She's So Lucky

#363: In two years, Marina Middleton went from a first-time Create & Cultivate attendee to co-owner and CEO of the company. Now, three years into running it, she’s sharing the honest truth about what it looks like to be on the other side of a major quantum leap. Marina joins me to talk about the moment she realized she’d lost her spark, and what she did to get it back. If you’ve ever felt like you have to choose between the career you’re building and building a family, or you struggle with tying your work to your worth, this one is for you. This episode is an honest conversation about reclaiming your ambition without sacrificing the people you love, or running yourself into the ground. We talk about: The DM that turned Marina into co-owner and CEO of Create & 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#362: Stephany Faublas built her platform on radical honesty, and she’s bringing her signature candor to this week’s conversation. Stephany joins me to talk about what raising herself looks like right now, in the season after the court wins, after the healing, after she stopped performing being "okay" and started taking the steps to shift from surviving to thriving. We get into the mom sabbatical she took this summer, the boundary that changed her life, and what creating her own luck looks like in real-time. This episode is a masterclass in what it actually looks like to design your life instead of just surviving it. What you'll take from this episode: How to stop performing "okay" what it takes to truly get out of survival 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#361: Tareasa “ReesaTeesa” Johnson went viral in February 2024 with "Who the F Did I Marry?", the 50-part TikTok series that ended up in front of half a billion people. This week she's back with something different: her memoir, "What TF Do I Do Now?" just dropped, and she’s bringing us even deeper into her story. We also get into the parts nobody wants to admit out loud: what she calls the viral tax, the real cost hiding behind every brand deal and TV offer, and the loneliness that shows up even when your name is a hashtag half the world knows. She's honest about the fact that alone and lonely aren't the same thing, but they've overlapped for her more than she wanted to say in the book. This episode is for you if... You're learning how to trust your 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#360: In honor of my 37th birthday, I’m sharing seven mindset shifts I’m bringing into my 37th year. From wellness, to having more audacity, to better time management, these seven shifts are moving the needle for me, and I think they can help you too. Episode Links: 35 Things I Learned by My 35th Birthday: https://youtu.be/XBYilEerUrg?si=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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#359: If you're learning how to embrace the fear of not knowing what's next, this conversation is for you. Today I'm sitting down with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, writers, creatives, tastemakers, and co-hosts of the pop culture podcast Lemme Say This. We dig into the media and pop culture moments that helped them create their own luck, and the creative pivots they’ve made along the way. We also talk about navigating seasons of transition, and what it really looks like to leave your comfort zone and figure out your next best step when you’re in the messy middle. This episode is for you if: You're in a season of not knowing what's next and need to hear that the in-between can be the best 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#358: Today's solo episode started as a reflection on my own disillusionment and turned into a bigger theme: de-influencing. De-influencing myself from glow-up culture, from FOMO, and so much more. The more I let go of what I'm "supposed" to want, the luckier I actually feel — and I think most of us have at least one thing we're still letting an algorithm or a comment section talk us into. If you've ever gone along with something because you thought you were supposed to want it, only to realize once you were in it that it didn't actually feel good, this episode is for you. I'm getting into what it looks like to actually listen to that feeling instead of pushing through it, and what's on the other side when you do. This episode is for you if… You're tired of contorting yourself to be palatable and want permission to stop. You've ever felt FOMO about an event, a trip, or an opportunity and needed someone to talk you off the ledge. You're ready to get harder to influence, and luckier for it. Sponsors: Luxe Tribes: 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#357: Recho Omondi launched The Cutting Room Floor as "Fashion's Only Fashion Show" back in 2018, when nobody understood why a fashion podcast should exist. Now she's just closed a multi-year partnership with Patreon, the platform she's been exclusively building her community with since 2021. This week we trace it all: the art school pivot from pre-med, the accidental embroidery business that out-earned her fashion label, and the meeting where she walked into Patreon's C-suite and pitched them a deal nobody had ever been offered before. We also get into the parts nobody wants to admit out loud: what it actually feels like when your biggest win gets met with silence, and why the algorithm might be doing more damage to how we see each other than many of us are willing to admit. This episode is for you if... You're building something slow and unsexy that nobody's clapping for yet, but you know it's 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#356: Wilglory Tanjong doesn't wait for luck to show up. She builds it, asks for it, and stays ready to receive it. The founder of handbag brand Anima Iris is sitting down for a conversation that moves from grief to grit to greatness, and somehow makes all three feel like the same story. Wilglory opens up about leaving a six-figure corporate job at the start of the pandemic, why she calls business school "MBA school," and the importance of f*ck-up capital for women founders. And yes, she talks about the ongoing series where she's asking MacKenzie Scott for a billion dollars for Black women entrepreneurs, one video at a time. This episode is a masterclass in what it actually looks like to alchemize your own luck. Not the manifestation version. The version where you build the thing, ask for what you need, and keep going even when nobody handed you the blueprint. Press play if you're: Thinking about leaving a stable job to build something that's actually 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#355: Luck isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you build piece by piece, and today’s guests have done just that. I'm joined by Lex P and Drea Nicole, serial entrepreneurs, media personalities, and co-hosts of Pour Minds. We get into the $86 check that told them they were onto something, how they balance business and friendship, the beliefs at the root of the luck they’ve created, and why they both believe you can't get lucky until you learn how to clap for other people first. I think you're going to walk away thinking about the word "lucky" in a completely new way, which feels like exactly the point of this whole show. Press play if you're... Convinced everyone else's glow up came out of nowhere (it didn't, keep listening) Currently waiting for your moment instead of building toward 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#354: This month's solo episode is a little different — I walked into the studio with zero plan, and that felt pretty on brand for where I'm at right now. With the visibility series wrapped, solo episodes are back to being just me, unscripted, telling you the truth about what's going on. And the truth is: my life outside of work is genuinely thriving — three years in New York, a community I actually love, a summer that's off to a great start — while my career is a big puzzle I just haven’t been able to solve. Instead of faking it, I'm giving you the real, current-state version of where my head's at, and introducing what I'm calling my "lucky girl summer" — a season built around releasing instead of pushing, for once. What we're getting into: Why I'm trying a "lucky girl summer" — a season of letting go instead of grinding, and what that means when your whole identity has been built on work 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#353: We've spent this entire visibility series talking about what it means to be seen — in your career, in your work, in the world. But this final episode brings it all the way home, because the most personal version of that question lives inside your closest friendships. We all want to feel seen by the people who know us best. And this week's guest shows us exactly how complicated that gets when a wedding is involved. I'm joined by Ru Wolle, journalist and author of I Hope You Elope . After feeling financially and emotionally stretched by the obligations of being a bridesmaid, Ru made a decision that went viral — and sparked a conversation so many of us were quietly waiting to have. We get into the ways wedding culture has turned friendship into a loyalty test, how unspoken expectations create resentment, and why so many women walk away from a wedding weekend having lost a friendship they thought would last forever. This one hit. I think you're going to feel very seen — which feels like exactly the right note 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#352: If you've ever felt the pressure to say yes to everything — every opportunity, every invitation, every trending topic — just because it's available, this conversation is for you. Today I'm welcoming Eni Popoola back to the podcaster. Eni is a content creator, storyteller, and former lawyer, who left Big Law three years ago and has spent every day since building a path that's entirely her own. Eni gets real about what it actually feels like to walk away from a plan you've had your whole life, why she's stopped chasing virality and started chasing alignment, and the subtle but powerful difference between friends who agree with you and friends who truly get you. We also get into what visibility has taught her about herself, how she thinks about privacy as a professional boundary, and why the soft life is something you work hard for — not something that just happens. This episode is for you if: You're wondering whether the "impressive" path is actually the right one for 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#351: I'm sitting down with Lisa Price — founder of Carol's Daughter — to talk about growing, pivoting, and changing direction publicly. Lisa has been building Carol's Daughter for 33 years. She's navigated equity partners, a major acquisition, public scrutiny, and ultimately buying her company back on her own terms. And through all of it, she's operated from a practice she's had long before it had a name — acting as if. We talk about what it actually looks like to claim something before you can prove it. The gratitude practice that rewired how she moves through hard seasons. What she learned about her own role when she became a "small fish in a big pond." And why the easiest, most peaceful deal of her career only felt that way because of everything hard that came before it. This isn't a story about random luck. It's a story about preparation, posture, and trusting yourself enough to decorate the tree and make the cookies while you're waiting on the yes. This episode is for you if... You're holding the vision of 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#350: In this episode, I’m sitting down with journalist, podcast host, and founder Gia Peppers to explore what it really means to shine —not from a place of performance, but from alignment. Because many of us have confused visibility with validation. We thought shining meant being seen, being chosen, being applauded. But what happens when the applause fades… or never comes? Gia takes us through her journey, from chasing the “dream opportunity” that was supposed to change everything, to having it fall apart in a way that forced her to confront herself, her faith, and what she actually wanted. We talk about the quiet work. The healing work. The kind of work that doesn’t trend, doesn’t go viral but changes everything. This conversation is about redefining success, releasing timelines, and learning how to show up fully—without needing permission, validation, or a co-sign. It’s about shifting from “Who’s shining a light on me?” to “What’s shining through me?” And once you feel that shift… you can’t unsee it. This episode 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/ 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. Cotton: Cotton is The Fabric of Our Lives. Learn more at TheFabricofOurLives.com 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#349: In this month's solo episode, I'm kicking off our visibility series with a reframe I've been sitting with for a while — and one that's genuinely changed how I think about what it means to be seen as an ambitious woman. We've been told that visibility is the goal. Get in the room. Be everywhere. Make sure the right people see you. And I used to believe that. But after watching what happens to women who reach the top and just keep pushing more of the same, I started to think we've been chasing the wrong thing. In this episode I'm breaking down the difference between being visible and truly being seen, why they aren't the same thing, and introducing a framework that ambitious woman needs before she hits her biggest milestone. Because every peak has a ceiling, and if you don't have a plan for what comes after, the other side can be a really steep fall. What we're getting into: The real difference between visibility and being seen — and why it changes 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 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#348: In this weeks episode, I’m sitting down with Toni Bravo — creator, storyteller, and someone I’ve genuinely loved watching evolve over the years to talk about what it really looks like to trust yourself in real time. We get into the mindset behind betting on yourself, and why Toni has such a strong reaction to the word “delusion.” Because for her, it’s never been about convincing yourself something impossible will happen — it’s about believing that what you want is actually available to you, and then doing the work to meet it there. We talk about creativity as something fluid and open and why the hardest part isn’t coming up with ideas, it’s trusting yourself enough to follow through on them, even when no one else gets it yet. Toni also breaks down what it looked like to leave her 9–5 at 22, not recklessly, but intentionally — building a safety net, creating structure, and knowing when it was time to make the jump. We also talk about fear, failure, and how to tell the difference between intuition and doubt, 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 Sponsors: Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/balancedles for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/lucky OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LUCKY at oneskin.co/lucky #oneskinpod Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/lucky ! #squarepod 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#347: In this episode, I’m sitting down with Amy DuBois Barnett — media powerhouse, former Editor-in-Chief, and now author of If I Ruled the World — to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself throughout the many chapters of your life, and the importance of being willing to start over at any time. Amy has built a career most people only dream about — from running iconic magazines to leading at the highest levels of media — and then made the boldest move of all: walking away from it to start over as a novelist. This conversation is a masterclass in betting on yourself. We talk about what it takes to trust yourself at the highest level, especially when it doesn’t make logical sense to anyone else. She breaks down her philosophy that fear is actually growth , and why the very things that scare you the most are often the clearest indicators of where you’re meant to go. We also get into something that I think doesn’t get talked about enough: the cost of ambition. What you gain, what you lose, and how to 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/ Sponsors: ButcherBox: ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein options straight to your door, from grass-fed beef, to wild-caught seafood. Get your choice between free Sirloin Tips, Ground Beef or Chicken Wings in every box for LIFE, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky . 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 . Bask & 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. 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week’s installment of the Betting on Yourself series, I’m sitting down with Kyyah Abdul to talk about what it actually means to create your own luck — not in theory, but in practice. We get into the mindset behind “lucky” people, and how to increase your odds of luck through how you think, how you decide, and how willing you are to move forward even when you don’t have all the answers. Kyyah brings such a powerful perspective to this conversation. From her background in neuroscience to her lived experiences with loss at a young age, she breaks down how resilience, decisiveness, and self-trust are all things that can be built — not traits you’re just born with. We talk about decision-making as a muscle, why so many of us are stuck in analysis paralysis, and how social media has made us way too concerned with optics. We also talk about boundaries (and why most people misunderstand them), the pressure of being perceived, and how to stop treating your life like a group project. This conversation is a reminder 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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#345: In this solo episode, I’m kicking off a brand new series for the month of May all about betting on yourself—what it actually means, how to do it, and why it’s the foundation of creating your own luck. This episode is also deeply personal. It’s been a full year since the show rebranded to She’s So Lucky , and I almost let that anniversary pass without really sitting with it. But when I finally did, it forced me to reflect, not just on how far the show has come, but on how much I’ve changed. What I realized is this: everything we talk about here—luck, success, opportunity, being that girl only works if you’re actually willing to bet on yourself first. And not in a surface-level, motivational-quote way. I’m talking about: Making decisions that don’t make sense to other people. Letting go of identities that no longer fit. Taking risks before you feel fully ready. And continuing to show up, even when the outcome isn’t 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. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

#344: In our final episode of the Lucky Girls Invest series, I’m sitting down with Vivian Tu — aka Your Rich BFF — for a conversation that might change how you think about money forever. From Wall Street to building a multi-platform empire and becoming one of the most trusted voices in personal finance, Vivian has built a career breaking down money in a way that actually lands . And in this episode, she’s not holding anything back. We get into the real story behind how she built wealth — starting with a formative moment that shaped her entire relationship with money, to the years of building behind the scenes that no one saw, to the mindset shifts that took her from chasing status to building actual financial power. This isn’t surface-level advice, it’s the conversation behind the conversation, the stuff people don’t usually say out loud about money, ambition, relationships, and what it really takes to create a life that feels rich on your terms . We talk about the difference between making money and keeping it, 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 Sponsors: FP Movement: Visit fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear. UnF* ck Your Brain Podcast: If you’re ready to take control of your thoughts – listen to UnF*ck Your Brain , wherever you get your podcasts. Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month of Opill at Opill.com . 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 . Merit Beauty: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.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 This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .