In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Townsend, serial entrepreneur, author, andfounder of Music Compound, to talk about the raw and real moments behind her business and personal comeback story. Jenny opens up about the most chaotic year of her life - losing key team members, watching her revenue slide, struggling to lead during burnout, and facing the near-end of her marriage. She shares how implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) helped rebuild her team, why accountability failed, and how grace backfired as a leadership style. But it's not just about the grind. Jenny dives deep into how she took a month-long vacation in Europe, completely unplugged from work, and came back more aligned than ever. Plus, she reveals her take on retention, leadership, burnout recovery, parenting perspectives, and how her book and mastermind, Women Who Mastermind, were born from hitting rock bottom. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone navigating burnout, this episode is a must-watch.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: Jenny Townsend returns

00:01:22 - Why 2025 started with a grind

00:03:15 - Implementing EOS after team collapse

00:05:18 - Grace vs. Accountability as a leader

00:07:10 - Why promoting the wrong people backfires

00:09:00 - The time audit that changed everything

00:10:30 - Redesigning the team structure

00:12:40 - Taking a full month off: How she did it

00:14:25 - Why loyalty matters in luxury service businesses

00:16:10 - Inside the "Have a Nice Day Café" culture project

00:18:00 - Honest thoughts from podcast guesting

00:20:15 - How she built a million-dollar business with no music background

00:22:20 - Living someone else's dream vs. your own

00:24:00 - Saving her marriage after betrayal

00:26:30 - What "Women Who Mastermind" is all about

00:28:45 - Jenny's message to burned-out entrepreneurs

00:30:10 - Outro: What's next for Jenny and the podcast

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On this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny Townsend sits down with Dr. Tim Newman — a communication coach, podcast host, and former college professor — to unpack why communication is collapsing among young professionals and what leaders, parents, and partners can do about it.

From 20+ years in education to training public speakers and mentoring teens, Tim shares a no-fluff take on how social media, overprotective parenting, and generational gaps have created a world where people don’t know how to talk anymore. He shares real stories — including the moment a student rejected his feedback — and practical skills employers, parents, and partners must instill.

You’ll hear how to coach teens to communicate clearly, how to create safe space for conflict in your marriage, and why asking for help might be the most powerful skill you can teach.

This episode is packed with truth bombs and real tools to help you connect with more clarity — at work, at home, and in life.

Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro: Confidence, Golf, and Communication

00:02:15 - Tim’s Life Now: From Professor to Coach

00:04:00 - How Podcasting Helped Tim Find Joy Again

00:08:20 - Communicating Across Generations (Why It’s So Hard Now)

00:10:16 - “If You Can’t Communicate, You Won’t Succeed”

00:13:00 - The Student Who Refused Feedback

00:15:00 - Are Parents Hurting Their Kids’ Confidence?

00:19:45 - How Tim Raised Communicative, Confident Kids

00:23:53 - Top 4 Must-Have Skills for Young Professionals

00:26:00 - Using ChatGPT to Practice Tough Conversations

00:29:15 - Email vs. Picking Up the Phone

00:33:44 - Building Confidence to Have Real Conversations

00:35:18 - Marriage, Work, and Wearing Multiple Hats

00:40:00 - How to Communicate Needs in a Relationship

00:45:00 - Final Thoughts: Ask for Help. Start Today.

Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items!

Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'!

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Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visitinghttp://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com

Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!

In this inspiring episode of the Stroket Podcast, Jenny Townsend sits down with therapist and health coach Lauren Balterman to uncover the real work behind building a powerhouse mindset. Lauren opens up about her own transformation—juggling motherhood, business, and trauma recovery—and how she helps women master their mindset, triggers, and health from the inside out.

Lauren shares her daily mindset tactics, explains how gut health connects to emotional well-being, and breaks down cognitive behavioral tools like "thought records" that help her clients become more aware, less reactive, and radically empowered.

If you're a high-achieving woman stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, perfectionism, or emotional burnout—this conversation is your reset button.

Chapters

00:00:01 Meet Lauren: Therapist, health coach, and mindset guide
00:01:01 From corporate mental health to full-time coach
00:03:55 Love languages, relationships, and self-awareness
00:07:01 Hook Moment: Morning mindset tactics to root yourself in identity
00:09:07 Gratitude as grounding: How small wins shift your state
00:11:39 What mindset really means (and how to work on it)
00:15:41 “Thought Records” explained: a practical CBT tool for self-awareness
00:20:43 Getting curious: A new way to see your triggers
00:24:34 Lauren’s backstory: overcoming eating disorders and low self-worth
00:29:05 Gut health, resilience, and chronic illness
00:30:51 SMART goals and habit stacking: health strategies that stick
00:34:24 Inside the partnership: how Lauren and her fiancé grew through stress
00:41:27 Tools for working moms to balance business, marriage, and parenting
00:45:58 Final takeaway: “Become your own private investigator”

Order Stroke It now at jennyaldaytownsend.com/book. Your order includes a signed copy, shipping and handling, and great Bonus items!

Follow the Stroke It Guide on socials to stay connected and to get tips on how you too can get your STROKE on'!

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jennyaldaytownsend/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thestrokeitguide

Check out more about Jenny Alday Townsend by visitinghttp://www.jennyaldaytownsend.com

Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!