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The Jillian Mele Show
Jillian Mele is a two-time Emmy Award-Winning national broadcast journalist turned entrepreneur. After going back to school for an MBA, she built a business from scratch and knows the guts it takes. Now she wants to motivate, inspire, and challenge others. She is honest and authentic in everything she has gone through and will share it all with you. Let's challenge each other to grow together!
Episodes
38 episodes
The Hidden Cost of Hustle: How Overworking Leads to Burnout and What to Do About It
Have you ever pushed yourself so hard that your body forced you to stop? That’s exactly what happened to me. In this episode, I open up about my recent experience and some of the lessons I’ve learned about entrepreneurship, overworking, and set...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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45:14
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Reflect & Connect: The Power of Communication in Business
Think you're a great communicator? Think again.In this episode, Matt Detjen, North American Trading Manager at Michelin and author of Reflect: The Art of Powerful Sales Communication, joins me to break do...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:28
The Confidence Code: Answering Your Questions & Sharing My Stories
Confidence—it’s something we all want more of, but how do we actually build it? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal tips and answering your questions about confidence, including:How to find your voice in a room full of...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:29
Your Presence: The Ultimate Superpower
Your presence has the power to transform your life. It can open doors, build trust, and make lasting impressions. In this episode, I reveal why your presence is your superpower and share actionable tips to elevate it. From how you dress and spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:50
California On Our Minds
Whether you are directly impacted, know someone who is, or have zero ties to the fires in California, we all feel something about the devastation. Anne McCloy, a former journalist and friend felt a calling to speak about this since her ro...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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41:19
Mastering a Growth Mindset: 5 Things You Can Consider Today
With so much in life that is out of our control, there is one big thing we can control: our mindset. If the last few years taught Jillian anything, it is to look at every situation as an opportunity for growth and that shifting your mindset can...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:45
Starting the Year With Authenticity
Get ready to learn more about Jillian as she shares something that she has never discussed publicly. This is laying the groundwork for a year of honesty, inspiration, and motivation on this podcast as we all challenge each other to grow! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:34
How one idea can change your life with Adrienne Marciano of Ruespari
Adrienne Marciano of Ruespari had a vision and didn't let anything get in the way of making her idea a reality. Not even people who tried to tear down her self-confidence. Now, after a few years, she has found success in all the rig...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:19
Charles Barkley: 51 Minutes with the Man who Lives (and Speaks) Authentically.
Charles Barkley talks to Jillian about Life, Basketball in the Early Days, why he didn't want to be Drafted by the Sixers, the Conversation that Changed his Life, Overcoming Missteps, Authenticity, Who Inspires Him, Charity, Social Media, Go...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:41
Maximizing Your Potential & Opportunity in Business & Your Personal Life with Erika Rothenberger
Erika Rothenberger does it all: she is a businesswoman, a mom, a motivator, a fighter, and one heck of an inspiration. In this episode, we discuss how to maximize your potential and go after exactly what you want!
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:59
Mentality Matters: Erin Como gives a huge boost of positivity and perspective to us all!
Erin Como has been a fixture on TV throughout the DC region for years, and it is no surprise why. She is a ray of positivity and an advocate for mental and physical wellness. Are you ready to boost your mentality? Listen to wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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27:12
Pivoting to Follow Your Passion: How to build a successful business with Kristin Harrison from Bungalow 10 Interiors
Kristin Harrison always had an eye for design. Her passion for it was infectious. She had no idea where it would go but she took the leap of faith anyway and built it into a huge success in a few short years. In this episode, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:35
Taking the Leap: Getting More Out of Life with Anne McCloy
Anne McCloy is an Emmy-Award Winning Journalist who gained national attention covering New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's press conferences during Covid. In 2023, she bravely stepped away from the job she loved so much to focus on family. N...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:52
Confidence is Silent: 10 ways to build more of it!
Throughout Jillian's career in broadcast journalism, she faced many people who wanted to knock her down. She learned the ins and outs of what it takes to be confident and now she shares some of it with you. This applies to confidence both per...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:47
Building a Business after Pivoting: The Power of Video & Storytelling with Marisa Brahney
Marisa Brahney is an Emmy-Award Winning Journalist who now runs her own business coaching people and business owners how to elevate using the power of video. Jillian and Marisa are not only friends, they have worked together at two news s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:52
It Can Be Lonely When You Are Building: Keep Going!
Jillian shares her 10 lessons and tips to keep the momentum going when are you trying to build a brand or a business. After nearly 20 years in broadcast journalism, and changing careers to a business owner, Jillian is walking the walk and is sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:48
Starting Over Professionally: What you can expect in Year 1.
16 months after Jillian left her career in journalism and started her own business, she shares her experiences. Things she learned, things she wishes someone told her, and things for you to think about!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:01
Reinventing Yourself: My Personal Experience
Since taking the risk of leaving a career and starting a business, I have reflected back on how I got here. I can point to 4 phases that I went through when deciding it was time to reinvent myself. I share this with you to be a shou...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:52
Credentialed Episode 20: The Power of Storytelling, Part 2
This is the second half of Justine & Jillian's conversation with Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Winery in Calistoga, California. After part of his winery was destroyed by a wildfire, he discusses the importance of storytelling for eve...
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17:05
Credentialed Episode 19: The Power of Storytelling, Part 1
Justine & Jillian speak with Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Winery in Calistoga, California. Not only was his winery decimated by pandemic shutdowns, in September of 2020 the Glass fire devastated his winery. About 4 years later, the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:06
Credentialed Episode 18: Overcoming Insecurities
Hint- we all have them! Justine & Jillian get vulnerable about theirs and share ways to overcome them.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:07
Credentialed Episode 17: Stand out!
Justine & Jillian give their top 6 tips to stand out in an interview or other professional setting. Plus, one of their favorite bonus tips!
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22:13
Credentialed Episode 16: Let's talk about money
Justine and Jillian are joined by Dahlia Goldberg, a Senior Wealth Advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors to talk all things money. From saving to investing, and even whether you should discuss your salary, no topic is off limits.
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41:30
Credentialed Episode 15: Don't do these things!
With their years in broadcasting, Justine & Jillian have an extensive list of "do's" and "don'ts" in a professional setting. In this episode, they break down their top "don'ts" and offer tips that translate to most settings.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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22:12
Credentialed Episode 14: Meaning of a "High Value Woman".
Episode 14 is a discussion based on a request from a podcast follower, who wanted Justine & Jillian to "take on what it means to be a high value woman in 2024, facing fears & following dreams." So here they go!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:00