012. From Miraculous to Magazine Mogul: Entrepreneur Used Her Story to Build 1.5M+ Subscriber Empire

In this episode, the hosts interview Jana Short, founder of Best Holistic Life Magazine, who shares her inspiring journey from a life-threatening health crisis to building a brand with over 1.5 million subscribers. Jana discusses how her personal story of resilience, hope, and holistic healing fueled her mission to connect people with trusted holistic health resources. She explains the importance of authentic storytelling in brand building, the impact of community support, and her plans to expand her platform even further.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Jana’s near-death experience and how it transformed her purpose
• Using personal stories to build a relatable and trustworthy brand
• The power of community and word-of-mouth in brand growth
• Navigating challenges, like technology, in building a business
• Why collaboration is more valuable than competition
• Strategies for achieving organic growth and expanding reach
• Plans for the upcoming Holistic-Con event and creating a people-centered space

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro and welcoming Jana Short
• 04:15 - Jana’s health journey: From near-death to renewed purpose
• 11:30 - The story behind Best Holistic Life and its mission
• 18:45 - Challenges in brand-building and overcoming technological hurdles
• 25:20 - Community, collaboration, and letting go of competition
• 30:35 - Leveraging authentic storytelling to create impact
• 38:10 - The role of word-of-mouth and organic growth in expanding reach
• 45:00 - Exciting plans for Holistic-Con and what’s next for Jana
• 52:00 - Final advice on mindset, resilience, and pursuing dreams

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Links:
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