Success Unscripted

Why Most High-Achieving Women Still Feel Stuck (And How to Take Back Control)

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still not getting the results you want in your business or life?
 
This week’s guest, Erin Marcus, is here to change that.
 
She’s a powerhouse business coach, speaker, and author who helps women stop spinning in circles and start taking full ownership of their life, business, and results. Her motto? You’ll never do what it takes until you become the person it takes to do it.
 
In this episode, Erin and I dive deep into what it really means to stop outsourcing your power, conquer fear, and take aligned, uncomfortable action—even when everything in your body is telling you to stay small.
 
Her story is one I know will resonate with so many of you—especially if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of overthinking, people-pleasing, or trying to do things “the right way” only to lose sight of your own vision in the process.

Make Money Fall in Love with You: How to Transform Your Relationship with Wealth, Worth, and Receiving

What if money isn’t the problem, but your relationship with it is?
In this powerful episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with world-renowned money coach and best-selling author Morgana Rae to explore how to radically shift your relationship with money by making it personal, emotional, and rooted in love, not fear.
Morgana shares the exact 6-step process that helped her go from making $100/month (despite having a great reputation and doing all the “right” things) to generating millions—and guiding her clients to do the same. Her clients have manifested everything from $10K days to $12 million in revenue, all by transforming how they feel about money at the deepest level.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why “doing all the right things” doesn’t work if you have unconscious money repulsion
How to identify and eliminate your “Money Monster”
What it means to personify money as your “Money Honey” (and why this changes everything)
The mindset shift that moves you out of scarcity and into sustainable, soul-aligned abundance
Real-life stories of clients who made 5-, 6-, and 7-figure leaps after doing this work
If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or ashamed about money—even if you’re successful on paper—this episode will change the way you see wealth, self-worth, and what’s truly possible.
Listen now to learn how to invite love, prosperity, and safety into your life.

Redefining Failure: How Bankruptcy, Burnout, and Big Risks Built a Life She Loves

What if the thing you’re most afraid of—like failure, debt, or starting over—is actually the path to a life that fits you better?
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Alyssa Tollefson shares her journey through business burnout, unexpected bankruptcy, and the pressure to do things the “safe” way. From owning a restaurant during a pandemic to navigating mindset shifts around money, identity, and motherhood—Alyssa doesn’t hold back.
We talk about:
What really happens when your business fails (and why it’s not the end)
The truth about bankruptcy and how it helped her family move forward
Letting go of people-pleasing and building a life that makes sense to you
Why success has nothing to do with status—and everything to do with presence
If you’ve ever felt like you're falling behind, failing quietly, or questioning everything—this episode is proof that you’re not alone… and you’re not done.

Top 3 Reasons Coaches Are Turning to Pinterest for Sustainable Growth

What if the content you posted today could still bring you clients a year from now?
If you’re a coach or a creator and you’re tired of pouring energy into social media posts that disappear after 24 hours—or worse, never even get seen—this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.
Today’s guest, Meagan Williamson, is here to help you escape the algorithm and build a marketing system that works while you sleep.
Meagan is a Pinterest marketing strategist and growth expert who’s helped thousands of coaches and online business owners leverage Pinterest for long-term traffic, visibility, and sustainable sales. She’s even been recognized by Pinterest itself for the systems she’s created to help content keep working long after it’s published.
In this episode, Meagan breaks down exactly why more coaches are making the shift to Pinterest marketing—and how you can use it to generate evergreen leads, increase visibility, and create consistent sales without constantly being online.

Clarity Comes from Movement: Stop Overthinking and Start Realigning

When the outside world feels chaotic, alignment starts within. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to build a life grounded in your core values.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, I sit down with clarity coach Darya Maeki to explore what it really takes to get out of overwhelm and start designing a life that feels like your own. She shares her personal story and introduces her signature North Method—a values-driven framework that helps women rebuild their foundation, reconnect with their purpose, and make confident, aligned decisions.
From the power of core values to the truth about goal setting (spoiler: don’t start there), Darya offers practical insights for finding peace, clarity, and direction—especially in the wake of life’s biggest challenges.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, a career shift, or just craving a more intentional life, this episode is your permission slip to stop spinning your wheels and start moving in the right direction.

Step Into Your “Holy F***” Era with Leanne Sia

If you’ve ever looked around at your life—the title, the income, the curated Instagram moments—and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel as good as it looks?”… this episode is for you.
Today, I’m talking with Leanne Sia: Big Deal Energy Coach, no-BS truth-teller, and the woman who helps powerhouse female founders step into their “holy fck” era. She’s not here for surface-level wins or playing small—she’s here to help you stop second-guessing yourself, stop blending in, and finally calibrate to the version of you who knows she’s a big fcking deal.
And just a heads up—(as you may have gathered from the intro) we do drop a few F-bombs in this one. So, if that’s not your thing, maybe skip this episode and catch us on the next. But if you’re ready for real talk, unfiltered truth, and a conversation that might just completely change the way you see yourself… I can promise you’ll want to listen. We like to have fun.

Want to Be Seen as the Expert? The Biggest Mistakes People Make with PR

Landing media coverage isn’t just for celebrities and 7-figure brands. It’s for entrepreneurs who are clear on their message, confident in their expertise, and ready to share something that matters.
In this episode, I sit down with media expert and former network producer Jen Oliva to break down what actually gets you noticed by the press—and what holds most people back. With decades of experience behind the scenes at outlets like NBC and the Today Show, Jen shares the biggest mistakes she sees entrepreneurs make when it comes to PR, and how to position yourself as the expert in your space.
We talk about:
How to know when you're really ready for press (and when you’re not)
What makes a story media-worthy
Why a polished message matters more than a flashy headline
The foundational work that sets you up for national visibility
If you’re serious about being seen and heard in a bigger way, this conversation will give you the strategy and clarity to take the next step—with confidence.

The Real Reason Your Content Isn’t Converting (And How to Fix It)

Stop Teaching More. Start Speaking to What Your Client Is Already Thinking.
You’re showing up. You’re creating content. You’re getting comments like, “This was so helpful!” or “I love your videos!” But when it comes time to drop the link to your offer or invite someone into your program… Crickets.
If you’ve been wondering what’s going wrong, this solo episode breaks it down.
Because the issue isn’t that you’re not giving enough value. It’s not that you need more followers. And it’s definitely not that your offer isn’t worth it.
It’s that your messaging is focused on what you want to say—rather than what your audience actually needs to hear to move.
Let’s fix that.

Welcome to Success Unscripted — Here’s What It’s Really About

I still can’t believe I’m saying this, but you reading this means the podcast is LIVE. 🥹 Success Unscripted is officially out in the world.
And if you’re here, first of all, thank you. Whether we’ve known each other for years or you just stumbled across this post, I’m so glad you’re here.
This space is not just about business, marketing, or entrepreneurship. It’s about you.
The real you. The version of you who’s chasing big things, building something meaningful, showing up for your family, and trying to do it all in a way that feels aligned.
And speaking from personal experience (running two businesses, raising four little boys, and all the things that come with it), I know it’s not always easy.
That’s why having a place to land and people who get it makes all the difference.

Overworking, Underliving: 3 Daily Habits That Actually Lead to Success

You’ve seen the awards. The press features. The highlight reels. But what if none of that actually builds a sustainable business?
In this unfiltered, energizing conversation, I sit down with TEDx speaker and business coach Bri Seeley to talk about the real work behind growth—and why the “boring sh*t” is what actually moves the needle. We dive into how Bri walked away from a successful fashion brand, redefined success on her own terms, and built a business rooted in integrity, joy, and alignment.
We cover:
Why press features don’t pay the bills (and what actually does)
How to stay focused when ambition turns into overwhelm
The power of simplicity, structure, and daily priorities that actually matter
What it really looks like to show up with Big Goal Energy
If you’re exhausted from doing #allthethings and ready to build a business that actually feels good—this episode is your permission slip to burn the rulebook and build smarter.