging - How to hone in on your message that sells - Why objectivity and honestly is the key to streamlined marketing
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 50
Rachel and I have finally recorded the last of the Under the Cover series.
I’m sure everyone is celebrating the end of this series just as much as they’re celebrating the book launch!
When we started, we thought we’d record eight podcast episodes, but with changes in the launch schedule, we ended up recording about double that.
But today is the best episode yet, because the book is finally out there in the world for everyone to read on any platform they want!
Episode 50 Topics: - How I’m celebrating today… in lockdown. - Where I want to go for a celebratory trip once we’re able - What I’m doing next
Today I’m welcoming Elizabeth Hartke to the Podcast.
Elizabeth is a strategist who teaches entrepreneurs how to scale their influence and income without sacrificing their time and values.
Today, Elizabeth and I are going to talk about what’s blocking your business growth, how to break down those barriers, how to identify who you want to become, how that aligns with your business, and how to course-correct if where you want to be isn’t where you are.
Her goal is to teach entrepreneurs how to run businesses that align with their purpose and dreams, and she practices what she preaches!
Episode 49 Topics: - Elizabeth’s personal entrepreneurial journey - How personal growth leads to business success - What wrong questions we’re asking when searching for business growth - How to envision your ideal self to make practical change - How to be unoffendable as a business owner
Elizabeth might just be my business soulmate, and you can’t miss this episode!
Today we’ve got a crossover episode on our hands! We’re talking business and books as I walk through the process of using my marketing prowess to get this self-published book in the hands of readers around the world!
Everything I’ve learned about marketing and business has helped make this book launch a success, and it just goes to show that some marketing strategies really can be used in any industry!
Episode 48 Topics: - What I’m doing with the book project now that the last word has been written - How stories go from page to print - How to drum up press for a self-published book - What marketing tools we’re using to promote the book - Last book details before the big launch!
Today is the last episode of my four-part miniseries with Kathryn Joachim of Creme Brands.
In our last episode, we’re talking about how to get brand clarity through creative prompts. When Kathryn and I worked together on the Zimmerman rebrand, she use a few prompts to help me fully realize how I wanted to communicate the brand and get ideas I had in my head fully realized in a visual brand.
These creative prompts will be your favorite secret weapon!
Episode 47 topics:
- How to imagine your brand with all five senses
- If Zimmerman was a party, what would it be like
- My initial reluctance to Kathryn’s creative prompts
- Why doing the creative prompt exercises is essential to creating a lasting brand that really books
Today, I’m sitting down with my favorite guest, Brian Zimmerman!
So many of you have written in or DM’d me asking questions about Sleeping with a Stranger’s Brian Zimmerman. So much of the book focuses on our journey emotionally, relationally, and physically, and you guys want to know how we’re doing!
Well, today we’re going to talk to the man himself, and ask him what it’s been like to have our story in the pages of a book that the whole world can read!
While Brian isn’t as public as I am because of the nature of my work, his support and willingness to share have made this whole project possible, and I am so thankful for him!
Episode 46 topics:
- The emotional drive Brian and I took the day I found out the book was about to become real
- How we navigate our roles in marriage after being forced to leave behind traditional gender roles
- How Brian feels about the public’s reaction to Brian’s character
- Whether Brian ever had reservations about sharing his story
This week is the third episode of my branding mini-series with my branding expert and website designer Kathryn Joachim of Creme brands.
Today, we’re talking about how you can set your brand’s tone with fonts.
Episode 45 topics:
- Why fonts matter and how they can make a brand more personal
- How many fonts you should choose when DIYing your brand
- Some simple tests to make sure you’ve picked a versatile font
- The downfall of novelty fonts
- What customers are really looking for with your font
- A foolproof way to test your favorite fonts before you buy
Today, we’re talking through a few reviews, some book launch strategy (hint: it involves the brand new jessicazimmerman.com website), and a HUGE book announcement!
You’ve got to hear what people are saying about Sleeping with a Stranger.
Episode 44 Topics:
- Sleeping with a Stranger ebook is available RIGHT NOW!
- Why reviews are so helpful in getting this self-published book out into the world!
- What it feels like to know people are finally reading my story
- How you can get Sleeping with a Stranger today!
This week is the second episode of my branding mini-series with my branding expert and website designer Kathryn Joachim of Creme brands.
Today, we’re talking about how powerfully color can communicate brand identity!
Episode 43 Topics: The purpose of color in communicating brand identity How to select on-brand colors How many colors to use on your website How color can direct attention How to avoid over-complicating the color-selection process
This is an episode you can’t miss!
This week on my special Under the Cover series, I’m sharing all about receiving my first copy of the Sleeping with a Stranger (in glossy hardback no less!), and about the first readers getting their advanced copies of the book.
We’ve started getting feedback from the Advanced Reading Team, and it’s making everything feel so real! I can’t wait until you can get your hands on your own copy. Which miiiiight come sooner than you think. Make sure you listen to next week’s episode to find out!
I’m so excited because today, we are introducing a new mini-series to Zimmerman Podcast.
I’ve invited my personal website creator and brand designer Kathryn Joachim of Creme Brands to the podcast for her first of four episodes that will focus on brand strategy and specifics.
Kathryn is here to lend her expertise and help us figure out how we can communicate our brands visually and verbally regardless of whether we have $100, $1,000, or $10,000 to spend on branding.
Today on this most recent episode of Zimmerman Podcast’s limited series, Under the Cover, I’m sharing my best self-care secrets.
Writing a book is no easy feat, and living through the story I’m sharing was even more difficult! After years of taking care of my husband, my children, and my business, I had to completely relearn how to take care of myself!
There were a few years there when I don’t remember changing out of maternity yoga pants, making myself a beautiful, nutritious meal, or even looking in a mirror.
These days, I know that self-care isn’t selfish at all! In fact, neglecting myself is one of the most selfish things I could do. When I take care of myself, I’m a better mom, wife, boss, and friend.
I just had to learn that lesson the hard way!
Today, I’m sharing my best tips for continuing to strengthen your business when everything feels out of control.
There is no way any of us could have predicted COVID-19. But, as business owners, it is our job to expect the unexpected as best we can so we can protect our businesses. And even if we haven't been able to properly prepare for COVID-19, there are thing we can do today to keep making steps in the right direction for our businesses.
Instead of resisting this unexpected change (because, let's be honest, we have no control here!), let’s talk about how we can use this time to our advantage. When this season ends, and it will, we’ll be more prepared than ever to share our products, skills, and services with the world.
On this week’s episode of Under the Cover, we’re talking about one unexpected element of Sleeping with a Stranger, the humor!
One advanced reader shared that the book was “unexpectedly funny!” and while I know that I’m hilarious, it might be a surprise to most of you to learn that there are some seriously funny moments mixed in with all the honest and sometimes painful stories.
We’re in the middle of the COVID-19 self-isolation, and if you’re looking for projects to tide you over as you wait to return to business-as-usual, this episode is for you!
I’m sharing all my best tips for making my content go further. Basically, how I work smarter (not harder) to share more content on more platforms in less time. Strategically creating content is essential to connecting with clients, telling google through SEO who you are and what you’re about, and building credibility!
On today’s episode, we’re continuing our Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. We're within the two-month mark leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, which releases May 7, 2020.
This week, Rachel and I talked about the role of professional therapy in my life, my business, and in this book-writing process!
Today I’m sitting down with one of your all-time favorite guests, Kathryn Moorehouse, my pinterest manager. Between her soothing voice and incredible Pinterest insights, Kathryn’s first episode is one of our most downloaded episodes.
That’s why I’m so excited to bring Kathryn back to share three simple things you can do to start connecting with dream clients who will pay you what you’re worth!
Kathryn and I get right to the point with great mindset tips and practical tools to start seeing those dollars in your bank account.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 34!
We recorded today's episode just hours before I submitted the finalized manuscript, so the excitement and nervousness are in full-force!
Make sure you listen to today's episode to hear all the behind-the-scenes of the week we finalized Sleeping with a Stranger.
EPISODE 34 TOPICS: How I'm feeling now that the manuscript is locked-in How I stay in the present when my mind is focused on the future Why I asked a total stranger to read my manuscript just four days before it was due What comes next now that the manuscript is finished!
Press play to listen to the full episode!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 33!
Sometimes, you just need some quick, practical tips to take your business to the next level, and that’s what today’s episode is about!
I’m sharing my five best tips to makeover your website today!
Episode 33 topics: How to make it easy for your website visitors to say yes to your offer or service How to get visitors to your website Why your website can be your hardest working employee Your non-negotiables when it comes to your website!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 32!
Today I’m sitting down with Rachel of Questions with Rachel to talk about the process of getting the book published!
The book publishing process is a totally foreign world, and every day I learn something new.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 31!
Today I’m sitting down with one of my favorite Real Housewives of Miami stars, Lea Black!
Lea is a business wizard, and today, she’s sharing all about her annual gala, how to work your connections big and small, how to execute your work excellently, and how to run a successful business.
Lea is so fun to listen to! I can’t wait for you to hear Lea’s story and get some signature Jessica-style tough love from Lea herself!
On today’s episode, we’re continuing our brand new Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. In the next few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir which releases May 7, 2020.
This week, Rachel and I talked about who will connect to this story and Rachel’s excitement for the world to read it.
Today on the Podcast, I’m sitting down with my one and only Instagram expert, Katie Selvidge. Katie is the only person I trust to share wisdom and knowledge about the what and why of Instagram.
If you’ve struggled with Instagram numbers, metrics, and mindset, you’ve gotta listen to this episode!
Today on my special limited segment of Zimmerman Podcast, Under the Cover, I’m talking about one of the most important aspects of my book release: the Zimmerman launch team.
To have a successful book launch, I need you to join the Zimmerman team! Learn how to get early access to my book, offer your feedback to me, and share the book with the world!
Episode 28 topics: Join the launch team! Get early access to my book Share your feedback with the Zimmerman team Be on the inside of the book launch
Listen to this episode and join the launch team today!
Today on the podcast, Rachel and I are talking about branding and websites!
For any blooming business-owner, a website is an essential piece to your business. Rachel and I are talking about the essential aspects to building a brand, why it’s so important to have a website, and our personal experiences with branding and how to up-level your branding as you grow.
If you’re thinking about starting a business or rebranding, or even struggling to book ideal clients or find your niche, you need to listen to this episode!
We’re continuing our brand new Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. In the next few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir which releases May 7, 2020. Yeah, I know we’ve had a date change. We’ll get into it this episode.
I’m sitting down with Rachel, who’s interviewing me about the deeply personal and never before shared details of my journey with my journey through living and writing sws. So let’s do this, let’s go under the cover.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast, episode 25. Let’s welcome Ashley Krupp to the podcast. Ashley is a Business Behind the Blooms student who bought BBB in the spring of 2018. Ashley hopped on a one-on-one mentoring call with me and we were about 10 minutes in when I realized I needed to interview her on the podcast! Ashley is sharing about the power of education, finding clarity through imperfect action, and she even asks me some of her biggest business and floral questions. So if you want to be a fly on the wall for a mentoring session, now’s your chance! There’s no doubt in my mind you’re going to love this episode and love Ashley even more. She’s a Team Zimmerman favorite.
We’re continuing our brand new Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. In the next few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir which releases April 7, 2020.
This week Rachel interviewed me about the writing process, and we’re not kidding when we call it a marathon! You’ll hear all about how I wrote this book in the midst of other major projects.
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode 23. On today’s episode, I interview my personal Pinterest manager, Kathryn Moorhouse. She’s a Pinterest marketing educator and online marketing mentor who teaches small business owners how to simplify their online marketing strategies and use Pinterest effectively so they can create a profitable business that gives them the time freedom they've been searching for.
Kathryn and I talk about common Pinterest hang-ups, why Pinterest actually works, and some concrete steps you can take today to start selling products and booking gigs through FREE Pinterest marketing. Pinterest works. It’s the number one traffic driver to my website. I’m so excited to share my personal Pinterest manager with you!
We’re continuing our brand new Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. In the next few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, which releases April 7, 2020.
This week Rachel interviewed me about the phone call that changed everything! It was the moment my personal life and my work life intersected and everything made sense, from the moment my sister died, to the day I got that call. I’ve never had such an overwhelming feeling of peace and joy and assurance of being exactly where I’m supposed to be doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing.
What do you do when your perfect corporate work environment turns into a drama-filled nightmare? What do you do when your business idol tells you that no one will take your dreams seriously? How do you follow your dreams when you’re trying to provide for your family? Those are the questions Estie Rand faced before she left her corporate job to become a small business consultant.
Today on Zimmerman Podcast, Estie is sharing her story of creating an industry through opposition, how to slow down the speed-dating, insta-marketing process, and where your ideal clients are “partying”. This is a MUST LISTEN episode! It’s like a free marketing masterclass and I can’t wait for you to learn from Estie! So let’s dive in.
We’re continuing our brand new Zimmerman Podcast miniseries, Sleeping with a Stranger: Under the Cover. In the next few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, which releases April 7, 2020.
This week Rachel and I discuss how and when I knew I’d write a book, the moment I knew I’d lived the ending, and when I actually began writing. I’ve kept this process quiet, but I can’t wait to let you into what it was like to live the story!
It’s time for another episode of Questions with Rachel! In this episode, Rachel asked me all about my new book, Sleeping with a Stranger, which will be available in stores and online April 7th 2020.
We also talked about what I had to sacrifice to get this book written, what it really means to find balance and take care of yourself before you take care of anyone else, and how I’m feeling about making my carefully-guarded personal life so public when the book launches. Hint. Everyday I wake up and tell myself there’s still time to pull the book. If you’re ready for some honest conversation and even a few book sneaks, keep reading and then have a listen to this episode!
In the few weeks leading up to the release of my memoir, Sleeping with a Stranger, we’ll be taking a look “under the cover” as I share insider information about the story and process behind my memoir, which releases April 7, 2020. Zimmerman team member Rachel interviewed me about the deeply personal and never-before-shared details of my journey through living and writing this memoir.
I can’t wait to share the story with you!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode seventeen! In this episode, I interviewed my nutritionist and friend, Cara Clark, of Cara Clark Nutrition (CCN). Cara is a nutritionist for professional athletes, celebrities, and me! Today, we’re talking about how we met, how I convinced Cara to take me on as a client, and how to simplify the building blocks of nutrition so we can fuel our bodies, hearts, and minds.
Before I met Cara, I had no clue how to fuel my body with food. I had started trying to be mindful of my nutrition, but my diet could still be likened to that of a truck driver. Jalapeno cheetos were a staple, but I’d gotten to the point in my life and in my business where I was exhausted all the time, I wasn’t feeling like my best self, and I really just needed to learn how to fuel my body so I could be the person I want to be and live the life I want to live. I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode. There are so many practical tips for fueling your body and listening to what you need. Grab a pen and some paper, because you’re going to want to take notes!
Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast episode sixteen. Today, I’m sitting down with one of my students, Cammie Palmer! I first met Cammie when she was in the wedding of a bridal client, before I even created my signature course, The Business Behind the Blooms. Cammie then bought BBB to help her figure out how to run her wedding rentals and floral business. Cammie is sharing how she changed her money mindset through my program Know Your Numbers so she could turn her barely-surviving business into a flourishing career. So let’s give a big Zimmerman Podcast welcome to Cammie, who has had the unique position of seeing me up close as a floral designer and wedding planner, as a brand new educator, and now, as a seasoned coach and mentor.
Why does it seem so easy for kids to own what they’re proud of, but it’s so much harder for us adults? As we head into the last day of 2019, I want to talk about how we can celebrate our 2019 accomplishments, take inventory of some things that maybe need a little work, and plan for the future.
I’m a future-thinker, so it’s not easy for me to reflect. But we can’t know where we’re going in the future without reflecting on the past. I’m sharing my best end-of-year tips for reflecting on the past so you can transform your future.
What do women’s cycles, floral workshops, and Frozen 2 have in common? They’re all topics of questions from this episode of the Zimmerman Podcast. We discussed the logistics and finances behind workshops, what happens when you have an unhappy bride who leaves a bad review, and ways to get stuff done on days you don’t feel motivated. Let’s get started!
For this episode I got to sit down with THE Sheri Salata. Sheri is the co creator of The Pillar Life, author of The Beautiful No, and former co-president of Harpo Studios and the Oprah Winfrey Network. She was also the executive producer of the The Oprah Winfrey Show. While her list of accolades is long, Sheri tends to define herself by the simple title that has most defined her life: storyteller. During our conversation, I got to hear Sheri’s story first-hand, from her days with Oprah through the personal reckoning that became the inspiration for her book, and what her life looks like now. In her book and in this interview, Sheri gracefully grapples with issues like honoring your body, knowing when it’s time to explore your own passions, and bravely embracing a wholehearted life. By the end of the episode, I was so moved by Sheri’s wisdom that I kind of lost my cool and sounded like a blubbering idiot. It really was a dream-come-true experience getting to talk to her.
In this episode of the Zimmerman Podcast, I interviewed the amazing Jill Zarin. You might know her from her Real Housewives of New York fame, but she’s also a mom and a multi-passionate business-woman, with a handful of titles to her name, including author, speaker, Vice President of Jockey Hosiery, marketing consultant at her late husband’s company Zarin Fabric Warehouse, and owner of Jill Zarin rugs.
If you know me, you know I’m a total Real Housewives fan-- it’s 100% my guilty pleasure-- so I’m so excited I got to chat with Jill! I gave a warm Zimmerman welcome to THE Jill Zarin.
What better way to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary than having none other than Brian Zimmerman on Zimmerman Podcast!
This is basically the very first time Brian has ever entered the Zimmerman space with me, and I am so excited for y’all to get a sneak peek into who we really are and what our partnership is like.
We’re sharing our secret to growing up and growing old together, how we run our finances so they’re a means of connection in both the lean years and in the years of abundance, and why we hate the term “breadwinner.”
Let’s all say thanks to Brian for being willing to sit in my foam-padded closet while we recorded one of the most intimate and in-depth Zimmerman Podcast episodes yet. Brian, there’s no one else I’d rather do this life with. Happy Anniversary. Let’s dive in!
I had such a blast chatting with Tawnya Falkner, the creator of Le Grand Courtage sparkling wines. While there’s obvious crossover between myself in the wedding industry and Tawnya in sparkling wine, today Tawnya and I focus more on the overlap we have in creating powerful brands, turning passion projects into actual monetized businesses, reverse engineering creative ideas, and how to define your destination so you can plan your journey.
Tawnya has so much wisdom to share, whether you’re an entrepreneur or just someone trying to create an intentional life, this episode is a can’t miss for you!
How do you foster creativity in kids? How can you avoid being a helicopter parent? How do you help nurture kids’ dreams and help grow their confidence and social connections? How can you treat your children like the complex human beings they are from the beginning? We’re covering all of that in this week’s episode of the Zimmerman Podcast.
Beekeeper’s Naturals founder and CEO, Carly Stein is on the podcast today! Carly’s mission is to improve the health of humans and bees alike, which is why she left her job on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper’s Naturals full-time in 2016.
Carly is as passionate about her products as she is about bees themselves and uses her company’s platform to make a difference and raise awareness for the bee cause. Carly was recently recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
So yes, she’s a pretty big deal.
Today, Carly and I talk about how she created Beekeeper’s Naturals after having her life and health transformed by a bee-based product, how to believe in yourself when your friends and family think your business dreams are a little wacky, and how you can start a product-based business from scratch.
Welcome to the first episode of Questions with Rachel! Rachel is a Bloomer turned Zimmerman team-member, which means we first connected because she took my course the Business Behind the Blooms, and then she came on to the Zimmerman team in January of 2019. Rachel has a foot in both worlds-- she’s a student and floral designer, mom and entrepreneur, but she also gets to see the inside of team Zimmerman and the inside of my brain as she helps me communicate with our audience and students.
Doug Budin is an actor known for his roles in Friends, Modern Family, and Two Broke Girls. However, I first found Doug through Jeff Lewis’s show on Sirius XM and totally fell in love with his voice. His positivity and fun nature comes straight through the sound waves and into my van every time I listen.
On today’s episode we’re talking everything email! I can’t think of anything less sexy to talk, but hear me out: Over the years, I’ve both seen and experienced how much an unruly email inbox can derail an entire day. I truly believe that productivity is won and lost in your inbox. Because how can you get anything done when you’re constantly solving other peoples’ problems? Put your email on “do not disturb,” because I’m telling you exactly how to keep email from derailing your business.
Today, I’m chatting with Katie Selvidge. Katie created the online and print publication Cottage Hill. Katie loves real inspiration and wholehearted living, and used her experience as a magazine editor to shape the content of her program, Mastering Instagram for Creatives which is, by the way, the only Instagram course I believe in.
Today on the Zimmerman Podcast, we’re chatting boundaries. Specifically, how on earth can you be a good mom and a good business owner at the same time? I haven’t always been good at walking this fine line, and to be honest, there are still weeks when I struggle.
One hundred thousand dollars. Doesn’t that number just take your breath away? Have you ever asked someone for a $100,000 loan? I have. It’s how I saved my business from bankruptcy and created a stable, thriving floral and event design business that supported my family of five as we navigated a twin pregnancy, parenting three under three, and a hospitalized husband.
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