The Jessica Burgio Show

Pushing Past Fear and Betting on Yourself with Salon Owner & Content Creator Reagan Kaalekahi

Most people wait.
They wait for the “right time.”
They wait until they feel ready.
They wait… and never actually go for it.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Reagan Kaalekahi—entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of one of San Diego’s most sought-after salons—to talk about why waiting is the fastest way to kill your dreams, and what it really takes to build something when the fear is loud and the path isn’t clear.

This isn’t just for salon owners. It’s for anyone ready to:

- Stop second-guessing and start betting on yourself

- Push through fear and uncertainty to create the life you want

- Learn how to invest in your own growth, even when it’s uncomfortable

- Build a personal brand that pulls in the right clients, opportunities, and collaborators

- Balance business growth with family life without losing your mind

- Take risks that actually move you forward

Reagan shares his journey from cutting hair in his parents’ garage to running a thriving business, plus the hard lessons and mindset shifts that made it possible.

If you’ve been stuck on the sidelines waiting for a sign—this is it.

Connect with Reagan:
📸 Instagram: @longhairswag

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Podcasting as a Brand Power Tool: How I Use My Voice to Build Trust, Authority & Income

Okay, friend—let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: podcasting. Not just “how to hit record” or which mic to buy, but podcasting as a brand power tool.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much this little mic has changed my business—and honestly, me as a human. Podcasting has helped me articulate my message, build real connection, and create a level of trust that no Instagram post could ever match.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why podcasting is still one of the most underrated growth strategies for entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives.
  
  
• How hosting (or guesting!) builds authority and positions you as the go-to in your niche.
  
  
• The power of creating bingeable brand loyalty that leads to deeper trust—and yes, income.
  
  
• My three-step approach to start using podcasting as a strategic tool: define your message, batch with intention, and repurpose like crazy.
  
  

Whether you’ve been thinking about launching a podcast, want to start guesting on other shows, or just need a little push to take your mic seriously, this episode is your permission slip. Your voice is your most powerful asset—so let’s use it.

✨ Resources & Next Steps:

• Come hang with me inside The Unscripted Network for podcasters—where we share wins, swap guest spots, and grow together.
  
  
• If you loved this episode, hit that follow button and leave a review. It means the world to me and helps more people find the show!
  
  

Hit play and let’s turn your voice into the most powerful tool in your brand.

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The Be Seen Challenge kicks off August 18th—21 days to build the confidence, clarity, and energy to finally show up unfiltered. If you’ve been playing small, consider this your comeback season.

Let’s do this together.

Head to my Instagram @jessicaburgio and comment SEEN on the pinned post to join us.

The Other Side of Visibility

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally show up as that version of you… this is it, friend.

I’m coming in hot with a little end-of-summer fire to remind you: you are not too late, too much, or behind. You are right on time. The business, the brand, the body confidence, the magnetic energy—it’s all already yours. But here’s the truth: you can’t be invisible and be impactful.

In this mini-episode, I’m sharing:

• Why you need to stop outsourcing your power and start owning your voice
  
  
• How visibility is the key to unlocking your next-level self
  
  
• The real reason people stop scrolling and start paying attention
  
  
• What the Be Seen Challenge is all about (and why it’s for you)
  
  

The Be Seen Challenge kicks off August 18th—21 days to build the confidence, clarity, and energy to finally show up unfiltered. If you’ve been playing small, consider this your comeback season.

Let’s do this together.

Head to my Instagram @jessicaburgio and comment SEEN on the pinned post to join us or visit the link below:

https://www.jessicaburgio.com/be-seen-challenge-opt-in

What’s Really Blocking Your Visibility

If you’ve been telling yourself it’s the algorithm, your strategy, or your lack of time that’s keeping you from showing up… I’m calling BS, friend.

In this second mini-episode of our Be Seen series, we’re going deeper into what’s really blocking your visibility—and spoiler: it’s not what you think.

We’ll talk about:

• Why the real fear isn’t judgment from others—it’s the judgment you put on yourself
  
  
• How old conditioning (be small, don’t be “too much”) can still be running the show
  
  
• The sneaky ways we outsource our authority and stop trusting our own voice
  
  
• Why clarity isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create
  
  
• How the Be Seen Challenge will help you reclaim your voice and step into your magnetic self
  
  

Here’s the truth: people don’t just buy products or services—they buy energy. And when you own yours fully, everything changes.

We kick off the Be Seen Challenge August 18th. It’s 21 days to shift your identity, show up with authority, and finally stop being the best-kept secret.

 

Join the Be Seen Challenge here:
https://www.jessicaburgio.com/be-seen-challenge-opt-in

It’s Time to Stop Hiding in Plain Sight

Alright friend, if you’ve been hanging out in the background—posting here and there, waiting to “feel ready”—this is your sign to quit hiding.

In this first mini-episode of our Be Seen series, I’m sharing exactly why I created the Be Seen Challenge and why it might be the spark you’ve been needing.

Here’s what we get into:

• The real reason so many of us stay invisible (even when we want to be seen)
  
  
• Why confidence isn’t a prerequisite—it’s built by showing up
  
  
• How this 21-day challenge helps dissolve the fear of being visible
  
  
• The difference between being “loud” and being real
  
  
• Why there’s no better time than right now to step into your next-level self
  
  

This challenge is your permission slip, your activation, your “let’s freaking go” moment. We kick off August 18th and it’s totally free—so invite your girlfriends and get on the waitlist.

You’ve got a few months left in the year… why not end it already showing up as her?

 

Join the Be Seen Challenge here:
https://www.jessicaburgio.com/be-seen-challenge-opt-in

Clarity, Conviction & Building a Legacy Brand with Emily Ford

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the iconic Emily Ford—speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of For Divine House—for a conversation about what it really takes to evolve, grow, and build something that lasts.

We talk about:

• The truth behind building a legacy and becoming the next version of you
• Why conviction beats perfection every time
• Behind-the-scenes habits that fuel clarity and confidence
• What makes a personal brand magnetic in 2025 and beyond
• How network marketing, when done right, can create freedom, wealth, and impact
• The real story behind my decision to rebrand and go all-in with wellness

PLUS: Details on our upcoming virtual launch event on August 13th @ 4PM PST and how you can join the movement.

🎧 Listen in, take notes, and be sure to tag @itsEmily and @jessicaburgio on Instagram with your biggest takeaways.

📲 Want in on the wellness + branding convo? DM Jess “WELLNESS” or join the waitlist via the link in show notes.

How Creative, “Messy-Brained” Entrepreneurs Can Finally Feel in Control

Okay, friend, I have a question… how many calendars are you juggling right now? Be honest. 😅

If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open (guilty 🙋🏻‍♀️), this episode is your permission slip to STOP the madness and get your business organized without killing your creative vibe.

I brought on Diana Lunzer, aka the systems QUEEN and founder of the Productive CEO Club, because she literally saves entrepreneurs like me from drowning in chaos.

We talk about:

• Why being “unorganized” is secretly costing you $$$ (yep, leaving money on the table)
  
  
• How to buy back your TIME and finally feel like the boss of your business
  
  
• The magic of Notion and simple automations (don’t worry, she makes it fun)
  
  
• How putting structure in place actually gives you more space for creativity
  
  
• Why the “sexy” side of business is actually having peace and flow behind the scenes
  
  

Listen, I resisted systems forever because they felt boring… but the truth is, nothing feels hotter than knowing exactly what’s going on in your biz and having your life back.

 

✨ Join Diana’s Productive CEO Club (first month is literally $1 with code JESSICA)
✨ Hang out with her on IG: @dianalunzer

If this episode calls you out (lovingly, of course), slide into my DMs with a voice note—I live for your “omg I needed this” moments. 💌

Not All Partnerships Are Created Equal

This episode is a real behind-the-scenes drop-in — because I’ve been getting so many questions lately about partnerships, collaborations, affiliate stuff, and how I decide what feels aligned and what’s a hard no. So, I’m sharing it all.

Whether you’re building a brand, hosting a podcast, or just in a season of figuring out what’s next, this conversation is for you.

Here’s what I’m unpacking in this one:

• The surprising truth about when I actually launched this podcast (hint: not 2021 😅)
  
  
• Why I hit pause before our Barcelona trip — and what that taught me about presence and alignment
  
  
• The exact questions I ask myself before I say yes to any brand or partnership
  
  
• Why I said yes to SHACKLEE (and how that partnership literally landed in my lap)
  
  
• My personal take on MLMs, affiliate links, and influencer collabs — no fluff, just real talk
  
  
• What I’ve learned about choosing partnerships that actually support the life and business I’m building
  
  

Let’s be honest — it’s easy to get caught up in shiny offers and income promises. But I’ve been there. I’ve said yes to things that didn’t feel right just because it looked like a good opportunity. And now? I’m done with that. I want alignment, integrity, and stuff I actually use, love, and believe in.

This episode is your reminder:

• You don’t owe anyone an explanation for how you choose to build your life or your income.
• You get to make the rules. You get to do what feels good.
• And yes — you can say yes only when it’s a full-body hell yes.

Connect with me on IG @jessicaburgio
Learn more on my website https://www.jessicaburgio.com/

Burn the Playbook: Joanne Bolt on Funnels, AI, and Being Unapologetic

Y’all are gonna love this one.

I sat down with my girl Joanne Bolt—someone I met a few years back in a mastermind and who has completely reinvented herself since then. Joanne used to run a $56 million real estate business (yep, you read that right) and walked away from it all in search of peace. And spoiler alert: she found it—and built an online business that actually lights her up.

We talked all about:

• Why peace of mind is the real luxury now—and how to earn it
  
• What made her walk away from real estate at the peak of success
  
• How she pivoted from teaching agents to coaching women entrepreneurs using email, funnels, and podcasts
  
• The exact shift that helped her monetize her podcast (without editing a d*mn thing)
  
• Why she ditched live launching and how her evergreen bootcamp turned into a mastermind
  
• Her best tips for segmentation, automation, and why she ditched Kajabi for ActiveCampaign
  
• How she finally embraced her unapologetic, F-bomb-dropping self (and what gave her permission to go all in)
  
  

We also talked about using AI in business (you need to hear her rant), how to stop following someone else’s playbook, and the mindset shift she thinks every woman needs to hit her million-dollar breakthrough.

Joanne’s a straight shooter and she gives you real strategies with none of the fluff. So if you’re done feeling stuck or following someone else’s path, this one’s for you.

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💥 CONNECT WITH JOANNE
Instagram: @itsjoannebolt
Podcast: Million Dollar Breakthrough

🧠 JOIN ME IN SAN DIEGO on Aug 2 for the Entrepreneur Success Series all about AI + automation tools. Details inside the ep 👀

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The Power of the Pivot: How to Take Bold Responsibility When It's Time to Change

Hey friend—this one’s personal. 💛

This solo episode has been on my heart for a while, and today I finally hit record on what it really means to pivot boldly, take full responsibility for your growth, and walk away from things that no longer feel aligned… even when you’ve already invested so much into them.

We’re diving into:

• The truth about making scary decisions (even when they make no sense on paper)
  
• Why your “nudge” to change is actually your soul asking for expansion
  
• Letting go of roles, courses, or paths that no longer light you up
  
• My raw, unfiltered shift from podcast educator to something so much more aligned
• And why community marketing and wellness are calling me louder than ever
  
  

This episode isn’t about quitting—it’s about evolving. It’s about giving yourself permission to choose differently, again and again, and trusting that your pivot is part of your path.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to do something different—this is your sign.

Let’s get into it. 🎧

And if you’re curious about what I’m building with community, wellness, and mentorship, hit me up. We’re just getting started.

 

Connect with me on IG @jessicaburgio

Learn more on my website https://www.jessicaburgio.com/