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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MAR 1

    17. Why You're Busy but Not Moving Forward (And How to Fix That)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt busy… but not actually moving forward? In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny unpacks why so many women stay in constant motion without real momentum, and why effort alone is not the answer. This is not about motivation. It’s not about discipline. And it’s definitely not about working harder. It’s about clarity, focus, and structure. Jenny dives into the difference between activity and progress, the hidden cost of scattered priorities, and why decision fatigue quietly drains your momentum before you even begin. She explains how staying busy can actually protect you from commitment, and why narrowing your focus is often the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. 💡 In this episode, we talk about: • Why being busy is not the same as building momentum • The difference between activity and meaningful progress • How decision fatigue and scattered focus slow everything down • Why vague goals sabotage consistency • What a focused 30-day container can change for you • How structure creates confidence and follow-through If you’ve been juggling ideas, learning constantly, and still feeling stuck, this episode will help you see what’s really going on, and how to finally move forward with intention. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • FREE Idea Filter Guide • Join the membership, The Bold Biz Collective • Follow The Bold Biz on Instagram • Website • Email: hello@theboldbiz.com Support the show

    15 min

  7. FEB 22

    16. Marketing Made Simple: What Actually Matters (And What Doesn't)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny breaks down marketing in a way that finally feels human, doable, and not overwhelming. If the word marketing makes you tense up, feel behind, or instantly think of algorithms, funnels, and tech you “should” understand by now, this episode is for you. Jenny talks about why marketing often feels harder than it needs to be, especially when you’re building something alongside real life, work, and responsibilities. She reframes marketing as communication and connection, not manipulation or performance, and explains what actually matters when you’re trying to get your work in front of the right people. You’ll hear why clarity beats cleverness every time, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how storytelling builds trust faster than any strategy. Jenny also shares insights inspired by educators like Jenna Kutcher and Amy Porterfield, breaking their ideas down in a simple, grounded way that works in the real world. 💡 In this episode, we talk about:  • Why marketing feels overwhelming for so many women, and how to simplify it  • The biggest mindset shifts that make marketing feel lighter and more natural  • Why clarity is more important than being creative or clever  • How repetition builds trust, even when it feels uncomfortable  • Why you don’t need to be everywhere to grow a sustainable business  • How storytelling becomes your most powerful marketing tool If you’ve been building something you care about but struggling to talk about it confidently or consistently, this episode will help you see marketing in a completely new way. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • FREE The Idea Filter Guide • Join the membership, The Bold Biz Collective • Follow The Bold Biz on Instagram • Website • Email: hello@theboldbiz.com Support the show

    13 min

  8. FEB 8

    15. Why Sales Feels So Hard for Midlife Women (And What to Do About It)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bold Biz Podcast, Jenny dives into one of the most overlooked, and emotionally loaded, parts of building a side business: sales. For so many midlife women, sales feels awkward, heavy, or even shameful. Not because they’re doing it wrong, but because no one ever taught them the psychology behind why people buy. In this honest and grounding conversation, Jenny unpacks why sales feels especially hard for women over 40, how upbringing, self doubt, and over focusing on tech instead of trust can quietly block momentum, and why selling is not about convincing anyone, but about offering clarity and support. She shares mindset shifts that helped her stop taking sales personally, understand buyer behavior, and finally feel calm and confident talking about her offers. 💡 In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Why sales feels uncomfortable for so many midlife women • The psychology behind why people actually buy • Why underpricing often comes from fear, not strategy • How trust is built over time, not in one post • Why low ticket offers matter more than you think • The difference between persuasion and clarity • How understanding sales removes emotional pressure If sales has been the thing holding you back, or making you question yourself, this episode will help you see it differently. Sales doesn’t have to feel pushy, loud, or exhausting. When you understand the psychology behind it, selling becomes service, and confidence follows. ⭐ LINKS & RESOURCES: • FREE Idea Filter Guide • Join the membership, The Bold Biz Collective • Follow The Bold Biz on Instagram • Website • Email: hello@theboldbiz.com Support the show

    14 min
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About

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
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Bold Biz Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Bold Biz Podcast