Just Start: Get Visible
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About
Welcome to Just Start: Get Visible, your go-to resource on the journey to becoming more visible, in a way that feels right for you. If you're feeling the call to step outside of your comfort zone, show up differently in life and work, and step into your greatness, this podcast is your guiding light.Perhaps you have been wanting to utilize your voice more at work or through your entrepreneurial ventures or even become a sought after speaker? Maybe you've been given more responsibility at work but you're facing more imposter syndrome as a result?Are you tired of waiting for just the right moment, overthinking, doubting your ability, talking yourself out of it because you don't think you have the personality, voice or "qualifications" to do it?It's time to take some action.Your host, Jacqueline M. Baker is a seasoned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and captivating keynote speaker, who brings over two decades of speaking, presenting, and thought leadership wisdom to the table. She
Episodes
- The Consistency Myth: It's Not About Doing It Every Day
This episode of Just Start: Get Visible discusses the myth of consistency, explaining that visibility is built through small, consistent actions rather than waiting for a big moment. It covers the downsides of seeking major opportunities a…
- You Don't Need a Big Moment. You Need a Small Start.
Visibility is built through consistent, small actions and showing up regularly, not by waiting for a major announcement or milestone. This episode encourages starting where you are and continuing to show up, emphasizing repetition over per…
- Defining Your Joy: Designing a Life You Actually Enjoy with Jacqueline M Baker
This episode addresses how to identify and cultivate lasting joy, especially relevant in retirement. It differentiates between pleasure, happiness, and joy, offering practical strategies like creating a "joy blueprint" to intentionally des…
- Don't Wait Until Retirement to Build a Life with Jacqueline M. Baker
This episode challenges the notion that fulfillment must wait for retirement, suggesting people can start building a meaningful life now by cultivating hobbies, relationships, and redefining productivity.
- Who Are You Without Your Title? Identity Beyond the Career
This episode discusses how people often tie their identity to their job titles, which can lead to hesitation in becoming visible. It reframes visibility as an identity-first practice, emphasizing that perspective and experience are key to…
- Choosing Peace Over Paychecks - Another Way To Just Start!
What does it mean to truly retire on your own terms? In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Baker, who shares his journey from a nearly three-decade government career to full retirement in his early 50s. Rather than being pushed out by frustr…
- Building a Personal Wellness Infrastructure That Fuels Growth
In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, I'm reframing self-care as more than a moment—it's an infrastructure. One that supports how you lead, how you show up, and how you grow. Because the truth is, visibility and professional growth r…
- Getting Visible Through Community Building
In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible , I sit down with Matt, founder of Jafe Cycling, who shares his powerful pivot from fiber optic engineering to entrepreneurship during the 2020 pandemic. What started as helping neighbors fix bike…
- Are You Using Your Past Experiences To Get Ahead
And, here we go! It's quite exciting to release this episode of the podcast, focused on sampling yourself! We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we wa…
- The Learnings That Led To 250 Just Start Episodes with Jacqueline M. Baker
This milestone 250th episode of Just Start: Get Visible is a celebration of the journey—choosing courage over comfort, embracing imperfect action, and amplifying voices along the way. In this special episode, I take some time to reflect on…
- Betting on Yourself: The Career Lessons That Built a Coach with Sarah Glenn
In this episode, Sarah Glenn, Founder and CEO of Completely returns to the podcast to share how her career originally evolved from aspiring lawyer to entrepreneur. Drawing confidence from her commission-based recruiting background, she emb…
- The Courage to Just Start with Jacqueline M. Baker
Starting sounds simple… until it's time to actually do it. In Episode 248, Jacqueline gets honest about something that often hides beneath our ambitions, ideas, and good intentions: the courage it takes to begin. We may talk about "just st…
- Being Visible While Keeping Your Integrity
This month, we're slowing down to stretch our learning. Instead of rushing from one episode to the next, I'll be "milking" the goodness from the rich conversation with Dallas Gordon in Episode 245—and today's topic is a big one: how to be…
- The Art of Reinvention
Do you ever feel rushed —rushed to the next task, the next goal, the next version of you—without fully honoring the moment you're actually in? Jacqueline knows that feeling well, and in this episode, she slows things down to help you step…
- Living Many Lives: The Evolving Entrepreneurial Journey of Dallas Gordon
Some conversations move you in ways you never expected. My deep and powerful dialogue with business consultant, author, and speaker Dallas Gordon was one of those unforgettable moments—filled with insight, honesty, and pure magic. At one p…
- Starting Messy On Purpose with Jacqueline M. Baker
What if the secret to getting unstuck isn't a better plan—but a messier start? In this episode of Just Start: Get Visible, I will make the case for starting messy on purpose. Drawing from my background as a planner, project manager, and mu…
- Showing Up Before You FEEL Ready with Jacqueline M. Baker
In this episode, we break down why waiting to feel "ready" is costing you momentum. Let's explore reframing readiness as a decision, embracing imperfect action, and showing up consistently can unlock confidence, visibility and compounded i…
- Making Dreams Come True Through Home Renovation & Design with Derrick Simpson
Some conversations are just meant to be and this was one of them. Derrick Simpson of DAS Remodeling & Design shared the story of how his company came to be and where his inspiration for making dreams comes true was born. It was an inspirin…
- Get The People Going with Michael "DJ Kutz" West
I really love today's episode. I mean, in our history of over 200 episodes this is the first time that I have interviewed a DJ... and it's not just any DJ, it's our dear friend, DJ Kutz, aka Mike West. From sharing his historical love for…
- Starting In Unexpected Spaces with Jennifer Peeples
We're hitting rewind and revisiting one our older episodes. We're sampling from episode #100 and we couldn't be happier! And, this time, we're taking it up a notch. Our guest, Jennifer Peeples, founder of Perfect 10 Mixology is joining me…
- Resparking Old Connections with Jacqueline M. Baker
Things happen and sometimes we get disconnected from the people that we most need to be connected with. Use this episode as an opportunity to respark old connections and start the things that you want to do!
- Mastering The Simple Things with Jacqueline M. Baker
Yes - the big things are important, but getting a handle on mastering the small things is what will keep you going. Today, let's explore your opportunity to Master The Small Things!
- Perfection Will Keep You From Getting Visible - 118
Atelophobia - the fear of imperfection. Who knew - it's a real thing. But, the question is, how do we shake it? How do we rise above this pursuit of perfection and just keep started and keep going? Let's explore that in today's episode. Re…
- Asking For Support
Do you really think that you need to do it all? I mean... seriously. Not only is that not suggested, but it's not possible. In this episode, we explore the world of asking for support to help you get started, elevate and support you using…
- 5 Ways To Get Visible Now with Jacqueline M. Baker
Whey I say, "get visible", a wave of doubt might cloud over you, because you may not know how to really get started! Well, this episode is filled with 5 ways to get visible right now!
- Clear The Brain Fog To Start with Jacqueline M. Baker
Has anyone else felt a little foggy lately? ...like its hard to start, keep going or even think straight because of what feels like brain fog? Let's do something about that. I'll share my experience with that feeling today and give you som…
- Your 2025 Pep Talk - Just Start: Get Visible - #237
Look, the year is pretty much 50% over. This is the pep talk that you need to get it together and KEEP GOING! #juststart
- Look Around & Switch It Up with Nayoka Simone - 015
You're home. Like, you're home a lot. So, what are you going to do about it? What if you could adjust just a few things to make your home office, home corner or wherever you're retreating to, to work, more inspirational and comfortable? We…
- Quiet The Chaos - Just Start: Get Visible
Go Go Go... break! Do things feel like that for you? I was really excited to engage in a conversation with Jeff Wilson about his process of managing chaos, but then unwinding and resetting. His refreshing approach and commitment to unplugg…
- Get Visible Through Being Flexible with Kevin Eikenberry
We have a special guest this week and it's none other than Kevin Eikenberry. Kevin and I had a great conversation exploring his colorful and accomplished career in the leadership world. It's always a pleasure to talk to guests who have car…
- Share Your Lane with Jacqueline M. Baker
Competition is all around us all the time, but competition isn't a bad thing. Competition can be collaborative and create winning opportunities for everyone. Are you willing to make room for others in your lane?
- Fighting Through Rejection When You're Getting Started
I've never said that starting was easy, but it is well worth it! There's another thing that often comes along with starting - rejection! Starting is absolutely possible and something that I encourage, but let me be honest and tell you that…
- Is It Time For Your Personal Retreat?
Now more than ever, finding spaces to refresh, recharge and reset are essential. You deserve to have the space and time to start the things that you want to do. But, you might need to take the necessary steps to Plan Your Own Personal Retr…
- Budget Cuts & Money Challenges Should Not Stop Your Growth!
A new year means new plans! Perhaps your plans this year are to attend more conferences and trainings, and leverage professional development opportunities. Well, I'm afraid to share that many of those opportunities are on the pricey side.…
- From Makeup To Billions - Reinventing Yourself With A New Look with Alexandra Butler
This sampled episode meets present day! While I recently attended CES 2025 and ended up wearing loads of makeup because of my presence on the stage, it reminded me of how powerful the makeup industry is ... clocking in at about 617 billion…
- 10 Lessons From Starting This Year with Jacqueline M. Baker
Oh the irony of 12/31 falling on the day that we release podcasts! It's the perfect day to share my top 10 lessons from producing this podcast and supporting people starting the things that they want to do this year! So, here it is....
- Give Yourself The Gift Of Starting with Jacqueline M. Baker
While we often wait for the right sign or the glimmer of a miracle to get started, its actually a gift that we can give to ourselves. Let's explore how to give yourself the gift of starting.
- How Can I Be More Helpful Next Year with Jacqueline M. Baker
Just like you likely want to support you, there are ways for you to be supportive as well! I adopted a practice of asking people one simple question that has stuck with me for decades. Let me share a bit more... Let's get started!
- Brief Your Circle - Who Are You? with Jacqueline M. Baker
Do the people around you actually know how best to support you? When is the last time that you truly introduced yourself? Is it time for your to Brief Your Circle? Let's get started!
- Building Community Through Cycling with Matt Onojafe
My goodness! Our last video episode of the year is so worth the wait! What a wonderful conversation with Matt Onojafe of Jafe Cycling about how he builds community through cycling, what opening up a storefront is really like and what's nex…
- Sample Yourself - Learning To Leverage Your Own Experiences with Jacqueline M. Baker
And, here we go! It's quite exciting to kick off the 230th episode of the podcast, Just Start: Get Visible. We're going to learn about how to use the power of Sampling Yourself to leverage our own experiences and start the things that we w…
- Using Your Current Workspace To Start & Keep Going with Jacqueline M Baker
Have you ever been traveling somewhere and you arrived to your location unaware of the route that you actually took to get there? Yeah, me too - it happens! We often go on autopilot and forget about our surroundings. This often happens in…
- Acknowledging Your Growth In Speaking Up with Tyneshia E. McCray
Although we tend to be tough on ourselves when it's time to acknowledge our growth, there is another way. In today's episode, we welcome on my colleague and Executive Partner, Tyneshia McCray as we dive into how she deals with challenges w…
- Plan Your Own Personal Retreat with Jacqueline M. Baker
You deserve to have the space and time to start the things that you want to do. But, you might need to take the necessary steps to Plan Your Own Personal Retreat. Take these quick steps to help you get started! Ready? Let's get started! #j…
- Introverts, You Can Get Visible Too with Jacqueline M. Baker
Even if you are an introvert, there is a meaningful way for you to get visible in a way that feels right for you. Let's explore what that might look like for you!
- Being Visible From Makeup To Wellness with Shauné Hayes
What a thrilling and down right honest conversation with Shauné Hayes. From professional and celebrity makeup artist to wellness coach and pioneer, I can not stress to you how great this episode is. If you are questioning if you can transi…
- Try New Things - Gold Status with Jacqueline M. Baker
This month, I decided to gift Gold Medallion Status to someone in our Scarlet Community. Did you enter into the drawing? Today is the day that we actually announce the winner, so its a special one. In addition to giving you some pointers o…
- Get The Right People Around You - Part 3
Just a few weeks ago, I went to dinner with a good friend of mine, Jacqueline M. Welch, who also wrote the foreword for my latest book, The Unexpected Leader. I can guarantee you that every time I meet with her, I walk away feeling positiv…
- Making Room For Others In Your Lane with Jacqueline M. Baker
Competition is all around us all the time, but competition isn't a bad thing. Competition can be collaborative and create winning opportunities for everyone. Are you willing to make room for others in your lane?
- Legacy Building Through Partnership with Jocelyn Coley & Chandra Lewis
Partnering - we hear that word a lot. But, partnering takes on a completely different type of meaning and tune when you actually have an opportunity to meaningfully partner with your bestfriend. This episode welcomes The Allen Lewis Agency…