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October 30, 2025 • 41 mins

Join Christy Belz as she explores themes of entrepreneurial evolution with Jen Lester, co-founder and CEO of Philosophy Communications. Jen shares her incredible journey of launching a prominent PR and marketing agency over 25 years ago. Jen reveals the driving force behind her career shift and the courage it took to embrace uncertainty plus she shares insights on how to create a workplace that reflects women's desires for flexibility and meaningful work. Jen and Christy also discuss strategies for handling emotional challenges in business settings, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, presence, and maintaining integrity. Jen provides listeners with actionable advice on fostering authentic partnerships, finding opportunities in adversity, and leading with love. 

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Key Takeaways:

  • Empowering Women in Business: Jen advocates for business models that reflect the needs and desires of women, emphasizing flexibility and family support.
  • The Art of Do-Overs: Jen shares the concept of asking for a do-over to correct situations that didn't go as planned, whether in family life or business settings.
  • Leadership and Emotional Awareness: Understanding emotional triggers and practicing awareness can lead to better leadership and more constructive business relationships.
  • Innovative Partnership Agreements: Jen's approach to partnership agreements helps sustain business operations smoothly during transitions, avoiding disruption and ensuring fairness.
  • Service as Happiness: Finding joy and fulfillment through helping others is a recurring theme in Jen's life and career philosophy.

Connect with Christy Belz:

Website: https://christybelz.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christybelz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christybelzcoach/

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

Join Christy Belz for a 8-week UPROOT course, designed to help you powerfully partake in your life, finding greater purpose and fulfillment in relationships, work and leadership.

Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/ 


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