Love & Light For Everyone
Join Jillian Johnson as she shares her healing journey, the lessons of love and gratitude, and the vision that drives her to empower women and uplift wellness communities. Through her story, discover how it begins here—for her, for you, and for the 8 billion souls of our world.
Where love creates movement, and movement creates change.
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Happy 420: The History, The Industry & The Healing
Episode 27
Happy 420! In this special holiday episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson celebrates the official cannabis holiday by sharing her personal relationship with plant medicine, her professional perspective as a financial expert serving the cannabis industry, and the hard truths about running a cannabis business.
I Love A Masculine Man: What Submission Looks Like For Me
Episode 26
What comes to mind when you hear the word “submission”? For many women, it triggers fear, past trauma, or images of losing power. But what if submission—in its healthiest form—is actually an act of trust, safety, and even empowerment? In this bold and vulnerable episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson tackles the loaded topic of submission within masculine/feminine dynamics.
You Don't Have To Have All The Answers: Just Show Up
Episode 25
When do you use your voice, and when do you hold it back? In this soulful and deeply human episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson explores one of life’s most nuanced skills: discerning the right time to speak and the wisdom in remaining silent.
Is It Your Intuition Or Someone Else's Projection?
Episode 24
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone’s advice felt more about them than about you? Or caught yourself bringing yesterday’s frustration into today’s interaction? In this deeply insightful episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson tackles the complex and often misunderstood concept of projection—and why mastering it is essential for healthy relationships and true self-awareness.
Why Your Intuition Is Your Greatest Guide Right Now
Episode 23
Have you noticed that something feels different? That people, places, and even public figures you once admired suddenly feel… off? In this powerful and timely episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson speaks directly to those in the midst of spiritual awakening—or those sensing the shift on the horizon.
Why You Avoid Financial Wellness: Lets Talk Money
Episode 22
Why do we avoid money conversations like the plague—especially in spiritual and wellness communities? In this bold, vulnerable, and eye-opening episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson tackles the elephant in the room: financial wellness as a necessary pillar of healing.
No Longer A people Pleaser: How I Learned To Set Boundaries
Episode 21
Are you exhausted from giving, giving, giving while others take without even realizing it? Do you find yourself saying yes when you mean no, or holding space for people who never seem to hold space for you? In this liberating and essential episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson delivers a masterclass in setting boundaries with everyone—friends, family, colleagues, clients, and even yourself.
What You’re Avoiding Will Keep Coming Back
Episode 20
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You Cannot Pour From An Empty Cup: A Guide To Replenishing
Episode 19
Are you constantly giving, supporting, and showing up for others while running on fumes? In this essential and compassionate episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson speaks directly to the exhausted—parents, guardians, caregivers of all kinds (including fur babies!), and even business owners who pour themselves out daily with nothing left for themselves.
The Truth About Parenting: You Don’t Have To Do It All
Episode 18
Are you running around like an “insane soccer mom,” feeling guilty every time you miss an event or can’t add one more activity to the calendar? In this liberating and necessary episode of “It Begins Here,” host and single mom Jillian Johnson gives parents everywhere permission to stop.
Seven Years In Business: What I Would (and Wouldn’t) Change
Episode 17
What if the conventional advice to “follow in the footsteps of those who succeeded” is flawed? In this reflective and insightful episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson looks back on seven years of building her financial wellness businesses and answers a burning question: what would she change?
The Life-Changing Power Of Sitting In Silence
Episode 16
In a world that glorifies busyness, what if your greatest untapped resource is… doing nothing? In this calming yet powerful episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson issues a loving challenge: to trade five minutes of doing for five minutes of being.
What’s The Root Cause Of Your Need To Control?
Episode 15
Do you find yourself trying to control conversations, relationships, outcomes, and even timelines? In this deeply relatable and transformative episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson explores the exhausting habit of control and shares her personal journey toward the liberating practice of letting go.
How Childhood Trauma Built My Unshakable Resilience
Episode 14
What does a deeply embarrassing, traumatic childhood moment have to do with your strength today? In this profoundly vulnerable and powerful episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson shares a story she’s rarely told: the day in 4th grade she got her first period in front of her entire class, bled through her white pants, and was cruelly nicknamed “Period Woman” for years.
Where Real Movement Begins: Finding Your Confidence
Episode 13
What’s the difference between genuine, magnetic confidence and off-putting cockiness? The answer lies in a delicate balance that took host Jillian Johnson over 40 years to master. In this deeply insightful episode of “It Begins Here,” Jillian deconstructs the real building blocks of confidence, revealing why it’s the ultimate catalyst for momentum in life and business.
The Universe Is telling You To Slow The F*ck Down
Episode 12
What if the constant pressure to “hustle,” “grind,” and “run through walls” is actually preventing your success and stealing your joy? In this liberating episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson leverages her grueling 80-hour weeks in public accounting to dismantle the glorification of burnout culture.
Financial Wellness For Entrepreneurs: Building Your Advisory Team
Episode 11
Feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything in your new business? You’re not supposed to be an expert in all of it. In this actionable and empowering episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson—founder of the financial wellness firm Simply J—breaks down the exact support system you need to build a solid, scalable, and legally sound business.
Navigating Egos & Red Flags In Professional Relantioships
Episode 10
Ever felt depleted, disrespected, or invisible after a professional interaction? In this powerful and necessary episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson dives into the real-world challenge of dealing with unprofessional collaborators who drain your energy and test your integrity.
Feel It To Heal It: The Process Of Moving Through Trauma
Episode 9
Why does money trigger such intense fear, anxiety, or feelings of unworthiness? The answer often lies not in your bank account, but in your past. In this deeply insightful and vulnerable episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson provides a masterclass in emotional processing, using her own journey with financial trauma as a powerful example.
Why I’m Choosing Peace Over Hustle Culture
Episode 8
Are you tired of the pressure to constantly “run through walls” and live in a state of “utter chaos”? In this contemplative and liberating episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson challenges the glorification of hustle culture and makes a powerful case for a more strategic, slow, and patient approach to life and business.
The First Step In healing Is Understanding Who You Are
Episode 7
Is truly knowing yourself the most important work you’ll ever do? In this enlightening episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson makes the case that understanding your innate spiritual design is not self-centered—it’s essential for healing, managing triggers, and building better relationships.
The Mirror Principle: To Find Your Person, Become Your Person
Episode 6
Feeling stuck in the dating scene and wondering why you haven’t found your person? The answer might not be “out there,” but within you. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson—a divorced single mom who’s been through the dating wringer—shares a transformative concept: The Mirror Principle.
How To Find Light When You Fell Like Giving Up
Episode 5
We’ve all been there—in that dark hour where you feel completely alone and ask, “Why am I even here?” In this heartfelt and deeply empathetic episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson speaks directly to that pain, sharing from her own experience as a single mom and entrepreneur.
The Law Of Attraction
Episode 4
Are you tired of the frustrating dating cycle, constantly focusing on the end goal and feeling disappointed? In this empowering episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson shares her personal playbook for transforming your dating experience from a chore into a joyful journey of discovery.
Awakening at 45 | Embracing Emotions And Healings Your Inner Self
Episode 3
What if your heaviest emotions—jealousy, anger, insecurity—weren’t problems to be solved, but guides to be understood? In this deeply personal episode of “It Begins Here,” host Jillian Johnson gets raw about her own awakening at 45 and the ongoing work of emotional mastery.
The Shocking Truth About Financial Data
Episode 2