logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
42m 15s

323. Feminine CEO: "I Rejected Tradition...

Morgan Nelson
About this episode

Discover the untold truths about female leadership and personal branding with Samantha J., a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for purpose-driven business. As the creator of The Illuminator Method and a six-time Amazon best-selling author, Samantha shares her incredible journey of building a multi-eight-figure empire while navigating the unique challenges women face in the entrepreneurial space. She emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions and vulnerabilities in both personal and professional lives. Tune in to learn how to face criticism and rejection head-on, recognizing them as essential parts of the entrepreneurial journey.


Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Episode trailer

02:18 - Unspoken Realities of Female Entrepreneurs

05:01 - Creating a Unique Personal Brand

08:34 - The Journey to Authentic Self-Expression

11:54 - The Pain Behind Success

15:12 - Lessons from Ayahuasca Experiences

23:44 - Exploring Sacred Sexuality

27:06 - The Journey of Self-Discovery

30:15 - Practical Steps for Self-Reflection

36:48 - Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurs

38:25 - Handling Criticism and Rejection

42:00 - Advice to Her 18-Year-Old Self


About my guest:

Samantha J. is an award-winning entrepreneur celebrated as "The Illuminator" by Forbes for her groundbreaking approach to purpose-driven business. Overcoming profound personal challenges, including sexual abuse and mental health struggles, she built a multi-8-figure empire by the age of 22. Drawing from her journey and studies in neuroscience, shamanism, trauma healing, and leadership, Samantha created The Illuminator Method, empowering entrepreneurs to build deeply fulfilling, 6- to 8-figure businesses aligned with their purpose. Her work has earned her recognition as one of Business Elite's Top 40 Under 40 and the Women Changing the World - Emerging Leader of the Year (bronze).

A 6x best-selling author and 5x Women Changing the World finalist, Samantha has been featured alongside icons like Oprah and Richard Branson. Her next book, launching in New York in October 2024, will also be featured in the Oscars hampers. Through her business school and branding agency, Samantha has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide, with a mission to create a billion philanthropic impacts while helping others build wealth and leave a legacy of purpose.


Connect with Samantha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.samantha.j

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamsamanthajofficial/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsamanthaj/


Become a globally recognized Trainer and Speaker in just 90 days!

https://www.speaktoleadblueprint.com/speaktoleadblueprint


Want to manage your life the same way that helped me make $1 million by 28 and travel the world at the same time?


Grab my FREE one-page Life By Design productivity planner below

⁠https://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplanner


Join the Dream Out Loud Facebook Community

https://bit.ly/49QXClW


Follow me on Instagram here

https://www.Instagram.com/


Subscribe to my YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson

Up next
Jul 8
344. #1 Marriage Expert: "STOP Chasing Your Wife For Sex!" How Top 1% Men WIN At Home & Work (COPY THIS)
"The only way to have a great business and make a shitload of money and be successful is to have great relationships." - Toni VersicIn this game-changing episode, I sit down with Toni Versic, relationship and men’s performance coach, founder of The Empowered Man, and expert in he ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 1
343. $30M CEO: You Can Get *insanely* Rich Using The 'Seven-Pyramid' Formula! (Most Men Ignore This)
"You can't ever reach your mission and values in life, unless you've experienced unconditional love" - Daine McdonaldIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Daine McDonald, entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and founder of Clean Health, to explore why many men feel stuck in ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 24
342. How an Ex-Loan Officer Built a $400M Real Estate Empire With Zero Cash or Bank Loans! (Copy this)
"We go buy stuff without a bank, cash, or credit. We don't need anybody to invest in our deals. I don't need to borrow money from anybody. It's very simple." - Pace MorbyIn this wealth-building episode, I sit down with Pace Morby, real estate legend, author of “Wealth Without Cas ... Show More
1h 2m
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
The Secrets of a CIA Spy Will Transform Your Everyday Life - Andrew Bustamante
This former CIA Covert Operative is revealing MIND-BLOWING secrets that will drastically change the way you navigate life on a daily basis! I’m beyond excited to bring you this game-changing conversation with Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA covert operative and master strategist ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
The Manipulation Expert: CIA Spy Reveals You're Being Controlled! "You're Being Manipulated Without Realising It"! Andrew Bustamante
The REAL truth about the Trump assassination attempt from former CIA spy! Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and US Air Force combat veteran. He is the founder of Everyday Spy, an online education platform that provides people with useful spy skills for ... Show More
2h 54m
May 15
Why Most People Fail to Achieve Their Goals — Raymont Harris on the Mindset That Changes Everything
Most people spend their lives chasing success — but they never realize they’re running in the wrong direction. In this episode, former NFL running back Raymont Harris reveals the shocking truth about mindset that transformed his life — from growing up in poverty and losing his mo ... Show More
25m 19s
Mar 2025
Mastering Resilience and Calculated Risk to Transform Your Life | Mark Pentecost EP 936
Order my newest book Make Money Easy! https://lewishowes.com/moneyyouCheck out the full episode: greatness.lnk.to/1749Mark Pentecost's journey from math teacher to successful entrepreneur exemplifies the power of calculated risk-taking and unwavering resilience. Through his candi ... Show More
6m 33s
Jun 2023
What Am I Doing & Why?
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about what keeps us from reaching our full potential. Although we want to continue to grow, take risks and achieve our goals, our brains want to keep us safe. This means we have a bias towards our comfort zones because what’ ... Show More
37m 45s
Oct 2024
How to Create an Unstoppable Work Ethic
Welcome back to The Level Up Podcast with Paul Alex, where we help you level up your mindset, business, and life. In today’s episode, Paul dives into a key trait that separates average performers from extraordinary achievers—creating an unstoppable work ethic.What you’ll learn in ... Show More
3m 23s
Apr 2021
Daring to challenge your status-quo | Tom Libelt | Leadership Activators Global Edition #12
Tom Libelt learned from a young age how to sell and negotiate business by getting haggled by Russian vendors. His family moved from Poland to the US to escape communism, and his parents took any job they could to survive. Seeing all this as a young man motivated him to never want ... Show More
54m 57s
Jun 2024
Why Your NETWORK Is Your ULTIMATE Draft Pick | Patrick Bet-David EP 658
Have you listened to the FULL EPISODE yet?"The edge is working under somebody that's a killer and you're able to get behind closed doors, not just the front because the front is an ad, but I want to get in the room with five people who are negotiating." - Patrick Bet-DavidIn this ... Show More
7m 27s
Jun 2024
How to Turn Your Lowest Point into Your Biggest Breakthrough | Dariush Soudi | Ep 44
Perseverance leads to success. This is a common theme that we often hear in motivational speeches, self-help books, and success stories. But what does it really mean to persevere? And how does it lead to success? In this episode, you'll learn how Dariush Soudi, Dubai's sought-aft ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 23
398: 5 Signs You're Undervalued at Work & How to Reclaim Your Identity for Long-Term Success
In today’s episode you’ll discover how to know if you’re being undervalued at work and what to do about it.Many top talent professionals are burning out not because of a lack of ability, but because they’re stuck in environments that don’t see or leverage their full value. In thi ... Show More
30m 52s