ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
What if you stopped living the life you were expected to live and started creating the life you actually want?
Welcome to Life by Design, Not Default, where transformational speaker, coach, and storyteller Rockstar Jess brings you real conversations about personal growth, healing, self-discovery, and the courage to show up as your authentic self.
Through powerful stories, honest conversations, and inspiring insights, Jess challenges you to break free from limiting beliefs, stop playing small, and start making intentional choices that align with who you are and who you’re becoming.
Whether you’re navigating change, rediscovering your purpose, or learning to put yourself first, this podcast is your reminder that you have the power to rewrite your story.
It’s time to stop shrinking, take up space, and become unapologetically visible.
Because the life you love isn’t found by default. It’s created by design.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 34 days
Average audio length:
21 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
103 episodes
since April 20, 2022
episodic
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In this heartfelt conversation, Rockstar Jessica sits down with writer, poet, and writing coach Dr. Sarah Jefferis to explore the powerful connection between writing, healing, breath work, and personal transformation. Dr. Sarah shares how writing became a path to processing grief, reclaiming her vo…
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In this heartfelt conversation, Francisca Perez (Coach Franny P) joins Rockstar Jess T to discuss navigating grief, embracing faith, and discovering purpose through life's hardest seasons. Together, they explore how connection, community, and choosing to say "yes" even on difficult d…
Episode Summary
In this candid conversation, Jessica Rockstar Thompson and Amanda Wais discuss the journey of co-authoring a book, overcoming imposter syndrome, and recognizing that everyone has expertise worth sharing. The discussion explores grief, personal growth, entrepreneurship, publishing, c…
In this inspiring conversation, Rockstar Jess catches up with author, coach, and speaker Amanda Wais, Founder of "The Cheeky Scribe" as she shares her experience speaking at Columbia University through the BLU (Business, Life, Universe) Talks program. Amanda opens up about stepping outsid…
In this heartfelt episode, Jessica shares a raw and emotional update on her personal “Yes” journey, revealing how the most powerful transformations don’t come from big, flashy decisions, but from quiet, consistent choices.
After facing ongoing health challenges, she opens up about recommitting to h…
A powerful kickoff to the “What’s on the Other Side of Yes” series—exploring what really happens after you say yes to something that stretches you.
Key Takeaways:
Saying yes brings growth, discomfort, and transformation
You’ll face fear, doubt, and identity shifts before confidence
Every “yes” req…
Amanda Wais of The Cheeky Scribe shares how anyone can become an author—without being a “writer.” This powerful conversation covers storytelling, healing through writing, and the first simple steps to getting your book out into the world.
Links & Resources Mentioned
🌴 The Cheeky Scribe / Autho…
Listen as Jessica and Maria Bradfield break down the fast-paced world of speed-dating coaches—why it works, what happens behind the scenes, and how these quick connections can spark big personal growth.
👉 Visit coachingwithmaria.com and listen to her podcast, Motivational Moments with Maria.
A hear…
In this episode:Registered nurse, dancer, author, and speaker DeLisa Branch-Nealy shares her journey through military service, African dance, personal development, and her work with Lisa Nichols. She opens up about cultural expression, healing through movement, and stepping into authorship and spea…
Productivity coach Maria Bradfield shares her powerful insights on transformation, energy, and living with intention.
👉 Visit coachingwithmaria.com and listen to her podcast, Motivational Moments with Maria.
A heartfelt conversation on personal growth, routines, and creating your dream life with co…
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