CRYSTAL CLARITY | branding beyond aesthetics, modern stoicism, creative entrepreneur

Who says magic has to be expensive?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of Paradox’s first birthday celebration—a brand experience we pulled off with just $1,300, a backyard, and a wildly creative vision. From sardine martinis (yes, really) to handmade keepsakes inspired by the fortune fish 🐟, this wasn’t just a party—it was a portal.

Inside the episode, I’m sharing:

• how numerology g...

What if being disliked is actually a sign you’re doing something right?

In this episode, I’m getting real about one of the most painful (and hilarious) lessons I’ve learned in business—the time I watered down my brand to be more “appealing”… and almost broke everything I’d built.

From the Great Proposal Disaster of 2024 (yes, we’re calling it that 😂) to the realization that trying to please everyone is the fastest way to attract n...

What makes a brand impossible to ignore?

In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of one of my favorite client transformations—108 Logistics, a purpose-driven company helping youth baseball clubs thrive financially so coaches can focus on what matters: the game.

You’ll hear how a simple idea evolved into a fully aligned brand with heart, strategy, and unforgettable impact—and how we built it from the inside out.

Thi...

Your persistence is not wasted. It’s wiring you for who you’re becoming. 

If you've ever felt like quitting something you know you're meant to do… this one’s for you. In this episode of Crystal Clarity, I’m getting vulnerable about a season that nearly broke me—financial strain, rebranding chaos, and the weight of wondering, "Should I just walk away?" Spoiler: I didn’t. And the universe delivered a sign so bold, I couldn’t ignore i...

You know that low-key existential moment when you realize you’re living someone else’s definition of success? Yeah… me too. In this episode, I’m getting real about what it took to deconstruct my old belief system (spoiler: it involved burnout, a breakdown, and one very pivotal hangover in Seattle) and rebuild something that actually felt like me.

This one’s for the entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries who know deep down that bu...

Let’s talk alchemy—but make it branding. In this episode of Crystal Clarity Podcast, I’m diving into how the raw, gritty, and sometimes messy parts of your story are actually the secret sauce to building a brand that feels. You know, the kind that gives people chills and makes them say, “Wait, I didn’t even know I needed this.” or “this is exactly what I was looking for!”

If you’ve ever felt like your past struggles or emotions wer...

Why does it always feel like the thing you want the most… only shows up once you stop obsessing over it?

In this episode, we’re exploring the quirky timing of the universe—and how detachment, joy, and genuine curiosity might just be the missing pieces to your manifestation puzzle. ✨

I’m sharing two very personal stories: 🌀 One about the husky I never “manifested”... until I did. 🛩️ And another about the surprise flight lesson t...

Ever feel like the harder you think, the further you get from a real solution?

In this episode, I’m sharing something that surprised even me—the biggest breakthroughs in my business didn’t come from brainstorming harder or forcing a strategy… they came from stillness.

After hitting a major mental plateau, I took an unexpected pause in Montreal—and that week changed everything. I’ll walk you through what happened, the brain science ...

How do you build a brand that feels like truth? Not just on paper—but in your bones?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the full (and sometimes messy) journey that led to Paradox Brands. From translating emotions for my family as a kid to navigating misaligned creative work in my early career, every chapter pointed me to what would become The Clarity Method—a brand blueprint rooted in paradox, honesty, and alignment.

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You’re tuning into one of my favorite kinds of conversations—raw, real, and a little messy in all the best ways. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like they needed to wait until they were ready to start something big (hi, it me 🙋🏻‍♀️).

Let’s talk about embracing the Beginner’s Mindset and why it might be the most powerful (and underrated) move you can make in your personal and brand journey.

🎙 What’s Inside This Episod...

In this episode of Crystal Clarity, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal journey from absolutely dreading marketing… to genuinely loving it. Yep, that shift actually happened—and it came when I stopped trying to market like everyone else and started showing up in my truth.

If you’ve ever felt like marketing is overwhelming, performative, or just not your thing, this one’s for you. I’m sharing how I stripped my brand (and my ...

This week, I’m diving into something I know so many of us wrestle with—the tension between pursuing purpose and chasing financial security. AKA: The Purpose-Money Paradox.

I’m sharing what it looked like for me to hit that wall—building a career that looked “right” but felt so far from who I was. I talk about the pressure to follow the safe path, and how tuning into my inner voice changed everything.

We get into: 💸 Why society w...

In this first episode of Crystal Clarity, I’m taking you back to the beginning—not just of this podcast, but of how I completely rebuilt my life from the inside out.

I share the story of walking away from a career in law that looked “successful” on paper but felt completely misaligned—and how discovering stoic philosophy gave me the clarity and courage to start over.

We get into: 🌀 The core values behind Paradox Brands (and why I...

Welcome to Crystal Clarity, where branding gets personal and purpose is the whole vibe.

Hosted by clarity creator + vision whisperer Mona Jem, this podcast is for anyone who’s tired of surface-level success and ready to build something real—from the inside out.

We’re diving deep into:

• Honest reflections on healing, purpose, and creative expression
• Unfiltered lessons f...