Beyond the Leap
Beyond the Leap is the business podcast where bold decisions meet lasting success. Hosted by sales strategist, investor, and entrepreneur Brenda Jones, each episode spotlights founders, executives, and investors who risked comfort for greatness—then forged new breakthroughs on the other side.
From bootstrapping seven-figure startups to leaving the C-suite for passion ventures, guests share the wins, missteps, and mindset shifts that followed their biggest jumps. Expect candid conversations on raising capital, scaling teams, reinventing brands, and leading through uncertainty—plus rapid-fire takeaways you can put to work right away.
If you’re plotting your own leap, navigating post-pivot turbulence, or just love inside looks at high-stakes growth, tune in for fresh inspiration and practical strategy. Bold moves, breakthroughs, and beyond—hit follow and start building what comes after the jump.
Beyond the Leap
Doing It Scared: Marina St. Cyr’s Leap from Hyper-Independence to Power Partnerships
In this premiere episode of Beyond the Leap, host Brenda Jones sits down with serial entrepreneur, real-estate investor, author and Access Partners Senior VP of Operations Marina St. Cyr—a leader who swears that “everything I’ve ever wanted was on the other side of fear.” Marina traces her path from lone-wolf property manager to deal-making powerhouse overseeing multiple ventures, M&A transactions, and a diverse real-estate portfolio spanning offices, warehouses, multifamily, and RV parks.
Together, Brenda and Marina unpack:
- Fear as Fuel – why “doing it scared” unlocks joy and momentum.
- From Solo to Synergy – how abandoning hyper-independence and embracing trusted partners multiplied Marina’s impact.
- Deal-Maker’s Playbook – straight-talk tactics on structuring partnerships, spotting the money in any asset, and time-blocking a calendar that actually works.
- Mindset Shifts – the “could the opposite also be true?” question that reframes limitations, plus rapid-fire reflections on daily rituals, growth-mindset reads, and the definition of success at mid-career.
If you’ve ever hesitated to ask for help, scale your vision, or chase that intimidating deal, this conversation will give you the nudge—and practical roadmap—you need to leap farther than you thought possible. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to start doing it scared.
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