Woman of Influence

I’m unpacking why free advice might be the very thing keeping you underpaid—and how to shift from being consumed to being invested in.

In this solo episode of Woman of Influence, I’m sharing what the past few weeks have looked like here in Nashville—from navigating a historic ice storm to hosting my first in-person retreat in over two years—and how all of it led me back to a conversation I’ve been having repeatedly with my clients: the real cost of free advice. I take you inside the identity shift required to stop over-giving, stop confusing engagement with impact, and start being seen as a paid, trusted authority instead of a generous but invisible one.

I break down why free content is a relationship, not a strategy, how it conditions your audience when you’re not intentional, and why information alone never creates true transformation. I also share the moment a longtime follower told me exactly why she’d never invest in my work—and how that changed everything. If you’ve ever felt quietly resentful of giving so much without seeing it convert, this episode will help you reframe free content, clarify where real transformation begins, and step into leadership that’s aligned, paid, and chosen.

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KEY POINTS: 

00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence

00:49 Surviving the Nashville Ice Storm

02:25 Preparing for the In-Person Retreat

04:08 The Importance of Breaking Up with Free Advice

10:33 Reframing Free Content as a Relationship

16:13 The Identity Elevation Framework

23:01 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Opportunities

QUOTABLES:

“  We have to make this identity shift. Going from being consumed to being invested in,” - Julie Solomon 

“  Free advice might honestly be the very thing keeping you underpaid.”  - Julie Solomon

RESOURCES:

💡The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1

Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen.

Inside The Growth Collective, you get:


Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy


Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells.


A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue

And you can try it today—for just $1.

[JOIN MY FREE TRAINING]

I’m hosting a free training on February 11th where I’ll break down how to build sustainable revenue without overcomplicating your strategy. Save your seat and register now.

[APPLY FOR THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR]

Book a strategy call to explore whether The Revenue Accelerator is the right next step for your business and leadership. Apply and schedule your call today.

[ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.

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In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a real, unfiltered sneak peek into a live coaching call inside The Revenue Accelerator. No polish, no edits—just me meeting my clients where they are and naming the patterns I see show up again and again for smart, seasoned women when it comes to selling, launching, and leading with clarity. I break down why webinars, masterclasses, and trainings aren’t meant to convince or overteach, but to help your audience make a clean, safe decision—and how trying to prove your depth often creates resistance instead of conversion.

I also share why simplicity doesn’t mean shallow, why intrigue opens the door but clarity closes the gap, and how your brilliance actually lands more powerfully when the structure underneath it is clean and grounded. This episode isn’t about more tactics—it’s about unlearning outdated models, trusting yourself at a higher level, and learning how to lead people to a clear yes without force, pressure, or over-explaining. If you’ve ever felt like your nuance makes things harder instead of easier, this conversation will help everything click.

Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! 

KEY POINTS: 

00:00 Introduction to Woman of Influence

00:49 Recording from an Ice Storm

01:21 Unfiltered Coaching Session

02:24 Navigating Marketing Challenges

04:17 The Power of Simplification

06:20 Psychological Insights on Decision Making

08:53 Special Offer: Growth Collective

10:36 Masterclass Strategy and Execution

15:48 Balancing Depth and Simplicity

21:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

24:39 Subscribe and Stay Updated

QUOTABLES:

“  Unless I reframe that fear, no amount of information in a masterclass is going to get them to a point of decision. So I have to lower resistance, I have to reframe fear, and I have to make sure that the path that I am showing them is available to them, feels safer than staying where they are.” - Julie Solomon 

“ If you notice yourself second guessing , or adding more, or wanting to explain more, that's not a flaw. It's so common. But it's also a signal that you're having to unlearn an old model to step into a more precise one. And that's exactly the work that we're doing here.”  - Julie Solomon

RESOURCES:

💡The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1

Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen.

Inside The Growth Collective, you get:


Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy


Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells.


A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue

And you can try it today—for just $1.

[JOIN MY FREE TRAINING]

I’m hosting a free training on February 11th where I’ll break down how to build sustainable revenue without overcomplicating your strategy. Save your seat and register now.

[APPLY FOR THE REVENUE ACCELERATOR]

Book a strategy call to explore whether The Revenue Accelerator is the right next step for your business and leadership. Apply and schedule your call today.

[ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.

Follow Julie on Instagram!

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In this episode, I’m sharing why the most overlooked leadership skill for high-level women right now isn’t discipline, hustle, or having the perfect plan—it’s the ability to pause without spiraling. I talk about why January creates so much nervous system dysregulation, how comparison turns us into “gap thinkers,” and why most women aren’t behind at all—they’re just measuring their lives with the wrong ruler. This conversation is a reminder that clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from creating space to actually hear yourself again.

I also open up about how pausing has transformed the way I steward my business, my voice, and my identity—especially after a profound personal experience that reshaped how I understand safety, leadership, and provision. I talk about why learning to hold the process matters more than chasing the outcome, why trying to be everything to everyone creates exhaustion, and how true influence comes from honoring your specific lane and genius. This episode is an invitation to slow down, release control, and trust that what you’re preparing for in the pause is what allows the harvest to come.

Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! 

KEY POINTS: 

00:00 Welcome to Woman of Influence

00:49 The Bedroom Floor Sessions

01:38 Embracing Imperfection and Adaptability

04:25 The Power of the Pause

08:11 Gratitude vs. Comparison

14:55 The Year of Harvest

19:03 Stewardship and Leadership

24:35 Activating Your True Voice

31:08 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

QUOTABLES:

“  I just want you to hear me clearly with this. You do not need to sprint into the new year. You do not need to prove January. You do not need to panic plan. You do not need to aggressively map out your entire year in a week like your life depends on it. You don't have to have the perfect setup or the perfect studio, or the perfect launch or whatever thing that you're making up and telling yourself that you need in order to make something great because most women  don't enter the new year with a strategy problem. Most women enter the new year with nervous system dysregulation.” - Julie Solomon 

“ It's not to say that goals are bad. It's not to say that measuring how far we've come to where we wanna be is bad. It's just that a lot of women are measuring their lives with a ruler that was never meant to measure their actual progress, their actual success. And that's the thing most women are not behind. They're just measuring with the wrong ruler, and you cannot build a powerful year from some distorted measuring stick.”  - Julie Solomon

RESOURCES:

💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1

Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen.

Inside The Growth Collective, you get:


Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy


Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells.


A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue

And you can try it today—for just $1.

Order my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.

Follow Julie on Instagram!

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In this solo episode, I explore why feeling unsettled, impatient, or slightly off isn’t a sign that something is wrong—but a signal that you’re expanding into a new level of leadership. I unpack how safety, not speed, creates clarity, and why so many high-achieving women misinterpret nervous system discomfort as failure. This conversation reframes uncertainty as part of the embodiment process required for your next level of visibility, authority, and impact.

I also share how slowing down, regulating your energy, and fully embodying your message allows you to hold more—more clients, more revenue, and more responsibility—without burnout. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing clarity and instead become the woman who can sustain what she’s asking for.

Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want! 

KEY POINTS: 

00:00 Exciting Announcement: First In-Person Retreat

01:30 Welcome to Woman of Influence

02:19 Shaking Up the Routine

03:54 The Struggle of High Achieving Women

06:03 Special Offer: Growth Collective Membership

07:46 Client Story: Overcoming Overwhelm

10:31 The Importance of Slowing Down

17:51 Building Trust and Authority

22:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Retreat

QUOTABLES:

“ Most women are not confused, especially when they come into my world. Even if they think they are, they are not confused. But man, are they uncomfortable. And we have been taught to fix that discomfort instead of listening to it and letting it be a teacher that actually guides us to the best decisions that we can make next.” - Julie Solomon 

“ I'm not here to help you post and be seen. Anyone can do that. I'm here to help you post to be remembered and paid by the right people. I want you to have buyers, not followers. Because you cannot execute conversion first content from a rushed, reactive, cluttered, nervous system. It just doesn't happen. Conversion requires precision, intention, pausing, leadership. Yes, we do build content that collapses the buying gap. We need that too. But first we have to build the woman who can hold it.”  - Julie Solomon

RESOURCES:

✨ Unscripted: My First In-Person Retreat in 2+ Years — Now Accepting Applications

If you’ve felt your voice no longer matches the woman you’ve become, this intimate 2-day retreat in Nashville (Feb 5–6, 2026) is for you. Unscripted is where your message, identity, and leadership come back into alignment—without pressure, performance, or shrinking.

Spots are limited and application-only. Apply now at juliesolomon.net/unscripted.

💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1

Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen.

Inside The Growth Collective, you get:


Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy


Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells.


A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue

And you can try it today—for just $1.

[ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.

Follow Julie on Instagram!

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In this week's episode, I sit down with my husband, Johnathon Schaech, for a candid look into marriage, money, identity, and creative purpose. Together, we unpack what our financial fights have really been about, how fear shows up for each of us, and why trust — not control — has become the foundation of our partnership.

John shares openly about the evolution of his career, the impact sobriety has had on his life and work, and how our move to Nashville restored a sense of peace he didn’t even realize he was missing. We talk honestly about what it looks like to support each other’s dreams without competition, how we navigated my many business reinventions, and why letting go — of perfectionism, chaos, and old stories — has expanded everything from our marriage to our creative expression.

This conversation is especially for the women whose partners may not yet fully understand their entrepreneurial dreams. We reflect on the values that have carried us through 13 years of growth — faith, honesty, sovereignty, and mutual respect — and what it means to choose each other again and again.

Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review with your takeaways — it helps us create the exact content you want more of.

KEY POINTS:

00:00 Exciting Announcement: First In-Person Retreat

01:30 Welcome to Woman of Influence

02:19 Special Guest: Johnathon Schaech

03:17 Navigating Financial Conversations in Marriage

16:33 Balancing Dreams and Careers

26:47 Reflecting on Sunsets and Letting Go

27:23 Overcoming Chaos and Shame

27:54 The Grind and Wasted Hustle

28:47 Clearing the Past and Becoming Adults

29:09 Age and Perspective in Creativity

30:03 Wisdom from Stillness and Faith

31:25 Addressing Perfectionism and Sobriety

33:51 Ownership vs. Stewardship

37:08 Finding Your True Creative Expression

41:43 Blue Ridge and Social Media Support

45:29 Hopes for Hollywood and Personal Growth

46:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

QUOTABLES:

“I'm not going in there talking about my husband this and my husband that because we've already done so much of that work in our marriage. It's like I get this space to actually work on myself. And I think that that's a huge thing. And that I'm grateful for in our marriage.” - Julie Solomon 

“ When we got married that day on the beach, it wasn't glamor. It was just real. And I tried to live up to those values with you and God and everything I've learned over the course of these years made that commitment to you. And you have been loving, caring, forgiving, and I couldn't imagine doing anything less. I couldn't imagine being less for you.” - John Schaech

GUEST RESOURCES:

IG: www.instagram.com/johnschaech/

RESOURCES:

✨ Unscripted: My First In-Person Retreat in 2+ Years — Now Accepting Applications

If you’ve felt your voice no longer matches the woman you’ve become, this intimate 2-day retreat in Nashville (Feb 5–6, 2026) is for you. Unscripted is where your message, identity, and leadership come back into alignment—without pressure, performance, or shrinking.

Spots are limited and application-only. Apply now at juliesolomon.net/unscripted.

💡Just Launched: The Growth Collective: Monthly Coaching With Me—for just $1

Your content deserves to convert, not just be seen.

Inside The Growth Collective, you get:


Monthly live coaching from me to sharpen your message and content strategy


Access to my Content Catalyst custom-built AI tool that help you write content that actually sells.


A behind-the-scenes look at how I create content that leads to real revenue

And you can try it today—for just $1.

[ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.

Follow Julie on Instagram!

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