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Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativity and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential.  Jen Groover’s name has become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, evolution and human potential.  She was recently nominated for “Motivational Speaker of the Year for 2019” from Speakercon.  As well as “Woman of the Year” by PhillyMan Magazine. She is a UN delegate to the Global Entrepreneurs Council.  She also made history at the NYSE, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell, made Forbes’ list of “50 Founders to Follow” and was nominated “TV Personality of The Year Award” in 2015.Jen has been a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and The CW. She and her products have also been featured on QVC. Jen also has regularly contributed editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Positively Positive, and The Story Exchange.  Her products, brand, and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and Entrepreneur.As a successful serial entrepreneur, author and thought leader in human potential, as well as a retired National Level Fitness Competitor, Jen Groover’s energy and multi-faceted, diverse wisdom and experiences have made her a highly sought after International speaker for over 20 years on topics ranging from: Optimizing Human Potential for increased Success and Happiness, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Wellness and Energy Management, Branding, Effective Communication Skills, through to Empowered Parenting. She has keynoted to audiences up to 30,000 people in stadiums, to leading intimate workshops for smaller groups, as well as online symposiums. Her clients have ranged anywhere from Fortune 500 Companies to top Universities, Business and Wellness Organizations, Chamber of Commerces, Women’s Groups, High Schools to non-profits.Her influence and leadership have aligned her with amazing brands, such as USANA Health Sciences, Avon, Verizon and SkyMall, for which Jen has had various roles as a spokeswoman and consultant.  She is also a leading performance coach for CEO’s, top business executives, Entrepreneurs to Professional and Olympic Athletes.Jen recently launched her second book , “The MORE Method: The Simple Formula to Get More of Everything You Desire in Life” which teaches people how to get more of everything the desire in life by; mastering their mindset, beliefs and physiological state, understanding the power of perspectives, elevating their relationships, and understanding the expansiveness of their potential in all aspects of life.  Which followed her first best seller, “What If? & Why Not?”   She has two more books on deck launching in 2021.Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, that became a multi-million dollar brand, and has not stopped since. Jen springboarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well-known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groover.  Leader Girlz teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one-hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose.  The success and momentum of Jen Groover’s empowerment movement has led to the vision and launch of the Empowered Economy Initiative, which encourages corporations and universities to combine efforts in order to educate and support small business owners and entrepreneurs in their communities, thereby stimulating the economy.More recently, to support the Empowered Economy Initiative, Jen launched the innovative economic and innovation movement for entrepreneurs and small business owners Jumpstart Connect, a first of its kind pop-up shop where all the business services small business owners need, are curated under one roof. JumpStart Connect officially launched in Philadelphia in October 2016, and is currently scaling to cities nationwide.  The groundbreaking venture features a curated matchmaking model of business experts, global brands and entrepreneurs to creating an unique educational and resource driven experience to support small business growth and accelerate brands. This movement has been supported by brands like Comcast Business, UPS, Insperity and many more.She is also an advisor for many companies including for Thuzio, started by Tiki Barber and Mark Gerson, which is a disruptive business model blending sports management, sports entertainment and Influencer marketing and has become one of the leading Influencer platforms. Jen is also on several prominent board roles.Jen’s passion for inspiring others to realize their greatest potential on all levels, which was originally realized in her first business right out of college in the fitness industry and as a National level fitness competitor continues as the driving force behind her many successful brands.  Jen’s diverse experiences and businesses span many different industries and she has no desire to slow down anytime soon. Jen continues to strive toward her ultimate goal, which is to innovate in every industry she is inspired to play in while empowering others to achieve their goals.Jen is more than a multi-faceted, multi-talented individual – she is, undoubtedly, a force to be reckoned with.  Jen believes in active participation and lives by the belief that “if you are going to complain about something you better be willing to inspire change.”  For more information, please visit www.jengroover.com. 

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Episode 108: Jen Groover - The MORE Method On this episode, bring you the Self Made Strategies of Jen Groover.  Jen has been a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and The CW. She and her products have also been featured on QVC. Jen also has regularly contributed editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Positively Positive, and The Story Exchange.  Her products, brand, and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and Entrepreneur. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, that became a multi-million dollar brand, and has not stopped since. Jen spring-boarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well-known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girls, and Empowered by Jen Groover.  Leader Girls (more info here: https://jengroover.com) teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one-hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose.  The success and momentum of Jen Groover’s empowerment movement has led to the vision and launch of the Empowered Economy Initiative, which encourages corporations and universities to combine efforts in order to educate and support small business owners and entrepreneurs in their communities, thereby stimulating the economy. Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativity and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential.  Now, she is helping individuals like you to get MORE out of their own lives with her book “The MORE Method.” You can grab a copy of The MORE Method here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B089CFPT2G&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_wXqcGb8EEAY82&tag=softstix-20 On this episode you will hear Jen discuss: How Jen went from developing the Butler Bag to creating programs like Leader Girls Jen's book, The MORE Method Why meditation can be helpful in getting more out of life Production Credits: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced and edited by Tony Lopes, in Philly, PA USA.  Jen joined us remotely, via Zoom, from Media, PA USA. The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com) Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Blubrry and many other podcasting platforms. Don't forget to visit www.selfmadestrategies.com to subscribe to our podcast, sign up for our newsletter, or to get more information about our guests. Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn

In this episode Maria and Jen Groover  speak on many things going on in the world as this was recorded on 4/22/20. This is a must listen to episode where Jen shares her theories and explains how you can be better. Visit: https://jengroover.com for more about our guest!Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS Magazine as a “One-Woman Brand”, a “Creativity and Innovation Guru”, a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential and has recently been selected as a delegate for the United Nation's first ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world's first compartmentalized handbag, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and “Empowered by Jen Groover" with her PBS special, complimented with a variety of books and consumer products. Her latest business, JumpStart Connect, accelerates growth of small businesses. As a TV personality, highly-sought after speaker, author, designer, inventor and more, Jen is more than a triple threat and a force to be reckoned with.The MORE Method teaches you how to:Identify the beliefs/fears/emotions that hold you back from achieving your goals and maximizing your potentialIdentify and use your emotions to reach your goals more effectively and efficientlyUnderstand more effective leadership skills to add impact and value to diverse teams in any environmentIncrease your health/vitality so that it directly improves your energy, moods, mental clarity, productivity to increase ones ability to connect with others, to create more beneficial opportunities and overall impactCreate deeper, more trusting relationships with people to increase your ability to collaborate, sell, manage and create support teams for greater overall life success, fulfillment and innovationUse negative experiences of the present and past to empower your futureCreate boundaries to avoid being negatively affected by other people's behaviorsAvoid wasting time with other people's drama by implementing the “Drama Free Zone”Create solution driven-cultures to increase innovation and productivityLearn how to become a more impactful leader and role model in your community to positively impact more people

In today's episode, we'll help you get MORE out of Life by speaking with International Speaker, Creator of the Butler Bag, and best-selling author Jen Groover. We'll discuss how in life, few things are in our control. But our mindset is definitely something that can help us get more out of life if we know how to harness its power. We discuss the major pivot she had to make when her 2nd book, The MORE Method: The Simple Formula to Get More of Everything You Desire in Life, was scheduled to come out right as COVID-19 shut down our country, as well as get some of her top tips on how to get more of what you desire by discovering your true potential.

Nicknamed “Cyclone” when she was younger, Jen Groover — a Pennsylvania native — became committed to creating something of her own, and then something else, and then something else. Today, Jen is a successful serial entrepreneur, inventor of million dollar product, The Butler Bag, has partnered with brands like Verizon and Avon, has been featured on television and widely throughout the press, gives keynote speaking address around the country and is an advocate for women in business and startups.       I first interviewed Jen on episode 109 of the Support is Sexy podcast, and on this special “Where is She Now?” episode, we catch up with Jen, who is author of the upcoming book, The More Method, and hear what shifts she has made personally and as a business owner to become more grounded and to be in flow; not in force. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO.

On this week's episode of Nina's Got Good News, Nina is joined by her Good News VIP Guest of the Week, Jen Groover! Jen is the creator of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, as well as an entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. Nina and Jen discuss how Jen began her career, including the story of how she came to invent the Butler Bag. They discuss Jen's transition into the world of motivational speaking, her Ted Talk on leadership, balancing a hectic work life with life at home, and more! ——————— Follow Nina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ninabclarke/ Follow Nina on Twitter: twitter.com/ninabclarke Visit Nina’s blog: www.ninabradleyclarke.com Follow Jen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jengroover?lang=en Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengroover/ Connect with Jen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jengroover Connect with Jen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/⭐️-jen-groover-⭐️-a438751 Buy Jen's first book "What If? and Why Not?": https://www.amazon.com/What-If-Why-Not-Transform/dp/1935251678 Watch Jen's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IRv8WXM6W8

"The more people are becoming authentic, bolder, raw, and real, the more they want more of it because it is more identifiable than when everything's perfect." - Jen Groover How do you become your own brand in the new media? Modern society has its own say for being different and bold. In this episode, Jen Groover shares what it takes to be authentic and to produce massive success in the end. Three Things We Learned Authenticity has various definitions Because of our training, there are belief systems that we abide. But it does not always work. We can be authentic just the way we are in the new media. Unique ideas can shine brightly despite the oppositions, as in the case of Spanx Founder Sara Blakely. Existing ideas have untapped potentials Creativity opens the door to greater possibilities. It knows no bounds. Existing ideas can be reimagined and transformed into outstanding ones. Influencer marketing is leading the way Industry influencers have established a name for themselves in the categories they belong. Nowadays, partnering with them to market a brand has become widely popular. They have the power to reach the information you desire. With the rise of social media and other marketing platforms, people can already choose any information they want. They also get to choose which type of authenticity they want to see or hear from. Despite how rude the language is, people still enjoy the message they receive. As Jen puts it, people can identify with it better when not everything is perfect. Bio Empowerment and Business Expert, Creator of The Butler Bag, Author of “What If? & Why Not?”, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Spokesperson & Media Contributor Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS Magazine as a “One-Woman Brand”, a “Creativity and Innovation Guru”, and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine. Jen Groover's name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship and evolution. She has gone from guest-hosting television spots, to inking deals with some of the industry's biggest heavyweights. Jen recently made history at the New York Stock Exchange, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell, representing women's leadership and economic independence. Her influence and leadership has aligned her with amazing brands, such as USANA Health Sciences, Avon, Verizon and SkyMall, for which she acts as a spokeswoman. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world's first compartmentalized handbag, and has not stopped since. Jen spring-boarded the Butler Bag's success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well-known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groover. Leader Girlz teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose. The success and momentum of Jen Groover's empowerment movement has led to the development of Jen's upcoming, highly integrated tech platform, “Empowered for Purpose,” which will serve as a foundation for further expansion of the “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand. Jen is a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, Fox Business News and The CW. Jen also contributes editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Positively Positive, The Daily Love, and HealthyStyle NY. Her products, brand and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and Entrepreneur, to name a few. Jen's passion for inspiring others to realize their greatest p...

    Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativi- ty and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential. Jen Groover’s name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship and evolution. She was recently nominated as a UN delegate to the first ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. She also made history at the NYSE, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell and made Forbes’ list of “50 Founders You Need to Follow on Twitter.” Jen’s energy and multi-faceted, diverse wisdom make her a highly sought after speaker on topics ranging from business to leadership, empowerment to emotional intelligence to healthy living, and enhancing productivity. Her influence and leadership has aligned her with amazing brands, such as USANA Health Sciences, Avon, Verizon and SkyMall, for which Jen has had various roles as a spokeswoman and consultant; and organizations such as Career Wardrobe, Wish Upon a Hero Foundation, Pride & Glory, Zee Mee, Vuid and CNN Hero award-winning non-prof- it, Back on My Feet, for which Jen serves as a board member. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmental- ized handbag, that became a multi-million dollar brand, and has not stopped since. Jen spring- boarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groovers. Leader Girlz teaches young girls the importance of em- powerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one-hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose. The success and momentum of Jen Groover’s empowerment movement has led to the vision and launch of the Empowered Economy Initiative, which encourages corporations and uni- versities to combine efforts in order to educate and support small business owners and entre- preneurs in their communities, thereby stimulating the economy; as well as the development of Jen’s upcoming, highly integrated tech platform, “Empowered for Purpose,” which will serve as a foundation for further expansion of the ”Empowered by Jen Groover” brand. She is also an advisor/partner for a new company called Thuzio, started by Tiki Barber and Mark Gerson, that is an innovative business model blending sports management and sports entertainment. Most recently, Jen launched the innovative economic and innovation movement for entrepre- neurs and small business owners Jumpstart StartUp, a first of its kind pop-up shop, which kicked off in Philadelphia in October, 2016, and is currently scaling to 10 cities nationwide. The groundbreaking venture features a curated matchmaking conversion of business experts, global brands and entrepreneurs, creating an inspired, unique experience to support small business growth and accelerate brands. Jen is a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and the The CW. Jen also contributed editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources in- cluding The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Positively Positive, The Daily Love, and HealthyStyle NY. Her products, brand and work have been featured in hundreds of media out- lets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and En- trepreneur. Coming in the Fall of 2017, Jen will be releasing three books - a relaunch of her best-selling What If? & Why Not?, with update resources, Optimized Potential, and #Empowered (based on her PBS Special), with Make this Matter & CO Publishing. Jen’s passion for inspiring others to realize their greatest potential on all levels, which was origi- nally realized in her first business right out of college in the fitness industry and as a National level fitness competitor, continues as the driving force behind her many successful brands. Jen’s diverse experiences and businesses span many different industries and she has no desire to slow down anytime soon. She constantly motivates and inspires through her key- note speaking engagements for corporations, universities and organizations all over the world. Jen continues to strive toward her ultimate goal, which is to innovate in every industry she is inspired to play in, while empowering others to achieve their goals. Jen is more than a mul- tifaceted, multitalented individual - she is, undoubtedly, a force to be reckoned with. Jen be- lieves in active participation and lives by the belief that “if you are going to complain about something you better be willing to inspire change.”

"We Are Often Playing Small To Our Own Potential" Jen Groover From her earliest memories of being tied to her chair as a young girl by “Sister Elizabeth” for being too curious, Jen Groover she knew she was intrigued by conversation and networking. In college, Jen studied education and psychology. During that time she expanded and shifted her approach to creativity and begun to apply it to her work. It just so happened that Jen's first business venture was in the world of fitness. Jen had experienced the high that comes from teaching (after facing her fears of no-one showing up for her first class) and realized that she wanted to experience the energy and high of creating something new and partnered with an existing company to open a gym space.  But that was just the beginning. During this part of our conversation, we also revisit the hey day of fitness and step aerobics. It so happened Gin Miller and myself were the videos she was using for inspiration. I love that this has now come full circle and Jen is one of my mentors and reminds me how to show up fully in the world every day. Jen shares marvelous advice on how to get out of your head and into the world. How to face your fears, value your own ideas and take big action steps to put your dreams in motion. We discussed "fear" and how Jen now has more fear of regret, than fear of failure and I too am the same way. We also talk about the glass ceiling often being our own belief system. Jen talks about creativity assets are dropping out of the sky every day, but it is not until we take action that those assets can be turned into as many verticals and companies as you have time for. I ask Jen about where it is that she finds her inspiration. It was interesting to hear Jen talk about Reebok being one of the companies that she looked at to learn how to create, execute and repeat. It was then at QVC she discovered the importance of telling stories that would sell into people’s desires. It was here that she learnt the art of pitching and positioning for other brands, she then put that education behind her own company. Jen is also an expert at partnering with strong people around her to move great ideas faster and more efficiently. Take a listen and be inspired. There are so many nuggets of wisdom that can be applied into your life, whatever you are doing and whatever your dreams. If you live in NYC or Philadelphia click here to find out more about the upcoming Jump Start Pop Up events: Connect With Jen Online and In Social Media Website Facebook Twitter More About Jen Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativity and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential. Jen Groover’s name has become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship and transformation. She was recently nominated as a UN delegate to the first ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. She also made history at the NYSE, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell and made Forbes’ list of “50 Founders You Need to Follow on Twitter.” Jen’s energy and multi-faceted, diverse wisdom make her a highly sought after international speaker for Fortune 500 companies to top Universities, Non-Profits, Chamber of Commerces, Business Conferences, and more on topics ranging from business to leadership, empowerment to emotional intelligence to healthy living, and enhancing productivity. Her influence and leadership has aligned her with amazing brands, such as Avon, Independence Blue Cross, Verizon, USANA Health Sciences and SkyMall, for which Jen has had various roles as a spokeswoman and consultant for brand development and leadership training. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, that became a multi-million dollar brand, and has not stopped since. Jen springboarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well-known retailers, which is led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groover. Jen has been a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, MSNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and the The CW. Jen also contributes editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Positively Positive, The Daily Love, and HealthyStyle NY. Her products, brand, and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and Forbes. Jen continues to strive toward her ultimate goal, which is to innovate in every industry she is inspired to play in, while empowering others to achieve their goals. Jen is more than a multifaceted, multitalented individual - she is, undoubtedly, a force to be reckoned with. Jen believes in active participation and lives by the belief that “if you are going to complain about something you better be willing to inspire change.”  

Jen Groover is a serial entrepreneur who's gone from guest-hosting spots on QVC to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights. Her success began with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, and has evolved into an entire lifestyle brand, which can now be found at several prominent retailers. She's also behind Leader Girlz, which teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play, through her brand, and has another jewlery brand called Empowered by Jen Groover.   Jen was also nominated as a UN Delegate to the first Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. Jen made history at the New York Stock Exchange as a member of the first all female group to ring the opening bell. She also had her own PBS special, and Jen Groover’s name has quickly became known with innovation, entrepreneurship ,evolution and emotional intelligence.   Jen’s leadership has aligned her with brands like Avon, Verizon, USANA Health Sciences, SkyMall.   Jen is a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for for major tv networks like ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News and Fox Business News. She also contributes to editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources as well as her products brand and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O!The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, Success and Entrepreneur.     [03:00] What triggered you to make a move to start your own business empire?   My childhood was not ideal with a lot of uncertainties and unpredictability and fighting around money.  I didn’t want that cycle when I got older. A desire to control my own fate to the point which I could.   [04:05] In college, the idea of career path and the thought of getting a job is not appealing to me.     [05:57] Your journey for the Butler Bag, your first product – how you went from concept to creation and what are your initial challenges?   [06:25] I have twins and one day I was digging through my bag but I could not find my credit card and they were screaming and crying.  I thought to myself – there has to be a better way. [07:25] You don’t complain about something unless you do something about it. [07:37] I trained myself to be inventive as I am not a designer, I can’t draw and I’m not an engineer.   [08:08] Six months later, while unloading the dish washer and from a bird’s eye view I looked at the dish washer tray and everything on the tray was standing straight.  This is how I want my handbag to be.   [09:20] When someone looks at something, they either think: i) someone has thought of it already or ii) why haven’t I thought of that (you probably have a winning product there).   [09:34] The challenges -  mindset and not knowing what to do. [09:59] The obstacles -  I have never done this before. [11:19] When the first shipment came, 95% of them were not the quality of leather I ordered.  Had to figure out how to salvage that mistake. [12:44] What are your distribution, manufacturing and pricing strategies? [13:06] I had to figure out the cost and have a price range that is affordable.  Used Kate Spade in this model. [14:14] Understand the media inside-out.  Hired a trainer who taught me everything about the media and how to tell my story.   [18:40] When was the right time to move to the next project, i.e. Leader Girlz? [19:03] Butler Bag was running itself.  I had a team in place and started doing licensing deals which gave away a lot of responsibilities.   [19:32] I was inspired when I took my daughters to Disneyland when they were 3 years old.  I was telling stories to my daughters that I didn’t believe in.  There must be something more relevant now. [20:27] How do you foster entrepreneurship to a girl through play? [22:12] Teaching the mindset of leadership, empowerment and that uniqueness is a power. [23:33] To take Leader Girlz to the next level and eventually to a franchise model.   [25:20] How do you prioritize?   To be clear on what I really want, what I’m good at and what I’m not, to be very transparent about that.   To acknowledge that I can’t do it all myself. I have a supportive partner and we complement each other.  Partnership is important in order to scale myself and to leverage. To delegate well. A good leader empowers people instead of manage people. Take time to rejuvenate.   [28:11] Why mindset is one of the key staples to success?   It is the fundamental foundation to success, not knowledge.  The problems in mindset are the lack of self-worth and lack of self-belief.     Key points To become aware of where our belief is coming from.  To question everything.   Taking all those negative beliefs and reverse them to positive. The “How Powerful I Am” statement – say it, think it, feel it! Mindset is the driving force of everything. Your network is your net worth Best-selling book: “What If And Why Not?” Website: www.jengroover.com

Back in 1995, before entrepreneurship was cool, Pennsylvania native Jen Groover didn't know exactly what it was called, but she just knew that the thought of making someone else successful based on her hard work and efforts was a warped concept. And it was a box she refused to fit in. Nicknamed "Cyclone" when she was younger, Jen became committed to creating something of her own, and then something else, and then something else. Now, Jen is a successful serial entrepreneur, inventor of million dollar product, The Butler Bag, has partnered with brands like Verizon and Avon, has been featured on television and widely throughout the press, gives keynote speaking address around the country and is an advocate for women in business and startups. On this episode, Jen talks about getting past your limiting beliefs, getting clear on what really makes you happy, how to strengthen your emotional intelligence, why you shouldn't stay in one lane, and why you should fear regret more than failure.    On this episode you'll learn: Why your circumstances do not determine your destiny.How limiting beliefs stop you from moving forward.Why modeling -- and asking questions -- is so important.How having "things" isn't what will fulfills you.Getting clear on what really makes me happy.Why intentional personal growth is crucial to being a successful entrepreneur.The power of strengthening  your emotional intelligence.Why sugar DECREASES your emotional intelligence.The wisdom behind strategic partnerships and licensing. Why it's foolish to think that you have to "stay in your lane."   Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com.   Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes!    Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!   [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void]

You're in for a treat this week. We're joined by the talented, successful and serial entrepreneur Jen Groover for this episode of #thePawdcast! Jen shares with us her entire entrepreneurial story. We discuss about the early days of the fitness revolution in the business industry, about how Jen learned the art of storytelling while working for the QVC network, discovering the concept of manifestation and emotional balance, becoming a thought-leader for women and entrepreneurs, the origins behind Butler Bag and Leader Girlz, living in both Philadelphia and New York City, and so much more. This episode is jammed-packed full of great tidbits, stories, and of course, as is tradition, making fun of our co-host, Daniel DiGangi. You won't want to miss this episode of #thePawdcast, that is for sure! Jen Groover's Website: www.jengroover.com Jen Groover's Twitter: www.twitter.com/jengroover Jen Groover's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jengroover Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pawdcast/id1071470844?mt=2 Listen on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pawdcast/episode-017-jen-groover Watch on Blab: https://blab.im/chop-dawg-thepawdcast-with-jen-groover-of-butler-bag Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vAkmj00eBCo About #thePawdcast — Discussing all things entrepreneurship, startups, creativity, businesses, innovations, self-awareness and everything in-between. Hosted by Joshua Davidson, Eddie Contento, and Daniel DiGangi. Brought to you by ChopDawg.com.

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Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS Magazine as a “One-Woman Brand”, a “Creativity and Innovation Guru”, and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine. Jen Groover’s name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship and evolution. She has gone from guest hosting television spots, to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights. Jen recently made history at the New York Stock Exchange, as member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell, representing women’s leadership and economic independence. Her influence and leadership has aligned her with amazing brands, such as USANA Health Sciences, Avon, Verizon and SkyMall, for which she acts as a spokeswoman. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, and has not stopped since. Jen spring-boarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groover. Leader Girlz teaches young girls the importance of empowerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose. The success and momentum of Jen Groover’s empowerment movement has led to the development of Jen’s upcoming, highly integrated tech platform, “Empowered for Purpose,” which will serve as a foundation for further expansion of the “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand. Jen is a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, Fox Business News and The CW. Jen also contributes editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Positively Positive, The Daily Love, and HealthyStyle NY. Her products, brand and work have been featured in hundreds of media outlets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and Entrepreneur, to name a few. Jen’s passion for inspiring others to realize their greatest potential on all levels is the driving force behind her many successful brands. Jen’s diverse experiences and businesses span many different industries and she has no desire to slow down anytime soon. She constantly motivates and inspires through her keynote speaking engagements for corporations, universities and organizations all over the world. Jen continues to strive toward her ultimate goal, which is to innovate in every industry she is inspired to play in, while empowering others to achieve their goals. Jen is more than a more than a multifaceted, multitalented individual – she is, undoubtedly, a force to be reckoned with. Jen believes in active participation and lives by the belief that “if you are going to complain about something you better be willing to do something to inspire change.” On Today’s show Jenn will share: - How and why she started her businesses - How to gain confidence - How to find your purpose in life - Plus much more...

Jen has been tagged by SUCCESS magazine as a One-Woman Brand. Jen’s success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmentalized handbag, and she hasn't stopped since.