What if your greatest coaching superpower wasn’t having all the answers…but asking better questions?

In this episode, J!ll Young is joined by Melanie Spring of the Brilliant Rebellion to peel back the layers of coaching, curiosity, and creativity. Together, they explore what it means to be a brand muse, how to break free from conventional thinking, and why curiosity just might be the unlocking tool to better relationships.

You’ll discover:
🌟 Melanie’s adventures on the Brilliant Rebellion Tour (and the wisdom she brought home)
🌟 Why curiosity can transform coaching, leadership, and life itself
🌟 The magic of invitations, community, and connection
🌟 How immersive experiences spark lasting growth and change

This conversation is an open invitation to step into curiosity, play with possibilities, and see what unfolds when you let go of “shoulds.”

Meet Melanie!

Melanie Spring is a Brand Muse, international keynote speaker, and rebel guide for bold visionaries who are stepping into their Main Character energy.

With a background in brand strategy and a gift for seeing who you can become, she’s spent two decades guiding bold humans to unbecome everything that wasn’t them and speak from their deepest knowing.

Through immersive retreats, 1:1 mentorship, and unapologetic stage presence, Melanie walks alongside you to support you in remembering who you always were and say what needs to be said out loud–with unapologetic power, presence, and purpose.

This isn’t about building a brand.
It’s about becoming one.

Show Links!

Follow Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniespringspeaker/

Visit her (brand new!) website: https://melaniespring.com/

Join the Brilliant Rebellion: https://thebrilliantrebellion.com/

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if letting go was the key to moving forward?

In this episode, J!ll Young and family business expert Sara B. Stern dig into the idea of creative destruction—the courage to release what no longer serves so new ideas can grow. With stories, metaphors, and a few laughs along the way, they explore how family businesses (and honestly, all of us) can embrace change without losing our roots.

You’ll hear about:
🍎 Sara’s apple tree metaphor and what it teaches us about business evolution
🎬 Why blooper reels and authenticity matter more than polish
📖 The role of storytelling in shaping a lasting business legacy
✨ J!ll’s take on coaching magic, adaptability, and lifelong learning

This conversation is all about balance: honoring tradition while making space for innovation.

Meet Sara B. Stern!

Sara is on a quest to help family business owners get what they want from their business.

Before helping family businesses implement EOS, she served as the director of the nationally recognized Family Business Center at the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota and has been a coach for over 20 years. Most of her professional career (starting as a young kid in my own family business) has been working for family-owned companies.

While her name is a sentence – Sara B. Stern – she's far from stern. She keeps her clients focused on implementing EOS purely – while also maintaining an infinity for dad jokes. The dumber the better.

If you want to keep doing things just as you have been… she's not for you.

If you want to keep all family members employed…even if they are causing issues in the business... she's not for you.

If you want a powerful tool that will help you run a great business and have a great family… she's for you!

Show Links!

Follow Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabstern/

Visit her website: https://www.sarabstern.com/

Get a copy of Sweet Ass Affirmations: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!

What if the secret to growth wasn’t doing more…but pressing pause?

In this episode, J!ll Young and Mary Reilly-Magee explore the magic that happens when we create space—for rest, reflection, and simply being present.

You’ll discover:
🌙 Why high achievers need stillness just as much as strategy
🌙 How intentional pauses can unlock big “aha!” moments
🌙 The surprising power of presence in coaching (and in life)

This conversation is a gentle reminder that slowing down isn’t falling behind—it’s where transformation takes root.

Meet Mary!

Mary’s entrepreneurial nature was established early when in second grade she started going door to door selling the neighbor’s homemade candy for a quarter. After her mom shut down that business, fourth grade Mary founded a lucrative business selling pictures of Charlie’s Angels and smears of Bonnie Bell lip gloss to the boys in her class. Mrs. Moran (teacher), citing consumer protection, put an end to that enterprise when she realized the boys were eating the lip gloss smears off the back of their hands.

These early business experiences lead Mary to pursue other interests. Mary holds a B.A. and a M.A. in English Literature and spent 18 years working for Northside Aquatics and Alamo Area Aquatics Association in a multitude of competitive coaching, teaching and leadership positions.

Five years into teaching 10th grade English and coaching high school swimming and water polo, Mary decided she could meld her affinity for business, her passion for swimming and her love for people development into one endeavor.

Building a learn to swim business from scratch, Mary, with the help of a lot of dedicated people, grew it to three year-round, indoor, stand-alone locations grossing 3.5 million a year and employing 100 people at its peak. In 2018, the 3 schools were sold to award winning Emler Swim Schools.

A serial peer advisory board participant, Mary has been a member of The Alternative Board (TAB) since 2009. Her fellow board members awarded her “Most Valuable Member and “Most Interesting Member” five times. As a member of EO (Entrepreneur’s Organization) since 2012, Mary has served her forum as moderator twice and is now the Learning Co-Chair for her San Antonio Chapter.

Being able to contribute meaningfully to the world is the reason Mary gets up every day. Serving business owners and their leaders through EOS implementation allows Mary to use her gift and passion for teaching, coaching and business to help entrepreneurs run better businesses and, ultimately, live better lives.

Show Links!

Follow Mary on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-reilly-magee-41997516/

Learn more about Codie Sanchez: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/?hl=en

Get a copy of the Sweet Ass Affirmations card deck: https://ragecreate.com/products/the-sweet-ass-affirmations-deck-affirmations-to-motivate-your-creative-maniac-mind

P.S. Remember, you are magic!