In this episode of Reclaim + Advance, we’ll hear from Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder of Headbands of Hope and the Mic Drop Workshop. She also invests in women-owned businesses, is a two-time best-selling author, a public speaker, and a new mom. Jess and his companies have been exposed Today, Good Morning America, 17 magazine, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Peopleand more importantly, they have helped millions of women and girls around the world.
For many years Jess Ekstrom avoided talking about a positive event in his family’s life – his family was defrauded by his uncle, Bernie Madoff. But in the show, he explains what inspired him to start talking about the challenges of building, and how real hope is not foolishness.
In this episode, you will hear:
- The way Jess responded to a family scandal fueled her entrepreneurial journey.
- The shocking revelation of the pay gap has inspired Jess to champion female speakers.
- Why simplifying complex ideas is important to connecting with your audience.
- How taking risks can increase your impact as a speaker and leader.
I’ll share a few of my favorite quotes from my conversation with Jess below:
For real expertise:
“A lot of [the] time, something you teach others is something that didn’t come naturally to you. It’s something you should be willing to learn and practice.”
The Power of Simplicity:
“I like to make things easier for people. We make things more difficult, whether it’s trading or speaking or writing. I like to make things feel accessible to someone else.”
Embracing Struggle in Storytelling:
“No one wants to learn from someone who is naturally good at something. Sometimes the greatest lessons to share with others come from your worst moments.”
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