What’s In a Name? Exploring My Personal Evolution and the Story Behind My Name[s]

Welcome to the inaugural episode of So Glad You Asked! In this first episode, host Jean Madison dives into the inspiration behind the podcast and explores the story of her two names: Jean and Madison. From family traditions and childhood memories to professional growth and personal transformations, Jean shares how her identity has evolved over the years—and how her names have played a significant role in that journey.

Through anecdotes about college nicknames, career shifts, and life as an entrepreneur and mother, Jean reflects on the meaning of identity and the power of embracing multiple versions of ourselves. Whether you know her as Jean, Madison, or both, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how names shape our lives and the people we become.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Jean decided to launch So Glad You Asked.
• The family tradition behind going by middle names.
• How Jean’s names reflect different stages of her personal and professional life.
• The importance of honoring past and present versions of yourself.
• How names—and the identities tied to them—can help us navigate change and growth.

Key Moments:

• [0:00] Introduction to So Glad You Asked.
• [2:31] The story behind Jean’s names and family traditions.
• [6:11] College days: How a fraternity gave her the nickname Jean.
• [8:26] Moving to Salt Lake City and becoming Jean professionally.
• [13:20] Reflecting on Madison vs. Jean: Identity through the years.
• [18:36] Embracing both names as a whole human coach and entrepreneur.

Connect with Jean Madison:

• Follow on Instagram: @jeanmadison_
• Sign up for her email list: Join here.
• Learn more about Whole Human Coaching: Schedule a free discovery call.

Thank You for Listening!
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Join us next week for Episode 2, where Jean dives deeper into her journey of launching Whole Human Co. and becoming a coach.

Jean Madison Offers Complimentary Discovery calls - If you're curious to learn more about 1:1 coaching, Strengths, Team Work, Leadership Development or Hiring and Onboarding Consulting, click here to schedule your conversation and get started on the road to Whole Human Change.

Find me on Instagram: @JeanMadison_

Explore intentional career, life, & relationship coaching or organizational & team development Here

____

Take your CliftonStrenghts Assessment here

Book Your Whole Human Strengths Session Today!