In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny reflects on a deeply personal milestone—10 years of building Music Compound from an idea that many people said wouldn’t work into a thriving, million-dollar community-driven music school.

She shares what it felt like to say yes to a vision she couldn’t fully explain, especially as someone who wasn’t formally trained as a musician or educator. With naysayers in the background and doubt creeping in, Jenny explains how belief in the mission—and in herself—became the fuel that carried her through exhaustion, uncertainty, and seasons where quitting would have been easier.

This episode is about more than business. It’s about grit. It’s about ownership. It’s about choosing to continue even when you don’t feel qualified. Jenny opens up about a time in her life when she was told she was “unemployable,” and how that painful season became the very redirection that led her to build something of her own.

She introduces the Japanese concept of Ikigai—your reason for being—and challenges the idea that passion is something you simply “find.” Instead, she explains how clarity often follows movement, not the other way around. Purpose is built through action, curiosity, and the courage to take the next step before you feel ready.

Jenny also shares why celebrating milestones matters, how success is truly measured in impact, and what it meant to see parents, students, and community members moved to tears at the 10-year celebration event.

If you’re questioning your next chapter, feeling stuck in a season that doesn’t fit, or sitting on a dream you’re afraid to launch, this episode is your encouragement to lean in, plant the seeds, and take ownership of your story.

Resources Mentioned:
Jim Rohn – The Seasons of Life

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + what this 10-year milestone represents
01:20 – The early days: starting without credentials
03:45 – Doubt, naysayers, and choosing belief
06:10 – What grit really looks like behind the scenes
07:45 – From “unemployable” to entrepreneur
09:00 – Ikigai: building passion through action
10:00 – Celebrate the milestones + take the leap

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny sits down with leadership trainer and coach Mbo’a Pascal for a powerful, practical conversation about personal wiring, discipline, and building sustainable success as both a leader and a human.

Mbo’a shares how growth starts with awareness, acceptance, and adjustment—and why most people stay stuck because they never examine the subconscious patterns driving how they think, work, communicate, and relate to others. You’ll hear how being “high energy” and full of ideas can actually sabotage progress without structure, and why discipline—not motivation—is what turns vision into results.

Jenny brings real-life examples from running a business for ten years, managing teams with very different personalities, and navigating the constant challenge of staying focused instead of chasing every new idea. Together, they unpack how understanding your wiring can help you stop trying to do everything yourself and start building systems—and teams—that actually support growth.

They also explore workplace dynamics, including how leaders can treat employees the way they want to be treated, why DISC personality awareness changes communication, and how to connect an employee’s personal dreams to the company’s mission for deeper engagement. The episode wraps with a simple but powerful action step anyone can take to begin rewiring their leadership and life.

Connect with Mbo’a Pascal
Website / Free DISC Assessment / Resources: https://mpenvisions.com/

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + why this conversation matters for leaders
01:40 – Mbo’a’s season of life + constant adjustment
04:10 – How he got into leadership wiring and human behavior
07:30 – Idea energy vs. discipline: the formula for disaster
10:50 – Hiring executors vs. trying to do everything yourself
14:20 – Jenny’s “step away from the business” turning point
17:10 – The 4 wiring types: ideas, execution, support, systems
20:45 – When to launch an idea vs. staying focused
24:30 – Creating space for creativity if it doesn’t come naturally
27:15 – Employees, communication, and treating people how they want
31:10 – Cultural differences + leadership communication styles
34:40 – Mental health, self-awareness, and hiring aligned people
38:00 – Connecting employee dreams to company vision
41:20 – How to help people dream bigger and believe it’s possible
44:10 – Final advice: DISC, awareness, and intentional adjustment
46:20 – Where to connect with Mbo’a + free assessment

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, Jenny sits down with financial coach and author Scott Yamamura for a practical, mindset-shifting conversation about financial literacy, behavior, and building real momentum with money—especially at the start of a new year.

Scott shares how he went from feeling like an “imposter” with personal finance to creating a simple framework he calls the Three Financial Epiphanies—easy rules of thumb designed to make money feel less overwhelming and more actionable. You’ll hear why he believes personal finance is mostly behavior, how marketing and “normal” spending habits quietly keep people stuck, and what it looks like to take ownership of your financial future without getting buried in complexity.

Jenny brings real-life examples from running a business, managing shifting cash flow, and watching common spending patterns (hello, Starbucks and daily takeout) derail otherwise capable people. Together, they talk through practical ways to audit spending, reduce debt, start investing at any level, and build confidence over time.

They also cover student loans and the pressure to follow the “default path,” plus a powerful story about front-loading a 529 plan and letting compounding do the heavy lifting. The episode wraps with advice for couples—why money tension is common, how to create shared alignment, and how understanding your “multiplying power” can help spouses work as a team.

Connect with Scott
Website / Book / Resources: FinancialEpiphany.com

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome + why this conversation fits the start of the year
01:09 – Scott’s season of life + how his journey into finance began
03:20 – Feeling financially “behind” and why money is mostly behavior
06:40 – The “Three Financial Epiphanies” explained (simple rules of thumb)
11:30 – Why most people look fine financially… until they don’t
14:10 – Paycheck-to-paycheck, debt, and the “path of snares and traps”
18:45 – How to start if you’re broke, stressed, or overwhelmed
22:30 – Student loans, college pressure, and being intentional
28:10 – The 529 front-load story: saving early and letting time work
33:00 – Where to invest (401(k), brokerage firms, and starting small)
36:30 – Daily spending habits that quietly drain future freedom
39:20 – Abundance mindset + taking ownership of your financial choices
41:30 – Marriage and money: teamwork, accountability, and “budget dates”
44:10 – Final takeaway: the 3 rules Scott wants you to remember
44:50 – Where to connect with Scott + closing call-to-action

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