114. 2025 Reflections: What Actually Moved the Needle This Year (and What We’re Leaving Behind)

114. 2025 Reflections: What Actually Moved the Needle This Year (and What We’re Leaving Behind)

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg reflect on the key lessons, mindset shifts, and strategic changes that shaped their personal and professional growth throughout 2025.They explore how clarity creates momentum, why doing less — but doing it with intention — has been a critical driver of sustainable growth, and how evolving identity is essential when stepping into higher levels of leadership and responsibility.Throughout the conversation, Jess and Meg discuss the role of environment, structure, boundaries, and reinvention in business, as well as the importance of releasing outdated industry conditioning and self-imposed expectations. They also reflect on visibility, personal brand evolution, and the internal work required to act on intuition before logic catches up.This episode offers grounded insights for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are closing out the year with a desire to move forward with greater focus, alignment, and ease.Listen now to gain perspective that will support intentional growth in the year ahead. 👉 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: * 0:00 – Introduction and episode context * 02:40 – Intentional pacing and the value of strategic pauses * 05:00 – Conversations around success, wealth, and perception * 09:40 – Navigating growth-related loneliness * 12:00 – Nervous system responses and visibility challenges * 14:50 – Business growth reflections and momentum * 18:20 – Reflection: clarity as a catalyst for progress * 22:00 – Identity shifts and long-term thinking in business * 26:40 – Why growth often requires simplification * 30:00 – Releasing unnecessary complexity and resistance * 33:20 – Industry conditioning, boundaries, and sustainable work practices * 37:40 – Reinvention as a prerequisite for expansion * 41:10 – Structure, time management, and personal boundaries * 45:30 – Building infrastructure to support long-term freedom * 47:50 – Personal brand evolution and authentic visibility * 51:15 – Key reflections and closing thoughts

113. Future Visioning & Reverse-Engineering Your Year

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg walk through a practical framework for future visioning and reverse-engineering your year so that your goals are clear, measurable, and achievable.They explain why goal setting without a defined vision often leads to overcommitment, inconsistency, and constant pivoting — and how stepping into a clear 12-month vision first allows for better decision-making, stronger follow-through, and sustainable growth.They break down visioning into three key areas: health, wealth and career, and relationships. From there, Jess and Meg show you how to translate that vision into tangible goals, reverse-engineer them into six-month, three-month, and six-week targets, and identify the specific actions required to move the needle.Using real examples from service-based businesses, online coaching, and personal growth, this episode provides a structured approach to planning that prioritises focus, sustainability, and long-term success.If you want to enter the next year with clarity rather than chaos, listen to this episode 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: * 0:00 – Introduction and episode overview * 01:20 – Business updates and the reality of different growth seasons * 07:30 – The importance of clarity before setting goals * 10:40 – Future visioning: mentally stepping into the next 12 months * 13:15 – Health vision: habits, consistency, and sustainability * 16:10 – Wealth, career, and business vision: defining measurable outcomes * 19:00 – Relationships vision: boundaries, communication, and priorities * 21:45 – Creating a vision that is achievable but stretches your thinking * 28:10 – Translating vision into tangible 12-month goals * 31:00 – Reverse-engineering goals: 12 months to 6 months to 6 weeks * 35:00 – Why six-week blocks make big goals manageable * 38:10 – Actions versus outcomes: focusing on what you control * 41:20 – Identifying needle-moving tasks and eliminating distractions * 44:30 – Reviewing progress and refining strategy every six weeks * 48:00 – Key takeaways and closing reflections and final thoughts

112. The 3-Step Framework To Lose 15kgs As a Busy Mum or Business Owner (Ft. MGTVY’s Head Coach, Lauren)

In this episode of Talk Tovey To Me, Jess and Meg sit down with MGTVY Coach, Lauren, to break down their proven three-phase process that helps busy women lose 15 kilograms sustainably—without restrictive meal plans, unrealistic routines, or sacrificing their lifestyle. Meg and Lauren explain why traditional diets fail, how awareness of habits and beliefs forms the foundation of lasting results, and why tailoring a nutrition approach to each woman’s lifestyle is essential for adherence. They also discuss emotional eating, the under-eating/over-eating cycle, rebuilding self-trust with food, and how constant refinement keeps progress moving even in chaotic seasons of life. Whether you’re a working mum, busy business owner, or anyone who’s tried “all the diets” with no long-term success, this episode delivers clarity, empowerment, and a practical roadmap for lasting change. Ready to finally lose the weight and keep it off? Explore coaching options and resources through the links below. Your sustainable health journey starts here. 💪🏽 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  01:27 – Why most weight-loss attempts fail before they start 03:26 – Phase 1: Awareness — habits, beliefs & nutritional literacy 08:14 – Phase 2: Creating a plan that matches your real lifestyle 11:56 – Phase 3: Coaching, refinement & adapting through challenges 13:09 – The common under-eat/over-eat loop & how to fix it 17:36 – Emotional eating, self-trust & subconscious habit patterns 24:33 – Sustainable results: reducing cravings & ending restriction cycles 26:29 – The all-or-nothing mindset and breaking the fast-fix mentality 32:41 – How to lose 15kg in six months—realistically and sustainably 34:19 – Why nutrition outweighs exercise for fat loss 35:49 – Refinement as the key to long-term success 36:06 – Bonus principle: stop taking advice from people who aren’t where you want to be

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