The Icons Show

EPISODE 31- Dreams Happen When You Happen

Dreams happen when you happen In this powerful episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with award-winning founder, strategist, speaker, and thought leader Priya Rani for a conversation on identity, leadership, branding, motherhood, visibility, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. Priya is the Founder of Social Apostrophe, creator of Dream Atlas, Director of Branding and Strategy for Carolina Women+ in Tech, Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, and recipient of the Billion Dollar Vision Award. Inside this episode, Priya shares the real journey behind becoming a mother and founder at the same time, why identity is the strategy, how human connection shapes powerful brands, and why your “I” is your why. This conversation is filled with truth, depth, and wisdom for every founder, leader, creator, and visionary who is ready to stop building from pressure and start building from who they truly are. In this episode, we talk about: -Identity as the foundation of branding -Motherhood and entrepreneurship -Building trust in a noisy online world -Why dreams require you to happen first -Owning your apostrophe and claiming your vision -Success as impact -How to move through uncertainty Priya’s message is clear: Don’t be afraid of yourself Connect with Priya: Instagram: @priyarani.thefounder Learn more about Dream Atlas: Available through Priya’s link in bio Connect with Jordan: Instagram: @jordanlynae_ The Icon Show: @theiconsshow_ New episodes of The Icon Show release weekly

Episode 30- The MAIN Character Era

Most women spend years chasing a version of success that no longer aligns with who they truly are… until life forces them to pause and ask: “Is this really the life I want?” In this powerful episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with resilience expert, speaker, and author Lisbeth Farinella to unpack what it really means to reclaim your identity, rebuild your confidence, and create a life by design. From becoming a teen mom and navigating societal judgment to overcoming burnout, grief, self-doubt, and years of putting everyone else first — Lisbeth shares the raw truth behind her transformation and the lessons that helped her step into her own Main Character Era. This conversation dives deep into: • Rebuilding your identity after loss or burnout • Healing your relationship with money and self-worth • Letting go of societal expectations • Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of judgment • Creating boundaries that protect your peace • Rediscovering purpose in your 40s and beyond • Designing a life rooted in joy, alignment, and self-trust Lisbeth also shares her powerful “Main Character Method” — a framework helping women stop shrinking, stop waiting for permission, and finally choose themselves. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your purpose, exhausted from performing success, or ready to become the woman you know you’re meant to be… this episode is your reminder that it’s not too late to rewrite the story. Connect with Lisbeth Farinella: Instagram: @Lisbeth_Farinella Book: The Main Character Method on Amazon Subscribe to The Icon Show for more conversations on visibility, identity, leadership, business, and becoming the woman you were always called to be.

Episode 29- WHEN LIFE SHIFTS

What happens when life forces you to slow down… and rebuild everything from the inside out? What happens when life forces you to slow down… and rebuild everything from the inside out? In this powerful episode of The ICONS Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and resilient leader Lew Everling for a raw conversation about identity, adversity, healing, and what it really takes to keep going when life shifts unexpectedly. After facing a major stroke, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and a devastating foot reconstruction — all within a short period of time — Lew opens up about the emotional toll of losing his health, his confidence, and parts of his identity. But this episode isn’t just about survival. It’s about resilience. It’s about rebuilding. It’s about learning how to lead yourself through the hardest seasons of life. Inside this conversation: • The warning signs Lew ignored before his stroke • How adversity changed his identity as a man and entrepreneur • The unseen hard work behind success • Why resilience is built one honest step at a time • The importance of investing in yourself — even in difficult seasons • How family, purpose, and perspective helped him keep going If you’ve ever felt like life pulled the rug out from under you… If you’ve been navigating burnout, loss, health struggles, or reinvention… This episode will remind you that you are not starting over — you’re rebuilding stronger. “You don’t need a new mountain, just one honest step.” — Lew Everling 🎙️ Welcome to The ICONS Show Real stories. Real breakthroughs. Real impact. CONNECT WITH LEW EVERLING Instagram: @leweverling Website: leweverling.com 🎧 CONNECT WITH JORDAN LYNAE + THE ICONS SHOW Be a Guest on The ICONS Show: Apply Here (https://info.8figureicons.com/widget/bookings/theiconshow) Follow on Socials: Instagram • YouTube • Facebook Email: 8 Figure Icons (https://info.8figureicons.com) All Links + Resources: Jordan Lynae Linktree (https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae) #TheIconsShow #JordanLynae #LewEverling #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Leadership #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

Episode 28 I sold my business...The lost my identity

In this episode of The Icon Show, Jordan Lynae sits down with Sabra Taylor-Smith, a 30-year leader in the auto glass industry, business development director, author, and creator of Glass Ceilings & Signature Soles. Sabra shares what really happens after you build and sell a business—and then stay inside the company you once owned. This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel into identity shifts, leadership, letting go of control, redefining success, and learning how to keep walking even when the next step feels unclear. Inside this episode, we talk about: • Selling a business and staying through the transition • The identity shift from owner to business development leader • How leadership changes when you move from directing to supporting • Why your glass ceiling may not be above you—it may be around you • The power of clear messaging over perfect words • How shoes became Sabra’s metaphor for grounding, presence, and confidence • Why success isn’t always about the title—it’s about the footprint you leave Key takeaway: You don’t need perfect words. You need a clear message. And even when it feels uncomfortable… keep walking. Connect with Sabra Taylor-Smith: LinkedIn/Facebook: Sabra Taylor-Smith Connect with Jordan: https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae Formerly The Jordan Lynae Show.

Episode 27 WHEN LIFE SHIFTS

What happens when life doesn’t go the way you planned… but becomes exactly what you needed? In this episode of The Icons Show, I sit down with Jarrad Walker for a real conversation about navigating unexpected seasons, trusting God through uncertainty, and rising with earned authority. This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is what it actually looks like to walk through challenge… and come out aligned, grounded, and more powerful than before. Inside this episode, we talk about: • The “Law of Vitality” and how it changes everything • Why time is more valuable than money What to do when life forces a shift you didn’t ask for • How to lead, build, and stay anchored through uncertainty • The difference between surviving a season and being shaped by it Key Takeaway: When life shifts, it’s not the end. It’s the moment you decide who you’re becoming next. 🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS ✨ Step into my world: https://linktr.ee/Jordanlynae ✨ Connect with Jarrad Walker: * https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-got-this-vol-1/1861063173 * https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-IF-Inside-Audiobook/B0GLK4CBQN https://a.co/d/01pQgUyv ✨ Follow the show: Instagram: @theiconsshow_