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. 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 the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    1h 2m

  2. 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 the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    52 min

  3. 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 the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    46 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    How you Close a Year is How You Start One

    How you finish a year matters. Not because the calendar holds supernatural power, but because your energy, your intention, and your personal leadership shape what comes next. If you have ever felt tempted to drift toward the finish line or label an entire year as “bad,” this episode will shift everything. In this elevated solo conversation, Jen invites you to look honestly at the narrative you are carrying from the past twelve months. She reveals why your year was not a failure, why a hard season is not a life sentence, and how to reclaim your confidence so you enter the new year grounded, grateful, and in your full personal power. This episode is a call to finish with integrity, presence, and belief so you can step into the next chapter already aligned with the success you want to create. In this episode, you will hear: • Why an entire year is never “bad” and how to recognize the blessings you overlooked • The biggest mistake people make in December when momentum feels low • How to stop drifting and reclaim the final weeks with intention • The mindset shift that turns a hard year into preparation for your strongest one yet • Practical ways to close the year clean so you begin the next with clarity and power Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    32 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    Lead Your Company and Team with Hospitality with Maria DeLorenzis Reyes

    Leadership is not defined by titles, metrics, or performance reviews. It is defined by how people feel in your presence. In this inspiring episode, Jen welcomes leadership expert and speaker Maria DeLorenzis Reyes for a conversation that reframes what it means to lead a company, a team, and a culture. Maria reveals how the principles of hospitality can transform workplaces, deepen trust, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported. Through stories, perspective-shifting insights, and practical guidance, she invites leaders to return to the heart of leadership: humanity, generosity, and emotional intelligence. This episode will challenge the way you think about culture, connection, and the responsibility that comes with influence. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why hospitality is a core leadership skill and how it changes your company culture • The role of values in shaping who you hire, how you lead, and what you attract • How to build environments where accountability and honesty are practiced, not just promised • Why emotional intelligence and self-awareness will always outperform strategy alone • A powerful leadership exercise that reveals what you truly model in your business Connect with Maria: • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadelorenzisreyes/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themariadr • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariadelorenzisreyes • Website: https://mariadr.com • Free resources:  www.mariadr.com/gift Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    1 hr

  6. 11/17/2025

    The Difference Between Spending and Investing

    Wealth isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about how confidently you circulate it. In this empowering and elevated solo episode, Jen shares the wealth conversation that shifted everything for her clients inside Lavish: the difference between spending and investing. With honesty, practicality, and grounded faith, she reveals how your personal economy expands when you stop gripping money in fear and start circulating it with intention. This episode will help you see money not as something to hold but as something to grow through. It’s a reflection of how much you trust yourself, your vision, and the future you’re creating. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The defining difference between spending and investing (and why it changes everything) • How to move from fear and guilt into trust and expansion • Why money mirrors your energy and what it’s teaching you about safety • The exercise Jen gives her clients to uncover hidden “leaks” in their personal economy • How to circulate money with wisdom, purpose, and confidence Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    26 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    Creating Meaningful Legacy with Natasha Koifman

    True leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and leading with integrity whether anyone’s watching or not. In this elegant and deeply grounded conversation, Jen is joined by Natasha Koifman, founder and president of NKPR, a highly regarded full-service public relations, marketing, and digital agency known for its purpose-driven approach and long-standing client relationships. With over two decades of experience representing global brands and changemakers, Natasha shares how she’s built a company defined by consistency, authenticity, and human connection. They explore what it truly means to lead with heart in an image-obsessed world, how to grow without losing yourself, and why the most powerful thing you can do for your brand is to stay aligned with your core values. Whether you’re leading a team, building a personal brand, or redefining success on your own terms, this episode is a masterclass in long-term leadership, reputation, and legacy. In this episode, you’ll hear: • How Natasha built one of North America’s top agencies on a foundation of alignment and trust • Why consistency and integrity are the most underrated success strategies • What it means to create culture and connection in a modern business • How to navigate visibility, reputation, and legacy in the digital age • What long-term, values-based leadership looks like in practice Connect with Natasha: • Website: www.nkpr.net • Instagram: @natashankpr Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    53 min

  8. 11/03/2025

    Hire Slow and Fire Fast- Lessons on Building a Team

    Building a dream team isn’t about luck, it’s about leadership, discernment, and the willingness to make hard decisions. In this insightful episode, Jen shares 20 years of experience hiring, firing, and leading teams through both deep mistakes and remarkable breakthroughs. From the fear of financial responsibility to the lessons of betrayal and the art of building a culture no one wants to leave, this conversation is a masterclass in leading like a CEO. Whether you’re hiring your first VA or managing a full team, this episode will change the way you think about delegation, leadership, and your role as the visionary of your business. In this episode, you’ll hear: • How to know when it’s time to hire and what tasks to delegate first • The single mindset shift that allowed Jen to scale to $100K months within weeks • Why “hire slow, fire fast” protects your peace, profit, and team culture • How to avoid hiring from fear, guilt, or the need to be liked • What true leadership looks like when it comes to boundaries, feedback, and culture Mentioned in episode: Legendary Leadership: https://becomingiconic.co/legendaryleadership Connect with Jen: Read the magazine here: @iconicmagazine__ Hang out with Jen here: @becomingiconic See all your resources here: www.becomingiconic.co

    45 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    353
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Becoming Iconic
  • Show Website
    The Iconic Podcast

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