Undervalued Superpower

172: Jen Edds on Your Most Undervalued Superpower

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Undervalued SuperpowerJen Edds is a musician, and HBIC (Head Broad in Charge) at The Brassy Broadcasting Company. She believes that our voices are the most undervalued assets in our businesses, and an often overlooked superpower. Jen serves a diverse client base that includes coaches, healers, and other do-gooders. She is on a mission to get them in the ears, heads, and hearts of their audiences by helping them incorporate podcasts and other audio content into their platforms.

The common thread through her work, in both podcasting and music, is the desire to help others share their stories and voices.  In 2012, she quietly walked away from her comfort zone and a steady paycheck to live her passion and start The Brassy Broadcasting Co.

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Playing Small Moment

Jen muses she played small for the first 39 years of her life but she acknowledges she needed a kick start to start singing. Her friend encouraged her to pick up the mic and broadened her horizons.

The Wake Up Call

Jen had an opportunity to play a ranch gig in front of people and other musicians she admired. The other musicians came up on stage did a few numbers which made Jen realize “Why not me?”

Style of Leadership

Jen’s goal is to help other people be successful and to a place where they don’t need her guidance. She plays roles ranging from hand holder, drill sergeant and cheerleader.

What Are You Excited About?

Jen is getting ready to launch Season 2 of the Brassy Broadcast! She decided to go out of her comfort zone and choose a subject on one thing she has never done.

Current Business Challenge

Jen is seeing more and more opportunities coming her way but she needs to filter them by factors such as where can she do the most good and where can she help the most people.

Your Support System

Jen is able to be successful because her wife supports her and encourages her to make the necessary changes required for her to be content. She also has a community of talented and supportive musicians surrounding her.

Leadership Practice

Jen has a morning ritual of meditation and journaling which helps her to become a better leader.

Book to Develop Leadership

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Advice For Younger Self

Read the Four Agreements. Nothing is about you.

Inspirational Quote

“Do or do not, there is no try.” ~ Yoda

Links

Website: http://brassybroad.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-edds-470351b

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jenedds

Twitter: @brassybroadjen

Instagram: @brassybroadjen

Snapchat: Brassybroadjen

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Resources

Leadership Operating System Quiz: Wondering what kind of Leadership traits you have? Take this FREE, FAST quiz and find out more about yourself as a Leader.

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