Talk Tovey To Me

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg explore what it truly means to step into leadership — beyond titles, tasks, or micromanagement. They break down leadership into three core pillars: taking radical responsibility, empowering your team, and embracing vulnerability with stability. Through personal stories from both the beauty industry and online coaching, they highlight the challenges leaders face when building sustainable businesses and empowered teams. From the importance of proper training and onboarding, to shifting out of ego-driven leadership, to understanding individual motivators that reduce turnover — this episode provides both practical frameworks and reflective insights. Whether you’re leading a small team, scaling your business, or looking to elevate your leadership style, this conversation will give you clear, actionable steps to create stronger culture, higher retention, and long-term growth. Listen now! 👉 Love this episode? Follow Talk Tovey To Me, leave a review, and share it with your business besties! 💖 #TalkToveyToMe💪🏽 At MGTVY Coaching, we understand that achieving your goal body is a science, but getting there is a behaviour. That’s why we aren't just another training program and nutrition plan - We are here to educate and empower you to unf$%k your relationship with food, build body confidence, and create a flexible routine & lifestyle that facilitates SUSTAINABLE results. Book your FREE consultation call with Meg today → ⁠https://www.megtovey.com/ [https://www.megtovey.com/]  💄🔓Jess is the Founder of House of Brows Cosmetic Tattoo and HB Academy, an Accredited Trainer, Expert Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, and Business Mentor. Jessica helps beauty business owners stand out, sell out, and scale with confidence, systems, and authority. Through her mentorship, Jessica supports beauty professionals to build unique and recognisable brands that attract premium clients, and build businesses that generate consistent high income months. Jess combines elite-level industry expertise with business strategies and her proven framework, to empower artists to own their value, lead with authority, and create long-term, scalable success. If you're ready to stop playing small and start building the business you've always envisioned, now is the time to take action. To learn more about mentorship with Jessica, click here → ⁠ https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority] Discuss if you would be a good fit for mentorship with Jessica, book your FREE discovery call with Jessica here → ⁠https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy] Connect with Us Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/] ⁠ Meg’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/%E2%81%A0]  Jess’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesstovey/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] Visit Here To Stay Studio on IG:  @heretostay__studio [https://www.instagram.com/heretostay__studio/?hl=en] Chapters:  * 00:00 – Introduction: why leadership matters in every business * 01:00 – Leadership defined: your team is a reflection of you * 03:37 – Taking radical responsibility for results and culture * 07:17 – Training effectively: the four-step process for success * 12:16 – Moving from micromanaging to empowering your team * 14:04 – Encouraging ownership and decision-making * 16:29 – Ego traps: shifting from “me” to “we” * 19:04 – Understanding motivation: tailoring leadership to individual drivers * 20:53 – Building premium standards and aligning with brand values * 25:11 – Vulnerability with stability: how to connect without oversharing * 27:28 – Leading by example through openness and resilience * 28:32 – Key takeaways: responsibility, empowerment, and balanced vulnerability * 30:37 – Closing reflections

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg are joined by Sophia — an online training and nutrition coach who transformed her career from support work into building a thriving business that hit multi six figures at just 24 years old. Sophia shares her path from early struggles with stagnation and misaligned content to creating a business that reflects her values, supports her lifestyle, and continues to scale sustainably. Together, they discuss the importance of authenticity, mindset shifts, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Sophia also opens up about the strategies that moved the needle in her business — from structured goal-setting and pre-planning to outsourcing key tasks and stepping fully into the role of business owner. Whether you are in the early stages of building or ready to scale to new heights, Sophia’s story provides both inspiration and practical insights. Tune in now! 👉 Love this episode? Follow Talk Tovey To Me, leave a review, and share it with your business besties! 💖 #TalkToveyToMe💪🏽 At MGTVY Coaching, we understand that achieving your goal body is a science, but getting there is a behaviour. That’s why we aren't just another training program and nutrition plan - We are here to educate and empower you to unf$%k your relationship with food, build body confidence, and create a flexible routine & lifestyle that facilitates SUSTAINABLE results. Book your FREE consultation call with Meg today → ⁠https://www.megtovey.com/ [https://www.megtovey.com/]  💄🔓Jess is the Founder of House of Brows Cosmetic Tattoo and HB Academy, an Accredited Trainer, Expert Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, and Business Mentor. Jessica helps beauty business owners stand out, sell out, and scale with confidence, systems, and authority. Through her mentorship, Jessica supports beauty professionals to build unique and recognisable brands that attract premium clients, and build businesses that generate consistent high income months. Jess combines elite-level industry expertise with business strategies and her proven framework, to empower artists to own their value, lead with authority, and create long-term, scalable success. If you're ready to stop playing small and start building the business you've always envisioned, now is the time to take action. To learn more about mentorship with Jessica, click here → ⁠ https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority] Discuss if you would be a good fit for mentorship with Jessica, book your FREE discovery call with Jessica here → ⁠https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy] Connect with Us Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/] ⁠ Meg’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/%E2%81%A0]  Jess’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesstovey/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] Visit Here To Stay Studio on IG:  @heretostay__studio [https://www.instagram.com/heretostay__studio/?hl=en] Chapters: Not Final * 00:00 – Introduction  * 01:27 – Sophia’s journey: from support worker to personal training and online coaching * 03:55 – Early challenges: stagnation, inauthentic content, and lack of direction * 05:37 – Standing out in a crowded industry by building authentically * 09:27 – Family influence, problem-solving, and approaching business as a “game” * 8:00 – Embracing a “no Plan B” mindset and dropping the ego * 10:26 – Key strategies: clarity through pre-planning and effective outsourcing * 16:26 – Hiring for growth and moving past imposter syndrome * 20:55 – The value of mentorship, supportive circles, and overcoming tall poppy syndrome * 22:52 – Redefining work ethic and building sustainable success * 25:22 – Boundaries, CEO days, and working on vs. in the business * 27:50 – Milestones: financial freedom, travel, and property investment plans * 29:33 – Advice for earlier-stage coaches: invest, plan, and move beyond fear * 30:28 – Closing reflections

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg sit down with Dahna Veness—a single mother who once struggled with self-doubt, financial hardship, and limiting beliefs, and who has now transformed into a thriving entrepreneur, fully booked brow specialist, and Reiki practitioner. Dahna shares her inspiring journey of starting with nothing, taking courageous steps to invest in herself, and learning to overcome the mindset blocks that held her back. From receiving a psychic’s prediction that she was destined for success, to building a brand that combines inner healing and outer beauty, her story highlights the power of resilience, authenticity, and aligned action. If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or convinced your goals were out of reach, Dahna’s transformation will remind you that the greatest barrier is often yourself. Press play to discover how choosing self-belief, authenticity, and aligned action can create lasting success in both business and life. 👉 Love this episode? Follow Talk Tovey To Me, leave a review, and share it with your business besties! 💖 #TalkToveyToMe💪🏽 At MGTVY Coaching, we understand that achieving your goal body is a science, but getting there is a behaviour. That’s why we aren't just another training program and nutrition plan - We are here to educate and empower you to unf$%k your relationship with food, build body confidence, and create a flexible routine & lifestyle that facilitates SUSTAINABLE results. Book your FREE consultation call with Meg today → ⁠https://www.megtovey.com/ [https://www.megtovey.com/]  💄🔓Jess is the Founder of House of Brows Cosmetic Tattoo and HB Academy, an Accredited Trainer, Expert Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, and Business Mentor. Jessica helps beauty business owners stand out, sell out, and scale with confidence, systems, and authority. Through her mentorship, Jessica supports beauty professionals to build unique and recognisable brands that attract premium clients, and build businesses that generate consistent high income months. Jess combines elite-level industry expertise with business strategies and her proven framework, to empower artists to own their value, lead with authority, and create long-term, scalable success. If you're ready to stop playing small and start building the business you've always envisioned, now is the time to take action. To learn more about mentorship with Jessica, click here → ⁠ https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority] Discuss if you would be a good fit for mentorship with Jessica, book your FREE discovery call with Jessica here → ⁠https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy] Connect with Us Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/] ⁠ Meg’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/%E2%81%A0]  Jess’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesstovey/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] Visit Here To Stay Studio on IG:  @heretostay__studio [https://www.instagram.com/heretostay__studio/?hl=en] Chapters: * 00:00 – Introduction * 01:20 – Dahna’s early career and life before business ownership * 05:13 – Entering the beauty industry: microblading, ombre brows, and early challenges * 07:02 – Overcoming limiting beliefs and leaning on support systems * 08:47 – The role of Reiki and personal healing in finding purpose * 12:24 – Investing in mentorship despite financial hardship * 15:06 – Why personal growth is the most valuable investment * 19:27 – What working with a mentor truly requires * 24:31 – Rejecting societal boxes and choosing an authentic path * 28:18 – Building a brand that reflects individuality and authenticity * 31:15 – Shifting self-perception: from self-doubt to confidence * 33:34 – Financial growth: from survival mode to thriving business * 36:20 – Advice for those at the beginning of their journey * 39:00 – Closing reflections on transformation and growth

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg explore one of the most powerful and often overlooked aspects of business growth: IDENTITY. Your strategies, systems, and marketing will only take you so far if the person behind them is still operating from outdated beliefs and habits. Jess and Meg share their personal journeys of shifting from “hands-on doers” into business owners and leaders, and how letting go of old roles opened space for greater growth and sustainability.You’ll learn a practical five-step identity framework that they teach inside retreats and coaching containers—designed to help you clarify your desired identity, honestly assess where you are now, and reframe limiting beliefs that hold you back. This is a conversation about more than business; it’s about who you’re becoming in every area of life, and how that alignment unlocks the next level of results.If you’ve ever wondered why strategy alone hasn’t created the momentum you expected, this episode will show you the missing piece: your identity. Ready to step into the version of yourself that can hold the business—and the life—you’re building? Press play and discover how shifting your identity can unlock growth, clarity, and sustainable success. 👉 Love this episode? Follow Talk Tovey To Me, leave a review, and share it with your business besties! 💖 #TalkToveyToMe💪🏽 At MGTVY Coaching, we understand that achieving your goal body is a science, but getting there is a behaviour. That’s why we aren't just another training program and nutrition plan - We are here to educate and empower you to unf$%k your relationship with food, build body confidence, and create a flexible routine & lifestyle that facilitates SUSTAINABLE results. Book your FREE consultation call with Meg today → ⁠https://www.megtovey.com/ [https://www.megtovey.com/]  💄🔓Jess is the Founder of House of Brows Cosmetic Tattoo and HB Academy, an Accredited Trainer, Expert Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, and Business Mentor. Jessica helps beauty business owners stand out, sell out, and scale with confidence, systems, and authority. Through her mentorship, Jessica supports beauty professionals to build unique and recognisable brands that attract premium clients, and build businesses that generate consistent high income months. Jess combines elite-level industry expertise with business strategies and her proven framework, to empower artists to own their value, lead with authority, and create long-term, scalable success. If you're ready to stop playing small and start building the business you've always envisioned, now is the time to take action. * To learn more about mentorship with Jessica, click here → ⁠ https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority] * Discuss if you would be a good fit for mentorship with Jessica, book your FREE discovery call with Jessica here → ⁠https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy] Connect with Us Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/] ⁠ Meg’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/%E2%81%A0]  Jess’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesstovey/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] Chapters: * 00:00 – Introduction: Why identity is the foundation of business growth * 01:08 – Your business reflects the version of you who runs it * 02:17 – Meg’s transition: from coach to CEO and letting go of admin tasks * 03:34 – Jess’s evolution: from tattooist to business owner * 05:12 – Integrating health, lifestyle, and vision into future identity * 06:29 – Growth through subtraction: stopping misaligned actions * 07:44 – Leadership and the importance of outsourcing effectively * 08:13 – The Identity Framework: 5 steps to align with your desired future * 12:12 – Playing small vs. embracing your vision * 15:36 – Reframing limiting beliefs into empowering identity statements * 16:58 – Choosing new actions and beliefs daily * 17:39 – Why manifestation works only when paired with aligned action * 18:07 – Closing reflections

In this Season 3 opener of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg return with fresh energy and a listener-favorite format: Sissy Advice. In this special episode, they respond to real, anonymous submissions from business owners navigating growth, clarity, and confidence in their entrepreneurial journeys. Across beauty, coaching, and creative industries, they explore common challenges like whether you should separate personal and education accounts on social media, how niche is too niche when building a client base, what it takes to transition from client work into education and mentorship, how to maintain momentum after reaching a financial milestone, and what role mindset plays in overcoming self-doubt and negative self-talk. 🎧 Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this conversation will meet you where you are and guide you toward your next level of growth. Listen now! 👉 Love this episode? Follow Talk Tovey To Me, leave a review, and share it with your business besties! 💖 #TalkToveyToMe💪🏽 At MGTVY Coaching, we understand that achieving your goal body is a science, but getting there is a behaviour. That’s why we aren't just another training program and nutrition plan - We are here to educate and empower you to unf$%k your relationship with food, build body confidence, and create a flexible routine & lifestyle that facilitates SUSTAINABLE results. Book your FREE consultation call with Meg today → ⁠https://www.megtovey.com/ [https://www.megtovey.com/]  💄🔓Jess is the Founder of House of Brows Cosmetic Tattoo and HB Academy, an Accredited Trainer, Expert Cosmetic Tattoo Artist, and Business Mentor. Jessica helps beauty business owners stand out, sell out, and scale with confidence, systems, and authority. Through her mentorship, Jessica supports beauty professionals to build unique and recognisable brands that attract premium clients, and build businesses that generate consistent high income months. Jess combines elite-level industry expertise with business strategies and her proven framework, to empower artists to own their value, lead with authority, and create long-term, scalable success. If you're ready to stop playing small and start building the business you've always envisioned, now is the time to take action. To learn more about mentorship with Jessica, click here → ⁠ https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/pmu-authority] Discuss if you would be a good fit for mentorship with Jessica, book your FREE discovery call with Jessica here → ⁠https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy [https://www.houseofbrows.com.au/pages/lets-chat-about-hb-academy] Connect with Us Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/talktoveytomepod/] ⁠ Meg’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/megantovey/%E2%81%A0]  Jess’s Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jesstovey/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/houseofbrows__/] Chapters: * 00:00 – Welcome back: Season 3 and life updates * 05:14 – Building strong teams: delegation, leadership, and client experience * 08:20 – Gratitude check-ins and personal reflections * 08:53 – Sissy Advice: social media identity crisis (one account or two?) * 13:47 – Establishing authority and positioning in your market * 15:51 – The value of niching: pre/postnatal fitness as a case study * 18:11 – From aspiration to clarity: building a career as a makeup artist * 20:57 – Why results, not virality, drive sustainable growth * 22:22 – The 10k month challenge: memberships, leads, and conversions * 26:52 – Creating authority-driven content and building trust * 27:25 – Streamlining client onboarding and sales processes * 28:17 – Starting with limited capital: building a nail salon from the ground up * 31:05 – Tools for overcoming negative self-talk in business * 32:02 – Shifting mindset: from “just an Instagram page” to building a brand * 33:58 – Human-first marketing: personal connection in 2025 and beyond * 34:33 – Turning lived and professional experience into impactful programs * 36:13 – Content strategy made simple: top, middle, and bottom of funnel * 37:49 – Closing reflections: clarity, consistency, and moving forward