{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 108: E.P.I.C. Life Dreams and Unicorn Teams with Jen Kem","description":"Hello and Welcome to Season Ten of the Mother\u2019s Quest Podcast. It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been nearly a decade since I first opened the metaphorical door to Mother\u2019s Quest\u2014sparked by the day two birds got trapped in my house and helped me realize it was time to stop staying stuck; it was time to say \u201cyes\u201d to Mother\u2019s Quest.  As I reflect on all I\u2019ve built and the new E.P.I.C. dreams I want to bring to life, I\u2019ve been thinking about the who behind our what\u2014the people who support us, complement our strengths, and help us realize our biggest visions. That\u2019s why it felt so aligned to start this season in conversation with Jen Kem\u2014a values-driven mother and entrepreneur who models strategic leadership and collaboration, masterfully gathering the right people\u2014who she calls unicorns\u2014to help her reach her ambitious goals, all while being deeply present for her family. Named a top brand strategist by Forbes, Jen specializes in launching innovative ideas with high-performing teams. Her Unicorn Innovation Model\u2122 has supported brands like the Oprah Winfrey Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Oracle, as well as New York Times bestselling authors and visionary entrepreneurs. In her newly released book, Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success, Jen shares an innovation playbook for building collaborative, values-aligned teams. It\u2019s a book meant not just to be read, but used\u2014again and again\u2014as a practical guide to help you stop building alone and start bringing your dream to life with the right support. In this episode, Jen shares what it means to move through life and leadership in creationship\u2014to surround ourselves with people who not only help you build, but help you become. Through stories of growing up in Hawaii alongside her Filipina matriarchs, to the wisdom she\u2019s integrating in what she calls her \u201c5.0 upgrade,\u201d Jen invites us into a conversation about identity, intention, and interdependence. She shares the power of returning to the most essential parts of ourselves, of navigating what she calls ever-present \u201cpressure, friction, and noise,\u201d and of focusing our creative energy on the right hard things. Through it all, she reminds us that our authentic presence is a powerful form of leadership\u2014and that our boldest, most E.P.I.C. dreams are meant to be realized together.    Topics Discussed in This Episode: Jen\u2019s upbringing in a multi-generational Filipino family in Hawaii and how it shaped her values, identity, and entrepreneurial path How she\u2019s reconnecting with the bold, curious spirit she embodied at age 9\u2014and why her \u201c5.0 upgrade\u201d is about honoring that essence The idea of exfoliation\u2014removing layers that no longer serve us to return to our true selves Jen\u2019s definition of creationship\u2014a fusion of creativity and meaningful, values-driven relationships Insights into her Unicorn Innovation Model\u2122\u2014and how it helps bring bold ideas to life with the right people at the right time Why the who matters more than the how or what\u2014and how to build a Unicorn Team that aligns with your dream A framework for navigating \u201cpressure, friction, and noise\u201d and learning to focus on the right hard things How presence\u2014not perfection\u2014guides Jen\u2019s approach to motherhood and leadership   About Jen Kem Named as a top brand strategist by Forbes, Jen Kem specializes in launching innovative ideas with high-performing teams. Kem's Unicorn Innovation Model has been used by iconic brands like the Oprah Winfrey Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Oracle, as well as numerous New York Times bestselling authors, keynote speakers, and business and thought leaders. In her book Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success, Kem shares the innovation playbook on how to build the most collaborative, harmonious, and motivated team to achieve extraordinary results. Originally from Hawaii, Kem lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kids.   Connect with Jen Kem Website: https:\/\/www.JenniferKem.com YouTube: www.JenniferKem.com\/YouTube Instagram: @jennifer.kem \/\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jennifer.kem\/ Facebook: @JenniferKemComm \/\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JenniferKemComm\/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/jenniferkem   This Episode\u2019s Challenge: Jen Kem invites us to rethink how we bring our ideas to life by focusing on the who before the how. She challenges us to take the 3-2-1 Unicorn Sprint\u2014choosing a meaningful idea and committing 100 days to bringing it to life. Instead of getting stuck in over-planning or perfectionism, she encourages us to take action, test our ideas, and reflect on whether we have the right people in place to support our vision. The key to success isn\u2019t just the idea itself\u2014it\u2019s the team that helps make it real. Jen Kem\u2019s Book: Unicorn Team: The Nine Leadership Types You Need to Launch Your Big Ideas with Speed and Success  Related Episodes and Resources To Explore Next:  Ep 95: An Anti-Hustle Guide To Living Your E.P.I.C. Life with She Build\u2019s Jadah Sellner Open Our Own Doors: My Book Creation Journey Mary Grace's Book Club   This Episode is Dedicated by Alexandra Franzen Alexandra Franzen is an award-winning editor, entrepreneur, and the creator of more than 10 bestselling books and card decks. She collaborates with top publishers like Penguin\/Random House and Chronicle, and has been featured in The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times Small Business Blog, Fast Company, and Forbes. In addition, she works with a small number of clients as a writing partner, helping her clients get publishing deals and create powerful books that change readers' lives.  Client projects include Unicorn Team by Jen Kem (USA Today Bestseller), We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers (Wall Street Journal Bestseller), Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington (NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Instructional Literary Work), and many more.  She's also the co-founder of One Idea Books and Gifts, a bookstore that celebrates books written by women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ voices.  Alex deleted all of her social media accounts 10 years ago and now runs a popular newsletter (named one of the "14 Newsletters You Need in Your Inbox" by Brit+Co) where she shares writing tips and inspiring true stories. https:\/\/www.alexandrafranzen.com Mother\u2019s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). In celebration of exceeding our 100th episode, we invite you to help us spread the word by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Help us reach 100 + reviews to honor 100 + episodes of the Mother\u2019s Quest Podcast! You can also support the podcast by making a contribution or joining one of our memberships at Ko-Fi.com.    Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at www.facebook.com\/groups\/mothersquest   ","author_name":"Mother's Quest Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mothersquest.com","html":"