Dominique joins me to talk about what her version of creating luck looks like: knowing your magic, keeping the right people around you, and recognizing a moment as early as possible. We get into why reaching every dream on her list still left her feeling empty, what changes when you start dreaming from abundance instead of survival, and the strategy behind the content that has her reaching millions of people every month.

This episode is a masterclass in putting the science behind your magic so no one else gets to decide what it’s worth.

We talk about:

• Dominique’s three-part formula for creating your own luck
• Owning your magic and letting yourself enjoy it
• Dreaming from abundance instead of survival
• Why your biggest wins can throw you off track faster than your hardest moments
• The science behind going viral, and how she built her own system
• Knowing your value well enough to name your price
• Why you have to be a fan of the people around you

Episode Links:

• Follow Dominique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedominiquemorgan/
• Follow Dominique on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedominiquemorgan?lang=en
• Subscribe to Dominique’s Substack: https://thedominiquemorgan.substack.com/

Sponsors:

• IM8: Go to https://www.im8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order.
• Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/lucky
• FreshBooks: Right now, my listeners can get FreshBooks for less than $3 a month for your first four months — that’s 90% off. Go to https://www.freshbooks.com/podcast to get started.
• Quince: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.quince.com. When Quince asks where you heard them, let them know it was She’s So Lucky.
• Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to https://ladder.fit/LUCKY and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month if you join.
• Arca Wealth: Book a complimentary fiduciary planning call at https://www.arcawealth.com/lucky.

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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 after
• Moving from scarcity to abundance
• Why it matters for women to talk about money
• How Elaine’s relationship with ambition has changed in her 20s and 30s
• The importance of building your own table instead of playing someone else's game
• Why maternal health affects every one of us, and requires all hands on deck
• What's next for birthFUND

Episode Links:

• Get involved with birthFUND: https://www.thebirthfund.com/get-involved
• Follow Elaine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainewelteroth/
• Subscribe to Elaine’s Substack: https://substack.com/@elainewelteroth
• Shop Elaine’s collab with Look Optic: https://www.lookoptic.com/pages/davis
• Shop my look from the episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/7751817

Sponsors:

• Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
• Dipsea: Go to Dipseastories.com/LUCKY for your first week FREE - then 25% off.
• Brickhouse Nutrition: Go to BrickhouseNutrition.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off and free shipping
• Butcherbox: Go to ButcherBox.com/lucky to get $20 off your first box, plus chicken breast in every box for life or filet or NY strips for a year— with free shipping always 
• Monarch Money: Use code LUCKY at Monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50
• IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky10 and use code lucky10 for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order

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• 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/newsletter
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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 reconsider
• How a creator-funded raise works, from cap tables and SPVs to check sizes and the creator match
• Why I chose to invest in Sensori
• Community questions about equal shares, exclusivity and what creator investors actually do
• Building a cap table that helps you beyond the check
• Why selling your company doesn't have to mean selling out
• How Sensori is scaling into retail
• A first taste of their new flavors Tropical Hibiscus and Yuzu Peach

Episode Links:

• Watch episode 337 with the Sensori team: https://youtu.be/3S0iOQTKNDg
• Get 10% off your next Sensori order at https://drinksensori.com/utm_source=creator_investor&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lestraundra-alfred with code LES10
• Follow Sensori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksensori/
• Follow Sensori on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinksensori
• Follow Darean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dareanrhodes/
• Follow Shanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannapearre/

Sponsors:

• Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://www.nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Monarch: Use code LUCKY at https://www.monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.
• Bask & Lather: Go to https://www.baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.
• Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to https://ladder.fit/LUCKY and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month if you join.
• Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://www.instanthydration.com/solucky and use my promo code SOLUCKY for over 40% off your first subscription order - it’s Instant Hydration’s best offer available.

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• 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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/sL355JwiNkQ
• Learn more about Sensori: https://youtu.be/3S0iOQTKNDg
• Learn 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/newsletter
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Sponsors:

• Cotton: Cotton is the Fabric of Our Lives. To learn more, head to https://www.thefabricofourlives.com
• IM8: Go to https://www.IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.
• OSEA: Go to https://www.oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code LUCKY.
• Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/LUCKY #rulapod
• Dae: Visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase until October 31, 2026.
• Dipsea: Go to https://www.dipseastories.com/lucky for your first week FREE then 25% off your subscription.

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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 tolerance
• Luck, alignment, and treating your life's work like an assignment
• Building a career where everything comes to you
• Protecting your energy online and knowing when to log off
• Being seen as more than the one thing people know you for
• What it took to create a cookbook with a recipe from every country in the world

Episode Links:

• Pre-order Jessica’s new book Catch Me in the Kitchen: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781426224843
• Subscribe to Jessica’s Substack: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.substack.com/
• Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicanabongo/

Sponsors:

• Cotton: Cotton is the Fabric of Our Lives. To learn more, head to https://www.thefabricofourlives.com
• Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit https://www.nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Square: Square is offering listeners up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/lucky
• ButcherBox: Go to https://www.butcherbox.com/lucky for $20 off your first box, plus ground beef and bacon in every box for life along with free shipping.
• Dae: Visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKYY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase until October 31, 2026.
• CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/lg4tlqvs #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

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• 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
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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 later
• Protecting your integrity as the stakes (and the money) get bigger
• The collapse of traditional and digital media, and why you have to build your own thing now
• Becoming a more responsible, media-literate consumer in the age of misinformation and AI
• Beauty and fashion as inheritance, joy, and politics, not just aesthetics
• Finding alignment through spirituality

Episode Links:

• Follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakelawren/
• Follow Blake on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blakenewby_
• Episode 207: The Truth About Working Towards Your Dream Career with Blake Newby: https://youtu.be/2dElf_NyOSE
• Subscribe to Blake’s podcast, According to Blake: https://www.youtube.com/@AccordingToBlake

Sponsors:

• Quince: Elevate your fall wardrobe with Quince. Visit https://www.quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns.
• Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to https://ladder.fit/lucky and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join.
• Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://www.instanthydration.com/solucky and use my promo code SOLUCKY for over 40% off your first subscription order.
• ButcherBox: Go to https://www.butcherbox.com/lucky to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year, with free shipping always.
• Monarch: Write your own money story with Monarch. Use code LUCKY at https://www.monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.
• Arca Wealth: Book a complimentary fiduciary planning call at https://www.arcawealth.com/lucky

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
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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 prefers the term "secure-ish." We also talk about ambition, and why wanting more doesn't automatically mean you're operating from a wound.

This one's tender, it's smart, and it's going to have you thinking about your own memories differently for a long time after you finish listening.

This episode is for you if:

• You've ever felt like the other shoe is about to drop, even when things are going well
• You reject compliments or feel weird when people are nice to you
• You've used attachment theory or self-help language to build an identity instead of understanding a feeling
• You're tired of the "love yourself unconditionally, all the time" messaging and want something more real
• You're questioning whether your ambition is coming from a healthy place or an old wound
• You want to understand the actual neuroscience behind why certain memories keep showing up in your body
• You're ready to stop shaming the parts of yourself that are still healing
• You want language for what it feels like to be loved and still not feel lovable

Episode Links:

• Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa G. Franco: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YZPgrhNWqFtJLyN1BSj2r?si=338a3c77357d46e2
• Get Dr. Franco’s new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9798217046591
• Follow Dr. Franco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/
• Check out Dr. Franco’s website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/

Sponsors:

• Dae: Just for She's So Lucky listeners, visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.
• Monarch: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at https://www.monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.
• Opill: Preventing pregnancy is as easy as Opill. You can find Opill at most major retailers, in-stores and online.
• 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.
• Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky.
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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 & Cultivate
• How to separate your worth from your work
• Why ambition isn’t something to be ashamed of, and how to reclaim it
• How to get your spark back after a period of burnout
• Cutting out frenemies and building real boundaries (plus her checklist that went viral)

Episode Links:

• Related Episode: How to Start Angel Investing with Jaclyn Johnson https://open.spotify.com/episode/664zbiSkUF9AGIyigNt6Yg?si=iUN_FVZFQ8uNplFY58MD6Q
• Follow Marina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton/
• Follow Create & Cultivate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/
• Check out the Create & Cultivate Festival in LA on September 19 and 20: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival

Sponsors:

• Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at https://www.thefabricofourlives.com
• IM8: Get a free welcome kit, five free travel packs and 10% off your order at https://www.IM8health.com/lucky code LUCKY
• Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/lucky #rulapod
• Ladder: Remove the guesswork with Ladder and get a real coach telling you exactly what to do for every workout. If you have an iPhone, head to https://www.ladder.fit/lucky to take a quick quiz and find your perfect ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month if you join.
• OSEA: Go to https://www.oseamalibu.com and get 10% off your first order with code LUCKY.
• Dae: Just for She’s So Lucky listeners, visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.

Connect 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 mode
• A new way to think about the oxygen mask advice everyone gives but nobody actually follows
• How to release the shame that comes with choosing yourself
• Why you can’t process what you don’t let yourself feel
• How to think about money as a tool for freedom, not just survival, and where to start if you don't have a plan yet
• A reminder that your life is something you can design, and the first steps to doing so

Episode Links:

• Follow Stephany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stehfuhnee_/
• Follow Stephany on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stehfuhnee_?lang=en
• Subscribe to Stephany’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvk7Yw5lbM7xwNG8QJeVtgA
• Subscribe to the Afterbirth Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@afterbirthpodcast

Sponsors:

• 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 purchase.
• Larine: Larine is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://www.buylarine.com/lucky
• Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to https://www.instanthydration.com/solucky and use my promo code SOLUCKY for over 40% off your first subscription order.
• Brickhouse Nutrition: Visit https://www.brickhousenutrition.com/lucky for 20% off and free shipping.
• Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky.
• Dae: Just for She's So Lucky listeners, visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.

Connect 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
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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 gut
• You're curious what actually happens financially and mentally after a story goes viral
• You need the reframe from "what if I'm wrong" to "what if I'm right" in your own life right now
• You're doing the quiet work of forgiving yourself
• You want to hear how someone rebuilds trust with her own intuition after ignoring it

Episode Links:

• Get your copy of What TF Do I Do Now, by Tereasa “ReesaTeesa” Johnson: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9798217088607
• Follow Reesa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reesamteesa?lang=en
• Follow Reesa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reesateesa/

Sponsors:

• Monarch: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at https://www.monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.
• Superpower: Visit https://www.superpower.com and use code LUCKY for $20 off your $199 Superpower membership.
• Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/lucky
• Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://www.quince.com/balancedles. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://www.nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky.
• Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use the code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at https://www.opill.com.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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Episode Links:

• 35 Things I Learned by My 35th Birthday: https://youtu.be/XBYilEerUrg?si=5Lrev2xDXY5j98DN

Sponsors:

• 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 purchase.

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/newsletter
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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 part
• You've ever felt like your value was tied to a job title or company name
• You want permission to embrace fear again instead of only chasing what's comfortable

We talk about...

• The pop culture moments that shaped their taste and career, and what "divas" reveal about our current culture
• How they’ve maintained their friendship while building a business together, and what it actually takes to build something with someone you love
• Leaving big mastheads behind and learning who you are outside of a job title
• The difference between a hot take and an honest opinion, and why manufactured outrage isn't it

Episode Links:

• Listen to Lemme Say This: https://lnk.to/lemmesaythisSL
• Follow Hunter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterh/
• Follow Peyton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peytondix/
• Follow Lemme Say This on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemmesaythispod/
• Subscribe to Lemme Say This on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LemmeSayThisPodcast

Sponsors:

• IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.
• Monarch Money: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.
• Opill: Preventing pregnancy is as easy as Opill. You can find Opill at most major retailers, in-stores and online.
• Larine: Larine is offering our listeners up to 50% off at https://www.buylarine.com/lucky
• 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 purchase.
• ButcherBox: Go to https://www.butcherbox.com/lucky to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year, with free shipping always.

Connect with Les:

• Subscribe to She’s So Lucky on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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: Visit https://www.luxetribes.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for $100 off your first trip.
• Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/lucky #rulapod
• Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at https://www.TheFabricofOurLives.com
• Brickhouse Nutrition: Go to https://www.brickhousenutrition.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off and free shipping.

Keep in Touch with Les:

• Subscribe to She’s So Lucky on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 working
• You've ever had a huge win met with silence from someone who was supposed to be happy for you
• You want a reframe on jealousy that isn't just "ignore it and move on"
• You're curious what it actually takes to build a paid community from scratch, no borrowed audience, no shortcuts
• You need permission to trust your gut over everyone else's opinion

Episode Links:

• Subscribe to The Cutting Room Floor on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thecuttingroomfloor
• Follow The Cutting Room Floor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuttingroomfloor/
• Follow Recho on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omondi/
• Follow The Cutting Room Floor on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tcrfff

Sponsors:

• Nuuly: Visit use code LUCKY at https://www.nuuly.com to get $28 off your first month.
• Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/lucky
• Superpower: Visit https://www.superpower.com and use code LUCKY for $20 off your $199 Superpower membership.
• Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 yours
• Curious whether business school is worth it (Wilglory has thoughts)
• Building a business with little to no outside capital and need to hear you're not alone
• Someone who struggles to ask for help

Grab your notes app for:

• Wilglory's take on what business school actually teaches you versus what it's marketed to teach you
• Her framework for networking with elite institutions without ever enrolling in one
• Why margin for error is a form of privilege
• How the Ambitious Girl Dinner Series started as a casual meetup and ended with Oprah in her comments
• Why she believes entrepreneurship, not waiting on outside saviors, is how real generational wealth gets built

Episode Links:

• Follow Wilglory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/
• Shop Anima Iris: https://animairis.com/
• Read Start with Yourself by Emma Grede: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781668085486

Sponsors:

• Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://www.quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
• Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky
• Rula: Go to https://www.rula.com/lucky for quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance
• 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.
• Lola Blankets: For a limited time, you can get 40% off select Lola Blankets products with code LUCKY at https://www.lolablankets.com
• Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use the code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at https://www.opill.com

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 it
• Still thinking about that one friend who got quiet on you the second things got good
• Nosy about the actual numbers behind turning a podcast into a real business

Grab your notes app for…

• The real difference between getting lucky and being ready when opportunity shows up
• How Pour Minds turned an $86 ad check into a fully self-funded, sold out tour
• The friendship red flags Lex and Drea learned to spot the hard way, and the green flags to look for instead
• Why clapping for other people's wins is directly tied to unlocking your own

Episode Links:

• Get your tickets to the Still Sippin’ Tour: https://www.pourminds.com/
• Subscribe to Pour Minds on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DreaAndLex
• Follow Pour Minds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pour_minds/
• Follow Drea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreanicoleee/
• Follow Lex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lex_p_/

Sponsors:

• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit https://www.nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Monarch Money: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at https://www.monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.
• Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at https://www.TheFabricofOurLives.com
• Larineco: Larineco is a chewing gum that strengthens and repairs enamel with every chew, using the same mineral your teeth are made of. Get up to 50% off your order at https://www.buylarine.com/lucky
• ButcherBox: Go to https://www.butcherbox.com/lucky to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year, with free shipping always.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 ethic
• The honest split between my career and my personal life right now, and why burnout hits different when you haven't "made it" yet
• What rest and ease can look like when you genuinely can't afford to take your foot all the way off the gas
• Redefining luck — not as hitting one specific number, but as always finding a way to figure it out

This episode is for you if…

• You've got one part of your life thriving and another part completely stuck, and you're tired of pretending everything's fine across the board.
• You've built your identity around hustle and work ethic and are starting to wonder what happens when that stops being enough.
• You grew up without a lot and are still figuring out how to carry that history into the person you're becoming.
• You're craving permission to not have a plan right now and to trust you'll figure it out anyway.
• You want a wider definition of luck — and success — than just hitting a number.

Sponsors:

• Nuuly: Get $28 off your first month of Nuuly clothing rental at https://www.nuuly.com using the promo code LUCKY.
• IM8: Go to https://www.IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.
• Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/lucky #rulapod
• Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use the code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at https://www.opill.com

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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 to end this series on.

This episode is for you if...

• You've ever said yes to something when every part of you wanted to say "can we talk about this first?"
• You've felt the financial pressure of wedding culture but didn't know how to name it
• You're navigating a friendship where something big went unsaid
• You want to celebrate the people you love — without it costing you the friendship

We talk about:

• Why friendships get tested hardest around major life events — and what's really underneath that
• The unspoken expectations that quietly build resentment between even the closest friends
• How social media has changed what we feel like we owe each other in big seasons
• What honest communication actually looks like when the stakes feel too high to say anything

Episode Links:

• Follow Ru on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ru_wolle/
• Read I Hope You Elope — A Bridesmaid Survival Guide: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781668095683

Sponsors:

• Nebula: Go to Nebula: Spiritual Guidance Space https://nebulaapp.onelink.me/AaEA/nskvi42c and get 3 minutes for free to chat with 3 psychics matched to you.
• Momentous: Momentous Fiber+ is a complete, 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and a prebiotic resistant starch. Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code lucky for up to 35% off your first order.
• ButcherBox: ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein options straight to your door, from grass-fed beef to wild-caught seafood, all raised and sourced responsibly. New members get their choice of free ribeyes for a year, or ground beef or chicken breast for life, plus $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.
• Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/lucky #squarepod
• Quince: Visit quince.com/balancedles to get free shipping and 365-day returns.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 you
• You've gone viral and realized it wasn't what you thought it would be
• You want to build a following that's small but mighty and deeply aligned
• You're trying to figure out what to share online and what to keep for yourself
• You're in your 30s (or approaching them) and finally starting to care less about what people think

We talk about...

• What it felt like to leave law with no plan and no expectations — and why that was actually freeing
• Why she's stopped trying to go viral and what she's chasing instead
• The "appropriateness epidemic" and how she decides what belongs on the internet vs. the group chat
• How increased visibility taught her she's more social than she ever thought
• Why her friends don't have to agree with her — but they do have to understand her
• The journaling practice that helps her know herself well enough to pick the right people
• What running her business "like a CEO" actually looks like day to day
• Why she includes a therapist on her professional team
• Travel as a creative necessity — and all the places she's headed next
• What luck means to her: you can't have it without the work behind it

Episode Links:

• Watch episode 206, The SECRET to Choosing Yourself with Eni Popoola: https://youtu.be/ewjZAqS-KaQ?si=6b36EVB6UhLkkPVK
• Follow Eni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enigivensunday/
• Follow Eni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@enigivensunday?lang=en

Sponsors:

• IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.
• Quince: Get your summer wardrobe essentials at Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping and 365-day returns.
• Bask and Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 something you’re building
• You're in a season of waiting and struggling to stay grounded in what you know is coming
• You've been through something hard in business and are trying to make sense of what it was for
• You're learning how to tell the difference between the right opportunity and just any opportunity
• You've outgrown hustle culture but haven't fully landed on what replaces it
• You want to build with peace, not just with ambition
• You're navigating public perception of something you've poured your whole self into
• You're ready to stop performing confidence and start actually practicing it

Episode Links:

• Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisaprice/
• Follow Lisa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlisaprice?lang=en
• Follow Carol’s Daughter on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolsdaughter?lang=en
• Visit the Carol’s Daughter website: https://carolsdaughter.com/

Sponsors:

• Nebula: Go to Nebula: Spiritual Guidance Space https://nebulaapp.onelink.me/AaEA/nskvi42c and get 3 minutes for free to chat with 3 psychics matched to you.
• Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at TheFabricofOurLives.com
• Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/lucky
• Merit Beauty: Merit is a minimalist beauty brand that makes elevated makeup and skincare designed to help you look put together in minutes. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.
• Rula: Rula makes it easier to find licensed therapists and psychiatrists who are actually in-network with your insurance. Visit rula.com/lucky to get started.
• Leesa: Leesa is offering 25% off select mattresses, plus you can get an extra $50 off at leesa.com promo code LUCKY.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 is for you if…

• You’ve ever felt like you did everything “right”… and it still didn’t work out
• You’re tired of performing your life instead of actually living it
• You’re in a season of healing, but questioning if it’s working
• You’re learning how to release timelines and trust divine timing
• You’re redefining what success looks like for you
• You’ve outgrown validation, but are still figuring out what replaces it
• You feel pulled in multiple directions and want to explore more than one version of yourself
• You’re navigating comparison, social media fatigue, or creative burnout
• You’re ready to take up space without shrinking, apologizing, or dimming your light

Episode Links:

• Follow Gia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giapeppers/
• Subscribe to Gia’s podcast, Healed Girl Era: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapod
• Join the Creatives of Faith Community: https://www.creativesoffaith.com/

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• IM8: IM8's Daily Ultimate Essentials replaces 16 supplements in one single drink. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order.
• Monarch Money: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.
• ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners get their choice of free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef, or Chicken Wings in every box for life, plus $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/lucky.
• One Skin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LUCKY at https://www.oneskin.co/LUCKY #oneskinpod

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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 everything
• The post-peak pivot framework and why you need one before you reach the top
• Why building in public has real limits — and what oversharing can cost you
• How to stop giving your power away to gatekeepers and reclaim ownership of how you show up

This episode is for you if…

• You've been measuring your success by how many people are watching instead of whether the right people actually see you.
• You're chasing visibility but something about it feels hollow or exhausting.
• You've hit a milestone and aren't sure what the smart next move looks like.
• You want to stop building for the applause and start building for the long game.
• You're ready to make one strategic decision about how you show up — one that protects your power and moves you toward what's actually next.

Sponsors:

• Nebula | Go to Nebula: Spiritual Guidance Space https://nebulaapp.onelink.me/AaEA/j53blqjz and get 3 minutes for free to chat with 3 psychics matched to you.
• Rula | Rula makes it easier to find licensed therapists and psychiatrists who are actually in-network with your insurance. Visit rula.com/lucky to get started.
• Shopify | Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/lucky.
• Nutrafol | For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES

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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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, and why your intuition speaks in statements, not questions.

This episode is about self-trust as a daily practice, not a one-time decision and learning how to move without needing everyone else to agree first.

This episode is for you if…

• You keep waiting for validation before you move on something you want
• You have ideas but struggle to actually follow through on them
• You’re scared to start because you’re overthinking what could go wrong
• You’re trying to build confidence but don’t fully trust your instincts yet
• You feel pressure to explain or justify your vision to other people
• You’re navigating a pivot (career, creative, lifestyle) and need clarity
• You want to stop caring so much about what’s “working” and start doing what feels aligned
• You’re learning how to say no and to trust that it’s the right decision

Episode Links:

• Follow Toni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonibravo/
• Follow Toni on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonitravo?lang=en
• Subscribe to Toni’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tonibravo

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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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 stay connected to yourself while you’re building something big.

We talk about timing. About taking years (sometimes decades) to bring something to life, and why that doesn’t mean you’re behind… it means you’re building something with depth.

This episode is about self-trust, reinvention, and understanding that betting on yourself isn’t a one-time decision — it’s a mindset you come back to over and over again.

This episode is for you if…

• You’re ready to take a bigger, bolder bet on your life
• You’re thinking about making a big pivot but it doesn’t “make sense” on paper
• You’re scared to start over after building something successful
• You want to trust yourself more but still look for validation from others
• You’re navigating ambition and questioning what it’s costing you
• You have a creative idea that won’t leave you alone but haven’t acted on it yet
• You’re learning how to love all parts of yourself — not just the polished ones

Episode Links:

• Get Amy’s book If I Ruled the World: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9781250378125
• Subscribe to Amy’s Substack: https://amyduboisbarnett.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips
• Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyduboisbarnett/

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• Momentous: Momentous Fiber+ is a complete, 3-in-1 formula with soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, and a prebiotic resistant starch. Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code lucky for up to 35% off your first order.
• Merit Beauty: Merit is a minimalist beauty brand that makes elevated makeup and skincare designed to help you look put together in minutes. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com.
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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/newsletter
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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 that luck isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build, decision by decision.

This episode is for you if…

• You keep overthinking your next move and feel stuck waiting for clarity
• You want to be more confident but don’t trust your own decisions yet
• You’re navigating a transition (career, identity, relationships) and feel uncertain
• You struggle with boundaries — especially with family, friends, or people you love
• You feel held back by fear of judgment
• You’re trying to “do the right thing” instead of doing what actually feels aligned
• You know you’re capable of more, but something is keeping you playing small

Episode Links:

• Follow Kyyah on Instagram: instagram.com/kyyahabdul
• Follow Kyyah on TikTok: tiktok.com/kyyahabdul
• Read The Prepared Graduate, a non-fiction career guide written by Kyyah wherever you get your books
• To learn even more, visit Kyyah’s website: www.thekyyahabdul.com

Sponsors:

• Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com, and follow along at @discovercotton using #ShopCotton.
• Monarch Money: Use code LUCKY at monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.
• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES

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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

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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 guaranteed

This episode is about stepping into the version of yourself who plays to win, instead of waiting for permission, validation, or a better hand.

This episode is for you if…

• You feel like you’ve outgrown a version of your life, career, or identity but don’t fully know what’s next
• You’ve been waiting for validation, clarity, or the “perfect moment” to make a move
• You’re tired of comparing your path to other people’s timelines or opportunities
• You know you’re capable of more, but you’re not fully acting on it yet
• You’re navigating a pivot and need permission to trust your own vision.
• You want to start taking yourself seriously and making moves accordingly

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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
• Visit our website at shessoluckypodcast.com

Sponsors:

• Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.com, and follow along at @discovercotton using #ShopCotton.
• Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl
• IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.
• Rula: Visit Rula.com/lucky to get started. After you sign up, you’ll be asked how you heard about them — please support the show and let them know we sent you.

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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, why so many people stay stuck in the cycle of looking successful instead of being secure, and how to think about generational wealth in a way that actually lasts.

We also get into the spicy stuff: money in relationships, why you should always have your own account, and the quiet ways people sabotage their financial future without realizing it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting ahead — this episode is your reset.

This episode is for you if…

• You’ve made money but still feel like you’re not actually building wealth
• You’re ready to understand the difference between earning vs. keeping vs. growing your money
• You want to break out of the cycle of spending to look successful and start building a life rooted in freedom, time, and real financial security
• You’re curious what people actually mean when they say “generational wealth”
• You’re ready to shift your mindset from chasing opportunities to positioning yourself for them (aka creating your own luck)
• You’ve ever questioned your relationship with money and want to rewrite the narrative.
• You’re navigating money in romantic relationships and want to do it with clarity, boundaries, and transparency
• You want to understand how to invest — not just in the market, but in your life, your energy, and the version of you that actually feels rich

Episode Links:

• Follow Vivian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/
• Follow Vivian on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff
• Order Vivian’s NYT Best Selling Book, Well Endowed, here: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780063452343
• To learn more about Vivian & all of her resources go to https://www.yourrichbff.com

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• FP Movement: Visit fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear.
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• ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/lucky.
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Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 table
• You’ve been curious about angel investing, but need someone to actually break down how it works
• You want to understand the real difference between angel investing and venture capital
• You’re wondering when to raise money, how much to raise, and what mistakes to avoid early
• You’ve ever questioned whether you’re “thinking big enough”—and want to understand why the boldest vision in the room often gets funded
• You want to learn how to spot founders who actually win
• You’re interested in building wealth beyond your primary income
• You need proof that one aligned decision can change everything (like turning a $10K investment into a $1.2M outcome)

Episode Links:

• Follow Jaclyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
• Follow Create & Cultivate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate/
• Follow Cherub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investwithcherub/
• To learn more about Cherub, visit: https://www.investwithcherub.com/
• To learn more about Creative & Cultivate, visit: https://www.createcultivate.com/

Sponsors:

• Quince: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BALANCEDLESS for free shipping and 365-day returns.
• NOBULL: Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code DMLUCKY for 35% off your entire FIRST order. 
• Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl
• Momentous: Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off your first order with promo code LUCKY. Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code lucky for up to 35% off your first order.

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
• Follow Les on TikTok @theluckyles
• Follow She’s So Lucky on TikTok
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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 the trajectory of your life.

This episode is packed with gems and never-before-told stories from Emma, it’s the kind of insight you only get from someone who has actually done the work, built the businesses, and made the money.

If you’re serious about building wealth, stepping into your ambition, and operating at a higher level… this one is required listening.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re ready to move differently when it comes to money, power, and decision-making — and start thinking like an investor in your own life
• You’ve been caught up in visibility, networking, or “being in the room” and are ready to refocus on what actually moves the needle.
• You’re learning how to prioritize yourself, your vision, and your goals without guilt or second-guessing.
• You want to shift from asking “how do I get in the room?” to becoming the person who owns the room.
• You’re navigating your relationship with money from scarcity, to stability, to building real wealth.
• You want to understand why profit matters more than perception
• You’re building (or want to build) something of your own and need clarity on what actually makes a business… a business.
• You’re ready to invest in the relationships that matter and stop overextending yourself in one-sided dynamics.
• You need the reminder that ambition requires discomfort and that choosing yourself is the work.

Episode Links:

• Get Emma’s new book, Start With Yourself, and take what you learn here one step further.
• Visit Emma’s website, https://www.emmagrede.com/, for more.
• Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmagrede
• Listen to Aspire With Emma Grede link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT

Sponsors:

• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES
• Monarch Money: Use code LUCKY at monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.
• No Bull: Exclusively for She’s So Lucky listeners, NOBULL is offering 35% off your FIRST order. Visit www.nobullproject.com and use code DMLUCKY for 35% off your entire FIRST order

Connect 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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
• Follow She’s So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypod
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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 passionate about this series, why I made my first angel investment, and why I want more of us in these rooms.

We're spending all of April talking about the different ways you can invest through conversations that will help redefine what generational wealth means to you. But first, I wanted to set the stage and give you the "why" behind all of it. Because investing isn't just a financial strategy. It's an act of hope. And right now, hope feels like a radical thing.

This episode is for you if...

• You grew up without a lot of financial education and feel like you're playing catch-up.
• You've been told that a good job is enough — and you're starting to wonder if that's actually true.
• You don't have a ton of money right now, but you want to understand investing before you do.
• You feel like certain opportunities — angel investing, venture capital, real estate — are for "other people" and not for you.
• You've been in rooms where other people were making the big decisions, and you're ready to be the one calling the shots.
• You want to understand the difference between investing in yourself and investing your money — and why you need both.
• You're ready to stop begging for someone to give you a shot and start thinking about how to be the one who gives shots.
• You believe in a future worth building toward — even when it's hard to see right now.

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/newsletter
• Subscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/
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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 why
• You want to better understand the connection between stress, hormones, and hair health
• You’ve been focusing on products but not thinking about what’s happening internally
• You’re curious about scalp health
• You want to learn how to take care of your hair the right way
• You want a more informed, grounded approach to investing in yourself—starting with your health

This episode is brought to you by Nutrafol. Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair in 3–6 months with Nutrafol.

For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Episode Links:

• To learn more about Nutrafol, visit their website: nutrafol.com
• Follow Nutrafol on Instagram
• Follow Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd on Instagram

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• 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/newsletter
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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 got there, and why "you know what you’re doing" might be the most underrated piece of advice.

We also get into the beauty industry — why it's become so crowded, why it continues to be such a difficult place to build, and where Essence thinks the real opportunities are for women ready to build something different.

This episode is for you if:

• You're questioning whether it's time to walk away from something — a job, a business, a chapter.
• You struggle with imposter syndrome or have a hard time owning your wins out loud.
• You've been thinking about starting a business but feel locked into the idea that it has to look a certain way.
• You want to understand what a portfolio career actually looks like in practice.
• You need someone to remind you that your success is not an accident.
• You're building something and want the kind of real, unfiltered founder perspective you're not going to find in a business book.

Episode Links:

• Learn more about Essence & Slutty Founder, go to sluttyfounder.com
• Follow Essence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essenceiman/
• Follow Essence on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@essenceiman?lang=en
• Subscribe to Slutty Founder on Substack: https://www.sluttyfounder.com/

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Connect with Les:

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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 want more ownership in your life and career.
• You're ready to start thinking like an investor, not just a worker.
• You’re building something but feel unsure about funding, exits, or scaling.
• You’re intimated the intricacies of investing.
• You’re curious about investing, acquisitions, or alternative assets.
• You want to learn about alternative investments like acquisitions and family offices.
• You want to increase your personal “valuation” by developing the skills, mindset, and financial habits that compound over time.
• You’re rethinking success and want to build wealth, freedom, and impact in a way that actually aligns with your life.

Episode Links:

• Follow KK Hart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkhartinc/
• Follow KK Hart on Youtube: youtube.com/kkhart
• Connect with KK Hart on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kkhartinc

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• ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or shrimp in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.

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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 and wondered if the idea in the group chat could become a real business.
• You’re curious what it actually takes to launch a physical product.
• You want an honest look at funding a business and betting on yourself.
• You’re interested in cutting back on alcohol.
• You want to understand how founders handle selling out of inventory.
• You want insight into scaling from DTC to retail and distribution.
• You’re building a brand and trying to turn audience into revenue.

Episode Links:

• To learn more about Sensori visit: https://drinksensori.com/
• Follow Sensori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksensori
• Follow Sensori on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinksensori
• Read Darean’s pick, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman

Sponsors:

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• Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LUCKY! #honeylovepod
• Nuuly: Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is an incredible value at $98 for any 6 styles, and right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up at nuuly.com and enter code LUCKY at checkout.
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Connect 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/newsletter
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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 out before the world decides your next move for you.

This episode is for you if…

• You know you’re talented but you’re still figuring out how to think like the CEO of your own life.
• You want to move from scarcity to leverage.
• You want to learn the difference between being creative and being strategic.
• You’re ready to build real ownership.
• You want to stop performing for the algorithm.
• You’re learning that saying yes built the foundation but saying no builds the future.
• You’re tired of shaking your ass for Kohl’s cash and are ready to build real equity.

Episode Links:

• Subscribe to Alex’s Substack Food & Feelings here: https://justaddhotsauce.substack.com/
• Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justaddhotsauce/?hl=en

Sponsors:

• IM8: If you're ready to feel more like your best self, go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.
• Monarch Money: Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. Go to monarch.com and use code LUCKY for 50% off your first year.
• Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.
• Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl

Connect 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 instead of deciding to choose yourself.
• You’re tired of being valuable to everyone else but unclear on how to value yourself.
• You’ve been focused on what you don’t have instead of learning how to leverage the cards you do have.
• You want to stop moving like an employee in your own life and start thinking strategically about your assets, your liabilities, and your equity.
• You’re ready to make at least one CEO-level decision this month. One that protects your peace, raises your standards, and moves you closer to your long-term vision.

Keep in Touch with Les:

• Use code LES50 for $50 off of Botox at Peachy
• 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/newsletter
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• Rula: This year, make one change you can actually stick with. Visit Rula.com/lucky to get started with mental health care that’s actually built to last. #rulapod
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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 your hard work, discipline and clarity with the right education.

This episode is for you if…

• You’ve ever accepted an offer too quickly and regretted it later.
• You want more money, more opportunities and more ownership but don’t know where to start.
• You feel intimidated by negotiation and you want to overcome that.
• You don’t know what the “rule of three” is.
• You’ve worked without an agreement in place.
• You’re dipping your toes into the creator economy.
• You’re new to the world of corporate.
• You’ve signed contracts without fully understanding the terms.

Episode Links:

• Follow Kameron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameronmonet/
• Follow Kameron on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kameronmonet
• Follow Kameron on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kameronmonet
• Follow Kameron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameronmbuckner/
• For more information on the Social Docket: https://www.socialdocketdialogue.com/
• Follow the Social Docket on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialdocket/
• Download Social Docket’s free foundational guide for creators to confidently navigate pricing when working with brands: https://www.socialdocketdialogue.com/resources/p/the-influence-income-pyramid.

Sponsors:

• Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.
• Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl
• Nuuly: Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is an incredible value at $98 for any 6 styles, and right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up at nuuly.com and enter code LUCKY at checkout.
• Leesa: Go to leesa.com/LUCKY and use code LUCKY for up to $750 off your Leesa mattress plus 2 free pillows.
• Square: Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/lucky

Connect 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/newsletter
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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 need the reminder that luck favors the people who prepare, show up and take the shot.
• You say you want more yet you’re still negotiating with your comfort zone.
• You’re done romanticizing your potential and are ready to execute.
• You know you’re meant for more and you’re finally ready to move like it.
• You’re ready to stop fearing rejection and understand that trying is what creates momentum and success.

Episode Links:

• Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellerobay/
• Follow Danielle on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellerobay
• Listen to Danielle’s Podcast Question Everything: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-everything/id1550883345
• Follow Danielle on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzBqnMsqkOI09wW7EJyu5A
• For everything else, check out Danielle’s Website: https://www.daniellerobay.com/

Sponsors:

• Quince: Visit quince.com/BALANCEDLES to get free shipping and 365-day returns.
• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES.
• RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.
• ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.

Connect 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/newsletter
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• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 to become someone else to have the life you want. You need to embody who you already are.

This episode is for you if…

• You know you want more and you’re done pretending you don’t.
• You’re ready to be honest about what you want.
• You’ve outgrown who you used to be.
• You’re learning that self-trust is the real strategy.
• You want clarity — not confusion — guiding your next chapter.
• You’re done waiting for luck to knock on your door and are ready to create it.

Episode Links:

• Follow Aycee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayceebrown/
• Follow Aycee on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ayceebrown
• Listen to Aycee’s podcast “Is My Aura on Straight?” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-my-aura-on-straight/id1459927270
• Order Aycee’s new book “Embody Your Magic” out February 17: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780063360327

Sponsors:

• IM8: if you're ready to feel more like your best self, go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY. You’ll get a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.
• Monarch Money: Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. Go to monarch.com and use code LUCKY for 50% off your first year.
• Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.
• Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl

Connect 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/newsletter
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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 ours
• Why 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 small
• Leaning into your real gifts instead of copying others and why that alignment is key
• Why the people closest to you may struggle the most with your growth
• How to protect your dreams without cutting everyone off
• How to unlock your unfair advantage, shoot your shot and get louder about your desires

If you’ve been feeling a pull toward something bigger but haven’t given yourself full permission to be honest about what you want, this episode is your wake-up call.

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/newsletter
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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 growing.
• How bold preparation, relationship-building, and “act as if” energy turn ambition into real, tangible results.

Episode Links:

• Follow Tricia on Instagram @lovetricialee
• Listen to Tricia’s Podcast, Short and Sweet, here.
• For exclusive listings, visit tricialee.com.

Sponsors:

• Notion: Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balanced
• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.
• ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky.
• Shopify: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial today at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl
• IM8: Give your body what it deserves with IM8! Go to IM8HEALTH.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order.

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/newsletter
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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 more comfortable in unfamiliar spaces.

Episode Links:

• Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbronfman/
• Follow Hannah on Substack: https://substack.com/@hannahslist
• Check out the CEO Club on Amazon Prime, airing on February 23rd: https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/original-series/the-ceo-club/1

Sponsors:

• Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you’re ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.
• RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.
• Quince: Visit quince.com/BALANCEDLES to get free shipping and 365-day returns.
• Equip: You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by food stress, shame, or constant overthinking. To learn more about Equip and see if it’s right for you, visit equip.health/lucky.
• Osea: Give your skin a rest with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BBG at OSEAMalibu.com.
• Hungryroot: Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life at hungryroot.com/lucky and use code LUCKY.

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/newsletter
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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 step
• You're struggling with the pressure to balance expectations and joy
• You want to build a community to support you during your pivot
• You want to understand how to build a business from scratch
• You're curious about what it really takes to launch a podcast (hint: it's not vibes alone)

If you enjoyed this episode, leave us five stars — I heard that if you rate the show five stars, something lucky happens. Test that theory, and make sure you're subscribed on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Episode Links:

• Listen to Jeannette and Mona’s podcast, Awf the Record: https://www.awftherecord.com/
• Follow Awf the Record on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast/
• Follow Jeannette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/
• Follow Mona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/
• Check out the Primed to Pivot E-Book: https://msnewslady.com/primed-to-pivot/

Sponsors:

• Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you’re ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.
• Notion: Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balanced
• Monarch Money: This New Year, achieve your financial goals for good. Use code LUCKY at monarch.com for half off your first year.
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Keep in Touch with Les:

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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 them
• Why being “the good girl” is blocking your growth
• The problem with playing it safe (and how to build risk tolerance)
• What to do with the “I should be further by now” spiral
• The exact rules I broke in 2025 — and how they changed everything
• The difference between operating from your past vs. your future self
• A 3-step strategy to build a year that feels lucky
• How to take bold action without burning yourself out
• Why rebellion can be soft, focused, and wildly effective
• The rules I’m leaving behind this year — and what I’m replacing them with

You’re not here to play by invisible rules anymore. You’re here to design something intentional — and this is where that begins.

Episode Links:

• 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/newsletter
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Sponsors:

• Durable: Durable is your AI partner that creates your website, writes your content, and helps you grow online. Visit durable.com/balanced and get started with Durable for free today. When you’re ready to publish your website, use code BALANCEDLES for 30% off all plans.
• Hungry Root: Go to hungryroot.com/lucky to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.
• IM8: IM8’s Daily Ultimate Essentials is my go-to drink for getting all the nutrients I need. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.
• Rula Online Therapy: Visit rula.com/lucky to get connected with a licensed therapist.
• RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today.

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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-up
• Knowing the difference between a growth challenge and pure chaos (and why perseverance isn’t always the flex)
• What to do when you're the most prepared and the most underestimated person in the room
• The truth about pivoting: how Tricia went from beauty entrepreneur to top NYC real estate broker
• Mental toughness, mindset shifts, and why being your biggest fan isn’t arrogance — it’s freedom
• How to show up as that version of you, even when you’re still building
• Advice for women who’ve been conditioned to come in last — and are done with it

This is the kind of conversation that makes you sit taller. Save it. Revisit it. Share it with the friend who needs a nudge to take up more space.

Episode Links:

• Follow Tricia on Instagram @lovetricialee
• For exclusive listings, visit tricialee.com.

Sponsors:

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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 yourself
• Knowing 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 disruptor
• Gabrielle Union on choosing softness and stillness in a loud, demanding world
• The mindset shift Alexis Barber used to unapologetically step into her confidence
• How to rebrand your life — without waiting for January 1
• Taylor Rooks on what to do when people underestimate you (and why that’s not always a bad thing)

Whether you're traveling for the holidays, cleaning your kitchen, or vision-boarding for 2026 — save this one. It's the blueprint.

Revisit the Full Episodes:

• Are You Being Your Own Biggest Hater? Let’s Talk About It [Bonus]
• How to Know When It’s Time to Leave—Your Job, Your Partner, or Your Old Self with Nicole Walters
• The Power of Focus with Diarrha N'Diaye
• Gabrielle Union on Embracing Vulnerability, Moving Through Creative Blocks, and No Longer Going 50/50
• Stop Humbling Yourself: Owning Your Confidence with Alexis Barber
• How to Rebrand Your Life in 2025
• How to Win When People Underestimate You with Taylor Rooks

Sponsors:

• Notion: Notion Agent can do anything you can do in Notion. Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at notion.com/balanced
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• Shopify: Start your online business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl.
• IM8: IM8’s Daily Ultimate Essentials is my go-to drink for getting all the nutrients I need. Go to IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.
• Heifer International: Spread some luck by funding a loan at heifer.org/lucky.
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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 cringe
• You're trying to figure out when to take funding (and how much)
• You want to understand how to scale without losing your soul
• You're navigating the balance between data and intuition as a founder
• You're curious about building a personal brand that's bigger than your business

If you enjoyed this episode, leave us five stars — I heard that if you rate the show five stars, something lucky happens. Test that theory, and make sure you're subscribed on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. See you next week!

Episode Links:

• Learn more about Arrae at arrae.com
• Follow Siff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siffhaider
• Follow Siff on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siffhaider
• Listen to The Dream Bigger Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CDL6BcfZc6AmQeRZpjAxs?si=e095083332ee43ea
• The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman: https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9780062838636

Sponsors:

• Google Shopping: #sponsored See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting g.co/shop/tryon
• Quince: Find gifts so good you’ll want to keep them with Quince. Go to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
• LMNT: LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.
• Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com enter the promo code BALANCEDLES.
• Heifer International: Spread some luck by funding a loan at heifer.org/lucky.
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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 frustrated by the shame and secrecy surrounding fertility struggles or feel like you're "running out of time."
• You want a factual breakdown of the egg freezing process, including pricing, and outcome data.
• You're having a hard time getting your questions about reproductive health answered and are seeking patient-centered care.

Episode Sponsor:

• Visit springfertility.com and use code LUCKY for $150 off your initial fertility consult (virtual or in-person).

Episode Links:

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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 missing
• You're tired of feeling like you're grasping for the next achievement to feel whole
• You're ready to shift your energy but don't know where to start
• You want to understand what manifestation actually looks like in practice
• You're struggling with the gap between how your life looks and how it feels

I talk about…

• Why going full-time with the podcast in 2024 brought up more triggers than I expected
• What it was like to have everything feel hard during the months that looked the most successful from the outside
• My exact daily manifestation practice
• How mirror work went from incredibly uncomfortable to one of my most powerful tools
• Why the manifestations I wanted didn't come exactly when or how I expected, but something better happened instead
• Why feeling content doesn't mean you stop being ambitious
• The real prize of manifestation work

Check Out These Related Episodes:

• The Science of Manifesting Your Dream Life (Even When It Feels Impossible)
• The Journaling Practice That Changed My Life: Best Case Scenario Journaling

Episode Links:

• Follow Les on IG @lesalfred
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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 reflected
• You're curious about what real brand inclusivity looks like behind the scenes
• You want to understand how to build longevity in a constantly changing industry

We talk about…

• How a lighthearted video concept became a movement that gave thousands of Black women permission to experiment
• The real reason Korean beauty brands are getting inclusivity right (and what American brands can learn)
• Why Darcei made three TikToks a day for 90 days straight — and gained 100K followers
• What happened when she told a foundation brand "call me" and they actually did
• The difference between creating 30 shades and creating 30 good shades
• Going into the lab to create foundation shades that had never existed before
• Why she keeps her earliest videos up despite the cringe factor
• What it takes to stay relevant for 15 years without losing yourself
• Her plans to merge Korean skincare innovation with Black beauty needs in her own future brand

Episode Links:

• Follow Darcei on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missdarcei/?hl=en
• Follow Darcei on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missdarcei?lang=en
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• Shopify: Start your online business with Shopify. Sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/balancedblackgirl.
• Happy Mammoth: Happy Mammoth: Try Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your first order with code LUCKY at happymammoth.com.
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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 exact tools that help you feel safe enough to dream bigger than you ever thought possible.

This episode is for you if:

• You're tired of playing it safe and ready to let yourself receive what you actually want
• You've tried manifesting before and felt like it didn't work
• You want to understand the science behind why your thoughts literally shape your reality
• You're ready to stop being realistic and start being audacious

We talk about…

• The moment Olivia went from manifestation skeptic to believer — and manifested her exact dream living situation
• Why getting your hopes up is actually less painful than believing nothing is possible
• The study that proves we only see what we're looking for (and how to use this to your advantage)
• What your subconscious mind really is and why 95% of your thoughts are working against you without you knowing it
• The three R's formula: Recognize, Rewire, Regulate — and how to actually change your beliefs
• Why EFT tapping calms your nervous system and clears the "clouds" blocking your natural state of worthiness
• How to use subliminals safely (and why creating your own with your voice works faster)
• Why acting "as if" and changing your identity is more powerful than any manifestation ritual
• Why being realistic is the fastest road to mediocrity — and what to do instead
• How to feel safe enough in your nervous system to actually let yourself hope for more

Episode Links:

• Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviarosethomas_/
• Follow Olivia on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliviarosethomas?lang=en
• Listen to Olivia’s podcast, Inspired Delusions: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ETFmbKuK8CU6vYU9wFRwu?si=c93d63ba996d4dd7
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Rachel gets incredibly honest about a period of deep grief that nearly derailed her eight-figure business, how community pulled her back to her center, and the casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar plan. She shares why 10X-ing isn't about doing more (it's actually about doing less), how to use what you already have to create something new, and why setting small goals keeps us stuck.

This episode is for you if:

• You're ready to stop playing small and set goals that actually light you up
• You’re ready to get your spark back after a period of being off your game
• You want to understand what it really takes to 10X your focus and impact

We talk about…

• How Rachel turned a podcast into a TV show by following her creative instincts
• The six-month period of grief and depression that nearly stopped her business
• Why shame shields solutions — and the importance of community during hard times
• The casual question in Greece that sparked a 100-million-dollar business plan
• Why 10X-ing your business is actually about subtraction and editing, not addition
• How big goals wake you up in ways that 10% growth never will
• Why most people quit right before things work — and how consistency wins
• How to take stock of what you have and cook up your next move (even with nothing)
• Why Gen Z needs a completely different financial playbook than generations before them

Episode Links:

• Listen to Episode 223: Rachel Rodgers on How to Establish Million-Dollar Habits
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
• Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-by-Step Guide to Making Wealth Inevitable by Rachel Rodgers
• Million-Dollar Action Plan by Rachel Rodgers
• Support The Rachel Rodgers Show: Entrepreneurship, Uncensored on Kickstarter
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Beatrice opens up about what it means to lead a company that serves millions while staying deeply connected to its purpose. She shares the real story behind turning down a $450 million offer, why choosing the right partners matters more than the biggest check, and how she's learning to balance ambition with actual rest.

This episode is for you if:

• You're building something at the intersection of abundance and integrity
• You want to understand what a partnership really looks like in business
• You're trying to figure out when to say no (even to big opportunities)

We talk about…

• How preparation creates freedom (even when plans don’t go exactly right)
• Why Beatrice turned down higher offers to protect the integrity of her company
• What founders should look for when choosing investors and partners
• Where The Honey Pot stands on its relationship with Target
• The difference between being ahead of your time and wasting energy
• How to stay in flow while still being strategic and prepared
• Why loyalty and gratitude matter in business relationships

Episode Links:

• Pre-Order Beatrice’s Book, The Soul Instinct
• Learn more about The Honey Pot: https://thehoneypot.co/
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Keep in touch with Les and She’s So Lucky

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