Business on the Vine

In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis sits down with Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, a USA Today bestselling author, executive coach, and human capital strategist. They discuss Cynthia’s journey from broadcasting to business, the importance of moving beyond outdated paradigms in human resources, and practical tips for entrepreneurs to stay focused and build world-class teams. Tune in to discover how small daily pivots can significantly impact your business growth and personal development.

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Get to know Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer

Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer is a USA Today bestselling author, board-certified executive coach, and human capital strategist with over 30 years of experience transforming how organizations unlock human potential.

She’s the creator of two acclaimed frameworks:

Now, Near, Next: A practical guide for mid-career women to move from professional serendipity to intentional advancement — a personal and professional growth roadmap empowering women to reclaim agency and design their future with purpose.

Human Capital Investment Strategy (HCIS): Six steps to cultivate potential and yield competitive advantage — an investment-based approach helping leaders treat talent not as a cost, but as their most appreciating asset.

Cynthia works at the intersection of strategy and soul, helping leaders and organizations move beyond outdated paradigms and into sustainable, people-powered growth. Her mantra, Move the Line, is a bold invitation to question arbitrary limits on readiness, talent, time, inclusion, and possibility.

Connect with Dr. Cynthia

• Website: www.cynthiabentzenmercer.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamercer/

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Penelope Jane Smith, a premier financial freedom mentor for women entrepreneurs. Discover Penelope’s dramatic financial story, her strategies for achieving financial freedom, and the importance of investing outside of your core business. Learn essential money skills, tools, and systems to ensure financial stability and independence.

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Get to know Penelope Jane Smith

Penelope Jane Smith is the premier financial freedom mentor for women entrepreneurs and the go-to expert for some of the biggest names in the conscious business industry.

She is an acclaimed international speaker and certified trainer with over 20 years of teaching experience, the author of the Little Book of Prosperity, and the creator of Prosperity Coin, the world’s first cryptocurrency designed to support financial freedom for women entrepreneurs.

Her unique magic is supporting women entrepreneurs to become financially free in 5 years or less with $10,000+ per month in passive income so they don’t have to depend on their business, a job, a partner, the government, or anyone else for money.

Connect with Penelope

• Financial Freedom 101: https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/jedu25/
• Website: https://realprosperityinc.com
• Facebook Business Profile: https://www.facebook.com/penelopejanesmithbusinesspage/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penelopejanesmith360 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/PenelopeJaneSmith/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penelopejanesmith/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenelopeJane360 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PenelopeJaneSmith360

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Join your host, Lady Jen Du Plessis as she engages in a captivating conversation with Hollie Mileski. Hollie Mileski shares her insights on leadership and the importance of investing in oneself. This episode promises valuable advice for anyone looking to enhance their personal and professional growth.

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Get to know Hollie Mileski

Hollie Mileski is a catalyst — a builder of leaders, a master of human connection, and the founder of Highjump Leadership. With a background steeped in leadership development, branding, and transformational coaching, Hollie guides bold entrepreneurs and rising leaders in mastering the inner game of authentic leadership — and building conscious strategies that create real-world results. It’s a way of life – not a role.

As the author of Be the Leader You Would Follow, she’s on a mission to ignite a new kind of leadership — one rooted in truth, heart, and audacity. Whether guiding entrepreneurs to embody their next-level brand, communicate in a manner that truly connects or inspiring audiences to leap beyond fear, Hollie blends strategic insight with soul-deep wisdom.

She doesn’t just talk leadership — she is leadership in motion.

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highjumpleadership/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holliemileski/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/highjumpleaders

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis delves into the concept of CPCC: Clues, Patterns, Conversations, and Choices. Drawing from personal experiences and insightful stories, Jen illustrates how recognizing these elements can lead to better decision-making in both business and personal life. The episode offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and anyone looking to improve their relationships and professional interactions.

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis welcomes Julie Cotton to discuss the power of improv and play in the workplace. Julie shares strategies to create a culture of ‘Yes, And’ and how businesses can benefit from playful collaboration. Tune in to discover how these techniques can lead to increased productivity, better team dynamics, and overall business success.

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Get to know Julie Cotton

Julie is a PLAY Imagineer, Multidisciplinary Integration Specialist, and Edutainment Infopreneur. Specific tools she likes to play with include- Performing Arts- Acting, Improv Comedy, Singing, Dancing, and Healing Arts- Massage, Yoga, Martial Arts, NLP Coaching, Hypnotherapy, VortexHealing to name just a few.

The magic comes in the blending and synergy of these tools into a well-integrated life.You can find Julie in a Massage room with individual clients, leading virtual private or group yoga or meditation at retreats, Facilitating Virtual CEO masterminds in PLAY techniques, and Partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs to bring mental health, social emotional intelligence and conflict resolution programs, or Emceeing Virtual Events for Content Experts across the globe for example. Julie is super honored to be Playing with you today!

Connect with Julie

• FB- https://www.facebook.com/cotton.julie
• IG- https://www.instagram.com/improvmuse/
• LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliecotton-nextlevelimprov/

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis delves into the critical difference between caring for your clients and carrying the weight of their decisions. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Jen emphasizes the importance of maintaining professionalism and letting go of unnecessary burdens to find success. Learn actionable strategies to stay resilient and client-focused in the competitive world of sales and entrepreneurship.

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In this podcast episode, host Lady Jen and guest Tony Stubbs discuss the transformative power of incorporating just seven minutes of physical movement into your daily routine. Through practical advice and motivational insights, Tony explains how such a small change can shift you into a whole new realm of physical and mental well-being. Tune in to discover how to easily enhance your life with minimal effort.

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Get to know Tony Stubbs

Imagine having a coach who’s been through it all—grit, glory, and transformation.

Meet Tony Stubbs, a former pro athlete who turned his passion for the game into a mission to transform lives. From dominating the football field at the University of Kansas to playing professionally in the U.S. and abroad, Tony knows what it takes to push limits and achieve greatness. Now, as a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist, he’s bringing that same energy to help people like you rewrite your life stories. Whether it’s weight loss, nutrition, or lifestyle transformation, Tony doesn’t just train bodies—he inspires minds and builds confidence.

Ready to turn your goals into reality?

With Tony Stubbs, this is where your story of transformation begins.”

Connect with Tony

• Website: https://pensight.com/x/ttfmovement
• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tstubbs9/
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttfmovement/
• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/toningtony/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@toningtony

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis emphasizes the transformative journey from a purely mechanical business approach to one that incorporates both mindset and heartset. Through personal anecdotes and strategic advice, she explores how blending mechanics, mindset, and heartset can lead to both business success and personal fulfillment. Jen encourages listeners to align their core values with their business practices to achieve a more meaningful and impactful entrepreneurial journey.

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In this episode of Business on the Vine, host Lady Jen Du Plessis explores the critical nature of first and last impressions in business. Through personal anecdotes and professional advice, Lady Jen emphasizes the importance of receptionist behavior, client experience, and the need for course correction to maintain high standards. Learn how to create lasting positive impressions that enhance client retention and garner stellar testimonials.

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Join Lady Jen Du Plessis on ‘Business on the Vine’ as she explores the journeys of entrepreneurs like Ken and Maris, who have turned their passions into successful ventures. Discover insights on business, leadership, and personal growth through dynamic discussions, inspiring stories, and actionable advice. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and elevate your entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Get to know Ken Ashby and Maris Segal

Ken Ashby and Maris Segal are transformational and quantum leaders who consult, coach, and collaborate with executives, entrepreneurs, and rising leaders to bring their professional, personal, and philanthropic vision to life. Over four decades in the global relationship marketing space, working with some of the nation’s most iconic brands and celebrities, as business strategists and award-winning event producers, this husband-and-wife dynamic duo recognized human capacity and leadership as the cornerstones to every accomplishment and challenge. Segal Leadership Global (SLG) was launched to meet the shifting needs of leadership with a focus on evolving and transforming human relation skills into power tools to drive a people first culture with bottom line impact. Ken and Maris leverage their expertise and Ken’s song-writing talents with the power of “head and heart leadership” to build peak performing confident individuals and thriving teams. The SLG Relational Leadership experience is designed to empower leaders at every stage and age of their journey with the mindset, heart-set and skill-set needed to drive vision and positive change within themselves, their teams, and the broader organization.

As authors of their book, The RFactor, an entertaining story of evolving relationships, sits at the core of their work. In addition, Ken and Maris have been TEDx speakers and featured co-authors in over 25 inspiring leadership centered books. Recently they were individually recognized by the White House with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for their philanthropic dedication and awarded internationally with the Gentlemen and Women of Heart Awards.

Connect with Ken and Maris

• Maris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maris-segal-39116714/
• Ken LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-ashby-17aa26242/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_the_rfactor/

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