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#369: In this week’s episode I’m joined by author, journalist, and birthFUND founder Elaine Welteroth for a special conversation. Recorded live at Create & Cultivate, this conversation turned into church about five minutes in. If you're at the edge of a pivot, or you've realized the hustle that got you here won't get you where you're going, this one's for you.Elaine and I get into how to know when it's time to walk away from something that looks great from the outside, what changes when you measure success by what you give instead of what you get, and how she raised nearly $10 million for maternal health in two years without ever planning to run a nonprofit.This episode is for anyone looking ahead at their next chapter excited for what’s to come.We talk about:Knowing when it's time to pivot, and getting through the waiting that comes afterMoving from scarcity to abundanceWhy it matters for women to talk about moneyHow Elaine’s relationship with ambition has changed in her 20s and 30sThe importance of…

#368: Y'all called it before I could even say it. Yes, I invested in the beverage brand Sensori! Co-founders Darean and Shanna are back on the show, and since the last time we talked, they've raised almost a million dollars from more than 40 creators (me included) to scale their business instead of going the VC route.Today we’re pulling back the curtain on their fundraising strategy and why I decided to invest. If you've ever wondered whether there's another way to fund a business, you need to hear this one. I also pulled some messy questions from Threads, getting into the nitty-gritty of the raise, and they answered every single one.We talk about:Why Sensori said no to VC for now, and when they'd reconsiderHow a creator-funded raise works, from cap tables and SPVs to check sizes and the creator matchWhy I chose to invest in SensoriCommunity questions about equal shares, exclusivity and what creator investors actually doBuilding a cap table that helps you beyond the checkWhy selling your company doesn't have…

#367: I’m starting the fourth quarter off with a solo episode! This week I'm unpacking the advice our grandmothers swore by: you don't have to touch a stove to know it's hot.I'm sharing the lessons I learned the hard way with money, friendships, career, and relationships to help you navigate these areas better. Plus, I'm finally giving you the full update on my first two angel investments, the thesis behind them, and some big news about the show as She's So Lucky turns eight.Episode Links:The Truth About Angel Investing with Jaclyn Johnson: https://youtu.be/sL355JwiNkQLearn more about Sensori: https://youtu.be/3S0iOQTKNDgLearn more about YouPop: https://www.youpop.ai/Keep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She’s So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to She’s So Lucky on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok…

#366: If you've ever wondered why some people seem to have opportunities fall into their lap, this conversation is for you.Jessica Nabongo and I get into what luck really looks like when your life is in alignment, how to tell the difference between chasing something and letting it find you, and why getting clear on who you are might be the most powerful thing you can do for your career. She also shares what it's taken to protect her energy, sit with hard seasons, and show up as more than the one thing people know her for.We talk about:Why the key to luck is increasing your risk toleranceLuck, alignment, and treating your life's work like an assignmentBuilding a career where everything comes to youProtecting your energy online and knowing when to log offBeing seen as more than the one thing people know you forWhat it took to create a cookbook with a recipe from every country in the worldEpisode Links:Pre-order Jessica’s new book Catch Me in the Kitchen: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781426224843Subscribe to…

#365: Three years ago when Blake Newby first joined me on the show, life looked a little different. She was in the thick of her Saturn return, still untangling herself from traditional media, betting everything on herself with zero proof it would work.She's back, and now she's watching those bets pay off in ways she couldn't have scripted. Blake joins me to talk about what it actually feels like when the things you manifested start coming true, and why getting there doesn't erase what it cost to get there.This is an honest conversation about staying grounded while an entire industry falls apart around you: building your own platform when nobody's handing you opportunities, protecting your integrity when the money gets tempting, and learning to call on something bigger than yourself to keep moving.We talk about:Revisiting the thesis of Blake's first episode, "it's expensive to dream," three years laterProtecting your integrity as the stakes (and the money) get biggerThe collapse of traditional and digital…

#364: In this week's episode of She's So Lucky, I'm sitting down with returning guest, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about the science of self-worth and why so much of what we call "identity" is actually just an old memory in disguise.You might remember Marisa from our February 2023 conversation on platonic intimacy, which ended up being our top episode of the year. She's back this time to talk about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, and this conversation picks up right where that one left off.Marisa breaks down the difference between the "good twin" and "bad twin" of high self-esteem, why the healthiest people are often the ones who feel their feelings instead of pushing them away, and how memory reconsolidation can actually change the way old pain sits in your body.Marisa and I talk about how attachment styles became status symbols, why "secure" turned into something people perform instead of something people feel, and why she…

#363: In two years, Marina Middleton went from a first-time Create & Cultivate attendee to co-owner and CEO of the company. Now, three years into running it, she’s sharing the honest truth about what it looks like to be on the other side of a major quantum leap.Marina joins me to talk about the moment she realized she’d lost her spark, and what she did to get it back. If you’ve ever felt like you have to choose between the career you’re building and building a family, or you struggle with tying your work to your worth, this one is for you.This episode is an honest conversation about reclaiming your ambition without sacrificing the people you love, or running yourself into the ground.We talk about:The DM that turned Marina into co-owner and CEO of Create & CultivateHow to separate your worth from your workWhy ambition isn’t something to be ashamed of, and how to reclaim itHow to get your spark back after a period of burnoutCutting out frenemies and building real boundaries (plus her checklist that went…

#362: Stephany Faublas built her platform on radical honesty, and she’s bringing her signature candor to this week’s conversation.Stephany joins me to talk about what raising herself looks like right now, in the season after the court wins, after the healing, after she stopped performing being "okay" and started taking the steps to shift from surviving to thriving. We get into the mom sabbatical she took this summer, the boundary that changed her life, and what creating her own luck looks like in real-time.This episode is a masterclass in what it actually looks like to design your life instead of just surviving it.What you'll take from this episode:How to stop performing "okay" what it takes to truly get out of survival modeA new way to think about the oxygen mask advice everyone gives but nobody actually followsHow to release the shame that comes with choosing yourselfWhy you can’t process what you don’t let yourself feelHow to think about money as a tool for freedom, not just survival, and where to start…

#361: Tareasa “ReesaTeesa” Johnson went viral in February 2024 with "Who the F Did I Marry?", the 50-part TikTok series that ended up in front of half a billion people. This week she's back with something different: her memoir, "What TF Do I Do Now?" just dropped, and she’s bringing us even deeper into her story.We also get into the parts nobody wants to admit out loud: what she calls the viral tax, the real cost hiding behind every brand deal and TV offer, and the loneliness that shows up even when your name is a hashtag half the world knows. She's honest about the fact that alone and lonely aren't the same thing, but they've overlapped for her more than she wanted to say in the book.This episode is for you if...You're learning how to trust your gutYou're curious what actually happens financially and mentally after a story goes viralYou need the reframe from "what if I'm wrong" to "what if I'm right" in your own life right nowYou're doing the quiet work of forgiving yourselfYou want to hear how someone…

#360: In honor of my 37th birthday, I’m sharing seven mindset shifts I’m bringing into my 37th year. From wellness, to having more audacity, to better time management, these seven shifts are moving the needle for me, and I think they can help you too.Episode Links:35 Things I Learned by My 35th Birthday: https://youtu.be/XBYilEerUrg?si=5Lrev2xDXY5j98DNSponsors:Nuuly: Visit use code LUCKY at https://www.nuuly.com to get $28 off your first month.IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to https://www.IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.Bask & Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to https://www.baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.LILYSILK: Right now LILYSILK is celebrating its Anniversary Event with limited-time savings. Visit https://www.LILYSILK.com/lucky and use code lucky at checkout for 20% off your…

#359: If you're learning how to embrace the fear of not knowing what's next, this conversation is for you. Today I'm sitting down with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, writers, creatives, tastemakers, and co-hosts of the pop culture podcast Lemme Say This. We dig into the media and pop culture moments that helped them create their own luck, and the creative pivots they’ve made along the way.We also talk about navigating seasons of transition, and what it really looks like to leave your comfort zone and figure out your next best step when you’re in the messy middle.This episode is for you if:You're in a season of not knowing what's next and need to hear that the in-between can be the best partYou've ever felt like your value was tied to a job title or company nameYou want permission to embrace fear again instead of only chasing what's comfortableWe talk about...The pop culture moments that shaped their taste and career, and what "divas" reveal about our current cultureHow they’ve maintained their friendship…

#358: Today's solo episode started as a reflection on my own disillusionment and turned into a bigger theme: de-influencing. De-influencing myself from glow-up culture, from FOMO, and so much more. The more I let go of what I'm "supposed" to want, the luckier I actually feel — and I think most of us have at least one thing we're still letting an algorithm or a comment section talk us into.If you've ever gone along with something because you thought you were supposed to want it, only to realize once you were in it that it didn't actually feel good, this episode is for you. I'm getting into what it looks like to actually listen to that feeling instead of pushing through it, and what's on the other side when you do.This episode is for you if…You're tired of contorting yourself to be palatable and want permission to stop.You've ever felt FOMO about an event, a trip, or an opportunity and needed someone to talk you off the ledge.You're ready to get harder to influence, and luckier for it.Sponsors:Luxe Tribes:…

#357: Recho Omondi launched The Cutting Room Floor as "Fashion's Only Fashion Show" back in 2018, when nobody understood why a fashion podcast should exist. Now she's just closed a multi-year partnership with Patreon, the platform she's been exclusively building her community with since 2021. This week we trace it all: the art school pivot from pre-med, the accidental embroidery business that out-earned her fashion label, and the meeting where she walked into Patreon's C-suite and pitched them a deal nobody had ever been offered before. We also get into the parts nobody wants to admit out loud: what it actually feels like when your biggest win gets met with silence, and why the algorithm might be doing more damage to how we see each other than many of us are willing to admit.This episode is for you if...You're building something slow and unsexy that nobody's clapping for yet, but you know it's workingYou've ever had a huge win met with silence from someone who was supposed to be happy for youYou want a…

#356: Wilglory Tanjong doesn't wait for luck to show up. She builds it, asks for it, and stays ready to receive it. The founder of handbag brand Anima Iris is sitting down for a conversation that moves from grief to grit to greatness, and somehow makes all three feel like the same story.Wilglory opens up about leaving a six-figure corporate job at the start of the pandemic, why she calls business school "MBA school," and the importance of f*ck-up capital for women founders. And yes, she talks about the ongoing series where she's asking MacKenzie Scott for a billion dollars for Black women entrepreneurs, one video at a time.This episode is a masterclass in what it actually looks like to alchemize your own luck. Not the manifestation version. The version where you build the thing, ask for what you need, and keep going even when nobody handed you the blueprint.Press play if you're:Thinking about leaving a stable job to build something that's actually yoursCurious whether business school is worth it (Wilglory…

#355: Luck isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you build piece by piece, and today’s guests have done just that.I'm joined by Lex P and Drea Nicole, serial entrepreneurs, media personalities, and co-hosts of Pour Minds. We get into the $86 check that told them they were onto something, how they balance business and friendship, the beliefs at the root of the luck they’ve created, and why they both believe you can't get lucky until you learn how to clap for other people first.I think you're going to walk away thinking about the word "lucky" in a completely new way, which feels like exactly the point of this whole show.Press play if you're...Convinced everyone else's glow up came out of nowhere (it didn't, keep listening)Currently waiting for your moment instead of building toward itStill thinking about that one friend who got quiet on you the second things got goodNosy about the actual numbers behind turning a podcast into a real businessGrab your notes app for…The real difference between…

#354: This month's solo episode is a little different — I walked into the studio with zero plan, and that felt pretty on brand for where I'm at right now.With the visibility series wrapped, solo episodes are back to being just me, unscripted, telling you the truth about what's going on. And the truth is: my life outside of work is genuinely thriving — three years in New York, a community I actually love, a summer that's off to a great start — while my career is a big puzzle I just haven’t been able to solve.Instead of faking it, I'm giving you the real, current-state version of where my head's at, and introducing what I'm calling my "lucky girl summer" — a season built around releasing instead of pushing, for once.What we're getting into:Why I'm trying a "lucky girl summer" — a season of letting go instead of grinding, and what that means when your whole identity has been built on work ethicThe honest split between my career and my personal life right now, and why burnout hits different when you haven't…

#353: We've spent this entire visibility series talking about what it means to be seen — in your career, in your work, in the world. But this final episode brings it all the way home, because the most personal version of that question lives inside your closest friendships.We all want to feel seen by the people who know us best. And this week's guest shows us exactly how complicated that gets when a wedding is involved.I'm joined by Ru Wolle, journalist and author of I Hope You Elope. After feeling financially and emotionally stretched by the obligations of being a bridesmaid, Ru made a decision that went viral — and sparked a conversation so many of us were quietly waiting to have. We get into the ways wedding culture has turned friendship into a loyalty test, how unspoken expectations create resentment, and why so many women walk away from a wedding weekend having lost a friendship they thought would last forever.This one hit. I think you're going to feel very seen — which feels like exactly the right note…

#352: If you've ever felt the pressure to say yes to everything — every opportunity, every invitation, every trending topic — just because it's available, this conversation is for you. Today I'm welcoming Eni Popoola back to the podcaster. Eni is a content creator, storyteller, and former lawyer, who left Big Law three years ago and has spent every day since building a path that's entirely her own.Eni gets real about what it actually feels like to walk away from a plan you've had your whole life, why she's stopped chasing virality and started chasing alignment, and the subtle but powerful difference between friends who agree with you and friends who truly get you. We also get into what visibility has taught her about herself, how she thinks about privacy as a professional boundary, and why the soft life is something you work hard for — not something that just happens.This episode is for you if:You're wondering whether the "impressive" path is actually the right one for youYou've gone viral and realized it…

#351: I'm sitting down with Lisa Price — founder of Carol's Daughter — to talk about growing, pivoting, and changing direction publicly.Lisa has been building Carol's Daughter for 33 years. She's navigated equity partners, a major acquisition, public scrutiny, and ultimately buying her company back on her own terms. And through all of it, she's operated from a practice she's had long before it had a name — acting as if.We talk about what it actually looks like to claim something before you can prove it. The gratitude practice that rewired how she moves through hard seasons. What she learned about her own role when she became a "small fish in a big pond." And why the easiest, most peaceful deal of her career only felt that way because of everything hard that came before it.This isn't a story about random luck. It's a story about preparation, posture, and trusting yourself enough to decorate the tree and make the cookies while you're waiting on the yes.This episode is for you if...You're holding the vision of…

#350: In this episode, I’m sitting down with journalist, podcast host, and founder Gia Peppers to explore what it really means to shine—not from a place of performance, but from alignment.Because many of us have confused visibility with validation. We thought shining meant being seen, being chosen, being applauded.But what happens when the applause fades… or never comes?Gia takes us through her journey, from chasing the “dream opportunity” that was supposed to change everything, to having it fall apart in a way that forced her to confront herself, her faith, and what she actually wanted.We talk about the quiet work. The healing work. The kind of work that doesn’t trend, doesn’t go viral but changes everything.This conversation is about redefining success, releasing timelines, and learning how to show up fully—without needing permission, validation, or a co-sign.It’s about shifting from “Who’s shining a light on me?” to “What’s shining through me?”And once you feel that shift… you can’t unsee it.This episode…

#349: In this month's solo episode, I'm kicking off our visibility series with a reframe I've been sitting with for a while — and one that's genuinely changed how I think about what it means to be seen as an ambitious woman.We've been told that visibility is the goal. Get in the room. Be everywhere. Make sure the right people see you. And I used to believe that. But after watching what happens to women who reach the top and just keep pushing more of the same, I started to think we've been chasing the wrong thing.In this episode I'm breaking down the difference between being visible and truly being seen, why they aren't the same thing, and introducing a framework that ambitious woman needs before she hits her biggest milestone. Because every peak has a ceiling, and if you don't have a plan for what comes after, the other side can be a really steep fall.What we're getting into:The real difference between visibility and being seen — and why it changes everythingThe post-peak pivot framework and why you need one…

#348: In this weeks episode, I’m sitting down with Toni Bravo — creator, storyteller, and someone I’ve genuinely loved watching evolve over the years to talk about what it really looks like to trust yourself in real time.We get into the mindset behind betting on yourself, and why Toni has such a strong reaction to the word “delusion.” Because for her, it’s never been about convincing yourself something impossible will happen — it’s about believing that what you want is actually available to you, and then doing the work to meet it there.We talk about creativity as something fluid and open and why the hardest part isn’t coming up with ideas, it’s trusting yourself enough to follow through on them, even when no one else gets it yet.Toni also breaks down what it looked like to leave her 9–5 at 22, not recklessly, but intentionally — building a safety net, creating structure, and knowing when it was time to make the jump.We also talk about fear, failure, and how to tell the difference between intuition and doubt,…

#347: In this episode, I’m sitting down with Amy DuBois Barnett — media powerhouse, former Editor-in-Chief, and now author of If I Ruled the World — to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself throughout the many chapters of your life, and the importance of being willing to start over at any time.Amy has built a career most people only dream about — from running iconic magazines to leading at the highest levels of media — and then made the boldest move of all: walking away from it to start over as a novelist.This conversation is a masterclass in betting on yourself. We talk about what it takes to trust yourself at the highest level, especially when it doesn’t make logical sense to anyone else.She breaks down her philosophy that fear is actually growth, and why the very things that scare you the most are often the clearest indicators of where you’re meant to go.We also get into something that I think doesn’t get talked about enough: the cost of ambition. What you gain, what you lose, and how to…

In this week’s installment of the Betting on Yourself series, I’m sitting down with Kyyah Abdul to talk about what it actually means to create your own luck — not in theory, but in practice.We get into the mindset behind “lucky” people, and how to increase your odds of luck through how you think, how you decide, and how willing you are to move forward even when you don’t have all the answers.Kyyah brings such a powerful perspective to this conversation. From her background in neuroscience to her lived experiences with loss at a young age, she breaks down how resilience, decisiveness, and self-trust are all things that can be built — not traits you’re just born with.We talk about decision-making as a muscle, why so many of us are stuck in analysis paralysis, and how social media has made us way too concerned with optics.We also talk about boundaries (and why most people misunderstand them), the pressure of being perceived, and how to stop treating your life like a group project.This conversation is a reminder…

#345: In this solo episode, I’m kicking off a brand new series for the month of May all about betting on yourself—what it actually means, how to do it, and why it’s the foundation of creating your own luck.This episode is also deeply personal.It’s been a full year since the show rebranded to She’s So Lucky, and I almost let that anniversary pass without really sitting with it. But when I finally did, it forced me to reflect, not just on how far the show has come, but on how much I’ve changed.What I realized is this: everything we talk about here—luck, success, opportunity, being that girl only works if you’re actually willing to bet on yourself first.And not in a surface-level, motivational-quote way. I’m talking about:Making decisions that don’t make sense to other people. Letting go of identities that no longer fit. Taking risks before you feel fully ready. And continuing to show up, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteedThis episode is about stepping into the version of yourself who plays to win, instead…

#344: In our final episode of the Lucky Girls Invest series, I’m sitting down with Vivian Tu — aka Your Rich BFF — for a conversation that might change how you think about money forever.From Wall Street to building a multi-platform empire and becoming one of the most trusted voices in personal finance, Vivian has built a career breaking down money in a way that actually lands. And in this episode, she’s not holding anything back.We get into the real story behind how she built wealth — starting with a formative moment that shaped her entire relationship with money, to the years of building behind the scenes that no one saw, to the mindset shifts that took her from chasing status to building actual financial power.This isn’t surface-level advice, it’s the conversation behind the conversation, the stuff people don’t usually say out loud about money, ambition, relationships, and what it really takes to create a life that feels rich on your terms.We talk about the difference between making money and keeping it,…

#343: In this week’s installment of the Lucky Girls Invest series, I’m sitting down with entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson, for a conversation that completely reframed how I think about money, power, and investing.Jaclyn was actually the person who helped me make my first angel investment—so this episode feels especially full circle.We get into what it really looks like to go from operator to investor, how she built and exited a multi-million dollar business, and why angel investing might be more accessible than you think.But beyond the numbers, this is really a conversation about ownership… of your career, your capital, and your future. Because there’s a difference between chasing opportunities and being the person who gets to fund them.This episode is for you if…You’re ready to stop chasing opportunities and start becoming the person who decides who gets a seat at the tableYou’ve been curious about angel investing, but need someone to actually break down how it…

#342: In this week's episode of She’s So Lucky, we’re continuing our Lucky Girls Invest series with a guest who defines what it means to build power, wealth, and legacy — Emma Grede.This is one of those conversations.The kind that recalibrates how you think about money, ambition, and what it actually takes to create the life you say you want.In this episode, I sit down with Emma for an unfiltered, deeply tactical conversation on what it means to invest. Not just in the market, but in yourself, your relationships, and your long-term vision. From her early days growing up in East London to building and scaling multi-billion-dollar companies, Emma breaks down the real decisions, trade-offs, and mindset shifts that got her here.We talk about the difference between being in proximity to power and actually having it. Why so many people are distracted by visibility instead of focusing on what truly moves the needle. And how learning to think like an investor – before you ever write a check – can completely change…

#341: This month on She's So Lucky, we're kicking off Lucky Girls Invest — a full month of conversations dedicated to investing in our luck, and our futures.April is Financial Literacy Month, and I wanted to kick off the series with a candid conversation about investing that I genuinely wish someone had with me when I was younger.In this solo episode, I'm sharing my personal investing origin story — from growing up with a scarce mentality to accidentally opening a 401k at 20 years old as a college intern because someone said the words "employer match" and "free money." That one decision, that I barely even understood at the time, has been compounding for over 15 years and could potentially fund my retirement on its own.I'm also getting into the moment that changed how I think about money, power, and who gets to make the decisions — because there is a fundamental difference between being someone who's always chasing a deal and being someone who gets to write the check. That shift in perspective is why I'm so…

#340: In this bonus episode, I'm sitting with Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, board-certified dermatologist and Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol, to unpack the science behind hair health and why the conversation around thinning, shedding, and scalp care deserves so much more openness—especially for women.We talk about how stress, hormones, aging, and even our daily habits impact our hair in ways most of us don’t fully understand. This conversation really shifted how I think about hair. Not just as something aesthetic, but as a reflection of what’s going on in our bodies. From scalp health to nutrition to the emotional side of hair loss, Dr. Heather breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense.If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or even a little alone in your hair journey… this one is for you.This episode is for you if…You’ve noticed changes in your hair (thinning, shedding, breakage) and don’t fully understand whyYou want to better understand the connection between stress, hormones, and hair…

#339: All month long on The Business of You series, we’ve been talking about building, but what happens when you feel the pull to walk away? That’s what we’re covering in our final installment with Essence Iman, ex-founder, writer, and the voice behind Slutty Founder, one of the most honest and entertaining spaces on the internet for real talk about business.Essence built an award-winning, cult-favorite body care brand from just $200. She gained industry recognition, built a real community around it, and then did something most people couldn't wrap their heads around: she walked away, happily and on purpose.In this conversation, we get into what it really means to trust yourself enough to close a chapter — and why that decision doesn't have to come with a catastrophe attached to it. We talk about the founder mentality and what all of us, business owners or not, can learn from it. Essence breaks down why you should never take yourself off the pedestal, what it means to tell your story like you know how you…

#338: In this week's episode of The Business of You series, I’m sitting down with investor, advisor, and operator KK Hart to talk about what it really means to treat yourself like an asset.KK has spent her career evaluating businesses — where value is created, where it leaks, and what actually drives long-term growth. But the real insight? Applying that same lens to ourselves.In this conversation, we unpack the mindset shifts that move you from simply having a job or business to building an ecosystem of ownership, investments, and opportunities. KK shares the story behind building her first millions, the secret wealth-building strategies people don’t talk about, and how thinking like an acquirer — not just a founder — can completely change the trajectory of your wealth.We also talk about the emotional side of success because the business of you isn’t just about what you build — it’s about how you value yourself, structure your life, and decide what freedom actually looks like.This episode is for you if:You…

#337: Dry January + finding inspiration in the group chat can lead to a compelling fresh start.In this week’s episode of The Business of You series, I'm joined by the founders of Sensori. Three best friends who took their business idea out of the group chat and into the world. Built on their shared curiosity around wellness, Shanna, Ashlyn, and Darean built a fast-growing functional beverage brand.We talk about what it really looks like to build a business with your friends, the messy middle of figuring it out as you go, and why sometimes the smartest move is to move fast and trust that you’ll figure the rest out along the way.From putting the first formulation on a credit card to raising their first round of capital and navigating the very real challenges of scaling a product business, this conversation highlights the what it actually takes to go from idea to execution without sugarcoating or glamorizing the early stages.This episode is for you if:You’ve thought about starting something with your friends…

#336: In this week’s installment of The Business of You series, I’m sitting down with Alex Hill — recipe developer, community builder, and the woman behind Just Add Hot Sauce — to talk about what it really takes to bet on yourself as a solopreneur and what it truly means to stop letting people play in your face, including yourself.This conversation is about the moment before the leap. The panic attack that becomes the pivot. The $25K savings goal. The train that’s moving whether you’re ready or not.If you’re truly going to be the CEO of your life, it means you know your worth, and you move like it.We talk about turning content into capital, building a brand without letting the algorithm own you, and why “being the product” is both the source of opportunity and pressure. Because it’s one thing to go viral. It’s another thing to build a business that can outlive the internet.The Business of You is about ownership. Not just of your talent, but of your trajectory. This conversation is a masterclass in zooming…

#335: In this months solo episode I'm kicking off our series for the month of March, The Business of You, by having a very real conversation about what it actually means to be the CEO of your life.I’m getting candid on where I actually am in my business right now — the uncomfortable questions I’m sitting with, the pressure of building something meaningful in a world that only seems to reward numbers, and what it feels like when your vision refuses to fit into a neat little content box. This episode is about identifying your real assets, cutting your liabilities, reclaiming your agency, and making CEO-level decisions for your life. Even when you’re still in the messy middle and don’t have it all figured out.Let’s build the business of you intentionally and strategically.This episode is for you if…You’ve been building something quietly and you’re wondering if it’s enough.You feel the tension between staying authentic and doing what “works.”You know you’re capable of more, but you’ve been waiting to be chosen…

#334: You can’t manifest what you don’t protect. And if you’re still doing deals in DMs and hoping for the best… we need to talk.In the last episode of the How to Get What You Want series, I’m joined by attorney and tech founder Kameron Monet to get into the parts of the process we don’t romanticize enough: the structure. The contracts. The negotiation. The uncomfortable emails. Because manifestation is cute — but protection is power.Our conversation goes beyond vision boards and affirmations and into the tactical moves that actually secure the life you’re building. We talk about how to negotiate with conviction, what “perpetuity” really means (and why you should care), why you should never start work without a signed agreement, and how to stop leaving money on the table — whether you’re a creator or a corporate girl.If you want more, you need the courage to ask for it and the infrastructure to keep it.This episode is your reminder that getting what you want isn’t just about desire. It’s about protecting…

#333: If you’ve been telling yourself you want more, but your actions haven’t caught up yet… this episode is your nudge to close that gap.In this week’s installment of the How to Get What You Want series, I’m joined by journalist, creator, and professional question-asker, the incomparable, Danielle Robay.This conversation is a masterclass in what happens when you stop waiting and start moving.We talk about the discipline of betting on yourself, the courage it takes to walk away from spaces that undervalue you, and why curiosity might be the most underrated success strategy there is. Danielle didn’t just hope for opportunity — she positioned herself for it, executed on it, and kept going even when the answer was no over and over again.Because the truth is, luck favors the woman who’s already moving. The one who put herself at the bus stop — prepared, decisive and ready to get on when the door opens.This episode is for you if…Your curiosity is pulling you in a new direction.You want to question everything.You…

#332: If you’ve been waiting for permission, validation, or a sign to make a change, this is it.In this episode of the “How to Get What You Want” series, I’m sitting down with psychic medium, spiritual teacher, and author Aycee Brown for a conversation about the one thing standing between you and the life you want: telling yourself the truth.Because most of the time when you feel stuck, it’s a sign of self-rejection, not confusion.Together, we unpack why clarity is the real catalyst for manifestation, how many of us unconsciously abandon our desires to be more palatable, and what it looks like to trust your body, your intuition, and your inner knowing.If luck is created through alignment, then honesty is where it begins.Aycee also shares how spiritual frameworks like astrology, numerology, and human design can deepen your self-understanding, why success can feel more threatening than failure, and how small acts of self-trust build the life you’ve been envisioning.Consider this your reminder: you don’t need…

#331: In this unfiltered solo episode, I break down why February is about claiming what’s yours and what it really takes to get what you want. Not the aesthetic version. Not the “manifest and wait” version. The real version: with clarity, courage, discipline, and having that dog in you.From recognizing your unfair advantage, to building the capacity to hold bigger dreams, to shooting your shot even when you’re scared, I walk you through how luck is actually built through bold decisions, uncomfortable growth, and choosing yourself even when it feels risky✨ In this episode:I share personal stories about how early conditioning and outside voices can plant desires in us that aren’t actually oursWhy it’s crucial to get honest about what you truly want (not what you’ve been told to want)I tell you the truth about “being humble” and why it makes you smallLeaning into your real gifts instead of copying others and why that alignment is keyWhy the people closest to you may struggle the most with your growthHow to…

#330: The more successful you get, the easier life gets…right?In our final installment of the Breaking the Rules series, today I’m welcoming back the one, the only, Tricia Lee, real estate powerhouse for a truly activating and inspiring conversation about what it takes to truly reach your potential.From choosing discomfort on purpose to breaking into new rooms and establishing new versions of yourself, Tricia shares why expansion requires ego checks, bold moves, and a willingness to stop playing it safe.We talk about:How to intentionally put yourself in rooms where no one knows you to push yourself and expand your opportunities.The strategies Tricia used to build the emotional muscle to tolerate discomfort, criticism, and setting ego aside while growing her brand and career.What it really takes to break into new spaces when you’re already successful in one lane.What’s required of you to level up to your fullest potential.Why growth never gets easier and how to develop the resilience needed to keep…

#329: If you need confirmation that it’s okay to follow a path that isn’t linear, this episode is it. In this week’s installment of the Breaking the Rules series, I chat with entrepreneur, investor, and creative multi-hyphenate Hannah Bronfman about rewriting timelines, releasing perfection, and trusting the turns that lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.From building businesses and investing in women’s health to evolving publicly and creating a life beyond rigid five-year plans, Hannah shares what it really means to break out of the boxes you were placed in—and design your own blueprint.This episode is for you if:You’re feeling like you want to make a change, but you’re scared to let go of the identity or path you originally planned.You no longer wants to live by linear timelines or traditional ideas of success.You want to build wealth, invest in, and support women-owned businesses but don’t know where to start.You’re ready to embrace evolution as part of creating your next chapter.You want to become…

#328: So you know it’s time to make a pivot, but you aren’t sure what comes next. Today’s conversation will help guide you through it.In the next installment of the “Breaking the Rules” series, I’m talking all things pivots with Jeannette Reyes and Mona Abdi, co-hosts of the Awf the Record podcast, who both left stable news careers to bet on themselves. And spoiler: they're not looking back.Jeannette and Mona get refreshingly honest about the unsexy parts of pivoting: the financial spreadsheets, the years-long planning timelines, the moments of wondering if they’re doing the right thing. They share why loving your job isn't always enough, how to know when your intuition is screaming louder than your fear, and why having a "board of advisors" can make or break your leap.This episode is for you if:You're on the cusp of making a major life pivot, and need help taking the next stepYou're struggling with the pressure to balance expectations and joyYou want to build a community to support you during your pivotYou…

#327: If you want 2026 to feel different — clearer, more aligned, less like you’re holding your breath — you’re going to have to break a few rules. Especially the quiet ones you’ve been following without realizing it.In this solo episode, we’re kicking off the year by tossing out the performative resolutions and getting honest about the unspoken rulebook that’s been running your life. You’re not behind. You’re not stuck. But you might still be living by stories, standards, and timelines that were never yours to begin with.This is about rewriting those scripts — and choosing yourself more boldly than you ever have before.In This Episode:The invisible rules keeping you small — and how to spot themWhy being “the good girl” is blocking your growthThe problem with playing it safe (and how to build risk tolerance)What to do with the “I should be further by now” spiralThe exact rules I broke in 2025 — and how they changed everythingThe difference between operating from your past vs. your future selfA 3-step…

#326: You don't have to play fair to win — you just have to play like you know who you are.This week, we’re re-airing a conversation that’s packed with big energy, boss-level insight, and the kind of clarity that only comes from betting on yourself — again and again.Tricia Lee is a serial entrepreneur, luxury real estate broker, and breakout star of Owning Manhattan on Netflix. But before the show, before the million-dollar listings, and long before she was mentoring the next generation — she was figuring it out like the rest of us: building businesses, walking away from things that weren’t working, and learning how to stop shrinking her magic to make other people comfortable.If you're in a season of transition, ready to quit something (or everything), or just need a little reminder of how powerful you already are — this one’s for you.In This Episode:The real reason Tricia left corporate America — and how she used anger to fuel her glow-upKnowing the difference between a growth challenge and pure chaos (and…

If you’re ready to step into your most aligned, magnetic, and wildly lucky era — this episode is for you. We're closing out the year with a roundup of the 7 most powerful, perspective-shifting lessons from the She's So Lucky conversations that had you replaying, journaling, and texting the group chat.These aren’t just motivational soundbites — they’re practical, lived-in wisdom from women who’ve made bold pivots, shut down doubt, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.Whether you’re manifesting a fresh start, navigating a career leap, or just trying to stay focused without losing yourself in the hustle — this episode will remind you who you are, what you're capable of, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission.In This Episode:How to stop being your own biggest critic and actually back yourselfKnowing when it’s time to walk away (from a job, a relationship, or a version of you that no longer fits)The underrated superpower that took Ami Colé from idea to industry…

#324: If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a multimillion-dollar brand from scratch — beyond the polished Instagram posts and the "overnight success" stories — this conversation is for you. Today I'm sitting down with Siff Haider, co-founder of Arrae and host of the Dream Bigger podcast, who turned wedding savings into a $100M wellness empire while keeping her sanity, her marriage, and her authenticity intact.Siff gets refreshingly real about the unglamorous early days: bootstrapping, sounding like "two little bitches" on investor calls (her dad's words, not mine), and sweating through her first podcast recording. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her step into her power, why she treats customers like influencers, and how she built a team of 33 people who care as deeply as she does.This episode is for you if:You're building something and terrified of looking cringeYou're trying to figure out when to take funding (and how much)You want to understand how to scale without losing your…

#323: Nothing is more impactful to our ability as women to create our own luck than the journey of motherhood—how we embark on it, and when. That's why I sat down with Dr. Catha Fischer, reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director at Spring Fertility, for this critical bonus episode to demystify reproductive health, fertility, and the power of reproductive autonomy. We dive into what every woman in her 20s and 30s needs to know, from understanding your menstrual cycle (which Dr. Fischer calls your "fifth vital sign") to the truth about how birth control impacts your fertility, and what egg freezing actually entails. This is an honest, judgment-free conversation about removing the shame around fertility and making informed, empowered choices for your future.This episode is for you if: You want to understand your reproductive options regardless of your relationship status. You're on hormonal birth control and are curious about what's *really* happening with your natural menstrual cycle. You've been…

#322: Sometimes the biggest transformations happen not when everything changes around you, but when you finally shift how you show up. In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the internal work that led to one of the most profound shifts I've ever experienced — and why people keep telling me my energy feels completely different.I'm sharing the honest story of what most of this year really looked like behind the scenes (spoiler: it wasn't what you saw on social media), the exact daily practices that changed everything for me over the summer, and why finally feeling content has nothing to do with checking boxes or hitting milestones.This episode is for you if:You're doing all the "right things" but still feel like something's missingYou're tired of feeling like you're grasping for the next achievement to feel wholeYou're ready to shift your energy but don't know where to startYou want to understand what manifestation actually looks like in practiceYou're struggling with the gap between how your…

#321: If you've ever felt like you had to choose between the beauty trends you love and the ones that were "meant for you," this conversation will feel like permission to explore it all. Today I'm sitting down with Darcei Giles — the award-winning content creator who's been pioneering inclusivity in beauty since before it was an industry buzzword.Darcei shares her journey from making webcam videos in 2010 to becoming a bridge between Korean beauty innovation and Black beauty consumers. She opens up about the viral series that changed everything, the moment a brand actually listened to her feedback, and why she's spent over a decade refusing to delete her early content.This episode is for you if:You're navigating spaces where you don't see yourself reflectedYou're curious about what real brand inclusivity looks like behind the scenesYou want to understand how to build longevity in a constantly changing industryWe talk about…How a lighthearted video concept became a movement that gave thousands of Black women…

#320: What if there’s less standing between you and your dream life than you think? If you've ever caught yourself thinking "that's too big of a dream," this episode is going to completely shift how you see what's possible for your life.Today I'm sitting down with Olivia Rose Thomas — manifestation coach, co-host of Inspired Delusions, and someone who went from being skeptical of the idea of manifesting to completely transforming her life through it. Olivia breaks down the neuroscience behind why getting your hopes up is the most powerful thing you can do, why your 95% subconscious mind might be sabotaging what you want, and how to rewire your brain to expect good things.This isn't just woo-woo talk — Olivia connects quantum physics, nervous system regulation, and brain science to explain why manifestation actually works. She shares how she manifested her dream apartment the day after putting it on her vision board, why being audacious about your goals gives your brain more dopamine and motivation, and the…