Authenticity Matters

Each episode of Authenticity Matters will focus on a different facet of authenticity and how it plays out in both personal life and professional organizations. Jennifer will welcome guests each episode who have transformed their lives and / or organizations with authenticity and intention being at the forefront.

Your Host

Jennifer (Jen) Coyne is a consultant, coach, trainer, and speaker focusing on improving organizational cultures and helping people find and live their most authentic life. Jennifer spent the last decade focusing on discovering her authentic self and living with intention. After careers in accounting and high tech that spanned more than two decades, she co-founded a consulting, training, and coaching company with Authenticity being one of its core values. She has become a champion for changing organizations to focus more on People and Purpose. 


How to Listen

Authenticity Matters airs on the second Thursday each month from 1:00-2:00 PM (Pacific). To listen:

  • Tune your radio to KXRW 99.9 FM or XRAY 107.1 and 91.1 FM in the Portland (OR) area
  • Listen online at XRAY.FM
  • Download the free XRAY.FM app for your cell phone


 
August 2024: Building an Authentic Support Network with Erika Hanafin Feldhus
 
Erika Hanafin Feldhus

Jen’s August Guest, Erika Hanafin Feldhus

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Authenticity Matters, we talk a lot about tips for finding your authentic path and staying true to your authentic self. That can be a lonely journey. Building connections with people who support your journey can help you overcome that loneliness. Jen’s guest this month knows a lot about the value of Authenticity and also is an expert in building community. Erika Hanafin Feldhus is an entrepreneur, business leader, and startup advisor, and is also the CEO of HeyMama, a membership community of over 75,000 moms in business.

Learn more about HeyMama and Erika at: https://www.heymama.co/about

August Show

July 2024: Happiness, Change, and a Bottle of Rum with Heidi Manning
Jen Coyne, Heidi Manning, and Bonny

Jen, Heidi, and Bonny at the Crick Boat Show

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This month we jump over the pond to the UK Inland Waterways and a discussion with The Narrowboat Pirate, Heidi Manning. Heidi lives a unique lifestyle as a continuous cruiser on the canals in England and Wales. She found her way to this lifestyle as she followed her heart and focused on positivity and her happiness. Get ready to learn a bit about the interesting aspects of being a full-time liveaboard while getting some inspiration to follow your bliss and experience life to the fullest.
 
 
June 2024: Authentic Conflict with Karen Knab
Karen Knab

Jen’s June guest, Karen Knab

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This month Jen welcomes Conflict expert and Executive Coach + Facilitator Karen Knab to the show. Karen’s background in family therapy makes her exceptionally experienced in helping resolve disagreements and manage conflict in a healthy way. She brings that expertise to her business practice now, and has fantastic perspectives and tips for resolving conflict in your life to share.
 
You can learn more about Karen at https://karenknab.com/
 
 
May 2024: Authentic Risk Taking with Michael Jonas
Michael Jonas

Jen’s May guest, Michael Jonas

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jen’s friend and business colleague Michael Jonas ran for Congress in Oregon’s Third Congressional district. He has been a show guest before, so Jen wanted to see how his views of authenticity have changed in the 4 years since we did that first interview. Jen’s been impressed with his determination to run his campaign differently and very true to himself, in an arena where catering to the beliefs of those with big money to donate is the norm. Hear how authenticity and politics can go hand in hand.

 
 
April 2024: Intuition with Veronica Drake
Veronica Drake

Guest for April, Veronica Drake

How well do you trust your gut? Jen’s guest wants to help you learn to trust yours more. Jen welcomes Veronica Drake to Authenticity Matters this month. Veronica is a master intuitive. For the past 18 years she has been known for helping see the likely future for others. Now, she brings her gifts to people, especially women, in business who need to identify their authentic path and help them to identify and trust their own intuition.

Learn more about Veronica at VeronicaDrake.com

 
 
February 2024: Cultivating Uniqueness with Daphne Anderson
Daphne Anderson and Jen Coyne

Daphne and Jen at the KXRW Studio

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jen was delighted to welcome a dynamic and creative woman who has had many different paths in her authenticity journey, Daphne Anderson. Daphne is the owner and creative director of Vancuterie, a traditional flower pressing studio. She makes beautiful creations out of flowers from your meaningful events, such as weddings.
 
Daphne is a shining example of adapting and persevering on a path to always being authentic and pursuing her dreams. She has great advice on finding confidence, identifying your uniqueness, and just taking the leap toward your goals.
 
You can learn more about Daphne and her services on Instagram @vancuterielove or at www.vancuterie.com
 
 
January 2024: Remarkable Authenticity w/Mike Jones
Mike Jones

Mike Jones talks to Jen

 

 

 

 

 

 

This month’s guest was Mike Jones, CEO of Resound, a Brand Development company based in Tempe Arizona. Resound focuses on developing Authentic brands, which makes for a perfect discussion topic! We discussed authenticity in business, and creating an authentic identity; if you own a business, are thinking of starting a business, or have a role as a brand ambassador at your company (spoiler alert…we are all brand ambassadors of our workplaces)…this topic is for you! 

Find out more about Mike and Resound at www.resoundcreative.com

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