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Star Potential
In the Star Potential podcast, host Julie Jo Hughes, a musical and theatrical performer, explores themes of self-identity, authenticity, and living in the present moment. Driven by a personal journey of reclaiming her voice and worth beyond external pursuits, Julie Jo aims to illuminate paths for other seekers of self actualization. Each week, the podcast features real talk on radical responsibility, recognizing our patterns for growth and evolution, meaningful conversation with insightful guests, and playful stories from onstage and offstage. Julie Jo invites listeners to embrace their true essence and bring more play into their daily lives as we learn to tap into our infinite potential.
Episodes
41 episodes
40. Why Belief Matters More Than Strategy (In Sales and In Life)
What if the only thing holding you back isn’t reality itself—but the beliefs you’ve been assuming are true?This episode explores how our beliefs quietly shape every part of our reality. Drawing on my experience in sales and recruiting, I...
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Episode 40
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3 Signs You're in a Soul Shift
Your soul is calling, but are you listening? In this episode, we dive into the quiet cues that show you’re in a Soul Shift and explore the subtle ways your soul nudges you toward growth, deeper alignment, and transformation. Tune in if you’re r...
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Episode 39
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17:09
38. Three Translators: How Your Body, Emotions, and Energy Field Tell the Same Story
Your body, your emotions, and your energy field are always talking to you. But here’s the twist—they’re all telling the same story, just in different languages. In this episode, I share how to recognize the patterns across these three ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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15:53
37. Meeting My Hero, Reclaiming Myself
This week, I share the full-circle moment of meeting my spiritual teacher, Aaron Abke, whose work first awakened me to the path I’m on today. But the real story isn’t just about meeting him — it’s about how his teaching on reclaiming the parts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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18:35
36. Your Career is Not Your Purpose
We’ve been told our purpose is tied to our career — but that belief is too small for the truth of who you are. In this episode, we unpack why purpose isn’t a job description and how your soul reveals your calling through nudges, lessons, and mi...
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Episode 36
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24:13
35. The Courage to Feel with Bela Crowder
What if the very feelings we’ve been taught to avoid are actually the path back to love, safety, and belonging?In this conversation, I’m joined by creator/facilitator of The Embodied Heart, Bela Crowder, who guides and supports people i...
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Episode 35
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1:01:30
34. The Sacred Ripple: Everything Exists in Relationship
What if no decision you’ve ever made was truly isolated?What if every choice, every word, every relationship… was part of a living, breathing web that responds to you?In this episode, I explore the truth that nothing exists in isola...
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Episode 34
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14:06
33. Reclaiming Your Rhythm: Honoring Priorities, Passions, and Sacred Resistance with Desi d'Amani
What if the things you’re putting off—the dreams you say matter, the relationships that feel just out of reach—are actually your soul’s way of pointing you home?In this heart-expanding episode, my dear friend Desi d'Amani returns for a ...
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Episode 33
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1:08:09
32. Shake it Off! How My Dog Saved the Show
What do a massive performance, a honking bus, shouting cops, and my dog’s nervous system have in common? This week, I’m sharing a real-life moment that started with chaos and ended in clarity—just minutes before stepping onstage to sing for 10,...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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15:23
31. Music, the Multiverse, and a Medical Miracle: Rip Perkins on Creating our Experience
When musician and creative entrepreneur Rip Perkins witnessed a UFO as a teen, it cracked open his curiosity about the universe—and eventually led him deep into the world of quantum physics and energy. In this expansive conversation, Rip shares...
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Episode 31
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1:03:01
30. Resistance Isn't the Enemy: How to Recognize It and Move Through It
Have you ever known something was good for you… but still felt like running the other way?That’s resistance—and it’s not a flaw, it’s a signal.In this bonus mini-episode, I’m exploring what resistance really is, how to recognize...
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Episode 30
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15:28
29. How to Trust Yourself: Navigating the Four Stages of Human Consciousness and Intuition with Branislav Vukojevic
Have you ever thought you were following your intuition—only to realize later it was just fear, conditioning, or ego in disguise? In this episode, I sit down with my husband Branislav Vukojevic to explore the four stages of human consciousness ...
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Episode 29
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1:14:38
28. High Achievers, Read My Lips: Productivity Isn't Your Worth! Pausing is Bravery
What if success wasn’t about pushing harder… but feeling deeper?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really means to step off the path of overachievement and into the unknown. I’m sharing honestly about the courage i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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28:53
27. The 7 Core Components of Learning Something New: How to Embrace the Beginner's Path
Whether you’re shifting a mindset, picking up a new skill, or feel like you're completely starting over, growth requires more than just desire. It asks for presence, patience, and a bit of grit.In this episode, I break down seven core c...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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30:34
26. Top 5 Awkward Post-Show Comments (and What They Taught Me About Ego & Identity)
Some things you just can’t un-hear after a show… In this solo episode, I’m sharing five of the most awkward (and hilarious) things people have said to me after performances—comments that caught me off guard, cracked me up, and ultimately led to...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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27:39
25. Lessons in Luggage: What Traveling the World with Kids Has Taught Me About Life
In this solo episode, I'm unpacking more than just suitcases--I'm unpacking the soul lessons that came from years of performing and parenting around the world. From airports to backstage dressing rooms, and meltdowns to magic moments, I'm shari...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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48:59
24. Manifestation Magic: From Longing to Living It -- Why Intention Changes Everything
Ever feel like no matter how much you want something, it just doesn't show up? In this powerful solo episode, I'm diving deep into the often-overlooked truth behind manifestation: it's not about desire--it's about intention.Join...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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13:03
23. Are We Dreaming? Wisdom from a Child's Eyes
In this solo episode, I invite you into a reflective conversation inspired by a simple yet profound question from my daughter: "How do we know if this is real, or if we're just dreaming?"Through the lens of childlike curiosity, we explor...
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Episode 23
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14:53
22. Energetic Spring Cleaning: Making Room for Your Higher Self
When less holds more... In this episode of Star Potential, we explore the spiritual and energetic power of decluttering--not just our homes, but our hearts and minds. Inspired by the rhythms of spring and the wisdom of minimalism, we unpack how...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:17
21. Do These 3 Things to Overcome Analysis Paralysis
Overthinkers unite! In this episode, we discuss how overthinking is halting your progress. I give you my top three steps to maintain momentum in decision-making and techniques to break free from mental paralysis. With my no-nonsense style, you ...
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Episode 21
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17:34
20. How to Unlock Your Unique Energy with Lylelana Bernardez: Align with Your Strengths, Passions, & Talents Through Astrology and Spirituality
Is our destiny written in the stars, or can it be altered with awareness? In this episode, we dive into these questions with Lylelana Bernardez, a holistic life coach, astrologer, and pro in accessing the Akashic records. We discuss the role of...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:37
18b. BONUS! Guided Meditation with Branislav Vukojevic: The 4 Steps to Alchemize Living Energy
Please enjoy this special BONUS episode with my husband Branislav, a certified personal trainer and hypnotherapist. This guided meditation focuses on transforming survival energy into living energy, helping you tap into your full potential. The...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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19:21
18a. How to Alchemize Survival Energy into Living Energy with Branislav Vukojevic
In this special 2-part episode, my husband Branislav returns with his hypnotherapy expertise as we explore the concept of transforming survival energy into living energy, or life force energy. The discussion introduces Branislav's four-step pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:00
17. Question Everything! How to Cultivate a Practice to Find Your Truth
This solo episode examines the paradox of spiritual growth: the more we know, we realize how little we know. The more we understand our existence and nature of reality, the more we realize the universe's intricate complexity and interconnectedn...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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18:00
16. Why Play is the Portal with Desi d'Amani: Cosmic Comedy and Gas Station Wisdom
In this musical and giggle-filled episode of Star Potential, I invited my multi-talented and creatively charged friend, Desi d'Amani, to explore the importance of play in our lives no matter what we do. Amidst laughter, spontaneous singing, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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