

The Iconic Podcast
The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
Join Jen Szpigiel, CEO and Editor in Chief of Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine weekly as she interviews industry moguls to provide you with the inspiration, insights and lessons for how to grow an iconic life and business for yourself. Each episode will feature actionable steps, expert advice and personal stories to support you to spark, grow and scale your business as an entrepreneur. This podcast is for the visionary leaders who are committed to creating their legacy, pursuing their dreams and achieving their goals beyond their current circumstance. The Iconic Podcast sets itself apart through Jen’s unparalleled interview style, genuine curiosity and commitment to having women rise to their potential. Formally known as the Becoming Iconic Podcast, this new iteration is dedicated to providing you with the most potent and powerful conversations with those who have overcome, prevailed and built their lives and businesses into the incredible success we see today. Subscribe now and leave a review to be a part of this Iconic movement. Don’t forget to also check out this month’s magazine where we deep dive with the guests who are interviewed here.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 17min
The Day I Stopped Needing Applause
Are you relying on external validation as you pursue your goals and dreams? In this honest and reflective solo episode, Jen shares the shift that changed how she shows up in her life and business, moving from seeking recognition to becoming anchored in her own self approval.This episode explores the subtle ways we look for applause in our decisions, our work, and even our growth. Jen unpacks what it means to release that dependency and lead from a place of self trust, where your choices are no longer shaped by how they will be received, but by what feels true, especially when there is no external validation to guide you.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The hidden ways we seek validation in everyday decisions• What shifts when you stop needing approval to move forward• How self trust becomes the foundation for leadership• Why external recognition can quietly shape your identity• What it looks like to lead without needing applause Connect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Mar 30, 2026 • 38min
The Belle Method and Healing Our Bodies Gently with Nikki Bergen
Healing is often approached through intensity, discipline, and pushing harder. In this episode, Jen is joined by Nikki Bergen, founder of The Belle Method, to offer a completely different perspective. One rooted in softness, awareness, and rebuilding a relationship with the body that feels supportive rather than forceful.This conversation explores what it means to truly listen to your body and work with it instead of against it. Nikki shares her approach to core and pelvic health, the deeper emotional layers connected to physical healing, and why gentleness is not weakness, but a powerful and sustainable path forward. This episode is a reminder that strength can be built through compassion, and that healing does not have to hurt to be effective.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why pushing harder is not always the answer when it comes to healing• The connection between core, pelvic health, and overall wellbeing• How to rebuild trust with your body through gentle practices• Why slowing down can actually create more sustainable strength• The role of awareness and nervous system support in true healingConnect with Nikki:• Website: https://thebellemethod.ca• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebellemethodMentioned in Episode:• B.Lounge: https://becomingiconic.co/bloungeConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Mar 23, 2026 • 14min
How a Silk Robe Literally Changed my Life
Sometimes the smallest decisions become the most meaningful turning points. In this personal solo episode, Jen shares the unexpected story behind a silk robe that became far more than a beautiful purchase. What began as a simple moment of choosing something for herself became a powerful reflection on identity, self worth, and the way women often postpone the things that bring them joy.Through this story, Jen explores the deeper patterns many of us live within. Waiting for the right moment, the right milestone, or the right level of success before allowing ourselves to experience beauty, ease, or luxury. This episode invites listeners to question those patterns and consider what it might look like to start living in alignment with the life they desire now, not someday.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How one small decision became a powerful personal wake up call• The subtle ways women delay joy, beauty, and self honouring• Why identity shifts often begin with small symbolic actions• How environment and rituals shape how we see ourselves• Why living your desired life often begins long before the big milestones arriveConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Mar 16, 2026 • 44min
OURbody: Products that Support a Woman from the Inside-Out
Chelsea Jambo did not set out to become a founder in the women’s health space. After her original path toward law school shifted, she found herself asking deeper questions about health, hormones, and why so many women feel dismissed when they seek answers about their bodies. That search eventually led her to build OURbody, a company focused on supporting women’s hormonal health from the inside out.In this thoughtful conversation with Jen, Chelsea shares the origin story behind the brand, the gaps she discovered in how women’s health is discussed and treated, and why understanding the hormonal cycle can be a powerful step toward self-trust. The conversation moves beyond products and into advocacy, education, and the importance of women feeling heard and supported in their health journeys.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why Chelsea shifted from a traditional career path into building a women’s health company• The frustration many women experience when their hormonal concerns are dismissed• How OURbody was designed to support women through the natural phases of their hormone cycle• Why understanding your body can create more confidence, clarity, and self-trust• Chelsea’s vision for normalizing conversations about women’s health and hormonal wellnessConnect with Chelsea and OURbody:• Website: https://www.ourbody.ca• Instagram: @shopourbody / @chellseajamboConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Mar 9, 2026 • 25min
Visibility that Converts
Visibility alone does not build a business. In this grounded solo episode, Jen breaks down the difference between being seen and being sought after. She challenges the idea that more content, more platforms, and more noise automatically lead to growth, and instead reframes visibility as a responsibility tied to clarity and conviction.This episode explores what actually makes visibility convert. From positioning and self trust to messaging and leadership, Jen unpacks why some brands attract aligned clients effortlessly while others stay stuck chasing attention. If you have been showing up consistently but not seeing the results you expected, this conversation will shift how you think about visibility entirely.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The difference between attention and conversion• Why visibility without clarity leads to burnout• What makes people trust and buy, not just watch• How positioning determines who you attract• Why conviction is more powerful than constant contentMentioned in Episode:• Iconic World: https://iconicmagazine.substack.comConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Mar 2, 2026 • 47min
100 No’s and the Power of Creative Devotion with Artist Erin Rothstein
Erin Rothstein is an artist and entrepreneur building at the intersection of creativity, conviction, and long term vision. In this expansive conversation with Jen, she shares what it means to pursue meaningful work in a world that often rewards comfort over courage, including the reality of submitting her work and hearing “no” hundreds of times along the way.This episode challenges traditional ideas of career paths and business strategy. Erin speaks to following your energy as your compass, increasing your capacity for peace as your visibility grows, and embracing the belief that an artist’s job is to make people uncomfortable and expand how others think. Whether you are in art, business, or leadership, this conversation reframes creativity as a responsibility, not just an expression.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why hearing no 100 times can be neutral data, not personal rejection• Erin’s belief about making people uncomfortable• How to build a sustainable business from a labour of love• What it means to expand your capacity for peace as you grow• Why following your energy may be the most strategic decision you makeConnect with Erin:• Website: https://erinrothstein.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinrothsteinMentioned in Episode:• B.Lounge: https://becomingiconic.co/bloungeConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Feb 23, 2026 • 45min
How to Become a Personal Brand
A live keynote reframes personal branding as identity-first work rooted in clarity, self-trust, and leadership. It debunks trends and overperforming, and argues for longevity over quick wins. A five-senses framework helps design memorable brand experiences across sight, smell, taste, sound, and touch. Practical Q&A covers mentorship, visual consistency, and balancing personal and company brands.

Feb 16, 2026 • 39min
Breaking into Billions as the New Blueprint with Suneera Madhani
Suneera Madhani, fintech founder who scaled Stacks Payments to billion-dollar heights and now runs CEO School. She talks about the mindset shift from founder to CEO. She explores building systems that outlast hustle. She covers people, process, and profit as a playbook for scaling. She urges decisive risk-taking and investing in growth over vanity.

Feb 9, 2026 • 20min
The Iconic World and How to Always Stay Ahead of Trends
Trends move fast, but relevance comes from something deeper. In this forward thinking solo episode, Jen shares how she stays ahead of trends without chasing them, burning out, or losing her identity in the process.This conversation is about discernment, pattern recognition, and building a business and brand that feels current because it is rooted. Jen breaks down the difference between reacting to trends versus leading culture, and why the most iconic brands are created by people who know who they are before the world tells them who to be.If you want to feel ahead of the curve while staying grounded in your values, creativity, and long term vision, this episode offers a powerful reframe.In this episode, you will hear:• Why trend chasing often leads to dilution and burnout• How to spot patterns before they become mainstream• The difference between influence and leadership• Why staying rooted is the fastest way to stay relevant• How to build a brand that evolves without losing integrityMentioned in Episode:• Iconic World: https://iconicmagazine.substack.comConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co

Feb 2, 2026 • 49min
Jess King: Identity, Healing and Being Fully Expressed
Jess King is known by many as a Peloton instructor, but this conversation reveals the woman far beyond the platform. In this deeply honest episode, Jess and Jen explore identity beyond titles, the cost of being misunderstood, and what it truly means to be fully expressed in your body, relationships, and life.Together, they dive into healing, neurodivergence, self leadership, and why movement, honesty, and emotional responsibility are not optional when you want to live fully awake. This episode is an invitation to stop shrinking, stop self abandoning, and start honouring who you actually are, even when it feels uncomfortable.In this episode, you will hear:• How identity shifts when you stop performing and start aligning• Why being misunderstood is often a sign of depth, not failure• The role of movement in emotional healing and nervous system regulation• What it means to reparent yourself with compassion instead of control• How self expression creates freedom, confidence, and connectionMentioned in Episode:• Iconic Substack: https://iconicmagazine.substack.comConnect with Jess:• Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessking• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesskingnyc• Wellness Practice: https://mindfull3.com / https://www.thoughtfullcoaching.comConnect with Jen:Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconicWatch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazineAll resources: www.becomingiconic.co


