Jen 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.
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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