Talk Tovey To Me

111. From Hairdresser to Six-Figure Fitness Coach – How Jordy Hawkins Transformed Her Life, Mindset, and Business

In this inspiring episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg sit down with Jordy Hawkins — a devoted mother of two who completely redefined her life. Once a full-time hairdresser working long hours and struggling with postpartum depression, Jordy made the courageous decision to rebuild her life from the ground up. Within two years, she transitioned from burnout and self-doubt to running a thriving online fitness coaching business generating consistent 20K months — all while creating the flexibility to raise her children and live life on her own terms. Jordy opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her journey — from recognizing her mental health challenges and seeking help, to learning to take radical responsibility, build self-trust, and invest in personal growth. She also shares the practical steps that helped her scale her business, overcome fear-based decisions, and break free from generational limitations. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a working parent seeking balance, or simply someone ready for change, Jordy’s story will leave you feeling grounded, motivated, and ready to take action. Press play 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] Guest Links: Jody on Instagram: _its_jordyy [https://www.instagram.com/_its_jordyy/?hl=en#] Visit hawkins.coaching  [https://www.instagram.com/hawkins.coaching/?hl=en#]on IG Chapters: * 00:45 – Meet Jordy: from hairdresser to online fitness coach * 02:00 – Early career and the challenges of motherhood * 05:40 – Postpartum depression and the decision to seek help * 12:00 – Discovering the “fear bubble” and learning to take bold action * 15:30 – Enrolling in fitness certifications and preparing to leave her job * 18:40 – A pivotal mentorship moment: launching her own business * 21:00 – Building Hawkins Coaching and balancing family life * 28:45 – Business breakthrough: doubling clients and income * 35:40 – Raising entrepreneurial children and modeling empowerment * 39:15 – Lessons in sales, self-trust, and personal growth * 43:00 – The value of mentorship and long-term guidance * 47:00 – Designing a business that supports family and freedom * 56:30 – Closing reflections and key takeaways

110. Sissy Advice: Finding Balance — Protecting Your Energy, Knowing Yourself, and Keeping Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg dive into the often-overlooked power of rest, self-awareness, and emotional balance — in both business and relationships. From conversations about ambition and emotional availability to redefining what it means to protect your peace, they discuss how to align your energy with your values and why saying “no” can be one of the most productive things you do. Through personal reflection and honest dialogue, they explore the challenges of mismatched drive in relationships, the importance of emotional maturity, and how to cultivate self-leadership without losing empathy. They also share practical strategies for managing burnout, setting boundaries, and creating more space for calm, clarity, and rest. Whether you’re navigating partnership dynamics, business leadership, or your own well-being, this episode offers grounded insight and permission to slow down — without guilt.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: reconnecting and recent travels * 01:00 – Queensland trip recap and lessons from running a live masterclass * 04:15 – Ten years in business: what truly makes an impact * 07:42 – Returning to authenticity: why structure can kill creativity * 10:55 – Listener question: burnout, motherhood, and emotional imbalance * 16:10 – Navigating relationships with different ambition levels * 20:40 – Emotional maturity and awareness in communication * 24:15 – Building connection through understanding, not control * 28:30 – The necessity of rest: slowing down to sustain success * 30:00 – Creating space for self-care and self-reflection * 31:15 – Auditing your energy: people, content, and consumption * 33:00 – Choosing peace over performance * 34:22 – Final reflections and reminders to protect your energy

109. The Leadership Blueprint: From Responsibility to Empowerment and Growth

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

108. From Personal Trainer to CEO: Sophia’s Journey to Multi-Six Figures by 24

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

107: From Broke & Broken to Booked & Blooming – How Dahna Veness Rebuilt Her Life & Business

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