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Welcome to REWARD – The show for women entrepreneurs who want to build businesses into the multimillion-dollar revenues and beyond. Hosted by renowned business mentor Ali Brown, this podcast features exclusive interviews with diverse female leaders from a variety of industries who are unwilling to settle for the status quo. Get ready for authentic conversations about what it really takes to build a business into the 7-, 8-, and even 9-figure levels! Subscribe now and then go to JoinTheTrust.org to learn more about our modern community for 7+8 figure women entrepreneurs.

  1. FEB 12

    ‘Knowing Your Worth at the Table’ with Dana Jacoby - Reward Podcast Episode 44

    Over $2 BILLION of deals have crossed Dana Jacoby’s desk since selling her first company, and today her strongest mission is making sure other women own the full value of what they bring to the table. (And we’re honored she’s been an incredible advisor to many of us within The Trust.)  After learning the business fundamentals at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, a serendipitous meeting led her into the pharmaceutical and medical device world, where she built a rewarding and lucrative career. After experiencing several mergers and acquisitions herself, she realized she’d had more valuable counsel during those times.  In this candid conversation, Dana reflects on the deals that shaped her, the lessons learned from undervaluing herself early on, and how those experiences now fuel her work advising women navigating high-stakes decisions. In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, founder Ali Brown sits down with Dana for an honest discussion about leadership, leverage, and the power of being in rooms where women tell the truth.  On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: Why a high-value community isn’t just “nice to have” at higher levels — it’s essential How Dana’s dual exposure to healthcare and business shaped her entrepreneurial instincts early on The realities of building a consulting company from the ground up — and what limited resources can actually teach you Hard-earned lessons around knowing your value (and what happens when you don’t) Why powerful women need safe, strategic spaces to think clearly and support one another Dana’s perspective on authentic connection as a catalyst for better decisions and long-term growth This is a conversation for women who are done playing small — and ready to lead, negotiate, and choose from a place of clarity and confidence. And, learn more about The Trust and Dana!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Dana’s consulting practice, Vector Medical Group Follow Dana on Instagram + LinkedIn Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    36 min

  2. JAN 29

    ‘Designing Devotion’ with Charis Jones – Reward Podcast Episode 43

    Sometimes the real magic behind building a standout brand isn’t the product at all — but the women it brings together.  For Charis Jones, founder + CEO of Sassy Jones, community has always been the secret ingredient. What started as a side hustle selling wholesale jewelry while working at GEICO has evolved into a bold, multi-million-dollar fashion brand — and an even bolder movement of women who gather, travel, celebrate, and grow together both online AND off. In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, our founder Ali Brown sits down with Charis for a vibrant, behind-the-scenes look at how Sassy Jones was built through intuition, proximity, and unapologetic connection. From driving cross-country in her minivan to meet customers face-to-face, to hosting unforgettable community experiences (including a trip to Egypt), Charis breaks down what it *really* takes to turn customers into a devoted community. This conversation is a powerful reminder that in an increasingly digital world, the brands that win are the ones brave enough to go deeper — and offline. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: How Charis transitioned from corporate life to founding Sassy Jones — without a master plan  Why personal storytelling and meaningful details are essential to building a brand that lasts  The underestimated power of offline connection in creating trust and loyalty (trade shows, road trips, real conversations) How a single challenging customer moment unlocked Charis’s creative direction and design instinct (this was our favorite!) Ali’s insight on why human connection is the ultimate differentiator in today’s digital-first marketplace If you’re building a brand and wondering how to create deeper loyalty, richer relationships, and real resonance — this episode is your invitation to think beyond the product and back into community. And, learn more about The Trust and Charis!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Charis’ company Sassy Jones Follow Charis on Instagram + YouTube Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    48 min

  3. JAN 15

    '2026: Our New Authority After the Surrender' with Ali Brown – Reward Podcast Episode 42

    WOW. At the end of 2025, there was a collective experience many high-level women quietly went through. It was a final surrender that arrived without permission, often without witnesses, and minus a clear storyline. But what looked like collapse—exhaustion, illness, emotional release, or forced stillness—was not a weakness… **It was clearing the way for our reassignment.** Now, in 2026, awareness is no longer the work. The work at this moment is what we do *after* we know. For the last several years, our work WAS the awareness. In fact, on this show we covered many times topics in this category: naming misalignments, surviving burnout, questioning old definitions of success, and admitting when a chapter was over.  But now that era is complete. In this 2026 kickoff episode of Reward, Ali Brown explores what emerges on the other side of that surrender: authority without performance, leadership without consensus, and decisions made without the need for validation.  The women Ali works with in The Trust and as private clients are no longer explaining, waiting, or negotiating with outdated versions of themselves. They are moving… because clarity has already moved through them. If you feel calmer, cleaner, and less available for what once consumed you—this episode will name exactly where you are now.  And then, learn more about The Trust and Ali… Curious about The Trust — our modern, premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs? Sign up for our Spring 2026 Invitation Call happening on Tuesday January 27 at 1PM ET. Learn more about Ali Brown and how to work with her personally.  Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    22 min

  4. 12/09/2025

    'Redesigned to the Core' with Dr. Anne Arvizu – Reward Podcast Episode 41

    The biggest turning points in life rarely announce themselves, yet they can end up redirecting everything.After years building a powerhouse career in science and global medical affairs, Dr. Anne Arvizu realized her next chapter would be a profound journey of recalibration, purpose, and spiritual awakening.After walking a path through corporate burnout and her own hard-won spiritual grounding, today she uses her Core Life Method to help high-performing leaders align their work, wellbeing, and deeper calling.   In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, founder Ali Brown sits down with Anne for an intimate conversation about identity shifts, legacy leadership, and what it truly means to build a life and business that supports who you are becoming. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: How Anne’s early fascination with science shaped her global pharma career – and why she ultimately walked away to build something more aligned The personal experiences that sparked her Core Life Method and her mission to help leaders find purpose and balance (we *loved* her connection between science + faith) Why legacy isn’t about what you build, but who you become in the process Anne’s insights on navigating loss, aging, and major life transitions with grace and groundedness Ali and Anne’s shared reflections on authentic leadership and why community support (hello, The Trust!) is critical in this new era for women leaders AND a powerful reminder that you’re never “too late” to evolve, reinvent, or redefine what a meaningful life looks like If you’re craving clarity, depth, or a renewed sense of purpose on your own leadership journey – this episode is for you. And, learn more about The Trust and Anne!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Anne’s organization CoreLife Follow Anne on Instagram + LinkedIn Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    40 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    ‘The Freedom to Become’ with Lyndie Walker – Reward Podcast Episode 40

    Growing up in a conservative, fundamentalist home, music was Lyndie Walker’s only doorway to self-expression. Today, she shares how her most powerful transformation didn’t begin with a business plan… but with the moment she was ready to become the person she really was all along. Today, Lyndie is the founder of ToneWorks, a thriving music therapy practice born from sheer necessity when no traditional job existed for the work she felt called to do. What began as two young therapists carving out space in an industry that didn’t quite “get it” has grown into a powerful, purpose-driven organization redefining what connection and healing look like. In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, host Ali Brown sits down with Lyndie for a soul-forward conversation about reinvention, womanhood, and the sacred unraveling that happens when your personal and professional lives evolve at the same time. They dive into the realities of female entrepreneurship, navigating divorce, rebuilding identity, and the life-changing importance of surrounding yourself with a community where you don’t have to carry it all alone. This is a heartfelt, deeply personal episode about choosing truth, honoring your own becoming, and building a business – and a life – that finally feels like home. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: • How Lyndie’s restrictive upbringing sparked her passion for connection, community, and creative expression• The origin story of ToneWorks and how she transformed a lack of industry opportunities into a thriving business for the neurodiverse community• The real challenges women face as founders — and how Lyndie rebuilt her identity through major personal transformation (we loved this part)• Why a supportive, aligned community like The Trust was pivotal for Lyndie to stop ‘shrinking her dreams just to be relatable’• AND Lyndie’s powerful realization that success isn’t external but the inner freedom to love who you’ve become. And, learn more about The Trust and Lyndie!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Lyndie’s organization ToneWorks Follow Lyndie on Instagram + LinkedIn Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    45 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    ‘Grit, Growth, and the Greater Good’ with Sarah Beth Aubrey – Reward Podcast Episode 39

    Can true leadership not start in a boardroom — but instead on a farm? For Sarah Beth Aubrey, that’s exactly where her story began. Growing up in rural Illinois taught her the lessons of grit, patience, and the power of planting something that takes time to grow. Those same roots would later inspire her to become a pioneering voice in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and leadership—founding multiple businesses and redefining what it means to lead with both impact and authenticity. In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, host Ali Brown sits down with Sarah for a refreshingly honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive through every season — personally and professionally. From surviving breast cancer to leading industry change, Sarah shares how she’s turned her own evolution into a blueprint for women ready to live and lead with purpose. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: How Sarah’s rural upbringing shaped her drive and clarity as a founder and leader Why saying “no” is sometimes the most powerful move in business (and life) The real secret to balancing ambition with *peace* — and the value of slowing down to make a bigger impact Sarah’s reflections on vulnerability as strength and the freedom that comes from leading authentically The importance of building community and finding rooms (like The Trust) that challenge you to grow A powerful listen for any woman redefining success on her own terms — and ready to lead from both strength and soul. And, learn more about The Trust and Sara!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Sarah’s Envoy Group and IN-CLIMATE  Follow Sarah on Instagram + LinkedIn Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    40 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Off Script, On Purpose with Sara Davenport – Reward Podcast Episode 38

    After years in the spotlight on TV broadcast news, Sara Davenport was facing increasingly ridiculous demands and real burnout. Trading corporate scripts for her own business strategy, she channeled her storytelling skills into building something entirely new — helping former TV anchors and reporters reinvent themselves beyond the newsroom. And as founder of Towerview Marketing, a LinkedIn marketing agency run entirely by former journalists, Sara now guides others to use their voices with intention — to connect, build authentic communities, and create careers that truly align. In this episode of REWARD: The Podcast of The Trust, our founder Ali Brown sits down with Sara for a candid conversation about reinvention, purpose, and the courage to walk away from a life that looks glamorously successful on the outside… but no longer feels fulfilling. On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you’ll hear: How Sara turned her TV career into a mission-driven business helping others transition into new opportunities The role LinkedIn played in her own reinvention (and how she uses it to build authentic, profitable communities) The hidden pressures and realities of working in media — and what it takes to reclaim your story Why fulfillment, *not* titles, should be the true measure of success How The Trust has provided Sara with the mentorship, insight, and sisterhood to keep expanding what’s possible (and how she learned about us is a wild story!)  This episode is a must-listen for any woman ready to trade performance for purpose and build a life (and business) that finally feels like her own. And, learn more about The Trust and Sara!  Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Learn more about Sara’s Towerview Marketing Follow Sara on Instagram + LinkedIn Connect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    37 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    'The New Season of You’ with Ali Brown – Reward Podcast Episode 37

    It’s here. We are no longer willing to tolerate businesses that don’t align with who we’ve become. In this kickoff episode of our new season of Reward, Ali shares what’s new this fall, including a new look and feel for the show, powerful new guests, new benefits of The Trust, and new ways to work with her. But most importantly, she dives deep into another NEW... and a powerful theme she’s seeing across her clients and community: She unpacks how many entrepreneurs are realizing that the real breakthroughs begin when we stop judging ourselves for wanting to change what we’ve successfully created.Ali reveals how purpose-driven women are redefining what ‘success’ looks like for their own models (while still making millions! $$), and how to bring your business *forward* to meet who you are today. Get ready for a conversation that’s raw, real, and filled with permission to evolve.You’ll also hear how Ali is currently guiding women through this season of reinvention and how you can work with her personally. And of course, she shares a fresh look inside The Trust, her private community for 7- and 8-figure women founders who are creating success on their own terms. There’s a lot of NEW in this episode!And, learn more about The Trust and Ali...·       Learn more about The Trust – our tight-knit community for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs·       Learn more about Ali Brown here·       Follow Ali on Instagram and LinkedinConnect with us on social using the hashtag #RewardPodcast and share your key takeaways from this episode!

    31 min
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Welcome to REWARD – The show for women entrepreneurs who want to build businesses into the multimillion-dollar revenues and beyond. Hosted by renowned business mentor Ali Brown, this podcast features exclusive interviews with diverse female leaders from a variety of industries who are unwilling to settle for the status quo. Get ready for authentic conversations about what it really takes to build a business into the 7-, 8-, and even 9-figure levels! Subscribe now and then go to JoinTheTrust.org to learn more about our modern community for 7+8 figure women entrepreneurs.

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