She's So Lucky

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

This episode is for you if:
You're on the cusp of making a major life pivot, and need help taking the next 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/

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#327: If you want 2026 to feel different — clearer, more aligned, less like you’re holding your breath — you’re going to have to break a few rules. Especially the quiet ones you’ve been following without realizing it.
In this solo episode, we’re kicking off the year by tossing out the performative resolutions and getting honest about the unspoken rulebook that’s been running your life. You’re not behind. You’re not stuck. But you might still be living by stories, standards, and timelines that were never yours to begin with.
This is about rewriting those scripts — and choosing yourself more boldly than you ever have before.
In This Episode:
The invisible rules keeping you small — and how to spot 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.

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

In This Episode:
The real reason Tricia left corporate America — and how she used anger to fuel her glow-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:
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If you’re ready to step into your most aligned, magnetic, and wildly lucky era — this episode is for you. We're closing out the year with a roundup of the 7 most powerful, perspective-shifting lessons from the She's So Lucky conversations that had you replaying, journaling, and texting the group chat.
These aren’t just motivational soundbites — they’re practical, lived-in wisdom from women who’ve made bold pivots, shut down doubt, and redefined what success looks like on their own terms.
Whether you’re manifesting a fresh start, navigating a career leap, or just trying to stay focused without losing yourself in the hustle — this episode will remind you who you are, what you're capable of, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission.

In This Episode:
How to stop being your own biggest critic and actually back 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

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#324: If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a multimillion-dollar brand from scratch — beyond the polished Instagram posts and the "overnight success" stories — this conversation is for you. Today I'm sitting down with Siff Haider, co-founder of Arrae and host of the Dream Bigger podcast, who turned wedding savings into a $100M wellness empire while keeping her sanity, her marriage, and her authenticity intact.
Siff gets refreshingly real about the unglamorous early days: bootstrapping, sounding like "two little bitches" on investor calls (her dad's words, not mine), and sweating through her first podcast recording. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her step into her power, why she treats customers like influencers, and how she built a team of 33 people who care as deeply as she does.
This episode is for you if:
You're building something and terrified of looking 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
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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

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