The Bold Biz Podcast

Jenny Levallius
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Welcome to The Bold Biz Podcast, where we talk about building freedom, confidence, and income – one bold step at a time! Hosted by Jenny Levallius, graphic designer, mom of twins, and founder of The Bold Biz Collective, this podcast is your go-to space for honest conversations about building an online business, mastering mindset, and how to leverage design & AI tools to simplify your work and life. If you’ve ever felt “too old,” “too behind,” or just overwhelmed by tech, you’re not alone. Jenny shares her real journey – from juggling a 9–5 and side hustles to finally creating a business that feels like home. Each week, you’ll learn how to: • Start and grow an online business that fits your lifestyle • Build consistency and confidence through mindset and action • Learn about AI, automation and design tools to work smarter, not harder • Create a business that gives you freedom, not burnout This show is for women 40+ who are ready to take action, stop overthinking, and build a bold life on their own terms. ✨ 🎧 Tune in for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, personal stories, and encouragement to help you turn your ideas into income. Links and Resources: • Join the Skool membership: The Bold Biz Collective • Follow on Instagram: @theboldbiz • Email Jenny: hello@theboldbiz.com • Visit: www.theboldbiz.com

  1. 9H AGO

    25. The Side Business Timeline No One Talks About

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your business and thought… what is the point? Like you’ve been showing up, trying, creating, learning, and still not seeing enough movement to prove it’s working? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny talks honestly about the part of building a side business that almost nobody shares online, the valley. The slow season. The invisible progress. The weeks and months where it feels like everyone else is moving faster than you. This is not a “just keep going!” motivational speech.  It’s a grounded, honest conversation about what the timeline of building something meaningful actually looks like, especially for women building in the margins of busy lives. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why side business growth is almost never linear • The “plateau of latent potential” and why progress feels invisible at first • What the valley actually feels like emotionally • Why women over 40 often experience the slow season more intensely • The different seasons of building a business, planting, growing, and harvesting • Why celebrating small wins matters more than you think • How to know whether to keep going or pivot If you’ve been feeling discouraged, impatient, or quietly questioning whether you’re cut out for this, this episode will help you see your journey in a completely different light. Because slow does not mean stopped. And the valley is not forever. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • Download Free Guide, The Idea Filter https://www.theboldbiz.com/idea • Download Free Guide, Done Starting Over https://www.theboldbiz.com/doneoptin • Visit The Bold Biz Website https://home.theboldbiz.com/ • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community) https://www.skool.com/the-bold-biz-collective-5477/about Support the show

    21 min

  2. APR 19

    24. Why Women Over 40 Cannot Afford to Ignore AI

    Send us Fan Mail Do you feel curious about AI… but also a little intimidated, behind, or convinced it’s “for younger people” or more tech-savvy entrepreneurs? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny explains why women over 40 cannot afford to ignore AI, especially if you want to build a side business with limited time, limited energy, and no desire to do everything the hard way. This is not a tech-heavy episode. It’s a mindset and opportunity episode. Jenny shares her own journey from feeling unsure and hesitant about AI to now using it daily as a business partner to save time, create content, plan strategy, and remove the overwhelm that keeps so many women stuck. She also shares a recent real-life example of using AI to create 30 days of Instagram content in a fraction of the time it would normally take.  💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why hesitation around new technology may be costing you time and momentum • How AI can reduce imposter syndrome and build confidence • The shift from using AI like a search engine to using it like a business partner • How Jenny used AI to plan 30 days of content in minutes • Why AI is a huge advantage for women building something on the side • How to start using AI today, even if you’re a total beginner • Why this moment in history is a real opportunity, not hype If you’ve been telling yourself you’re not tech-savvy enough, too late, or too behind to benefit from AI, this episode may completely change how you see what’s possible. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • The Bold (AI) Shortcut FREE Webinar: (May 3rd, 7 pm GMT+1) https://www.theboldbiz.com/shortcut • Download Free Guide, The Idea Filter https://www.theboldbiz.com/idea • Download Free Guide, Done Starting Over https://www.theboldbiz.com/doneoptin • Visit The Bold Biz Website https://www.theboldbiz.com/ • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community) https://www.skool.com/the-bold-biz-collective-5477/about Support the show

    20 min

  3. APR 13

    23. You're Not Behind. You're Right On Time

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you’ve missed your moment… like everyone else is already ahead, already building, already figuring it out? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny dives deep into one of the most persistent and quietly limiting beliefs that keeps women stuck, the feeling of being too late, too behind, or too far removed from where they “should” be. This is not just a mindset episode. This is perspective, data, and a little bit of tough love. Jenny shares why this belief is not only untrue, but why midlife might actually be your biggest advantage when it comes to building something meaningful and profitable. From real-world data about women entrepreneurs to deeply personal reflections on starting before feeling ready, this episode will challenge the story you may have been telling yourself for years. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why the feeling of being “too late” is so common, and why it’s misleading • The data showing women 40+ are the fastest growing entrepreneurial group • Why your life experience is your biggest advantage, not your limitation • The discomfort of being a beginner again, and why that’s part of the process • The difference between motion and real action, and why it matters • Why confidence only comes after you start, not before • How small, imperfect steps today can completely change your future This episode is both a wake-up call and an invitation. Because the truth is, you are not behind. You are standing at the exact moment where everything can begin. 💖 ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • The Bold (AI) Shortcut FREE Webinar: (May 3rd, 7 pm GMT+1) https://www.theboldbiz.com/shortcut • Download Free Guide, The Idea Filter https://www.theboldbiz.com/idea • Download Free Guide, Done Starting Over https://www.theboldbiz.com/doneoptin My favorite all-round, beginner-friendly marketing tool: Systeme.io (affiliate link) • Visit The Bold Biz Website https://www.theboldbiz.com/ • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community) https://www.skool.com/the-bold-biz-collective-5477/about Support the show

    23 min

  4. APR 5

    22. What If Your Side Business Doesn't Have to Be Your Forever Business?

    Send us Fan Mail What if the business you start today… isn’t the one you stick with forever? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny challenges one of the biggest fears that keeps women stuck before they even begin, the pressure to choose the “perfect” idea that will work long term. Because when every decision feels permanent, it’s easy to stay stuck in overthinking, waiting, and not starting at all. Jenny shares her own journey of starting and stopping multiple side businesses, what those “failures” actually taught her, and how those experiences led her to finally build something that feels aligned and sustainable. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why your first business is not supposed to be your forever business • How “failed” ideas are actually valuable learning experiences • The difference between quitting too early and pivoting wisely • How to know when to keep going and when to change direction • Why action, not thinking, leads you to the right idea • How every attempt brings you closer to what truly fits If you’ve been afraid of choosing the wrong idea or wasting time on something that might not work, this episode will help you see your journey in a completely different way. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • Download Free Guide, The Idea Filter https://www.theboldbiz.com/idea • Download Free Guide, Done Starting Over https://www.theboldbiz.com/doneoptin • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community) https://www.skool.com/the-bold-biz-collective-5477/about • Visit The Bold Biz Website https://www.theboldbiz.com/ Support the show

    14 min

  5. MAR 29

    21. Too Many Ideas Is Just as Bad as No Ideas (How to Finally Choose One)

    Send us Fan Mail Do you have too many ideas… and still feel completely stuck? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny dives into one of the most frustrating and confusing phases of building a side business, having multiple ideas, all of them with potential, and not knowing which one to choose. Because here’s the truth.  Having too many ideas can feel just as paralyzing as having none. Jenny shares her own journey of jumping from idea to idea, starting and stopping, chasing the “right” opportunity, and losing momentum along the way. She explains why waiting for certainty keeps you stuck, why there is no guaranteed “perfect idea,” and what actually happens when you finally commit to one direction. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why too many ideas create confusion and inaction • The cycle of idea hopping and starting over • Why you don’t need a guaranteed “perfect idea” to begin • How action creates clarity, not the other way around • What actually happens when you commit to one thing • How to choose an idea based on energy, not just logic If you’ve been stuck in the “which idea should I choose?” phase, this episode will help you move forward with confidence and finally take action. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • Download Free Guide, The Idea Filter  https://www.theboldbiz.com/idea • Download Free Guide, Done Starting Over  https://www.theboldbiz.com/doneoptin • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community)  https://www.skool.com/the-bold-biz-collective-5477/about • Visit The Bold Biz Website  https://www.theboldbiz.com/ Support the show

    13 min

  6. MAR 22

    20. The Big Secret to Success? Start Embarrassingly Small

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you need to do everything to make your business work… and then end up overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny shares a very honest look at one of the biggest mistakes she made over and over again when trying to build her side business, doing too much, too fast, and burning out before anything had the chance to work. This episode is a reminder that starting small is not a weakness. It’s the strategy that actually creates momentum, clarity, and long-term success. Jenny walks you through why chasing multiple ideas, platforms, and offers at once keeps you stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping, and how simplifying your focus can completely change the way your business grows. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why doing more is often the reason you’re not moving forward  • The cycle of overcommitting, burning out, and starting over  • Why starting small creates real, lasting momentum  • The power of focusing on one platform, one offer, and one message  • How small, consistent actions compound over time  • Why sustainable growth always beats fast, overwhelming growth If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly starting over, this episode will help you reset, simplify, and move forward in a way that actually feels doable. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • Download The Idea Filter • Download Done Starting Over • Join the FREE Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community) • Visit The Bold Biz Website Support the show

    15 min

  7. MAR 15

    19. Your Comfort Zone Is Costing You Your Dreams (And What to Do About It)

    Send us Fan Mail Comfort feels safe. Familiar. Predictable. But what if the very thing that feels safe is quietly holding you back from the life you actually want? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny talks about the hidden cost of staying inside your comfort zone and why so many women settle into routines that feel stable but slowly disconnect them from their bigger dreams. Jenny shares the personal wake up call that pushed her to finally start pursuing her long held dream of building a business, even though it felt uncomfortable, uncertain, and honestly a little terrifying. You will hear why fear is often a sign you are moving in the right direction, why experience is actually one of your biggest advantages when starting something new, and how taking small steps outside your comfort zone can completely change where you are a year from now. This episode is a reminder that you are not too old, it is not too late, and the life you want may be waiting just outside the bubble you have been living in. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why the comfort zone can quietly block your dreams • The difference between enjoying comfort and hiding in it • The mindset shift that changed Jenny’s life at nearly 50 • Why experience is actually an advantage when starting a business • The myth that successful founders are always young • Why courage grows when you take small uncomfortable steps If you have been feeling the pull to build something of your own but keep talking yourself out of it, this conversation might be the push you needed. ⭐ Links & Resources • The IDEA Filter – FREE Guide • Join The Bold Biz Collective • Visit The Bold Biz Website Support the show

    17 min

  8. MAR 8

    18. You Don't Need to Be an Expert – You Just Need to Be Two Steps Ahead

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you need to become an expert before you’re allowed to share what you know? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny talks about one of the biggest mindset traps that keeps women from starting their side business, the belief that you need years of experience, certifications, or huge results before you can help anyone. The truth is much simpler. You don’t need to be ten steps ahead.  You just need to be two steps ahead of someone who is just starting out. Jenny shares how this realization completely changed how she views teaching, creating content, and building an online business. She explains why the most relatable teachers are often the ones who struggled recently, why waiting to feel “expert enough” keeps you stuck, and how sharing what you’ve learned along the way can become the foundation of a meaningful business. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why the “expert trap” stops so many women from starting • Why people relate more to someone a few steps ahead of them • The power of sharing what you’ve learned in real time • Why perfection and credentials are not the real barrier • How your recent struggles can become your most valuable teaching • Why your second chapter is the perfect time to start building something new If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, qualified, or experienced enough before putting yourself out there, this episode will help you see why you might already be exactly where you need to be. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • Download The Idea Filter   • Join The Bold Biz Collective (Skool Community)   • Visit The Bold Biz Website   • Support the podcast  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551025/supporters/new Support the show

    11 min
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Welcome to The Bold Biz Podcast, where we talk about building freedom, confidence, and income – one bold step at a time! Hosted by Jenny Levallius, graphic designer, mom of twins, and founder of The Bold Biz Collective, this podcast is your go-to space for honest conversations about building an online business, mastering mindset, and how to leverage design & AI tools to simplify your work and life. If you’ve ever felt “too old,” “too behind,” or just overwhelmed by tech, you’re not alone. Jenny shares her real journey – from juggling a 9–5 and side hustles to finally creating a business that feels like home. Each week, you’ll learn how to: • Start and grow an online business that fits your lifestyle • Build consistency and confidence through mindset and action • Learn about AI, automation and design tools to work smarter, not harder • Create a business that gives you freedom, not burnout This show is for women 40+ who are ready to take action, stop overthinking, and build a bold life on their own terms. ✨ 🎧 Tune in for weekly episodes filled with practical tips, personal stories, and encouragement to help you turn your ideas into income. Links and Resources: • Join the Skool membership: The Bold Biz Collective • Follow on Instagram: @theboldbiz • Email Jenny: hello@theboldbiz.com • Visit: www.theboldbiz.com

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  • Creator
    Jenny Levallius
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bold Biz Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Bold Biz Podcast