Michael Dargie sits down with Jeanne Omlor, an international business strategist who went from broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business helping others succeed—without paid ads.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Jeanne shares her rollercoaster life journey through fashion design, acting, Parisian poverty, single motherhood, and eventually entrepreneurship. From selling watermelon slices on the beaches of Greece to landing high-level CEO clients, Jeanne’s story is one of bold reinvention and real grit.

She explains her method for helping coaches and consultants attract high-ticket clients without using paid ads, why congruence matters when investing in yourself, and how fear disguised as “being cautious” is what’s holding people back from their potential.

This episode is a call to all rebels in waiting: you don’t need to be fixed before you begin. As Jeanne says, “You’re worthy and ready now.”

Quotable Quotes

“There’s no fixing. No waiting. You’re worthy and ready right now.”

“Don’t frame fear as something virtuous.”

“Stop doing things that make you sweat and start creating value.”

“Everything I did before—acting, design, starving artist—it all helps me now.”

“Life keeps going. If not now, when?”

Episode Highlights

Life in Paris | From no money to free pasta and movie nights

Starving Artist | Creating without a backup plan

Creative Roots | Acting, design, and classical singing

Business Shift | Coaching high-ticket clients with no paid ads

Fixers Welcome | Her ultra-premium offer for CEOs

Personal Advice | Get help, invest in yourself, stop negotiating with fear

Food & Fun | Wild salmon, Korean dramas, ice cream, and cheese

Wanderlust | Dreams of Japan and cherry blossoms

Advice for Rebels | Stop waiting. Clarity comes from doing.

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Jeanne’s Website (jeanneomlor.com)

Client Reviews (jeanneomlor.com/reviews)

Jeanne on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor)

Jeanne on Facebook (facebook.com/jeanneomlor)

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Michael Dargie reconnects with creative rebel and longtime friend David Schmeikal for a raw and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, permission, and building a life that feels right—not just looks right.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

David talks about the many ways we get stuck doing things we don’t love, believing that “someday” we’ll earn the right to do what we really want. But what if that day never comes? From working on a travel-inspired card deck with Must Do Canada to producing personal story films, David is actively challenging old beliefs and making time for projects that align with who he is today—not who he was expected to be.

They dive into themes of personal suffering, creative courage, and how pain is unavoidable—but we get to choose the kind that leads somewhere meaningful. David shares his experience painting murals with his wife, the reflective exercise that shaped their 10-year life plan, and why going deep with strangers can feel easier than opening up to people we know.

This episode is for rebels who feel like they’re living a “should” life—and are ready to start living a want life instead.

Quotable Quotes

“If pain is unavoidable, I’d rather suffer doing something I love.”

“We don’t give ourselves enough runway.”

“We sedate ourselves to the point of oblivion.”

“We are humans being and doing—it’s about intention.”

“Let’s do some work and then let’s dig in and start building.”

Episode Highlights

Card Deck Project | Collaborating with Must Do Canada on an adventure deck

Creative Boundaries | Only saying yes to projects that truly resonate

Early Stories | Living with a belief that his ideas “aren’t worth doing”

The Film That Started It | Creating a personal film about his creative journey

Redefining Pain | Choosing the pain that leads to growth

10-Year Vision | How a vivid life plan reshaped his priorities

Permission to Create | How to start before you feel “qualified”

Painting with His Wife | Joy in collaboration and art for art’s sake

Going Deep | Meaningful convos with strangers vs. small talk

Advice to Creators | Start with what you want, then do the work

LINKS FROM EPISODE

David’s Website (davidschmeikal.com)

David’s LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/davidschmeikal)

David’s Instagram (instagram.com/davidschmeikal)

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In this episode, Michael Dargie sits down with Lori Pieper—meditation teacher, wellness guide, and spiritual rebel—to talk about what happens when you stop living for everyone else and finally take care of yourself.

This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world.

Lori opens up about her “come to Jesus” moment when she realized that entrepreneurship needed to resonate with her soul—not just be a to-do list of tactics. After retiring from her corporate career, Lori embraced her spiritual side, training in Ayurveda, yoga, and Deepak Chopra’s Primordial Sound Meditation. Now, she guides women to shed decades of social conditioning, say no with confidence, and remember who they were before burnout took over.

She shares her early creative quirks (Nancy Drew live-action role play in her backyard), her Gen X rebel streak, and what she’s learned from watching women in her life push too hard for too long. The conversation gets real about habits, grace, and the danger of confusing productivity with worth. Lori’s not afraid to talk about wine, Netflix marathons, and why pineapple does not belong on pizza.

This episode is a reminder that rebellion can be soft, self-loving, and absolutely essential. As Lori says, “Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. It’s critical.”

Quotable Quotes

“Taking time for yourself is not selfish. It’s critical.” – Lori Pieper

“You cannot take care of anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.” – Lori Pieper

“Our brains are wired to keep us safe—and to tell us we’re doing something stupid.” – Lori Pieper

“Give yourself the grace you’d give a baby learning to walk.” – Lori Pieper

“Let your freak flag fly.” – Michael Dargie

Episode Highlights

From Corporate to Conscious | Lori’s pivot to entrepreneurship and self-care

Primordial Sound Meditation | How Deepak Chopra’s method changed her mornings

Wellness Work | Ayurveda, yoga, and healing from burnout

Rebel Women | Teaching women to say “no” without guilt

Creative Childhood | Nancy Drew mysteries in the backyard

Networking & Growth | Overcoming fear through Success Champion Network

Pizza Preferences | Pineapple is not invited

Bookshelf Staples | Bliss Brain and The Miracle Morning

Wine + Northern Exposure | Guilty pleasures and cozy nights

Advice for Rebels | Take small slices, give yourself grace, and stop trying to eat the whole pie

LINKS FROM EPISODE

Lori’s LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/loripieper)

Lori’s Facebook (facebook.com/lori.pieper.16)

Lori’s Instagram (instagram.com/loripieper23)

Journey to Inner Joy Website (https://www.journeytoinnerjoy.com)

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"BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable"
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