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Beyond the Crown: When Your Story Becomes Your Purpose 👑What if the thing you’re afraid to step into… was never just about you?At 48 years old, Sherri Gorbett stepped onto her first pageant stage with zero experience.She was terrified.Then a friend said something that changed everything:“Maybe it’s not about you. Maybe it’s about all the women your story could help.”And she said yes.But Sherri’s story goes far beyond the crown.In this episode of The ICONS Show, we talk about her health journey with breast implants, the decision to have them removed, learning to own the harder parts of her story, growing up in foster care carrying the label of being “just the foster child,” and what happened when she stopped allowing old labels to determine what she was worthy of.And why it is never too late to become the woman you’re called to be.One of my favorite moments?After Sherri competed on the national pageant stage, another woman walked up to her and said:“Your story just saved my life.”THAT is why we tell our stories.Not for attention.Not because every part is easy to share.But because sometimes your willingness to be seen gives another woman permission to see herself differently.🎙️ Beyond the Crown: When Your Story Becomes Your Purpose — with Sherri Gorbett

What if the voice you’ve been calling your intuition… isn’t actually yours?We’re constantly told to trust our gut, listen to our inner voice, and be authentic.But in this episode of The Icons Show, April Martini asks a question that changes the entire conversation:Authentic to what?Because sometimes the voice running our lives was built from someone else’s expectations, childhood conditioning, past experiences, rejection, fear, or an identity we created simply to survive.April Martini is a speaker, advisor, author, TEDx speaker, veteran, and former corporate leader who spent 18 years climbing the corporate ladder while quietly living from an identity that wasn’t fully her own.In this deeply honest conversation, April and I talk about what happens when you finally begin questioning the beliefs and patterns you’ve carried for years—and start discovering who you actually are underneath them.We dive into:Why the inner voice you trust may not actually be yoursThe difference between self-awareness and actual transformationWhy high achievers can repeat the same patterns in completely different circumstancesApril’s Curiosity Audit and how to use it in real lifeCommunication, boundaries, identity, and personal responsibilityThe powerful question: “Am I unsafe, or am I uncomfortable?”Why visibility can sometimes be a safety issue—not a strategy issueWhat happens when you stop performing and begin living from who you truly areOne of my favorite moments from this conversation:You can honor the version of yourself that got you here without asking her to lead you forever.You are allowed to question the identity you learned.You are allowed to outgrow old patterns.And you are allowed to decide who you are now.This conversation is for the woman who has built a life that may look successful from the outside—but somewhere inside, she knows:This version of me doesn’t fit anymore.🎙️ Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs this conversation.CONNECT WITH APRIL MARTINIInstagram: @apriltmartiniWebsite + Resources: aprilmartini⁠.comTEDx Talk: Watch April's TEDx Talk⁠ (YouTube)CONNECT WITH THE ICONS SHOW + JORDAN LYNAEThe Icons Show: Follow The Icons Show on Instagram⁠Jordan Lynae: @jordanlynae_Follow the show, leave a rating + review, and send this episode to the woman who is ready to stop living from who she learned to be—and start becoming who she actually is.Real conversations. Powerful stories. Iconic impact.

Behind every extraordinary life is a story most people never hear.Not the highlight reel.Not the polished version.The moments that changed everything.I’m Jordan Lynae, and this is The ICONS Show.Every week, I sit down with entrepreneurs, founders, authors, creators, and visionaries to uncover what it really took to build a life and business that matters.The failures they rarely talk about.The identity shifts that changed everything.The decisions that created momentum.The moments they chose courage over comfort.Because success isn’t built by strategy alone.It’s built by the person you become.If you’re building something bigger than yourself—and you’re ready for conversations that go deeper than surface-level success—you belong here.New episodes every week.Subscribe, and let’s discover what it really takes to become iconic.

The Capacity to Become | With Kayla Lee LanderWhat if the next level of your life isn’t about doing more?What if it’s about becoming more?In this powerful episode of The ICONS Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with Identity & Capacity Coach Kayla Lee Lander to explore the inner work behind growth, visibility, leadership, and lasting transformation.Together, they dive into the seasons that shape us, the identity shifts required for expansion, and what it really takes to become the person capable of holding a bigger vision.Kayla shares her journey from playing small and seeking certainty to building greater self-trust, expanding her capacity, and stepping fully into the work she was meant to do.In this conversation, you’ll discover:​ What capacity really means and why it matters​ The connection between identity, visibility, and growth​ How to navigate seasons of uncertainty and becoming​ Why self-trust is the foundation of expansion​ The hidden cost of people-pleasing​ How to recognize when you’ve outgrown a version of yourself​ The role of nervous system regulation in success​ Why the vision on your heart exists for a reasonThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need to become someone completely different to create a different life.You may simply need to trust yourself enough to take the next step.Connect with Kayla Lee Lander:Instagram: @kaylaleelanderSpecial Gift:Kayla is offering a complimentary Capacity Assessment for a select number of listeners who are ready to expand their capacity and step into their next level of becoming.https://audit.kaylaleelander.com/startConnect with Jordan LynaeExplore links, events, resources, and more:https://linktr.ee/JordanlynaeBe a Guest on The ICONS ShowThe ICONS Show is where we go beyond the highlight reel and into the seasons that shaped you, the moments that shifted you, and the stories that move people forward.Interested in sharing your story?Apply to be a guest:https://info.8figureicons.com/widget/bookings/be-a-guest-on-the-icon-showIf this episode inspired you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this conversation.Keep becoming.

Dreams happen when you happenIn this powerful episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with award-winning founder, strategist, speaker, and thought leader Priya Rani for a conversation on identity, leadership, branding, motherhood, visibility, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.Priya is the Founder of Social Apostrophe, creator of Dream Atlas, Director of Branding and Strategy for Carolina Women+ in Tech, Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, and recipient of the Billion Dollar Vision Award.Inside this episode, Priya shares the real journey behind becoming a mother and founder at the same time, why identity is the strategy, how human connection shapes powerful brands, and why your “I” is your why.This conversation is filled with truth, depth, and wisdom for every founder, leader, creator, and visionary who is ready to stop building from pressure and start building from who they truly are.In this episode, we talk about:-Identity as the foundation of branding-Motherhood and entrepreneurship-Building trust in a noisy online world-Why dreams require you to happen first-Owning your apostrophe and claiming your vision-Success as impact-How to move through uncertaintyPriya’s message is clear:Don’t be afraid of yourselfConnect with Priya:Instagram: @priyarani.thefounderLearn more about Dream Atlas:Available through Priya’s link in bioConnect with Jordan:Instagram: @jordanlynae_The Icon Show: @theiconsshow_New episodes of The Icon Show release weekly

Most women spend years chasing a version of success that no longer aligns with who they truly are… until life forces them to pause and ask: “Is this really the life I want?”In this powerful episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with resilience expert, speaker, and author Lisbeth Farinella to unpack what it really means to reclaim your identity, rebuild your confidence, and create a life by design.From becoming a teen mom and navigating societal judgment to overcoming burnout, grief, self-doubt, and years of putting everyone else first — Lisbeth shares the raw truth behind her transformation and the lessons that helped her step into her own Main Character Era.This conversation dives deep into:
• Rebuilding your identity after loss or burnout
• Healing your relationship with money and self-worth
• Letting go of societal expectations
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of judgment
• Creating boundaries that protect your peace
• Rediscovering purpose in your 40s and beyond
• Designing a life rooted in joy, alignment, and self-trustLisbeth also shares her powerful “Main Character Method” — a framework helping women stop shrinking, stop waiting for permission, and finally choose themselves.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your purpose, exhausted from performing success, or ready to become the woman you know you’re meant to be… this episode is your reminder that it’s not too late to rewrite the story.Connect with Lisbeth Farinella:
Instagram: @Lisbeth_Farinella
Book: The Main Character Method on AmazonSubscribe to The Icon Show for more conversations on visibility, identity, leadership, business, and becoming the woman you were always called to be.

What happens when life forces you to slow down… and rebuild everything from the inside out?What happens when life forces you to slow down… and rebuild everything from the inside out?In this powerful episode of The ICONS Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and resilient leader Lew Everling for a raw conversation about identity, adversity, healing, and what it really takes to keep going when life shifts unexpectedly.After facing a major stroke, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and a devastating foot reconstruction — all within a short period of time — Lew opens up about the emotional toll of losing his health, his confidence, and parts of his identity.But this episode isn’t just about survival.It’s about resilience.It’s about rebuilding.It’s about learning how to lead yourself through the hardest seasons of life.Inside this conversation:• The warning signs Lew ignored before his stroke• How adversity changed his identity as a man and entrepreneur• The unseen hard work behind success• Why resilience is built one honest step at a time• The importance of investing in yourself — even in difficult seasons• How family, purpose, and perspective helped him keep goingIf you’ve ever felt like life pulled the rug out from under you…If you’ve been navigating burnout, loss, health struggles, or reinvention…This episode will remind you that you are not starting over — you’re rebuilding stronger.“You don’t need a new mountain, just one honest step.” — Lew Everling🎙️ Welcome to The ICONS ShowReal stories. Real breakthroughs. Real impact.CONNECT WITH LEW EVERLINGInstagram: @leweverlingWebsite: leweverling.com🎧 CONNECT WITH JORDAN LYNAE + THE ICONS SHOWBe a Guest on The ICONS Show:Apply Here (https://info.8figureicons.com/widget/bookings/theiconshow)Follow on Socials:Instagram • YouTube • FacebookEmail:8 Figure Icons (https://info.8figureicons.com)All Links + Resources:Jordan Lynae Linktree (https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae)#TheIconsShow #JordanLynae #LewEverling #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Leadership #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

In this episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with Sabra Taylor-Smith, a 30-year leader in the auto glass industry, business development director, author, and creator of Glass Ceilings & Signature Soles.Sabra shares what really happens after you build and sell a business—and then stay inside the company you once owned. This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel into identity shifts, leadership, letting go of control, redefining success, and learning how to keep walking even when the next step feels unclear.Inside this episode, we talk about:
• Selling a business and staying through the transition
• The identity shift from owner to business development leader
• How leadership changes when you move from directing to supporting
• Why your glass ceiling may not be above you—it may be around you
• The power of clear messaging over perfect words
• How shoes became Sabra’s metaphor for grounding, presence, and confidence
• Why success isn’t always about the title—it’s about the footprint you leaveKey takeaway:
You don’t need perfect words.
You need a clear message.
And even when it feels uncomfortable… keep walking.Connect with Sabra Taylor-Smith:
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What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned…
but becomes exactly what you needed?In this episode of The Icons Show, I sit down with Jarrad Walker for a real conversation about navigating unexpected seasons, trusting God through uncertainty, and rising with earned authority.This isn’t surface-level motivation.
This is what it actually looks like to walk through challenge… and come out aligned, grounded, and more powerful than before.Inside this episode, we talk about:
• The “Law of Vitality” and how it changes everything
• Why time is more valuable than money
 What to do when life forces a shift you didn’t ask for
• How to lead, build, and stay anchored through uncertainty
• The difference between surviving a season and being shaped by itKey Takeaway:
When life shifts, it’s not the end.
It’s the moment you decide who you’re becoming next.🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS✨ Step into my world:
https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae✨ Connect with Jarrad Walker:
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https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-IF-Inside-Audiobook/B0GLK4CBQN
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Why Your Image Isn’t Matching Your Growth (And How to Fix It)In this episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with Bria Johnson Chief Style Strategist and founder of I.C.O.N.I.C With Style™ to unpack something most people don’t even realize is holding them back…👉 The disconnect between who you’ve become… and how you’re showing up.Bria calls this The Embodiment Gap —and once you see it, everything shifts.Because the truth is:You’re being introduced before you ever speak.And if your presence isn’t aligned with your next level…you’re sending the wrong message in every room you walk into.This conversation goes beyond fashion.It’s about identity, authority, and how your external presence directly impacts your confidence, visibility, and leadership.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:* What the “Embodiment Gap” is (and how to close it)* Why your wardrobe impacts confidence and authority* How misalignment creates internal friction* The psychology behind “enclothed cognition”* How to dress for the version of you you’re becoming⚡️ KEY TAKEAWAY:The version of you you’re stepping into already exists.The question is…does your presence reflect her yet?🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS:✨ Step into your next level:https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae✨ Connect with Bria Johnson:https://presence.iconicwithstyle.com✨ Follow along:Instagram: @theiconsshow_If this episode spoke to you…share it with someone who’s stepping into their next level.