IDEA TENNIS
Welcome to Idea Tennis, hosted by Jessica Velez-Benito & Asher Wright. In this weekly podcast, we serve up thought-provoking questions designed to THINK deeper. Together, we’ll ELEVATE these ideas to new heights, NAVIGATE complex challenges, and NURTURE the growth of fresh insights. By the end of each conversation, we’ll INNOVATE new ways of thinking and provide actionable steps to help listeners SOLVE real-world challenges.
TENNIS = Think, Elevate, Navigate, Nurture, Innovate, Solve/Serve
Episodes
50 episodes
IT #50: If You Don’t Have an Audience, You Don’t Have a Business
If you don’t have people to tell it to or sell it to… do you even have a business?In this episode of Idea Tennis with Jessica and Asher, we break down the real reason so many entrepreneurs feel stuck, overlooked, or like what they’ve bu...
IT #49: Stop Selling Features… Nobody Cares (Do This Instead)
Most people aren’t struggling because their product isn’t good.They’re struggling because no one feels connected to it.In this episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher break down why selling features will always keep you stuck… and wha...
IT #48: Starting Over, Finding Your Identity & the Chef vs Cook Mindset | Idea Tennis
What if the version of you that shows up for others is hiding the one you can't stand to be alone with? This episode of Idea Tennis goes DEEP and we mean seven miles deep. Jessica and Asher strip back the performance of success and...
IT #47: Stop Letting Your Feelings Run Your Life (Do This Instead)
Feeling is the secret to creation because you don’t create from what you think, you create from what you feel. In this Idea Tennis episode, we break down how to control your feelings so you can control your life, your results, and your future.<...
IT #46: AI Your Best Silent Partner: Work Smarter, Not Harder in 2026
Asher breaks down his Role – Task – Condition – Standard – AAR framework from the military and shows you how to use it with AI so every tool you use actually has a job, a metric, and a way to improve next time. I share how I went from resisting...
IT #45: I Quit Goal Setting (Here's What Worked Instead)
If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated by goals that looked good on paper but never became reality, this conversation will change how you approach success in 2026 and beyond.Mindset Coward: Lying Our Way to the T...
IT #44: When Struggle Becomes Your Superpower
What if the very moments that overwhelm you are the ones shaping who you’re becoming?In this powerful episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher unpack how gratitude, storytelling, and mindset shifts can transform life’s hardest seasons into...
IT #43: The Lies We Tell Ourselves & The Courage to Stop 🎾
If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your authentic self, this episode will challenge you to rethink the stories you believe and invite you to choose honesty over comfort.🎾 Idea Tennis is where we challenge ide...
IT #42: Mindset Coward The Lie That’s Costing You Everything with Joshua Fields 🎾
🎾 In this episode, you’ll discover• Why fear disguises itself as logic• How authenticity becomes a leadership advantage• The hidden cost of performing instead of living• What courage looks like in real life• Why community matters when truth fee...
IT #41: The Truth About Growth and Influence 🎾
In this powerful episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher unpack how digital stages like Zoom have transformed their lives, expanded their influence, and opened doors to opportunities that once felt out of reach. This is a conversation about s...
IT #40: The Power You're Afraid to Use
Unlock the power of community, resilience, and purpose in this inspiring episode of Idea Tennis with Asher and Jessica. This conversation takes you deep into the heart of what it means to grow, evolve, and stay grounded while building a life fi...
IT #39: From Discomfort to Breakthrough: What the Hot Seat Teaches You About Success 🎾
Unlock your influence. Elevate your story. In this episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher break down the true power of storytelling, self-belief, and stepping into the hot seat as a catalyst for growth.We kick things off with a debri...
IT #38: Overcoming the Impossible: AI, Mindset & Living Out Loud (Real Talk) 🎾
Are you ready to build your vision, even when the odds are stacked against you?In this episode of Idea Tennis, we dive into how you can turn constraints into advantages, how leveraging AI (and your human grit) accelerates your dream-bui...
IT #37: Celebrate One Year of Idea Tennis! 🎉 Elevating Ideas & Challenging Norms 🎾
Welcome to the one-year anniversary of Idea Tennis, hosted by Asher and Jessica! This special episode commemorates a year of dynamic idea exchanges, thoughtful conversations, and challenging norms that have inspired both the hosts and their...
IT #36: Spiritual Alignment: Trusting God in Business and Life 🎾
Faith isn’t just belief; it’s a way of living, leading, and serving. In this episode of Idea Tennis, Jess and Asher explore how to harness faith as fuel for your purpose and navigate life’s valleys with trust and courage.What you’ll lea...
IT #35: Risk the Past, Gain the Future: Why Commitment Matters 🎾
Unlock your true potential with the power of commitment, mindset, and community. In this inspiring episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher reflect on their journey and share raw, personal stories about overcoming challenges, embracing change,...
IT #34: Busy vs Productive: The Entrepreneur’s Trap 🎾
Mastering Mindset & Productivity Are you working hard but not seeing results? In this episode of Idea Tennis, Jessica and Asher uncover the truth about productivity, delegation, and mindset growth for entrepreneurs.📚 Order M...
IT #33: The Real Reason You’re Broke in Business (Bad Cashier Syndrome) 🎾
Are you undervaluing your business by giving too much away for free? In this powerful episode of Idea Tennis with Jessica & Asher, we explore the hidden trap of being a “bad cashier”.... avoiding the ask, downplaying your worth, and feeling...
IT #32: From Insecure to Influential: The Power of Belonging 🎾
Feeling stuck in your own head? You’re not alone!In this powerful episode of Idea Tennis, Jess and Asher unpack the quiet battles of self-doubt, isolation, and imposter syndrome, and how real transformation begins when you stop trying to pr...
IT #31: New Tribe. Bigger Empire
Are the people around you lifting you higher, or holding you back?In this thought-provoking episode of Idea Tennis, hosts Asher and Jess dive deep into the art (and challenge) of rebuilding your tribe to align with your vision for personal ...
IT #30: Audio vs Video: Discover YOUR Mind’s Secret Superpower 🎾
Are you Team Audio or Team Video?In this eye-opening episode of Idea Tennis, hosts Jess and Asher square off in the ultimate debate: Audio vs. Video — which one truly fuels your creativity, learning, and entrepreneurial edge?Jes...
IT #29: Stop Chasing Time. Start Owning It! 🎾
✨ Jessica opens up about a near-fatal car accident that reshaped her relationship with time—and why it's the one resource we can’t afford to waste. From breaking toxic patterns of busyness to learning how to say “yes” to what matters most, this...
IT #28: The Toxic Myth of Doing It All Yourself: Why Smart Entrepreneurs Outsource Everything 🎾
Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, or creative leader trying to scale your vision, this episode gives you the tools and mindset shifts to build with intention and serve from the soul.What You'll Learn:How Jessica ...
IT #27: The Power of “No”: How Boundaries Build Real Success 🎾
Boundaries don’t block your success — they build it. And yet, so many entrepreneurs, creators, and go-getters hesitate to draw the line. Why? Because we confuse being available with being valuable.🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: