What if the reason things aren’t working… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong?

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with master coach and facilitator Ebonie Allard to challenge everything you’ve been taught about success—and why forcing yourself into someone else’s blueprint might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

Ebonie shares her journey from early independence to working in the film and TV industry, navigating massive financial loss and even homelessness during the 2008 recession. Those experiences ultimately led her to a deeper understanding of alignment, resilience, and what it really means to build a life that works for you.

We dive into human design and how understanding your unique energy, strengths, and tendencies can completely shift the way you approach business, relationships, and life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why you’re not failing—you’re just misaligned
• What human design is (and how to actually use it)
• The problem with forcing yourself into traditional success models
• How self-awareness can save you years of frustration
• Why it’s never too late to pivot and do things differently

This conversation is your permission slip to stop trying to be someone you’re not—and start building a life that actually feels aligned.

Because you’re not doing it wrong…
you’re just not designed that way.

CONTACT EBONIE

https://www.ebonieallard.com/get-chart

What if the life you’re living… isn’t actually the one you want?

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with divorce attorney, speaker, and author Renee Bower to unpack the pressure so many women feel to be the “good girl”—polite, agreeable, and always putting others first.

But here’s the truth: that conditioning is keeping you stuck.

Renee shares her own journey through two divorces and how she moved from shame and self-doubt to reclaiming her voice, her power, and her life. Together, we dive into what it really takes to break free from people-pleasing and start making decisions that actually align with who you are.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why “good girl” conditioning is exhausting—and how to break it
• The power of hard conversations and setting real boundaries
• Letting go of fear, guilt, and the need for approval
• How to stop avoiding change and start taking action
• Renee’s simple framework: Stop. Drop. Roll.

This is your reminder that bravery isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build.

And the longer you avoid the hard conversations, the longer you stay stuck in a life that doesn’t feel right.

So if you’ve been feeling pulled toward something more… this is your sign to stop settling and start choosing yourself.

Because the question is—and always will be—girl… why not you?

ORDER SHE WHO WINS

Connect with Renee at https://msreneebauer.com/

What if your rock bottom… was actually the beginning of everything?

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with Jamie Maltabes, founder of Infinite Medical Group, to talk about what it really looks like to go from addiction and chaos… to building a 7-figure business and a life you’re proud of.

At 25, Jamie hit a breaking point—battling addiction, eating disorders, and living a double life she could no longer sustain. Choosing sobriety became the turning point that changed everything.

From there, she didn’t just rebuild… she created something powerful.

Starting with a single machine in her basement, Jamie grew Infinite Medical Group into a thriving medical aesthetics business with over 500 recurring members—without a medical background, and without waiting until she felt ready.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Turning your lowest moments into your biggest breakthroughs
• Why there is no “perfect” timeline for success
• Letting go of perfection and taking messy action
• Building a business from nothing (even when you feel unqualified)
• What to know about the aesthetics industry and finding providers you can trust

This conversation is your reminder that your past does not define you… and you are never too far gone to build something incredible.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve wasted time—this is your sign.

Because the question is—and always will be—girl… why not you?

CONTACT JAMIE:

Infinite Medical Group:

https://www.instagram.com/infinitemedicalgroup/

You don’t need a perfect plan to start a business.

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie Blackwood sits down with Nikki Lindgren, founder of a marketing agency, to talk about building a business without a clear roadmap — and why waiting for the “right time” keeps so many people stuck.

Nikki’s journey took her from small-town Minnesota to corporate roles at brands like Pottery Barn and World Market, before pivoting into SEO and digital marketing and eventually launching her own agency.

Starting just before the pandemic, she faced early challenges like team turnover and inconsistent revenue — but kept going.

Today, she leads a growing team and has built her business by doing what most people won’t:

starting before everything is figured out.

In this episode, we cover:

• Starting a business without a plan
• Taking risks and pivoting your career
• The MVP (Minimum Viable Product) mindset
• Growing from freelancer to agency owner
• Why coaching and mentorship matter

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this is your sign to start anyway.

What happens when the dream you thought would define your life… doesn’t work out?

Today’s guest, Jenn, originally moved to Los Angeles with a degree in theater and a dream of becoming an actress. But after several years pursuing that path and realizing it wasn’t going to unfold the way she had hoped, she made the difficult decision to move back home — unsure of what her next chapter would look like.

Instead of letting that moment define her, Jenn learned something powerful early in life: how to fail forward.

That mindset eventually led her into leadership development, where she now helps professionals build confidence, manage overwhelming workloads, and create high-performing teams. Today Jenn runs her own leadership development company and works with leaders who want to create healthier, more sustainable relationships with work and time.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why failure can actually become your greatest teacher
• What most people misunderstand about leadership
• Why so many professionals feel overwhelmed at work
• How confidence is built through behavior — not titles
• One simple shift leaders can make today to reduce overwhelm

If your career path hasn’t been perfectly linear, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the detours shape the most meaningful outcomes.

Because the question isn’t “Why them?”

It’s “Why not you?”

Connect With Jenn Recla

Jenn helps professionals and organizations build leadership confidence, improve communication, and create high-performing teams.

Learn more about Jenn and her leadership development work:
🌐 https://www.jenrecla.com/

Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrecla/

If you’re still chasing the algorithm, hoping the right reel finally takes off… this episode might be the wake-up call you need.

Because the women who win in 2026 won’t be the ones posting the most.

They’ll be the ones with the strongest personal brands.

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with Kelsey Hogan — corporate PR turned multi-six-figure founder and personal brand strategist — to talk about what it really takes to build authority online.

Not the curated Instagram grid.

Not the trend-chasing.

But the kind of powerful personal brand that actually converts.

Kelsey shares how she rebuilt her life and business through infertility, divorce, and a major identity shift — and why going all-in on her personal brand became the most powerful decision she ever made.

This conversation is honest, bold, and packed with insights for anyone who knows they’re meant for more but feels stuck playing small online.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop chasing attention… and start building real authority, this episode is for you.

Kelsey Hogan
Founder of Claimed & Co.
Website: claimedandco.com
Mastermind: claimedandco.com/the-legacy-society
Instagram: instagram.com/itskelseyhogan

What happens when rejection forces you to create your own path?

At just 27 years old, Amy Summers was fired from her job — a moment that could have ended her career.

Instead, it became the catalyst that led her to launch her own PR firm, Pitch Publicity, and ultimately dedicate her career to mentoring the next generation of professionals.

Today, Amy is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the leadership book Lift, where she shares practical frameworks for mentorship, communication, and leadership.

One of the most unique aspects of her company is her commitment to mentorship. Many of her team members are college interns learning real-world business skills, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for successful careers long before graduation.

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie Blackwood and Amy explore:

• The moment Amy was fired at 27 and how it changed her life
• The leadership lessons learned from working under a “bad boss”
• Why mentorship is critical for building confidence and success
• How great leaders intentionally develop others
• The truth about PR and why relationships matter more than spin
• Insights from Amy’s book Lift

Amy’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most difficult moments in our careers become the foundation for our greatest impact.

Company: Founder of Pitch Publicity
Website: https://lifttolead.com
Mentorship Platform: https://inicivox.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysummersnyc/

Toni Toomey built and sold a startup and operated at the highest levels of business leadership. She was independent, driven, and ambitious.

Then she became a mom.

In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Toni shares how motherhood humbled her, shifted her identity, and exposed the gaps women face in postpartum support.

Frustrated by the lack of elevated nursing options and the reality of pumping at work, she founded Hone — a natural fiber postpartum apparel brand designed for modern, ambitious mothers.

We talk about:
• Building and exiting a company
• Leadership and reinvention
• The mental load of motherhood
• Pumping at work and postpartum dignity
• Ambition after baby
• Why you don’t settle when things get hard

If you’re navigating business, babies, or becoming a new version of yourself — this conversation will hit home.

Girl, why not you?

Connect with Toni Toomey:

✨ Shop Hone (Natural Fiber Nursing Apparel):
https://wearhone.com

🌐 Personal Website:
https://tonitoomey.com

📲 Follow Toni on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/toni.toomey

📲 Follow Hone on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/wear.hone