Hey there Coaches! Welcome back to another Tunnel Tuesday episode, where you're invited to spend a few minutes with me in the practice of slowing down. Whether you need to unwind, prepare for a journey ahead, or to simply find a moment of calm, you're invited on this adventure. Namaste.

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if your greatest coaching superpower wasn’t having all the answers…but asking better questions?

In this episode, J!ll Young is joined by Melanie Spring of the Brilliant Rebellion to peel back the layers of coaching, curiosity, and creativity. Together, they explore what it means to be a brand muse, how to break free from conventional thinking, and why curiosity just might be the unlocking tool to better relationships.

You’ll discover:
🌟 Melanie’s adventures on the Brilliant Rebellion Tour (and the wisdom she brought home)
🌟 Why curiosity can transform coaching, leadership, and life itself
🌟 The magic of invitations, community, and connection
🌟 How immersive experiences spark lasting growth and change

This conversation is an open invitation to step into curiosity, play with possibilities, and see what unfolds when you let go of “shoulds.”

Meet Melanie!

Melanie Spring is a Brand Muse, international keynote speaker, and rebel guide for bold visionaries who are stepping into their Main Character energy.

With a background in brand strategy and a gift for seeing who you can become, she’s spent two decades guiding bold humans to unbecome everything that wasn’t them and speak from their deepest knowing.

Through immersive retreats, 1:1 mentorship, and unapologetic stage presence, Melanie walks alongside you to support you in remembering who you always were and say what needs to be said out loud–with unapologetic power, presence, and purpose.

This isn’t about building a brand.
It’s about becoming one.

Show Links!

Follow Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniespringspeaker/

Visit her (brand new!) website: https://melaniespring.com/

Join the Brilliant Rebellion: https://thebrilliantrebellion.com/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if letting go was the key to moving forward?

In this episode, J!ll Young and family business expert Sara B. Stern dig into the idea of creative destruction—the courage to release what no longer serves so new ideas can grow. With stories, metaphors, and a few laughs along the way, they explore how family businesses (and honestly, all of us) can embrace change without losing our roots.

You’ll hear about:
🍎 Sara’s apple tree metaphor and what it teaches us about business evolution
🎬 Why blooper reels and authenticity matter more than polish
📖 The role of storytelling in shaping a lasting business legacy
✨ J!ll’s take on coaching magic, adaptability, and lifelong learning

This conversation is all about balance: honoring tradition while making space for innovation.

Meet Sara B. Stern!

Sara is on a quest to help family business owners get what they want from their business.

Before helping family businesses implement EOS, she served as the director of the nationally recognized Family Business Center at the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota and has been a coach for over 20 years. Most of her professional career (starting as a young kid in my own family business) has been working for family-owned companies.

While her name is a sentence – Sara B. Stern – she's far from stern. She keeps her clients focused on implementing EOS purely – while also maintaining an infinity for dad jokes. The dumber the better.

If you want to keep doing things just as you have been… she's not for you.

If you want to keep all family members employed…even if they are causing issues in the business... she's not for you.

If you want a powerful tool that will help you run a great business and have a great family… she's for you!

Show Links!

Follow Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabstern/

Visit her website: https://www.sarabstern.com/

Get a copy of Sweet Ass Affirmations: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!