Send us a text Need to have a tough conversation but not sure how to do it? In this episode, I'm revealing a simple strategy you can use today to confidently approach your next tough conversation with confidence and clarity and have the much better outcome. This framework will help you maintain your composure and make sure your message gets heard. I'll also give you exact wording to use along the way. Here's your Free Guide to better Questions to master every ...

Send us a text Use the secrets of powerful communication with our 5 C's of Super Communication! This is the ultimate framework to help you become more confident, persuasive, connect more and influential in every conversation. This is not fluffy how to's. You can use this framework when you want to enhance your relationship with your team, clients, internal stakeholders, even at home with family. You will now lead with authority and close more sales and contracts, maste...

Send us a text A raw Q&A on imposter syndrome, confidence, self-worth, and why you’re not stuck — you’re just overdue for alignment. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a truth-telling conversation. In this special Q&A episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with my 13-year-old niece Kayla, who brings me your real questions straight from Instagram: “I feel lost. How do I know if I’m on the right path?”“How do I stop feeling like an imposter in the room?”“What if I invest in myself an...

Send us a text A raw and unfiltered conversation on why true success requires discomfort, how self-abandonment keeps you stuck, and the powerful shift you need to finally step out of your comfort zone. Growth isn’t glamorous. It’s uncomfortable. It’s confronting. It forces you to question everything you believe about yourself — and that’s why so many of us retreat back into our comfort zones. In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m breaking down why we disguise avoidance as “grace,” why ou...

Send us a text Here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud: You’re not stuck because of your job. You’re not stuck because of your partner. You’re stuck because of the beliefs you refuse to challenge. In this solo mic-drop episode of Success Unscripted, Jessica Rivera exposes the real reason high-achievers stay in cycles of self-sabotage, procrastination, and silence. Backed by science (yes, there’s a study that says staying silent can literally shorten your life by four years...

Send us a text You’ve been told to stay humble, let your work speak for itself, and just keep grinding. But guess what? Your work isn’t a microphone—and silence isn’t a strategy. The truth? High achievers don’t wait to be noticed—they make sure their impact is seen, heard, and valued. In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m calling BS on outdated humility and breaking down: ✅ Why the “humble” mindset is keeping you stuck, unseen, and underpaid ✅ The neuroscience behind self-advocacy (and...

Send us a text You’re smart. You work hard. You’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, maybe even exceeded expectations. So why do you still feel like something’s missing? This episode is for the high-achievers who’ve started to question their own grind. The leaders who’ve hit the goals—but still feel off. The truth: You’re not stuck. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just wired for avoidance—and no one taught you how to undo it. In this no-fluff, science-backed episode of Success Unscr...

Send us a text Most people say they want change—but few are willing to do the inner work required to lead it. Dan Lloyd has sat with celebrities, politicians, CEOs—and still, his greatest work has been showing up for himself. Raised in a biracial household on Long Island, Dan’s journey led him from the world of sports and music to building a civic movement that’s reshaping power from the ground up. In this episode of Success Unscripted, Dan and Jessica have the kind of raw conversation most l...

Send us a text She thought running a restaurant was just about food. Turns out—she was learning how to lead herself. Massiel “Massy” Medina is a natural-born host and entrepreneur who loves entertaining—and who’s discovering that true success means building confidence, creating boundaries, and letting go of control. In this episode of Success Unscripted, we talk about: How saying “yes” to everything led to overwhelm—and how delegating helped her reclaim joy The importance of self-care rit...

Send us a text What started as a career path turned into a journey of self-discovery. She wasn’t just making a living—she was learning to live fully. Katherine Serrano Sosa is part of the 2%—a licensed Latina architect who left behind the corporate mold to create a practice rooted in purpose, alignment, and intention. In this episode of Success Unscripted, we talk about the journey underneath the job title—the healing, the self-discovery, and the quiet work it takes to show up as your full ...

Send us a text He was signed to Uptown Records as a teen. He went on world tour with Diddy. He worked behind the scenes of some of the biggest moments in music. And then—he walked away. Today, Harold Wilkerson (@uptownharry0) is a college professor, communication strategist, and founder of @chase.republic, where he teaches high-level professionals how to lead with clarity, confidence, and calculated communication. In this episode of Success Unscripted, Harold shares the transformation that to...

Send us a text Sarcasm isn’t communication—it’s avoidance. Guilt jokes aren’t funny—they’re manipulation. In this no-fluff episode of Success Unscripted, Jessica Rivera exposes the toxic communication habits that are destroying your influence and your relationships—especially if you’re over 30 and still calling it “just a joke.” Jessica shares a real-life story from her own experience, backs it up with science from Harvard and Yale, and breaks down how guilt, sarcasm, and emotional reactivit...

Send us a text In this powerful milestone episode, Jessica Rivera turns 50 and shares 5 transformative life lessons every high-achieving woman needs to hear. If you’ve ever struggled to receive love, felt like you needed to be strong all the time, or found yourself playing small in rooms you’ve earned your seat in—this episode will speak directly to your soul. 🎙️ Jessica gets honest about: Why love is always the answer, even when it feels impossibleHow softness is your real strength in leader...

Send us a text 🎙 Success Unscripted – Episode 11 What if the very thing you were meant to do has been inside you all along—just waiting for you to finally say yes? In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and deeply inspiring Don the Cake Don—a self-taught cake artist who walked away from an 18-year corporate career to follow a dream he had been ignoring for years. He found his purpose at 42. He found peace in powdered sugar. And his story will shift something in y...

Send us a text In this raw and powerful episode, I sit down with my client Vanessa Cardona—entrepreneur, powerhouse, and people leader—to talk about what real success looks like when you stop performing and start becoming. Vanessa opens up about growing up in a family business, hitting million-dollar milestones, and still feeling disconnected from herself. She shares what it’s like balancing motherhood, leadership, legacy, and learning to let go of the pressure to always be “on.” ✨ This episo...

Send us a text You’ve been told to stay humble, let your work speak for itself, and just keep grinding. But guess what? Your work isn’t a microphone—and silence isn’t a strategy. The truth? High achievers don’t wait to be noticed—they make sure their impact is seen, heard, and valued. In this episode of Success Unscripted, I’m calling BS on outdated humility and breaking down: ✅ Why the “humble” mindset is keeping you stuck, unseen, and underpaid ✅ The neuroscience behind self-advocacy (and...

Send us a text Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. So why do we hold on to relationships, friendships, and even jobs that drain us? In this episode of Success Unscripted, we’re getting to revisit an IG live I did where we got raw and real about: 🔥 The 4 unmistakable signs it’s time to stop trying 🔥 Why some people are stuck in an old version of you—and why that’s a problem 🔥 How self-accountability is NOT the same as over-explaining 🔥 The real reason you're forcing relationshi...

Send us a text In this episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with Liz Agosto—a former client turned friend who went from executive assistant to COO of major organizations. She played the corporate game, followed the rules, and stayed "humble"—until she realized it was holding her back. We dive into: ✅ Why playing small is keeping you broke, invisible, and stuck ✅ How self-promotion isn’t arrogance—it’s survival ✅ Why women, especially women of color, feel pressure to “stay in their place”...

Send us a text We’ve all been there—frustrated, unseen, unsupported—yet when someone asks, “Are you okay?” we respond with the biggest lie in leadership: “I’m fine.” In this unapologetically raw episode of Success Unscripted, I pull back the curtain on the hidden cost of that simple phrase. This isn’t just about venting at work or bottling up emotions—it’s about how silencing your truth slowly erodes your influence, authenticity, and personal power. I’ll walk you through: Why “I’m fine” is th...

Send us a text In this bold and unapologetic episode of Success Unscripted, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Jules Mela (@iamjewelzz)—entrepreneur, former corporate queen, and living proof that success has nothing to do with titles and everything to do with authenticity. We get brutally honest about the identity crises no one talks about, the guilt of outgrowing relationships, and why success isn’t about chasing money—it’s about finding you. Jules shares her journey from corporate comf...