Over a decade ago, Bethany Shipley hired me to capture her wedding. Today, she’s interviewing me on my own podcast. From booking me to interviewing me — this full-circle conversation is packed with wisdom on building a business that lasts, embracing change, and staying grounded through growth. Plus, some real-life chaos — barking dogs and dead laptops included. 🔌🐶 Tune in to hear how two dream doers reconnect and reflect, a decade later.

🎧🎤 If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when a dream comes full circle, or how relationships — and ripple effects — can span a decade and still surprise you… this one’s going to speak straight to your heart. Hit subscribe and play now to listen in.

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💬 We’d love to hear your favorite takeaway or what “full circle” moment you’re walking through right now. Tag us @thedreamdoers.podcast and @bethanyshipley so we can cheer you on, too.

🌟 Did this episode hit home? Share it with a friend who’s in the thick of building something meaningful — or someone who needs a reminder that growth is a journey worth showing up for.

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📝 Read all the Show Notes (script) on our blog: ⁠https://www.janamarie.co/blog⁠

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Episode Highlights:

🎧 In this Episode, we cover:

• How a former client turned podcast host came full circle to interview me 12 years later
  

• The power of showing up authentically — even when life gets loud (hello, dogs + dying laptops)
  

• Why not every business idea deserves your “yes” — and how to stay grounded through growth
  

• What it looks like to build a brand with staying power, not just passion
  

• The unexpected ways connections and community evolve over time
  

• A behind-the-scenes look at balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and embracing change

💬 What good thing do you think you can put down, to make room right now for greater things? Drop it in the comments below on your favorite streaming platform. We’d love to hear from you.

🎧🎤 Ready to slay mom-preneurship through hardship? Hit subscribe and play now to listen in.

📝 Read all the Show Notes (script) on our blog: ⁠https://www.janamarie.co/blog⁠

✨ Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast⁠⁠

🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @thedreamdoers.podcast

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🌐 Visit my website at ⁠⁠https://www.thedreamdoers.com/

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✨ Episode Highlights (for show notes or intro):

- Recognizing that pivoting is power — Being comfortable in the uncomfortable - Breaking free from perfectionism and redefining success as a mom and entrepreneur

- Learning to “put good things down” to make room for great things and manage life more intentionally

- Letting go of the pressure, shame, and mom guilt — especially related to social media and outside expectations

- Sarah's transition from counselor to successful store owner and interior designer

- The power of showing up fully — especially for our kids

- Navigating building a brick-and-mortar business amidst an unexpected divorce — and making space to grieve

- Living in the reality of prayers once whispered in hard seasons

- Why you can be both wildly successful and an incredibly present mom

- Celebrating small wins and giving ourselves permission to be proud

- The importance of a solid support system — and how to find community if you don’t have it yet

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Episode breakdowns:

[00:00] Recap of Last Episode

[02:22] Introducing the Love Sarah Brown

[07:52] Living in the Dreams You’ve Been Praying For

[12:45] How to Balance Motherhood and Entrepreneur Without the Mom Guilt

[27:00] Laying Down “Good” Things for Great Things

[31:25] It Is Not My Job To Convince You of My Reality

[36:53] (I F***ing did that) It’s OK Being Proud of Yourself. Sarah’s Pillars of Strength!

[42:35] Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable! Pivoting is Power

[47:00] Embracing Each Season - A Time For Rest, A Time For Hustle[50:58] How a Strong Support System is Key

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💬 What good thing do you think you can put down, to make room right now for greater things? Drop it in the comments below on your favorite streaming platform. We’d love to hear from you.

Ever felt like you’re not enough? Like you don’t belong in the room or that your dreams are too big for you? That’s imposter syndrome, and it’s a tool the enemy uses to keep you playing small. In this episode of Dream Doers, we dive deep into the battle of the mind—how to slay the Satan dragon, how to quiet the negative voices, stand firm in your purpose, and recognize that you were handpicked for the calling placed on your heart.

I’ll share my own struggles with self-doubt, the surprising way writing has resurfaced in my life, and how taking risks (even when you feel unqualified) leads to clarity. We’ll also talk about rewiring your brain, trusting God’s timing, and making space for growth—because success isn’t about feeling ready, it’s about stepping forward anyway.

This one’s for anyone fighting fear, battling imposter syndrome, or wondering if they have what it takes. Spoiler: You do. Now, let’s talk about it.

🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and let’s be Dream Doers together!

🎤 Ready to slay the dragon? Listen in now!

✨ Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast⁠

🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @thedreamdoers.podcast

💬What’s something you’ve been wanting to start but have been putting off? Comment on my Spotify podcast or on our page of your favorite social media platform — let’s hold each other accountable. I’m rooting for you.

🌐 Visit my website at ⁠www.thedreamdoers.com⁠

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Episode Highlights:

• Imposter syndrome is a lie, it only shows up when you're stepping into your purpose.

• The enemy attacks those who are a threat—if you're feeling resistance, it means you're on the right path.

• God placed your dreams in you for a reason—stop doubting and start trusting.

• Writing found me, even when I wasn’t looking—sometimes our true passions are hidden in plain sight.

• Rewiring your brain is possible—our habits and thoughts can be reshaped with intentionality.

• Processing emotions with God first—pause, write, and seek His wisdom before turning to others.

• Looking back reveals the bigger picture—everything connects, even when we don’t see it at first.

• The real risk? Not trying at all—what’s scarier: stepping into your purpose or wondering “what if” forever?

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Episode breakdowns:

[00:00] Recap of last episode.

[00:51] The true enemy, the battle of your mind.

[12:16] Rewiring your brain.

[18:05] Shutting up Satan!

[19:50] Take the risks & nurture your garden!

[25:12] Things of value have a greater stake.

[27:12] The true enemy, the battle of your mind.

[29:40] My challenge for you.

In this empowering episode of Dream Doers, I, your host Jana Marie speaks directly to the goal-getters, especially single moms, single married moms, and women carrying it all, who are feeling stuck, scared, or simply unsure of where to begin. Whether you’re starting a business, chasing a personal dream, or rediscovering a hobby, this episode is your permission slip to begin—no matter your age, finances, or circumstances. I'll shares practical steps like setting up a business legally, finding time even in chaos, and avoiding common traps like social media overwhelm. Plus, I open up about how building systems gave me my life and time back.

My favorite programs with their discounts are listed below if you want to try them out too.

If you've been waiting for the “right time,” this episode will convince you: the right time is now.

🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and let’s be Dream Doers together!

🎤 Ready to hear about all my favorite systems and programs that gave me my life back? Hit play to listen in now!

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📝 Read and download this episodes Show Notes (script) on our blog: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.janamarie.co/blog⁠⁠⁠

✨ Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @thedreamdoers.podcast

💬 What, or who do you feel is holding you back that you can begin untethering you from to begin a life you’ve always dreamed of? Drop it in the comments below.

🌐 Visit my website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedreamdoers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Episode Highlights:

• Start where you are, with what you have, at any age.

• Set up your dream legally and intelligently

• Creating and intentionally prioritizing time even in chaos

• Avoid marketing overwhelm

• Systems that will save your sanity and give you balance to your life

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Episode breakdowns:

[00:00] Starting scared or unprepared is still starting.

[02:00] The weight of responsibility - Breaking through the Barriers.

[03:55] The first 5 moves - Practical steps to get started

[12:03] Avoid the traps - What NOT to waste time and money on.

[25:34] A sneak peak into imposter syndrome and spiritual alignment.

[26:14] Your dreams are waiting on you.

[14:29] Systems that saved my life - Sustaining my life amidst trauma

• Feeling burnt out from chasing someone else’s version of success? In this episode, we’re breaking free from comparison, guilt, and hustle culture to redefine what success really looks like—on your terms. If you’ve ever felt like your unmonetized dreams don’t matter, or you’ve struggled to say 'no' to good things to make space for great ones, this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a bold permission slip to live differently.

  
  

  🎧 Hit subscribe and let’s be Dream Doers together!

  
  

  🎤 Ready to give yourself permission to live your own dreams and not others? Hit play now to listen in.

  
  

  📝 Read and download this episodes Show Notes (script) on our blog: ⁠https://www.janamarie.co/blog⁠

  
  

  ✨ Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast⁠⁠

  
  

  🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @thedreamdoers.podcast

  
  

  💬 What, or who do you feel is holding you back that you can begin untethering you from to begin a life you’ve always dreamed of? Drop it in the comments below.

  
  

  🌐 Visit my website at ⁠⁠www.thedreamdoers.com⁠⁠

  
  

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    Episode Highlights:

    • Breaking Free from the Pressure to Conform Explore how society's narrow view of success can lead to burnout and comparison, and why it's so important to define success on your own terms.

    
    

    • Embracing Unmonetized Dreams Learn why unmonetized dreams matter just as much as financial success and how they can lead to fulfillment, peace, and a more authentic life.
    

    • From Passion to Purpose Hear how personal passions can transform into sustainable business ventures, and why you don’t need to sacrifice your true self to succeed.
    

    • Letting Go of Comparison and Guilt Discover the power of saying "no" to good things in order to make room for greater opportunities and the freedom to follow your own path.
    

    • The Power of Permission Get empowered to dream and live differently by giving yourself permission to create a life that aligns with your values, not societal expectations.
    

    • Your Homework Assignment: Find What Lights You Up A practical challenge to help you identify what truly ignites your passion and turn it into something meaningful in your life.

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    Episode breakdowns:

    [00:00] Intro – From Silence to Calling: The Heart Behind the Mic

    [04:43] Whose Dream Are You Living? Deconstructing Hustle Culture & Embracing Your Own Path

    [25:12] From Passion to Purpose: Turning Personal Dreams into Sustainable Business Success

    [28:45] Your homework assignment to find what truly lights you up!

    [12:00] Society’s Narrow View of Success[16:53] Peace Over Pressure: Breaking Up with Productivity Guilt & Valuing Unmonetized Dreams.

    [27:10] Breaking Free from Comparison & Guilt: Saying No to Good Things for Greater Things[31:26] Permission to Live Differently: Embrace Your Unique Path and Create Your Own Success

    
    

    
    

Life is unpredictable. One moment, you’re building something beautiful—a business, a family, your dreams. The next? A storm hits. And suddenly, you’re fighting just to keep your head above water.

Jana knows that feeling. She'd lived it. In the past 5-10 years, she's faced more than she ever thought she could handle— letting go family and friends, death, experiencing betrayal, divorce, trauma, violence, shootings, robbery… Moments that could have broke her.

But here’s what she's learned: storms don’t have to sink you. Then again… maybe they do!

Jana shares when, how and why to let go… of who, and of what.

This episode will leave you feeling encouraged because.. you WILL rise, you can rebuild, and you CAN thrive through the hardest seasons of your life. It’s true. Her testimony is living proof.

And that’s exactly what this podcast is all about.

Host Jana Marie is not a professional speaker, just a real person who’s been through the fire and came out on (and in some ways still coming out) the other side. As a glassblower continues to refine their masterpiece by dipping it in the fire until all the imperfections are gone, so are we being refined in the fire.

This episode begins sets the stage for the authentic, untouchable conversations we SHOULD be having—the truth about sustaining your personal and business dreams through life’s hardest seasons. And it begins with Jana’s story.

Jana goes down deep under the surface about who she has been up until this point, what she struggles with, she shares a bit of her personal stories and what her turning points were to change her entire life for the better (mostly unwillingly, until she jumped ship), some of the best advice she’s received these last few years and what her goals for this podcast are.

With a powerful, authentic and vulnerable intro for Episode one, you’ll surely be left with a mix of emotions from feeling in awe, in shock, empowered, encouraged and excited for what’s to come in the next episodes.

Don’t miss out on Episode 002. Like and subscribe to stay in the loop.

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🎧 Hit subscribe and let’s be Dream Doers together!

🎤 Ready to thrive and not just survive too? Hit play now to listen in.

📝 Read and download this episodes Show Notes (script) on our blog: https://www.janamarie.co/blog

✨ Subscribe to Dream Doer’s YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dreamdoers.podcast⁠

🌈 Follow Jana with the Dream Doers Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook: @thedreamdoers.podcast

💬 What, or who do you feel is holding you back that you can begin untethering you from to begin a life you’ve always dreamed of? Drop it in the comments below.

🌐 Visit my website at ⁠www.thedreamdoers.com⁠

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Episode Highlights:

• Why you need to listen to me anyway.

• How to believe in yourself.. you can make it through storms too.

• Why you should embrace the changing tides by my story.

• How I saw the world differently, and then moved differently.

• Courage to begin untethering from toxic people and things.

• The magic of letting them and letting go.

• Hearing how much healthy boundaries matter.

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Episode breakdowns:

[00:00] Maybe we were meant to sink.

[03:05] Who is this Jana chick anyway?

[05:00] Unveiling the mask of sunshine, to seeing all the pain.

[08:39] My tides were already changing.

[10:23] My dream for this podcast.

[13:33] Letting go so you can grow!

[17:30] Having healthy boundaries to get you out of survival mode.

[23:20] Join in with me. Some future episode ideas.

Hi friends, I am so glad you are here. Listen, it’s inevitable—life is going to throw sh** storms at each one of us. But how are we going to respond, when it does?

No matter if it’s someone else’s sh** or ours, it’s a lot to weather the storm. No matter which way you’re mommin’, if you’re trying to sustain a business also, while balancing all life has to offer us, then this podcast is for you.

I am Jana Marie and I am diving deep into the untouchable topics we SHOULD be having from entrepreneurship, partnerships, parenting, how to navigate traumatic events in life, making space for grieving, recovering, and healing from life-altering events—ALL while successfully balancing and sustaining your personal and your business life. How do you do it?

I am going to be discussing my practical and intentional tools for operating a smooth-sailing business to be able to sustain your life in the midst of it all.

I'm turning my mess into my message and hopes you find peace and practical support here on what could feel like a lonely journey, listen, I get it.

Let’s dive into how we can master soaring straight through the inevitable storms thrown at us with grace, integrity, and success. Don’t just dream up a beautiful life for yourself—become a Dream Doer and soar to the life you want to be living.

I hope you join me in on this podcast. It will become available come April 2025 on Spotify, Apple Podcast and more.. Thanks for tuning in.