The Iconic Podcast

The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
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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. 

  1. 1D AGO

    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 integrity Mentioned in Episode: • Iconic World: https://iconicmagazine.substack.com Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    20 min

  2. FEB 2

    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 connection Mentioned in Episode: • Iconic Substack: https://iconicmagazine.substack.com Connect 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.com Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    49 min

  3. JAN 26

    The True Definition of Entrepreneurial Freedoms

    Entrepreneurial freedom is often sold as an end destination. More money. More time. More flexibility. In this grounded solo episode, Jen challenges that narrative and shares what freedom actually looks like when it is lived, not chased. This conversation reframes time, money, and personal expression as daily leadership choices rather than future rewards. Jen invites listeners to detach worth from revenue, design days with intention, and build businesses that evolve alongside who they are becoming. It is a reminder that real freedom is not something you earn later. It is something you practice now. In this episode, you will hear: • The subtle way freedom gets postponed in the name of success • What actually creates time freedom in real life • How money loses its power when identity is no longer tied to it • Why evolution is not instability, but leadership • The moment business becomes an expression instead of a burden Mentioned in episode: • Lavish: https://becomingiconic.co/lavish • B.Lounge: https://becomingiconic.co/blounge Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    26 min

  4. JAN 19

    Hannah Wright: The Woman Who Won Love Island

    Winning Love Island changed Hannah Wright’s life overnight, but what followed was far more layered than the highlight reel. Jen has a grounded and honest conversation with Hannah about what really happens after the cameras turn off, the phone turns back on, and real life begins with sudden visibility, expectations, and pressure. This episode explores identity, discernment, and longevity in a world that rewards virality over depth. Hannah opens up about navigating social media, protecting her mental health, and building a sustainable career without losing herself in the process. It’s a powerful reminder that success isn’t about being everywhere, but about being rooted in who you are. In this episode, you’ll hear: • What life was really like after winning Love Island • Why chasing virality can become another exhausting hamster wheel • How discernment became essential as opportunities and opinions flooded in • The difference between visibility and longevity in the creator economy • Why being unapologetically yourself is the most iconic move you can make Connect with Hannah: • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmariawright • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannnahmwright Mentioned in Episode: • Iconic World: https://iconicmagazine.substack.com Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    56 min

  5. JAN 12

    20 Years In: The Truth About Building a Life and Business That Lasts

    Success is not built in one breakthrough year. It is built through commitment, patience, and the decisions you make when things feel uncertain. In this reflective solo episode, Jen marks a major milestone: twenty years as an entrepreneur. Rather than sharing tactics or trends, she opens up about the foundational choices that allowed her business, leadership, and life to endure over two decades. This episode is an invitation to slow down, zoom out, and rethink what sustainable success actually looks like. Jen shares the three promises she made at the very beginning of her journey and how those commitments shaped not only her business, but her family, identity, and long term fulfillment. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why building a successful business does not require sacrificing family or fulfillment • The promise Jen made to herself that kept her going through difficult seasons • How quitting from fear creates regret, while quitting from clarity creates freedom • Why entrepreneurship works best when treated as a long term education • A powerful reframe on income, timelines, and trusting the pace of your growth Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    17 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    The Real Definition of Success

    This episode of the Iconic Podcast is something truly special. Jen shares a powerful and intimate recording from the final B Lounge call of the year, where members reflected on their wins from 2025. What emerged was a redefinition of success that had little to do with revenue goals, launches, or numbers on a spreadsheet, and everything to do with alignment, self trust, boundaries, healing, and becoming. This conversation is a reminder that growth does not always look loud. Sometimes the most meaningful wins are the quiet ones, choosing yourself, honoring your energy, releasing old patterns, and building a business that actually supports your life. If you’re a business owner who has ever felt like you were “behind” because your success didn’t match someone else’s highlight reel, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Inside this episode, you’ll hear reflections around: • Redefining success beyond revenue and external validation • The power of boundaries, pacing, and intentional decision making • Letting go of hustle, urgency, and people pleasing • Choosing alignment, self leadership, and sustainability • Celebrating personal growth as real business growth Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    1h 2m

  7. 12/15/2025

    To Botox or Not to Botox with Olenka Lyle

    Skincare is never just skincare. It is confidence, self-trust, and the quiet daily commitment that shifts how you move through the world. In this deeply empowering conversation, Jen is joined by Olenka Lyle, ClaraDerma’s medical director, nurse practitioner, and aesthetic injector extraordinaire, to explore what it really means to invest in your skin, your confidence, and your long-term well-being. This episode goes far beyond Botox and serums. It’s a conversation about self-leadership, grounded confidence, and releasing the guilt so many women carry around caring for themselves. Olenka breaks down the foundations of glowing skin, the misconceptions around injectables, the impact of the “filtered era,” and why intentional skincare is one of the most meaningful investments you can make for your self-esteem and emotional bandwidth. Whether you’ve never used skincare beyond a cleanser or you’re already a product devotee, this episode will help you rethink how you care for yourself and why glowing confidence begins from the inside out. Inside the episode, you will hear: • How to build a skincare routine that actually works, starting with the basics • The truth about medical grade products and why they outperform drugstore brands • What injectables like Botox, filler, and biostimulators really are and how they support aging gracefully • Why caring for your skin can elevate your confidence, creativity, and presence • How filters, comparison, and guilt keep women from feeling fully expressed • The importance of normalizing conversations about beauty, wellness, and aging Connect with Olenka • Website: ClaraDerma.com • Instagram: @claraderma Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    52 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Mastering the Art of Networking with Kristina Bartold

    The most impactful networking is rooted in sincerity, generosity, and relationships that actually mean something. In this energizing and practical episode of the Iconic Podcast, Jen is joined by Kristina Bartold, co-founder and CEO of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, for a conversation that will reshape the way you think about visibility, connection, and growth. Kristina breaks down the mindset and habits that make networking feel natural, generous, and aligned, even if you are introverted or nervous about putting yourself out there. From how to approach people at events to what it really means to nurture your community long term, she offers actionable strategies that move you out of performance mode and into genuine connection. Whether you want to grow your business, strengthen your reputation, or simply become more confident in rooms that matter, this episode will show you how to build relationships that open doors, deepen trust, and create endless opportunities. In this episode, you will hear: • Why great networking always starts with service and sincerity • How to approach new connections without feeling transactional or awkward • The biggest mistakes people make at events and how to avoid them • What it looks like to nurture relationships long term • Why your reputation begins long before you enter the room Connect with Kristina: • High Vibe Women Event: https://www.highvibewomen.ca/march-2026-event   [Use coupon code JEN50] • Instagram: @kristina.bartold / @highvibe.women • Website: thesocialsnippet.com / highvibewomen.ca Connect with Jen: Read Magazine here: www.instagram.com/iconicmagazine__ Business Mentorship here: www.instagram.com/becomingiconic Watch here: www.youtube.com/@theiconicmagazine All resources: www.becomingiconic.co

    46 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Iconic Podcast | Jennifer Szpigiel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    358
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Becoming Iconic
  • Show Website
    The Iconic Podcast

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